Carson High School’s Blue Thunder marching band practices songs from its “Imaginarium” show Aug. 8. The piece by composer Randall Standridge of Jonesboro, Ark., explores themes of creativity in clouds and monsters.

Carson High School’s Blue Thunder marching band practices songs from its “Imaginarium” show Aug. 8. The piece by composer Randall Standridge of Jonesboro, Ark., explores themes of creativity in clouds and monsters.

Carson High freshman Brielle Carson, front, pit member with Blue Thunder, practices with her team in a separate set during band camp Aug. 8.

Blue Thunder band Director Nick Jacques gives direction to his students about their drilling positions on the Bordewich Bray Elementary School field. Bordewich provided its facilities to the band for its camp while portions of Carson High School’s building are under construction this summer.

Osiris Estrada Ledesma, junior and drum major, helps keep the tempo for the band as they perform a set. Drum majors are responsible for keeping band members structured and on task and undergo an interview process for the position.

Members of the Blue Thunder’s pit, or front ensemble, practice their parts on their stationery percussion instruments.

Drilling during band camp requires maintaining alignment, marching in place and maintaining their musical cues. Blue Thunder’s members rehearse during band camp.

Drilling during band camp requires maintaining alignment, marching in place and maintaining their musical cues. Blue Thunder’s members rehearse during band camp.