How Do You Invent School Mascot Sounds?
Traditionally, mascots never speak. All communication with the audience is done through mime and gesture. Invent a collection of expressive sounds that you can use to support your physical actions. Make use of the school band if they are usually seated in the bleachers at games. A slide whistle, trombone, trumpet with wah-wah mute, tuba, piccolo and drum can add a wide variety of sounds to your routines. Practice with the musician beforehand to perfect the sound and the timing. Invent a really menacing low growl, making sure that you can do it loud enough to be heard over the noise of the crowd. This works best for a mascot that wouldn’t ordinarily growl–it’s funnier to hear it from a teddy bear than a panther. Use it to menace audience members, cheerleaders, the opposing team’s mascot or officials who make a call against your team. Develop a long, loud wolf whistle. If you can’t make it loud enough naturally, buy a novelty whistle and affix it inside your mascot costume head piece. R
