Mariachi songs were longer than the standard three-and-a-half minutes of the then-standard 78 rpm record, forcing the shortening of tunes. Around the same time, the popularity of jazz and Cuban music introduced the trumpet into mariachi, pushing the violins into second place and in some cases, replacing the harp. The most prized of the mariachis remained those from the state of Jalisco, particularly the areas of Cocula and Tecalitlán. They represented Mexico to the people during the Independence Day celebrations in Mexico City in 1933 as well as during Lázaro Cárdenas' election campaign in 1936. The charro tradition was strong in
University of Cincinnati Bearcat Bands of a vocal and physical cadence modeled after the one originated by George N. Parks. 11. Confetti Toss: When the basketball team scores its first field goal of the 1st half of the game, the band will throw confetti up into the air. 12. Sectional Traditions: Most sections within the band have their own traditions, which will be taught to new individuals by the upperclassmen in their sections. 13. SEE NUMBER 1. University of Cincinnati Bearcat Bands The University of Cincinnati Bearcat Bands (often accompanied by the phrase The UC Band Is Damn Good or TUCBIDG) make up the university's