Photos: UA band day
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Nearly 40 high school marching bands compete for top honors at annual competition.
The color guard from Tanque Verde High School warms up on the mall during the University of Arizona band day.
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Emina Mukanovic, 16, helps fellow drum line member Bryan Cabrera, 16, with his jacket as they warm up with the Washington High School marching band.
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Sousaphone players, from left, Martin Palmenberg, Dan Morris, Austin Connick tune their instruments before Tanque Verde High School performs.
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A band member from Washington High School in Phoenix scurries with his xylophone to set up.
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The Tanque Verde High School marching band enters Arizona Stadium.
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Emina Mukanovic, 16, twists her hair to pin up prior to performing with the Washington High School marching band.
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The Amphitheater High School marching band performs during the University of Arizona band day.
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Parents and supporters applaud during the University of Arizona band day.
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Drum major Maddi Johnson, center, readies the Pusch Ridge Christian Academy marching band.
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Members of the Pusch Ridge Christian Academy marching band.
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Marching band members' plumes stick out as they await their performance time.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
The Tanque Verde High School marching band warms up during the University of Arizona band day.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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The band was the only one to receive Superior with Distinction ranking.
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