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Adair Co. HS Band looks to repeat as state, national champions March toward another state title already underway By Wes Feese Media Relations, Adair County Schools More than 100 Adair County students are braving the soaring temperatures this summer to hone their craft and maintain their lofty position as the most decorated high school marching band in the state. The defending state and national champion Adair Band began its two-week camp last week, with students putting in nine hour days to sharpen their skills and prepare for this fall's competitions. According to director Tom Case, however, the students are learning far more than music and marching directions. Like other teachers in the district, Case's chief aim is to prepare students for what comes next. "I love the music, but the real goal is for these students to become productive citizens of this country, that's what's important to me," Case says. "The soft skills they will need as adults--things like accountability, responsibility, commitment--that's what this band is all about." Students will learn these soft skills by applying their director's instruction to practice and paying incredible attention to detail--two hallmarks of Adair Band for years. "This camp is about focusing on the fundamentals of marching and the fundamentals of playing," Case says. "A lot of people get ahead themselves but you really have to take baby steps." Like last year, Case's 2016 squad is quite young, but will rely on its core group of seniors for leadership and to set an example for the younger marchers. Several freshmen gained valuable experience last year marching as middle schoolers. "We are young again, but we're young with experience," Case says. "We don't have a lot of seniors but the ones we have are really good. They're great leaders." While the band is still weeks away from its first competition, and several months away from its postseason dreams, assistant director Austin Bralley says a good summer camp is vital for the upcoming season's success. "These are probably the most important weeks of the year, especially for the new members," Bralley says. "You have to get the fundamentals taken care of before you can move forward with anything else. It's about trying to improve every single day." This story was posted on 2016-07-18 12:51:10
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