GMC Prep band salutes The Beatles
GMC Prep band salutes The Beatles The Union-Recorder The Union-Recorder Tue Jul 23, 2013, 06:03 PM EDT MILLEDGEVILLE 鈥� Georgia Military College Prep School marching band students rehearse choreography during band camp this week in preparation for this year鈥檚 football halftime show which pays tribute to the legendary English rock band 鈥� The Beatles. Rookies of the band got a head start last week on learning the routine before kicking off full band practice Monday. Nearly 60 band and flag corps students are under the direction of band director Maj. Charles Harbor, and drum majors Rose O鈥橠onnell and Sara McTyre. 鈥淪o far the band camp has been incredibly productive, hot and a lot of fun,鈥� O鈥橠onnell said after practice Tuesday afternoon. 鈥淲e are very excited about the upcoming season and we鈥檙e looking forward to putting on a great show with lots of support.鈥� This year鈥檚 show, called 鈥淏eatle Mania: The British Invasion,鈥� features musical selections from The Beatles, including 鈥淢agical Mystery Tour,鈥� 鈥淟ady Madonna,鈥� 鈥� Eleanor Rigby,鈥� 鈥淵esterday,鈥� 鈥淏lackbird鈥� and 鈥淭he End.鈥� The seven-minute show will feature props reflecting England. 鈥淲e came up with The Beatles idea, but decided to add a creative twist to focus on the historical change in American culture,鈥� O鈥橠onnell said. Band members will continue perfecting their routine from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. each day this week until band camp concludes Friday. The first GMC marching band performance will be at a home game against Harlem High School Friday, Aug. 30. The first away game is scheduled Friday, Sept. 13 at Riverside Military Academy. Marching band students are planning to participate in the Sound of Silver Marching Band Competition in Pierce County Oct. 12. The community can support the GMC Prep band program by purchasing $10 band cards to receive discounts to various area businesses, or donating funds to the GMC Foundation. 鈥淭he Bulldog Club helps supply us. They鈥檝e been very supportive to the band program,鈥� Harbor said. 鈥淭he overall attitude of band students has been very good and everybody is working really hard.鈥�
