Dr. Arthur Bartner, the Trojan Marching Band's director, takes to Cromwell field for his 47th season as USC's band leader.

The clarinet section leaders give directions to their section.

The clarinet section practices on top of the stands of Cromwell field.

The drum line goes into formation on Cromwell field.

USC band members hype each other for the game with high fives.

A section leader stands on the field with his clipboard.

The clarinet section practices their tradition of kicking a shoe through a makeshift goal post.

Waking up at 6 a.m. isn't easy for all the band members.

But some of the band members don't seem to be phased by the early hour.

Dr. Bartner is the least phased by the early morning as he shouts at the top of his lungs.

A clarinet player practices her instrument.

The USC color guard practices their routine.

Dr. Bartner gives charge to the Trojan Marching Band.

People have come to watch the marching band's final practice.

A little girl sleeps on her mom's arm during the practice.

The marching band's directors watch on the very top of the stands, making final adjustments.

A USC fan raises up a V for victory.

The official football anouncer has come to help with practice, so the band knows the routine.

Dr. Bartner directs his band.

A boy has come to watch the band with his mom and sister. He is wrapped in a USC flag.

Dr. Bartner directs from up top the field stands.

USC fands hold up their hands with a V for victory.

Dr. Bartner makes sure to correct the announcer when he doesn't speak properly.

A USC fan stands as she watches the practice from up top the field stands.

After practice, the band members eat breakfast burritos in the band office.

All the band members have their final meal before the early 11 a.m. football home game.

Finally, the uniforms begin to come out.