Band students attended Band Camp during Fall Break

Band Camp helps build a stronger band

by Robert Garcia

The Southwest High School Royal Raider Regiment wasn’t on their two week break like most of the students at Southwest High School. Instead they were working hard and trying their best to prepare for their parade and field show on the 24^th of October. Band camp as most Raiders should know is not a place in a movie where you do stupid things. But to the band members at Southwest High School it’s a time to get serious and still have the laughs and become “A Family”. The first day of band camp was a very curious one in which we anticipated what we were going to do that day. Even though the band started to work on their music and play to the best of their abilities, we also did some fun exercises as well. Every so often Mrs. Clark would start to play a random song for that day and we would have to get up and clap and dance and enjoy. This she explained was a way to get a fresh start for our brains so were not overworked. As the week progressed it got harder but it was still very enjoyable to the students who attended. We laughed and enjoyed our company but when it came down to work the band gave it their all and did a 110%. Overall as a member of the Band I found it to be enjoyable and we were able to enjoy one another’s company.

As the week progressed it came and Friday approached, most of the band members were either worried or skeptical about the Football game at Castle Park High School. As many people in the band know this is the original school Mrs. Clark and the coaches came from, there was a lot of trash talk from the other band as we entered their school. But overall the Southwest High School band followed the Raider way and proved that the high road is always the better way to take. The band did well even though they lacked the memorization skills of their music. However, because of the time and effort the band members put in every day and the spirit they have for this band, it’s no doubt in my or everyone’s mind that we will be successful.