Photos: 2022 University of Arizona Band Day
Hundreds of musicians from dozens of high schools through the southwest turned out to strut their stuff at the 69th Annual Band Day, Arizona Stadium, Tucson, October 15, 2022.
The day also featured two performances by the Pride of Arizona, University of Arizona's marching band.
69th Annual University of Arizona Band Day
Members of the Florence High School marching band wait out a short rain delay in the loading dock area of Arizona Stadium during the 69th Annual University of Arizona Band Day, Tucson, Ariz., October 15, 2022. Bands throughout the state and the southwest turned out for the day long competition. The day also included afternoon and evening performances of this year's program from the Pride of Arizona featuring Silk Sonic.
69th Annual University of Arizona Band Day
Ozlyn Begay and the color guard from the Paige High School Marching Sand Devils get in a little last minute practice shortly before their performance at the 69th Annual University of Arizona Band Day, Tucson, Ariz., October 15, 2022.
69th Annual University of Arizona Band Day
Drum major Emily Camberos salutes the crowd as the Kings Regiment from Kofa High School wrap up their show from the field at Arizona Stadium for the 69th Annual University of Arizona Band Day, Tucson, Ariz., October 15, 2022.
69th Annual University of Arizona Band Day
Dakota Thomas and the Pride of the Pack color guard from Centennial High School sport their Oompa Loompa themed colors as the band works out on The Mall before their performance in the 69th Annual University of Arizona Band Day, Tucson, Ariz., October 15, 2022.
69th Annual University of Arizona Band Day
Greenway High School Demon Band baritone player Michael Carter and the brass section get in a final workout as they get ready for their part in the 69th Annual University of Arizona Band Day, Tucson, Ariz., October 15, 2022.
69th Annual University of Arizona Band Day
The rest of the Cobra Regiment Band from Cactus High School is reflected in the bell of Erik Waters' Sousaphone during their practice session on the UA Mall at the 69th Annual University of Arizona Band Day, Tucson, Ariz., October 15, 2022.
69th Annual University of Arizona Band Day
The Douglas High School band gets their turn, marching onto the field at Arizona Stadium during the 69th Annual University of Arizona Band Day, Tucson, Ariz., October 15, 2022.
69th Annual University of Arizona Band Day
A band booster tries to wrestle her umbrella back into shape as blast of cooler air sweeps through Arizona Stadium during a short rain delay at the 69th Annual University of Arizona Band Day, Tucson, Ariz., October 15, 2022.
69th Annual University of Arizona Band Day
Drummer A.J. Aguilar gets help getting wrapped up in webbing from trumpeter Edward Racine, part of the Rio Rico High School Marching Hawks theme this year, Along Came A Spider, for the 69th Annual University of Arizona Band Day, Tucson, Ariz., October 15, 2022.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
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