Remember Crazy George? He was a regular at the Michigan State games when I was there in the early 80s and I remember seeing him at numerous NCAA tournaments. He had a stick with thimbles, drums, bells, etc. on it, and would pound the end of the stick on the floor as well as strike many of the insrurments. He was not a singer, but performed with such gusto and joy that no one ever stopped him. Now if Crazy George can be allowed in arenas, why not Saintly Sara and her cowbell?

I can understand "Spectators are not permitted to use artificial noisemakers, air horns or
electronic amplifiers while the game is in progress." But I wonder if a cowbell is an artificial noisemaker. Maybe it is a "nonartificial noisemaker"  which makes it sound rather "natural" and what could be more natural than a cowbell?

Or maybe it is a "ficial noisemaker" which is not to be confused with an "OFficial noisemaker" which would be a whistle or a white cane.

Nevertheless, air horns are artifically powered by compressed air, and electronic amplifiers are powered by electricity, so it appears the intent of the rule might depend upon the power source to activate the instrument of distruction (plastic horns notwithstanding). IF you take the cowbell into the arena and have reason to exercise its sound, I would shake that thing like a crazy woman. If the ushers are to approach you with a request to surrender your weapon or to cease exercising your "artificial noisemaker" they have to expect a rational and reasonable response on your part. But if you are going wild like a crazy woman, they WILL LEAVE YOU ALONE. 

Alternatively, you and your cousin with the recorder can begin to play "When the Saints Go Marching In" and if you can get the whole section to join you in singing (bringing posters of Louie Armstrong might help), then the ushers will be converted to you side and stand unable to stop you.

Last idea. Dress up as a St. Lawrence cheerleader. Tell them the cowbell is part of the uniform, and that you and the rest of the squad are performing during intermission with the instruments. I doubt if they will question it.

Nathan Hampton