Gallery: The Colorful, All-Consuming World of Marching Bands
Walker Pickering01Alex Judd, Drum Major, prepares the Longhorn Band for game day. The University of Texas Longhorn Band. Austin, Texas.
Alex Judd, Drum Major, prepares the Longhorn Band for game day. The University of Texas Longhorn Band. Austin, Texas.
Walker Pickering02Rifles
The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps Rifle Line rehearse at Lehman High School. Kyle, Texas.
Walker Pickering03Dr. Carnochan
Dr. Robert Carnochan, Director of The University of Texas Longhorn Band. Austin, Texas.
Walker Pickering04Sousaphone Circle
Sousaphone players circle up before a game. Barbers Hill High School Marching Band. Mont Belvieu, Texas.
Walker Pickering05Blue Stars Uniforms
Uniforms are lined up beneath an overpass during warmups for the DCI Southwestern Championship. Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps. The Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas.
Walker Pickering06Stadium Night Rehearsal
The University of Texas Longhorn Band rehearses into the night at Darrell K. Royal Memorial Stadium. The University of Texas Longhorn Band. Austin, Texas.
Walker Pickering07Clarinets
Clarinet players in the stands. The University of Texas Longhorn Band. Austin, Texas.
Walker Pickering08Flag
A color guard member continues to practice following rehearsal. Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps. Forney High School. Forney, Texas.
Walker Pickering09Denzel
Denzel Brown, Drum Major. Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps. San Antonio, Texas.
Walker Pickering10Brass Circle
Madison Scouts Brass Rehearsal. Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps. Forney High School. Forney, Texas.
Walker Pickering11Trumpets
Trumpet players warm up. DCI Dallas, Lake Highlands High School. Dallas, Texas.
Walker Pickering12Plume
A band member's plume. Vandegrift High School. Austin, Texas.
Walker Pickering13Reviewing the Show
Brass members review last night's performance. The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps. Allen High School. Allen, Texas.
Walker Pickering14Metal Bars
A pit percussionist wears sunglasses to avoid being blinded from the glare. The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps. Allen High School. Allen, Texas.