AHS band to start section rehearsals July 24
By Donnie A. Lucas
The Ragin’ Red Lion Band will start preparing for the 2023 marching season on Monday, July 24 in the band hall with rehearsals for the percussion section including the pit crew.
The percussionists who stand on the sideline, as known as the pit, will meet 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Monday through Thursday, with the drum line scheduled for 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Rehearsals for the percussion players including the pit will continue at the regular time during the following week of July 31 through Aug. 3, with sectional practices for brass and woodwinds also scheduled.
Woodwinds will meet from 3:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., followed by brass at 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. The brass section will practice on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. to allow for students to participate in church activities.
Uniform fittings will also be held during the week as scheduled by grade level and section.
The first full band rehearsals will begin on Monday, Aug. 7 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. and continue through Thursday, with the exception of 4:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Full band rehearsals will continue on Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 14-15, with regular morning practices beginning on the first day of class on Thursday, Aug. 17.
Rehearsals will switch to the morning once the school year begins, with evening practices on Mondays from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday afternoon practices are also scheduled this year from 3:45 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
“I’m excited and ready to get started learning this year’s show and music,” director William Vaughan said.
The band will make its first appearance at the annual hamburger supper at the Bank Park on Monday, Aug. 7. The band group and individual pictures will follow the hamburger supper.
There will be a “Meet the Band” performance at the football stadium on Aug. 21. The band will perform a portion of the contest show for parents and fans.
Students will not have practices on Fridays during summer band camp.
The first halftime performance will be on Friday, Aug. 25 at Lubbock Trinity in Lubbock.
