Randall Beach, Sky View Band Director, holds an electronic tuner near the end of a bassoon. Each student had to pass the “tune” test before heading to the auditorium.

Members of the Symphonic Band sit with instruments in hand while the Concert Band performs on stage.

The clarinet section of the Concert Band.

The flute section of the Concert Band.

The horn section of the Concert Band.

After changing places, the Symphonic Band warms up on stage while Director Randall Beach waits off stage to make his entrance.

The percussion section of the Symphonic Band.

The Symphonic Band performing the first of two numbers.

The percussion section waiting for their cue.

Members of both the Concert and Symphonic bands combined.

Beach conducting the combined bands as they perform Salute to America’s Finest.

Performers in the combined band.

All musicians stand to accept the applause of the audience.

Director Randall Beach who started teaching at Sky View high school in January 2009.