(Brian Krista/staff photo) Percussionists in the drumline practice a portion of their music as the Liberty High School Marching Band rehearses their show in the school parking lot on Friday.

Everything seems to get slower, adrenaline is coursing through the body and the heart seems to thump louder than the drumline ... the Super Bowl of high school marching bands are the competitions ...

Herndon High School hosted the Herndon ... it consists of the Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, and Indoor Drumline.

Blake Andrews, senior snare drum and drumline section leader ... Showdown at Pontiac Township High School, 1100 Indiana Ave., Pontiac. Sept. 21: Normal Marching Band Invitational at Illinois ...