Ranchera José Alfredo Jiménez, Lola Beltrán, Lucha Villa, Pedro Infante, Rocío Dúrcal, Vicente Fernández, and presently: Pedro Fernández and Pepe Aguilar. The word "ranchera" was derived from the word "rancho" because the songs originated on the ranches and in the countryside of rural Mexico. Rancheras that have been adapted by "conjuntos", or norteño bands from northern Mexico and the southwestern US, are sometimes called "norteños", from the Spanish word for "northern". Ranchera singers often wear "charro" outfits which indicates a cowboy suit with tight pants, a short jacket, a bow and riding boots. Mariachi bands, which are the music source behind
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