Photos: 72nd Annual University of Arizona Band Day
Hundreds of musicians from dozens of high schools throughout the state converged on Arizona Stadium for the annual day-long marching band extravaganza, November 1, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Lydia Young and the Sabino High School marching band color guard fine tune their performance on the Mall, getting ready for their time in the spotlight at the 72nd Annual University of Arizona Band Day, November 1, 2025, Tucson, Ariz. Bands from schools throughout Arizona performed all day and late into the night.
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Trombonist Mason Cruce wheels one of the band’s decorative backdrops down University Avenue and to Arizona Stadium as the Ironwood Ridge High School marching band heads out to perform at the 72nd Annual University of Arizona Band Day, November 1, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Section leader Eduardo Gonzales gets the Agua Fria High School high brass tuned and ready for their performance at the 72nd Annual University of Arizona Band Day, November 1, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Dominick Mejia, left, and Alexis Harry keep the beat on the grass of the UA Mall while the Vista Grande High School marching band waits to show their stuff at the 72nd Annual University of Arizona Band Day, November 1, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Brass player Melanie Perez goes into energy conservation mode, waiting with the marching band from Westview High School for their cue to head to Arizona Stadium at the 72nd Annual University of Arizona Band Day, November 1, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Sahuaro High School marching band color guard members Sophia Knepp, left, and Sarah Bol toss their prop rifles, rehearsing their moves for the 72nd Annual University of Arizona Band Day, November 1, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Trombone player Naomi Bair and the Salpointe High School marching band get tuned up for their rehearsal time on the Mall at the 72nd Annual University of Arizona Band Day, November 1, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Ironwood Ridge High School marching band percussionist Jacup Patterson gets into the rhythm at the 72nd Annual University of Arizona Band Day, November 1, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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The Washington High School marching band plays on the Mall, one of the early schools to perform at the 72nd Annual University of Arizona Band Day, November 1, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Tuba player Hannah Lopez and Walden Grove High School marching band get in some last minute work before going in front of the judges at the 72nd Annual University of Arizona Band Day, November 1, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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