AHS Band Readies New Show
Photo: Eric Hall
Band Director Eric Hall takes a selfie with Ada High Band
Like usual, the band started the school year early, arriving at 8:00 a.m. each morning and leaving as late as 4:00 p.m. Many people are not aware of the preparation that goes into each band performance.
Although the halftime show has yet to be completed, they have completed setting drill into the second movement, a feat that is hard to execute in such a short amount of time. Each piece of drill is like part of a puzzle. If a piece is missing, the whole puzzle is incomplete. However, the band is on schedule and ready to have fun.
Westin Williams, Ada High Junior and band member said, “It’s one of my favorites shows we’ve done so far.”
The show is titled Black Swan and was written and arranged by Andrew Anderson. Members of the band have been rehearsing since the first of August. Like any skill, practice makes perfect.
“I think the Black Swan show will be effective. It will show the musicianship of Ada and will hopefully let other bands fear Ada when we show up,” said Jaron Keith, a Junior in the AHS band.
This year, like years before, is the first year of marching for some students. However, veteran band members believe the newest members are keeping up with the rest of the band.
Keith said, “I think the freshmen are [as] good as or better than any freshmen class that has come into the high school band. They’re doing great job and giving out their effort, showing that they care about this season.”
In addition to musicians, the Ada High band also feature a color guard. Color guard members perform with the band carrying flags and other props. They provide a combination of movement and tricks to accentuate the show.
The Couganns also often perform with the band. This is the second year the Couganns have been included in the show. Cougann coach, Cara Waters feels that although they just have started to put their dance with the show, they are making good progress.
“I think they’ll kill it and slay it as they expand,” said Waters.
The band, color guard, and Couganns can be seen performing live during Ada Cougar football games.
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Jewelia West • May 17, 2017 at 2:31 pm
Its cool how much time band puts into practice. and the music choice of Black Swan was good. Go band!
timothy gallop • Oct 2, 2016 at 10:33 pm
This being my 4th and final year in band the band is killing it and great job with this Tyler
Paige Carter • Sep 17, 2016 at 11:17 pm
As a band member, specifically color guard, I truly believe this is the best performance yet. There is so much commitment and differention than before. I feel like this year is truly about performing for the audience and not just for the win. The couganns and color guard are creating such a dramatic scene to truly make it unique and the band is doing their best to produce fantastic music with special affects all throughout the show. I’m ready to show other Oklahoma bands what Ada is truly capable of. This year is very much #ForTheA.
Lil' Miss Darlin' • Sep 15, 2016 at 9:16 pm
I TOTALLY can’t tell which one is Trystan at all…
Eric Crowell • Sep 15, 2016 at 4:38 pm
As a member of the band I can say this I my favorite show we’ve done. In these early stages everything is rocky but we will definitely kill it at OBA this year. I’m so ready, the color guard and Couganns have been blessings and are doing great work. I think we will make Tchaikovsky (the composer of the original ballet music) very proud.