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Nancy Dunkle and her band perform at Quad Tunes, which is University Union’s first musical event of the semester. With the SU band’s Quad show directly preceding, multiple organizations within the university’s music scene were represented.

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The Quad show is initiated with a drumline solo. The group was then joined by the entire band, which made their grand entrance with a march onto the steps of Hendricks Chapel.

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Nancy Dunkle is cheerfully greeted by her friend, Macy Aiken, who roots Dunkle on during her set. The event cultivated a festive tailgate space for both football fans and music enthusiasts to connect on the Quad.

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The lead singer of Rhodes Corduroy, Aidan LaBella, is accompanied by multiple instruments as he sings original songs and covers, including one from U2. The band delivered a high-energy performance, starting their setlist with their hit song “Vertigo,” which electrified the crowd.

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Saxophonists showcase their unified school spirit by painting orange and blue stripes on their cheeks. They played “Bohemian Rhapsody” as well as the SU Fight Song that is also chanted at football games.

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Bella Fiske, a Communication & Rhetorical Studies freshman, takes a college stage for the second time after making her Syracuse debut at house venue The Mudpit. The music gradually attracted more people to the Quad as bands continued to play. Correction: A previous version of this article stated that Bella Fiske was a Bandier Freshman. This was incorrect; Bella Fiske is actually a Communication and Rhetorical Studies Freshman. The Daily Orange regrets this error. Updated September 12, 11:21am.

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Students enjoy University Union’s Quad Tunes performances on the Quad. Many football spectators and music lovers came to the performances to get into the game day spirit.

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Rhodes Corduroy strikes a pose right as they jump off the stage. The student band consists of Aidan LaBella, Zach Franze, Cooper Lang and Mitch Weisz.

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Goldie Singer, bassist for Bella Fiske, laughs as an audience member captures the moment with a digital camera. The singer expressed the sentiment that she holds for her instrument, calling it her “precious bass.”

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Families enjoy the Syracuse University marching band’s pregame performance on the steps of Hendricks Chapel before the football game on Saturday, Sept. 9. SU won against Western Michigan, strengthening the crowd’s high spirits.