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September Artists of the Month: Marching Band

Senior Sydney Coburn smiles as she sports her letterman jacket. Coburn’s favorite memories with the band happened during school trips. Photo provided by Coburn

Senior Sydney Coburn – Marching Band

Q: What is your favorite part about being involved in the marching band?

A: “I like being able to entertain the crowds with our shows and I also like the songs we play.”

Q: What is your favorite memory from marching band?

A: “I loved both the trips to Boston and Cleveland.”

Q: What are your plans for after high school?

A: “Attend Slippery Rock University and major in English with a concentration in creative writing with the hopes of becoming an author.”

Q: What instrument(s) do you play in marching band, and why?

A: “Percussion, specifically bass drum. I have been playing percussion since 5th grade and I love all the different instruments we play. It’s because of marching band that I love playing the bass drum.”

Q: What would you say to someone who is planning on joining the marching band next year?

A: “It is a lot more fun than most people give it credit for. Yes, it does require work and effort, but at the end of the day it is also the place where you are free to have fun and express yourself through the music we play.”

Junior Lillian McCulloch spins a rifle overhead during the band’s “Gold Out” performance. This was the debut of the color guard’s new uniforms. Photo by Jamie Burns

Junior Lillian McCulloch – Colorguard

Q: What is your favorite part about being in the color guard?

A: “I get to perform with all of my best friends every week!”

Q: What is your favorite colorguard/marching band memory?

A: “I have so many favorites! But, I think anytime we have made each other laugh is the best! There is truly never a dull moment in colorguard!”

Q: Why did you choose to be a part of the color guard?

A: “I heard about colorguard from one of my friends and decided to try it out!”

Q: What would your advice be to someone who is looking to join Colorguard next year?

A: “JOIN! You truly will not regret it! You will gain a family full of love and laughter!”

Q: What is your favorite moment to perform from this year’s show?

A: “My favorite part of this year’s show is the rifle part at the beginning of the show!”

 

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