band – The Chant

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As graduating senior Briana Rohlfs enjoys her last season as a flutist in NC’s marching band, she reflects on what it takes to pull off a successful performance. “There’s a lot of emphasis on being a part of a team because if you’re not there it ruins the whole form. Everyone depends on each other to make the show happen. Without one person the show would be completely different,” Rohlfs said.

Four years of marching band teaches more than music

August 31, 2019

Matt Maeson and Betcha put on an awe-inspiring performance at The Vinyl on Wednesday, April 24.

Matt Maeson and Betcha bring amazing performances to Atlanta’s music scene

April 26, 2019

After three days at LGPE, the NC Band continues to hone their musical skills by practicing new music with Director Pannell (seen in red shirt). Though LGPE already came and went, the NC Band still plans to continue with their work; most notably, the band will perform at the Heritage Festival this Friday & Saturday, an event that will see bands and choral groups from across the nation perform in the PAC, and then tour Atlanta.

NCHS Band marches forward after successful show at LGPE

March 20, 2019

Kennesaw State student teacher, Brianna Curtis and Senior Andrew Riner distributed cake to students to celebrate the band’s performance at the University of Georgia. Students enjoy the celebratory cake from their success at their trip on Friday, January 18. “We performed at UGA because we submitted a recording and they accepted us. It was fun because we got to perform in front of all these students from around Georgia,” senior Sarah Goddard said.

Let there be cake!

January 22, 2019

The NC Varsity football team played their last game of the season against the undefeated team from Hillgrove. NC’s defense prepared to stop Hillgrove from making a first down. “The outcome of the game was a good one because the players left everything they had out on the field,” Coach Donte Sawyer said.

NC bids farewell to seniors and the football season

November 5, 2018

Band members stare intently at the drum majors to stay on beat and march to the best of their ability. The second and third marching band competitions tested the groups technique as well as playing ability.

NC Band and Colorguard compete in annual Southern Marching Invitational

November 1, 2018

Sheldon Frazier, one of NC’s band directors, set up a chapter of the nationwide program Tri-M to provide an opportunity for fine arts students from orchestra, band, and chorus. Frazier teaches his symphonic band which contains a number of students who participate in Tri-M.

Music students thrive in Tri-M

October 15, 2018

NC Marching Band members prepare for the annual Cobb Exhibition happening later tonight. Junior Vicki Zitsch studies the schedule, as she mentally plans out how to finish all her homework before arriving to the event.
“Cobb Exhibition is really cool. They split it into two days where half of the marching band performs on the first day, and the other half performs on the second day. You get to go and watch other school’s marching bands perform, and then we’re going to perform our own marching band show in front of judges who give us feedback on how we can improve,” Zitsch says.

Cobb Exhibition anticipation

October 8, 2018

Junior, Kobe Lester plays the marimba, one of at least nine instruments that he plays in the percussion section. As he participates in the Atlanta Symphony’s Talent Development Program he hopes to improve his skills as well as helping inspire others in the program.

The Atlanta Symphony’s Talent Development Program leads Lester to his future aspirations

August 26, 2018

Senior Brad Pilcher begins work on a new band uniform design. Since first taking up the hobby over his junior year spring break, he has expanded his talents into a quickly developing freelance business.

Pilcher’s uniform design success marches on

August 23, 2018

Seen here performing for onlookers on Pep Rally Day, the band shows off their hard work. In addition to displaying what the group knows thus far, this display also served to get the students excited for the football game later that night.

NC Band: Upcoming season preview

August 22, 2018

NC band members marches onto the field to perform

Band marches through 2017 with “Embellish”

November 8, 2017

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