Sections
The Marching Chiefs' instrumental sections are known by its members by their own specific names and are as follows:
Flutes: "Chiefs Flutes"
Clarinets: "Five Easy Pieces" commonly referred to as "Pieces"
Alto & Tenor Saxophones: "Section X"
Mellophones: "HornZ"
Trumpets: "Screech Squad," commonly referred to as "Screech"
Baritones: "T.O.N.E. Quality (TQ)," commonly referred to as "Tones"
Trombones: "The Roamin' Bones," commonly referred to as "Bones"
Sousaphones: "The Royal Flush," commonly referred to as "Flush"
Percussion: "The Big 8 Drumline," commonly referred to as "Big 8"
Auxiliary consists of Color Guard, Majorettes and Feature Twirler(s)
Show/Technical Support: "Glue Crew"
Each section has its own set of history and traditions, some with their own colors, mottos, symbols, songs, pre-game rituals and/or crests.
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