Owl band inside for hours until police dispersed some of the crowd and allowed the band to exit, transported by food service trucks. Censorship In recent years, administrators at many schools have taken steps to rein in their scramble bands' more embarrassing attempts at humor. These have included: Requiring approval of show content Replacing student leaders with university faculty or staff Refusing to allow the band to perform (a step occasionally also taken by a host school during away games) Dissolution of the band References Marching bands