Despite the earthquake and hurricane, the James River High School marching band, the Regiment, completes its rigorous two and a half weeks of band camp this week. Marchers have spent grueling eight hour days perfecting the show “Undercover Melodies,” which includes tunes from Mission Impossible, the Pink Panther, and James Bond.
Band director, Keith Cottrill, said, “I am very pleased with the band’s progress during the past two weeks and impressed with the students’ commitment.”
The Regiment performs their show during football halftimes and at regional competitions throughout the fall. This year's state competition is on Oct. 29 and the Regiment hopes to earn a superior rating to remain eligible for Honor Band status.
The James River Regiment has been a Virginia Honor Band, the highest honor bestowed by the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association, for the past 17 years. It is one of only three high schools in Virginia that has held the Honor Band status for every year of its existence.
source: Celeste Alcorta, James River High School Band Boosters
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