Permian High School head band director Jeff Whitaker walks along the catwalk at the band's practice field as they work on spelling MOJO. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the only time the entire band rehearses together is during their morning outdoor marching rehearsals.
Band members stand at attention as they prepare to march across the practice field Friday morning at Permian High School. The 250 member band has had to adapt their annual show to a more traditional format to adapt to COVID-19 safety guidelines.
Marching up the field with her alto sax in hand, 17-year-old Adamaris Madrid stays in step with her fellow band members as they rehearse their half time marching show Friday morning at Permian High School.
Elevated on the catwalk, head band director Jeff Whitaker points to a section of the band that needs some assistance from another band director.
Permian High School associate director Dr. Lyndsay Eiben talks with band members on how to get to their next position on the field Friday morning during their marching band rehearsal.
From left: Melophone players 17-year-old Christopher Santiago, 15-year-old Ashlynn Albaugh and 16-year-old Kindle Blau march in step across the practice field at Permian High School Friday morning.
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