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\f0\fs28 \cf0 "It is something that we're very excited to do. \'a0We share that with
the South East and with Football audiences. \'a0But Being able to step out of that realm
a little bit and represent more than just the University of Florida. \'a0That is a big
opportunity for us and something that we're very excited about doing."\
\ "It is just really encouraging to think that
there are people who want to bring music to people and at such a big event like the Olympics,
being a music education major that is something very important to me."\
\ "We're the largest contingent that is coming
in period for the games."\ \
"The initial emotions for that were obviously a lot of energy towards it and we were very
happy and very excited for our students to get that experience. \'a0At the same time
as the weeks started to pass little by little the planning phase of it started to become
a little more real and it is a daunting task to take this many students anywhere."\
\ "The process of asking us a year and a half
ago. \'a0It wasn't really end of September, early October that we got the first official
invitation which doesn't give us a whole lot of time to get things going. \'a0It says a
lot about the quality of the students here at the University of Florida and their dedication
and their love and passion for the University, their desire to go represent the University
when we have a chance to do that."\ \
"It is something that I would never experience again you know as a member, as a leader of
this kind of marching band. \'a0Maybe as a band director one day, but who knows. \'a0To
represent our entire Country, our University all of these things is quite an honor."\
\ "I'm most excited to play a role, even though
it is a small one in the Olympics. \'a0It is such a huge event for the whole world.
It has been for a really long time. So yes it is cool to go to London with Gator Band,
but the coolest part for me is getting to take part in the Olympics."\
\ "I am looking forward to seeing you guys there
in London. \'a0That is an exciting honor and you really understand that is a cool deal.
\'a0Being asked to go and be a part of the Olympics. \'a0I really appreciate what you
guys do for us from my standpoint and obviously Dr. Machen and our administration we understand
how special you guys really are."\ \
"Hopefully everybody will get a chance to see us once we're over there."\
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