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MUSIC IN MOTION: Freshman Matthew Hancko (left), freshman Nina Lovric (left middle), senior Tyler Brown (right middle), and senior Sofia Doctor (right) rehearse “Defying Gravity” to practice their choreography for their next performance. Their next performance is Oct. 10 at the John Davis Stadium, during halftime of the homecoming football game against Deerfield.

Magic behind Marching Band

Kami Shames, asst. editor
October 10, 2025

Under flashing lights, buzzing timers, and crowds of people cheering, Marching Band takes the field at John Davis Stadium ready for their performance at half time of the football game. The band’s theme...

Marching Titans

Maddie Cloutier, A&E editor
September 30, 2022

Drum Major One of the two drum majors for South’s marching band, senior Emily Hahm has found a niche that she feels dedicated to. Her main job as a drum major is to conduct, but she also has to prepare...

BEAMING BORON:  Standing between a line of trombones, co-band director Brian Boron watches intently as the GBS marching band rehearses. Boron, a Glenbrook North graduate, was part of the GBS band staff last year as a percussion instructor and started his first year as co-band director this fall.

Boron takes on role as co-band director

Lauren Lashley, staff reporter
October 6, 2017

Band performances can create a lasting impression on both the musicians and the audience, but behind every great show, there are people working hard to make sure that it goes off without a hitch. One...

CONDUCTING WITH CONFIDENCE: Sustaining a steady tempo for the marching band, Drum Major Adam Ley conducts the musicians during the show. Ley, along with the other drum majors, seniors Matt Grinde and Lauren Yep, led the halftime performance during a home football game.

Drum majors march into new season

John Park, staff writer
October 2, 2015

During a marching band performance, the audience may have their eyes fixated on the impressive patterns that the band is making on the field. But all of the band members have their eyes set on one of three...

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