Tiger Pride Marching Band
Regional Marching Contest 2001

The Tiger Pride Marching Band, under the direction of Mike Arnold & Donna Casey, had a very successful marching season in 2001. The show, a Caribbean theme, won numerous awards and high ratings. Musical selections included "Day-O" with vocal soloist Travis Spurling sporting dreadlocks and surrounded by palm trees, as if the audience had stepped off of a cruise ship onto a tropical island. This was followed by the high energy arrangement of "Salsa and Chimps" featuring soloists Cade Carlson and Matt Herring. The percussion feature, "Island Dance", featured ocean waves, a surfboard, and a shark. And who could forget the warning of "SHARK" by Kanisha Clark? The flutes got a chance to show their stuff on "Flamingo Lips". The final selection was "Jamaica Farewell".

This year's show promises to be equally entertaining. The Tiger Pride Band will do its rendition of "The Music Man". And with the addition of new colorguard instructor Saundra Arnold, (also new to Mr. Arnold, congrats!) the show promises to hold a few surprises for the audience. Listeners will tap their toes to the opener "76 Trombones" and enjoy a comical arrangement of "Goodnight My Someone". The percussion feature this year will be a departure from the normal, as the drummers will play on"unusual" instruments ranging from 20 gallon trash cans to cast iron wash tubs. Listen for the excerpts from different songs found in the "Music Man". This selection is entitled "Noises On" with a few additions. The band will show off its musicality on "Till There Was You" and end with a reprisal of "76 Trombones".