Six area high school bands converged at St. Amant High School's The Pit on Sept. 24 for Bandboree, a showcase of portions of the schools' halftime shows.<\/p>\n
The bands included were the Bruin Band, ofCatholic High School;the Pride of EA, ofEast Ascension High School;the Jacket Pride Marching Band, ofDenham Springs High School;the Band of Legacy, ofWalker High School; theDutchtown Sound, ofDutchtown High School;and the St. Amant High School Marching Band.<\/p>\n
There were no winners or losers at the Bandboree, as it was an opportunity for the bands to showcase their work and earn feedback to prepare for competition season.<\/p>\n
The event started with the seniors playing \"The Star-Spangled Banner,\" then each school's band had a chance to perform.<\/p>\n
The Bandboree was closed off as every school's band members performed \"Amazing Grace\" (conducted by St. Amant's Craig Millet) and during a performance from the drumlines. After the performances, band members had the opportunity to socialize with one another on the field.<\/p>\n
\"The energy in The Pit was inspiring; there was such a great sense of camaraderie and unity shared amongst each of the band members,\" a news release said.<\/p>\n
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