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With a new band director to lead them, a summer of hard work behind them, and brand new uniforms to wear, the Marching Raiders were ready to begin this season.
Click here to view the season's proposed rehearsal and contest schedules. For the contest schedule and (incomplete) results click here.
More photos of the 1983 Marching Raiders performing can by found on this site's Bands of America page.
*there are three columns of pictures here, so scroll right*
*as always, click on images to view larger versions when available*
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Drum MajorsLonnie RobinsonandDean Mullis
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New Uniform DebutFriday September 23rdThe Raiders march onto the field at Raider Stadium to play the National Anthem before the game against Pinecrest.The following day the Raiders traveled to Clover, SC to compete in the Palmetto Tournament of Bands.
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<- Lights And Sirens Lead The Way ->Public safety vehicles add extra flash to our entrance into Raider Stadium. Remember you march past our section of the stands the first time so we can completely circle the track.
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Mellophoner, and future DM, Karen Pearce plays during a performance.
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Half-Time At Raider StadiumYakety Stix (left) Our Drum FeatureOne Day In Your Life (right) Just before the trumpet solo by Jeff Bullard.
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During the show, letting the music take you to a different place,as Jason Perakis has learned, is key to a great performance. Closing your eyes is completely optional.
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<- -Secrets- ->
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This post performance private conversation has been lost to the passage of time. We could always ask Michelle Davis and Angela Cooper what is was about, but if they even remember, I'll bet they still won't tell.
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Warming UpClarineteer Lynn Harris prepares before some unidentified competition.
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Drum Major Lonnie Robinson conducts the band during the Homecoming Pep Rally.
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HomecomingThe parade ended at Harrington Square, where the pep rally followed.
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Lonnie Robinson, ? (flag), Michael ?, Renee ?, Kathy Stewart, Mandi Parker, Bill Eubanks, Luanne Seago (banner), ? , ? , ? (banner)
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After a show, Michelle Davis, and Carswell Assistant/Hamlet Junior High Band Director Steve Amowitz celebrate a great Raiders' performance!
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