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In past years, band students at NPHS learned a marching band routine that they performed during halftime shows at football games and competed in competitions. Thousands of dollars were spent transporting equipment and students, and on professional choreography. Due to reduced student interest, this is no longer the case. Dennis Crystal, band director, explained…
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Tick. Tick. Tick. The steady cadence of the metronome conducts all the musicians in marching band as they practice to perfect their performance. Precision and sharp, on time transitions between formations is essential, but only comes with hours of dedication and a close bond between bandmates. Marching band practices four times a week for…