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Starting the first song of the show is
sophomore Amber Marsh . Color guard
used several flags with different silks
which were chosen to represent the
mood of the piece . photo by Denise
Schwery
hd and color guard overcame numerous obstacles dur-
g h1arching season to come out the best of the best.
·Music is what I do. Other season was to come together season during which the varsity
people have sports or during the summer. Band camp marching band got a chance to
academics. I have music; junior provided a way for freshmen to compete its show.
Brandon Cave said. get acquainted with their section ·1 get a huge adrenaline rush
A sense of accomplishment and the band as a whole. when I start a show. Marching
was achieved by all who lhe flutes had section parties looks simple but ifs very
participated in Marching Band or during band camp which helped exhausting. After I finish, I feel
Color Guard. Despite different us all to grow really close . We're accomplished a lot; Cave said.
responsibilities in the two groups, like one big family now,· Marching band shows and
there was one thing everyone freshman Claire Schlessinger color guard routines were
deemed a necessary aspect: said. practiced to the point of
unity . Not only was band camp good perfection. The hard work and
·ws hard to work together with for growing close to one and dedication put in early on in the
people if you don't get along,· other, but it also helped the season paid off at competitions
Cave said . students with their marching agreed Schlessinger .
Junior Ali Queen agreed that technique and skills. Color guard 'Whenever we won shows I
team unity is highly important. had the opportunity to practice felt really proud of the band and
'We need to perform as one with the band as a whole after of my school . I was full of Millard
Color Guard to be together in our long evening practices over the North pride; she said.
,.,..,..,._.,..~--...,.,.,._..,..,...,...,,e.~· routines. Everyone must give summer. Whether students did band or
100%, • she said . The countless hours of color guard, they found a sense
One way for sections to preparation over the summer of family and fun they couldn't
achieve unity for marching were practice for marching have found anywhere else .
The varsity clarinet line marches at a home
football game. Band members agreed that
the show was harder than previous years
and a big challenge overall. photo by Denise