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The IUP marching band performs during halftime on Saturday, October 5, 2019.

Homecoming 2019

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

On October 5, 2019, the IUP marching band—known as the “Legend”—made its way through what is arguably the most grueling day on its schedule. IUP photographer Brian Henry tagged along with his camera.

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The IUP marching band warms up before the start of the 2019 homecoming parade.
9:30 a.m. — Members of the band gather near the intersection of 13th and Philadelphia streets in Indiana, where they prepare for the annual IUP homecoming parade.
A trumpet belonging to a member of the IUP marching band lies in the grass.
9:58 a.m. — Five minutes before starting, band director David Martynuik calls all members into their places.

10:03 a.m. — The band begins the march down Philadelphia Street, where anxious onlookers await.

10:32 a.m. — After the half-hour parade performance, Martynuik rallies the troops for a debriefing.
A member of the IUP marching band walks away after being dismissed for lunch.
10:45 a.m. - Band members are dismissed for a lunch break.
Members of the IUP marching band break for lunch.

11:52 a.m. — Band members find ways to entertain themselves between performances.
Three members of the IUP drumline take a break between performances on October 5, 2019.
Members of the IUP marching band look at their personal electronic devices during their break.
A member of the band returns from break.
12:35 p.m. — Break ends. Members reconvene and begin another round of warmups.
Band members get dressed before the second half of their day begins.
Band members help each other get dressed before their next performance.
Saxaphone players sing a group song during warmups.
Band members begin warming up for the second half of the day.

1:15 p.m. — The next performance is another march toward George P. Miller Stadium, where the IUP Crimson Hawks will take on California in the annual Coal Bowl.
A detail photograph of a tuba player holding their instrument.
The band marches down the street through IUP's campus.
The IUP marching band marches toward the George P. Miller Stadium, where the IUP Crimson Hawks will take on California in the annual Coal Bowl.

1:20 p.m. — Before heading into the stadium, the band finds itself inside the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex, where it treats alumni and their families to a surprise performance during the Crimson Huddle.
Before heading into the stadium, the band finds itself inside the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex, where it treats alumni and their families to a surprise performance during the Crimson Huddle.
Alumni and their families enjoy a band performance during the 2019 Crimson Huddle.
Children dance to the sound of the band.

1:56 p.m. — Moments before kickoff, the band lines up to welcome the football team and mascot, Norm, to the field.
The IUP mascot, Norm, leads the football team out onto the field before the start of the game against Cal U.
Members of the band cheer for the football team.

2:30 p.m. — It doesn’t take long for the band to put forward its best energy, rooting the football team to victory.
The band plays a final fight song during the 2019 homecoming game between IUP and Cal U.
The IUP marching band plays a fight song during the fooball game.
Members of the IUP marching band line up for their halftime performance.
3:07 p.m. — As the final minutes of the first half wind down, the band waits its turn to take the field for its halftime performance.

3:10 p.m. — HALFTIME
The IUP marching band performs during halftime.
The band performs on the football field during halftime.
A member of the band walks along the 50-yard line during their halftime show.

3:40 p.m. — An exhausted group of musicians take another moment to regroup before the start of the second half.
Members of the band chant at the end of their busy day.
5:25 p.m. — After a successful performance and a win over rival California, the band huddles for a closing chant and wraps up another homecoming.
A member of the IUP marching band rests after the band’s halftime performance.