By Henry Smith and Connor Ryan – Advocate Editors

The annual Thanksgiving Day performance is a highlight for the Jonathan Law Band. Advocate Sports Editor Henry Smith and News Editor Connor Ryan interviewed junior drummer Ethan Pannella on the Band’s upcoming performance.

Henry Smith: What are you excited about for the Band this Thanksgiving?

Ethan Pannella: I’m excited to spend time with my friends in Band, especially some who don’t take the class but still participate.

HS: How have your past Thanksgiving performances gone?

EP: My freshmen year it went very well and we played the music well, and last year we got rained out so we did not perform.

HS: How have you and the Band prepared for this performance?

EP: We practice the marching all the time and go out even when it’s cold and constantly work and improve.

HS: How is the energy of the Thanksgiving Day performance different from others?

EP: Thanksgiving has more energy because it’s the cross-town rivalry game and we want to look and sound our best

HS: What is your pre-performance routine?

EP: The entire drum line all click their sticks together before each show to give each other good luck.