The sounds of instruments ring inside the band hall as the Tiger Band practices South Carolina’s Alma Mater for the first time
“We are passing out the music today and hopefully we will sound just as good as the South Carolina band,” said the Director or Athletic Bands, Roy King.
The Tiger Band will also perform the South Carolina fight song at the game to honor the Game Cock Pep Band and to pay respects to the city’s struggle with flooding.
“They were very appreciative and I’d think they’d do the same thing for us if the tables were turned,” said King.
The games relocation to Baton Rouge is a surprise to the 200 band members who did not plan on performing this weekend, but Tiger Band member Joseph Devereaux said its worth it.
 “I definitely feel for all the people on the east coast and South Carolina,” said Devereux. “Being from Louisiana, I can relate so I’m sympathetic and empathetic to them.”
 On Saturday, the Tiger Band will show up to Death Valley and think of the friends, family and band members in South Carolina.
 “There have been a few times over the years, when circumstances beyond anyones control have come to bear that have caused a massive change in everyones plans,” said King.  “Over the years, whenever that has occurred, Tiger Band has always answered the bell.”