A new dynasty

Burnett, McMillan Eighth graders play alongside Pride of East

photo credit: Jamie Tourtillott
In view \\ Senior Haley Spiegel performs under the direction of Greg Hayes to a selection of music picked by the band directors for both high school and junior high students to play Jan. 5.

Aside from Future Raider night, the Pride of the East organizes another night of fun for the incoming eighth graders known as the side-by-side concert Jan. 5. Every year the concert takes place in the cafeteria. The event is for the incoming students to get a chance to practice with the high school band and to perform a concert for their families. Afterwards, the parents move to the auditorium where the band directors visited with them about what to expect as a band student in high school.