Thursday, July 9, 2009
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Band Camp marks 40th anniversary

Published 08/14/08

Band Director R. Thomas Powell's voice boomed over the microphone as he called out a cadence from his perch atop scaffolding on a hot athletic field last Friday.

Sharon Lee Tegler - For The Capital Substituting rooled-up newspapers for heavy brass instruments, and sticks for flags, Severna Park Marching Band members practice part of a 14-minute routine designed around a "Les Miserables" theme.
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Advancing toward him in parallel lines were 85 Severna Park High School band members marching with synchronized precision. For the 40th year, SPHS Band Camp was laying the foundation for great performances.

"Right, right, right, stop. Now left and forward. One, two, three, four ... " Mr. Powell said.

With rolled up newspapers substituting for heavy brass instruments; the teenage musicians were executing a 14-minute routine designed around a...

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