The Oak Ridge High School WildBand practices at Alvin K. Bissell Park in July 2016, preparing for a preview show at Blankenship Field on Thursday, July 21, 2016. (Photo by Julio Culiat)
The heat index for the traditional Friday preview is forecast to be over 100 degrees, so the Oak Ridge High School WildBand is going to have its preview tonight, Thursday, July 21, on Blankenship Field.
Step off time will be 9 p.m. today.
“Since the heat index for our traditional Friday event is going to be 105 degrees plus, the WildBand is going to kick off ‘Beatlemania’ a day early and in the cool of the evening,” a press release said. “Please come and enjoy the free show under the lights at Blankenship.”
The 2016 Oak Ridge High School Band is presenting “Beatles in Blue” for their Fall Marching Show. Tunes include “Magical Mystery Tour,” “Eleanor Rigby,” “Good Day Sunshine,” “Norweigan Wood,” and “Hey Jude.”
The annual Preview Night follows Band Camp.
The WildBand started practicing last Wednesday, and the students are practicing during long, hot hours, said Oak Ridge High School music/teacher assistant Merny Hughey.
“Kids are killing the show this morning getting ready for tonight,” Hughey said.
More information will be added as it becomes available.
Oak Ridge High School 2016 drum majors: Katherine Fulcher, Tifffany Fritts, and Deanna Langley. (Submitted photo)
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