visiting team's band is in attendance, they may also participate in the post-game concert if their schedule permits. Postgame shows traditionally end with MSU's alma mater and fight song to round out another Spartan football experience. After the postgame show, the band may march the Series out of Spartan Stadium to Demonstration Hall, then leave formation to gather together for the final tradition of game day. Postgame Dismissal Here, after words of wisdom, kindness and correction by the band director, members of the SMB sing the alma mater, MSU Shadows, a cappella, in four-part harmony. After dismissal by the drum major(s), the official game day traditions are complete. If the visiting band is still present at this point in the day, an informal reception may follow and the percussion sections of both bands often join in an drum-off for the entertainment of the crowd. Big Ten Flags The Big Ten Flag Corps is a pre-game and parade tradition in the Spartan Marching Band that was added in 1967. Members carry large banner type flags on lance poles, which salute the fourteen universities in the Big Ten Conference. This Corps is made up of individuals who demonstrate the same levels of dedication, work ethic, and athletic ability shown by other members of the SMB. They carry out unique traditions that exhibit the style and form of the Spartan Marching Band. Other traditions Preseason Drills Preseason drills begin 10 days before the beginning of classes. During this week, new members can spend over 120 hours practicing. Percussionists and Color Guard members arrive ten days before the start of classes, followed by section leaders, squad leaders, and the drum major(s) for classroom leadership training. New members arrive next, receiving detailed fundamental instructions, and the remaining veteran members arrive last. Typically, music and field rehearsals begin at 8:30 A.M. and last, with breaks, until 8:50 P.M. New members of the SMB are required to attend "freshmen orientation" sessions and rehearsals inside Demonstration Hall for 3 or 4 evenings from 9 P.M. to 11 P.M. Preseason Drills end with a lighter schedule on the day before classes start. On this day uniforms are inspected and full-band/section pictures occur in uniform, essentially creating a dress rehearsal for the proper wearing of the uniform. A practice "march to the stadium" usually occurs (not in uniform) on the Monday before the first home game, followed by an in