Huntington Spring Band Drumline Jamboree returns
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – An exciting musical event supporting band students is set to take place on Saturday, May 3rd, at the Huntington High School gymnasium.
The Raider Jukebox Spring Band/Drumline Jamboree will welcome multiple bands from Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas.
Huntington Band Director Roderick Jefferson says the community support for this event allows them to have a successful band season.
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'This helps us with all the necessities for traveling and mouthpieces, and reeds. We don't get a budget like the Texas schools get or the Mississippi schools. Our budget is our band fees and these events…and then it shows the kids that the community supports them,' says Jefferson.
Don't miss your chance to see these talented young students show off their band skills while also contributing to their overall band experience with Huntington High.
Doors open at 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Tickets are now on sale for $10 online; they can also be purchased at the door for $15. Children 5 and under are free.
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