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What is the most rewarding part of being in marching band?
“Going to all the rehearsals and working on the music and just getting better at performing.” photo by
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THE MARCH TOWARD STATE
With all attention fixed on the rapidly approaching marching band state competition, the Conifer Lobo Regiment led by Sean Cartner put in their best efforts to maintain a close-knit community while perfecting their three-section show for competition. Amidst the chaos, senior drum majors Carley Getz and Jazz Hennes worked tirelessly to tie together their respective sections of the band.
“This week is state week so am busy preparing everyone, telling leadership what needs to get done. I’m delegating things to people so that everything gets done,” Getz said.
Throughout the madness of state week, it became apparent to the Lobo Regiment that collaboration was a solution with a rewarding outcome.
“This show has been a bit of a beast to get clean but we have gotten there, working together as a band and we’re in a really good spot heading to state,” Getz stated.
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Senior Drum Major Carley Getz keeps the band in check
“I enjoyed every second of being there way past when rehearsal ended. Band kids are usually full of laughs but at the same time, kind of insane.”
MajorChallenges surrounding the show’s theme, “Descent into Darkness,” were resolved at the state competition on Halloween day.
“It was on Halloween and in complete honesty, I think it helped with how we performed our show. It helped us get into the dark mindset that the show needed,” Getz said.
TUBA OR NOT TUBA Senior tuba player Grace Gill holds her heavy instrument overhead during band practice in preparation for state. Having been a steadfast member of the band since her freshman year, Gill found an important sense of community within the band. “My favorite part about band is probably the people in it. They’re all a vibe,” Gill said. photo by c. neumeier
“Everything that we’ve worked on for the past three months actually comes together.”
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REPERCUSSIONS Freshman
Brody Kruger and other members of the front ensemble await instruction from their Drum Majors. As a percussion member, Krueger particularly enjoyed the melodic aspect of his section, “I play Xylophone and glockenspiel and I just like hitting notes and making good rhythms,” Krueger said. photo by c. potter
LOOKING FOR TREBLE Sophomore
Lila Braun and freshman Asher Morris read sheet music in sync for the student section at the first home football game of the season. The clarinet section has found a close community this season. “I find that the other clarinets and I have a great relationship. We all have a lot of fun,” Braun said. photo by c. potter
Members of the color guard show their true colors
“I’ve made lifelong friends. Some of my best friends are in the color guard and never would have met them otherwise.”
Grace Hancock, senior
“I’m really big into my footwork as well as like the actual movement of the flag or the rifle.”
Finn Stein, senior
STAY BRASSY Sophomore Elizabeth Kolovos plans out her next note on the trumpet while she waits for her next instructions during band practice.
Kolovos has always found trumpet to be the best instrument so the community aspect of band came as a bonus. “It’s just always like a really nice and friendly environment and couldn’t be happier to be part of such a good place,” Kolovos said. photo by c. neumeier SLIDING INTO COMPETITION
Sophomore Matthew Adams stands in position playing the trombone during the Homecoming halftime show. Since Addams is so musically inclined, the process of perfecting the music has been an enjoyable experience for him. “Once you start playing and you’re on the field, it’s just really fun, a great experience,” Adams said. photo by c. potter
State Performance
October 31, 2022
“I’ve never found such a loving, caring group of people that I’ve connected with. We all have the same passion for color guard.”
Sheridan Thomas, senior
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