Bedford High School marching band musicians pledge ‘contagious’ school spirit at halftime show
You’ve seen them perform at Bedford High School football games. You’ve heard them practicing in the Bedford High School hallways. This year, the members of Bedford High School’s marching band are promising to bring school spirit to their performances like never before.
“I think this year’s marching band has the potential to be the best BHS has ever seen,” said marching band Director Jim Butka. “There’s a lot of talent and enthusiasm in this group.”
While many BHS students were cherishing the last few weeks of summer, BHS’ marching band has been practicing from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. every day for the past week. The focus of practice has been this year’s football halftime show, which will be performed to the hit pop song “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO.
On Tuesday, Aug. 21, the BHS marching band was hard at work rehearsing the halftime number outside the band room. Tiffany Coisnard, 17, led the halftime choreography by incorporating dancing and playing instruments.
“Band is a great way to get the players and spectators pumped for the second half, and that’s why we love it,” Coisnard said. “The energy is contagious.”
The marching band is made up of brass, woodwind and percussion instruments, as well as a color guard.
Two drum majors, or leaders of the marching band, direct the band during the show. One of them is Dave Delahunty, 18, who the band elected to the role after three years in the group.
Other band members contribute by designing the choreography.
“We tried to make the drill as interesting as possible without it being too difficult,” said Hannah Dukerschein, 17. “Since we’re such a young band, we try to keep things simple.”
The BHS marching band will perform at the school’s varsity football games. It also will play at a band show at Dover High School in October. For a complete list of varsity football games, visit www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/bedford-(bedford,nh)/football/schedule.htm.
Katelyn Dobbs can be reached at 594-6549 or kdobbs@nashuatelegraph.com.