Musical inspiration from multiple genres is creating a one-of-a-kind halftime experience for audiences of the Oak Ridge High School WildBand’s halftime show this fall. Titled “The Mummy’s Soul,” the program weaves culturally diverse sounds from around the globe, layers in the blues and rocks into a surprise crescendo of supernatural proportions.
Under the direction of Michael Spirko, WildBand’s performance includes Led Zepelin’s Kashmir, The Bangles’ Walk Like an Egyptian, and Blues in the Night by Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer.
“It’s one of our best opportunities yet to display the range of styles this band is capable of mastering,” said Spirko. “The band has a long tradition of excellence, and we’re excited to take this show from halftime to music competitions later this year.” The band appreciates the continued support of the entire community.
Band Boosters will offer several spirit items for sale at home football games, with proceeds going to support band and student needs. Boosters provide water, snacks and some meals to support the demanding fall schedule of home and away performances.
Keep up with band fundraisers and other ways to support through our WildBand website, www.wildband.org. Band members soon begin their annual fruit sale of fresh produce shipped special delivery to Oak Ridge from Florida, and information will be on the website.
If you prefer to support through a purchase of sheets at raisefundsfast.com, you can enter group code ORHS and a band member’s name at checkout for a portion of proceeds to help the band.
Please consider a tax-deductible donation payable to ORHS Band Boosters mailed to 1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Or donate specifically for band truck/trailer maintenance here. For more information, contact okwatson@ortn.edu.
Anne Brock is a regular contributor to Knox TN Today and always supports the Oak Ridge HS WildBand.
