The band, composed of musicians playing either a brass
instrument or woodwind instrument, plays a significant
role in the Royal Wilson Marching Alliance by
providing impact, emotion, and variety in the form of
music. The brass instruments (Trumpets, Mellophones,
Trombones, Marching Baritones, and Marching Tubas) and
woodwind instruments (Flutes, Clarinets, and
Saxophones) make up the band for first semester. A lot
of hard work is needed from marching musicians due to
the fact that marching and playing require more energy
than just playing. Every year, the band including the
Drumline learn sets to a field show during Band Camp
in August. This field show is performed at both
football games (during half-time) and field
tournaments.
Once field season is
over, the band then makes a transition to traditional
concert band instruments. This change is made in time
for the Winter Concert in early December and lasts for
the duration of second semester. During second
semester, the band focuses on future performances
which include rallies, District Festival, and Spring
Concert. The Jazz Band also participates in Jazz
Festivals which takes place at several high schools as
well as college campuses.
Here are the scores from
the 2011 year competitions that the RWMA participated
in:
Baldwin Park Field Show Tournament – October
29, 2011
Band – 2nd Place
(76.4)
Auxiliary – 1st Place (84.0)
Percussion – 2nd Place
(71.5)