Photos: 40 high school marching bands gather in Tucson for the University of Arizona Band Day
40 marching bands gathered in Tucson for the University of Arizona's 66th Annual Band Day at Arizona Stadium, on Oct. 26, 2019. Bands came from across the state of Arizona and even New Mexico. Performances were judged on both musical and visual showmanship. The music played by bands, which is chosen by each school's band director, varied from classical to rock and even hip-hop.
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Piccolo and flute players with Sahuaro High School perform with the rest of their marching band during the University of Arizona Band Day at Arizona Stadium, on Oct. 26, 2019.
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Palo Verde drum major David Sweeney salutes the judges before the band's performance during the University of Arizona Band Day at Arizona Stadium, on Oct. 26, 2019.
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North Pointe Prep color guard Marissa Hoover stands ready for the start of the marching band's performance during the University of Arizona Band Day at Arizona Stadium, on Oct. 26, 2019.
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The Vista Grande High School marching band take the field at Arizona Stadium for their performance during the University of Arizona Band Day, on Oct. 26, 2019.
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The Santa Cruz Valley Union High School marching band enters Arizona Stadium during the University of Arizona Band Day, on Oct. 26, 2019.
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Pusch Ridge Christian Academy brass players keep their trumpets warm prior to their performance during the University of Arizona Band Day at Arizona Stadium, on Oct. 26, 2019.
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Catalina High School performs during the University of Arizona Band Day at Arizona Stadium, on Oct. 26, 2019.
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Palo Verde drum major David Sweeney directs the band during their performance in the University of Arizona Band Day at Arizona Stadium, on Oct. 26, 2019.
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Sahuaro High School brass players perform with the rest of their marching band during the University of Arizona Band Day at Arizona Stadium, on Oct. 26, 2019.
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The North Pointe Prep marching band performs during the University of Arizona Band Day at Arizona Stadium, on Oct. 26, 2019.
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The Palo Verde marching band performs during the University of Arizona Band Day at Arizona Stadium, on Oct. 26, 2019.
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The Sahuaro High School marching band performs with the rest of their marching band during the University of Arizona Band Day at Arizona Stadium, on Oct. 26, 2019.
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The Glendale High School marching band performs during the University of Arizona Band Day at Arizona Stadium, on Oct. 26, 2019.
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Cobre High School's marching band performs in the University of Arizona Band Day at Arizona Stadium, on Oct. 26, 2019.
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Catalina High School band members make their way onto the field during the University of Arizona Band Day at Arizona Stadium, on Oct. 26, 2019.
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Catalina High School band members make their way onto the field during the University of Arizona Band Day at Arizona Stadium, on Oct. 26, 2019.
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Catalina High School performs during the University of Arizona Band Day at Arizona Stadium, on Oct. 26, 2019.
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The Palo Verde High School marching band saxophonist grooves during the band's performance in the University of Arizona Band Day at Arizona Stadium, on Oct. 26, 2019.
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Cobre High School's marching band locks into formation during their performance in the University of Arizona Band Day at Arizona Stadium, on Oct. 26, 2019.
Josh Galemore
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