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Marching band prepares for upcoming performances

September 7, 2007

By: Nancy Tan <ntan@hilite.org>

Senior Lisa Glavan, who plays saxophone in the marching band, said that she is excited about the band’s upcoming activities.

Michael Pote, associate director of bands, said the first competition weekend for marching band is Sept. 15. That day, marching band members will participate in the Lawrence Central Invitational and the Bands of America preview show at this school.

Glavan said that it can be challenging to perform at two places in one day. “We go to the Lawrence Central Invitational. When we’re done with Lawrence Central, we have to forget about it and focus on (the preview show).

“We have to remember we have another show coming up and can’t get distracted,” she said.

According to Glavan, the members spent their two hours of practice each day solidifying their foundations.

“We do a lot of basics, and we help each other out to get better,” she said. These basic drills include playing long tones to work on an individual’s tone.

According to Pote, the theme for marching band this year is boundaries. The show, featuring original music by Richard Saucedo, tries to create different ways to portray the concept of breaking through boundaries on the field.

Glavan expressed a similar opinion. She said that the show consists of three movements.

The performers are constricted by boundaries and obstacles in the first two movements, but there are no restrictions in the third movement. “There’s a wall in the first two movements,” she said. “Once you break through that wall, you can do anything.”

Updated by Xingping · Filed Under Beats 

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