By Ava Korkmaz – Sports Editor

Band director Mr. Pelaggi and the Jonathan Law High School Band are ready to get back to playing at football games and entertaining the fans. This year, the band will be in the stands for football games instead of being on the field. Sports Editor Ava Korkmaz interviewed Pelaggi about the upcoming year.

Ava Korkmaz: Do you think that it will be different for the band to be playing on the stands during the halftime show instead of on the field?

Mr. Pelaggi: It will be different, but doing something is way better than doing nothing. I am excited for our members to get back out there and play again.

AK: What kind of show tunes are you going to play this year?

MP: We’re doing some pop tunes by The Weekend, Panic at the Disco, and if we have time to add another song, Lizzo.

AK: What are your expectations for the new band members this year?

MP: My expectations for our new band members are that they show up ready to learn. As long as we have them in rehearsals we will get better. Our goal as a band this year is to improve every time we meet, take it day by day and improve every time we pick up our instruments. With all of the rehearsal time lost during the pandemic, our students are excited to get back together and play. 

AK: Are you excited to play at the football games this season?

MP: Absolutely! I love when the band plays at the games. We are hoping to start some new traditions this year by playing the same music in between quarter one and two each game. I am also excited for our students to wear their new uniforms for the first time.

AK: Are you able to play in the town parades this year?

MP: Unfortunately ,right now we are unable to do parades due to COVID restrictions. We are excited to play in our community whenever we can, but the safety of our students is always the priority.