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When we mess up during band practice, we do “celebrations” which is when we do different exercises as a selfreflection of how we did. William Hislop, sophomore
WARMED UP AND READY Freshman Nadia Williard plays the trombone during warm-ups keeping in mind Cartner’s advice to play from the stomach rather than the chest. This past marching season was her first, and Williard most enjoyed the feeling of individuality within the community of the band. “ In marching band everyone has a different spot and nobody else can play that spot. That’s awesome,” Williard said.
photo by c. potter
photo by c. potter
PERFORMANCE READY IN SYNC During warm-ups, sophomores Ethan Brown and Owen Rosser laugh and connect their trombones. “The trombone is a unique instrument because it doesn’t have any buttons like other brass instruments do,” Rosser said. Playing the same instrument gave band members new ways to connect with people they might not have otherwise. “I met a lot of friends in marching band, many I never knew or talked to before I started it. Friends I already had made it a great time and the friendships I gained made it even better. Overall, it was a great experience that does require dedication but I do recommend it to anyone who hasn’t done it before,” Brown said. photo by c. potter
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After state, freshman Isabelle Gardiner plays bass clarinet at the final Lobos football game of the season, the Mountain Bowl. Although she made many memories this marching season, Gardiner will most remember the people around her. “My favorite part was all the people, like making new friends that I would never have been friends with,” Gardiner said. photo by c. potter