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Portsmouth High band brings sweet dreams — and nightmares

Posted 9/16/24

PORTSMOUTH — The theme of the Portsmouth High School Marching Band’s halftime show this year is “When Dreams Become Nightmares,” and the group debuted it last Thursday …

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Portsmouth High band brings sweet dreams — and nightmares

Portsmouth High School Color Guard member Savannah MaGrath twirls a flag while performing with her team during the Portsmouth High School Marching Band’s halftime show last Thursday, Sept. 12, on the main athletic field.

Portsmouth High School Color Guard member Savannah MaGrath twirls a flag while performing with her team during the Portsmouth High School Marching Band’s halftime show last Thursday, Sept. 12, on the main athletic field.

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Members of PHS Marching Band move in unison as they perform their routine.

Members of PHS Marching Band move in unison as they perform their routine.

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Drum major Dillon Fesmire reacts to the applause at the conclusion of the performance.

Drum major Dillon Fesmire reacts to the applause at the conclusion of the performance.

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Members of PHS Marching Band move in unison as they perform their routine.

Members of PHS Marching Band move in unison as they perform their routine.

JULIE FURTADO

Members of PHS Marching Band move in unison as they perform their routine.

Members of PHS Marching Band move in unison as they perform their routine.

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Ariyah Drayton spins her flag while performing with the Portsmouth High School color guard and marching band, Thursday.

Ariyah Drayton spins her flag while performing with the Portsmouth High School color guard and marching band, Thursday.

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Members of PHS Marching Band move in unison as they perform their routine.

Members of PHS Marching Band move in unison as they perform their routine.

JULIE FURTADO

Members of PHS Marching Band move in unison as they perform their routine.

Members of PHS Marching Band move in unison as they perform their routine.

JULIE FURTADO

Members of PHS Marching Band move in unison as they perform their routine.

Members of PHS Marching Band move in unison as they perform their routine.

JULIE FURTADO

Members of PHS Marching Band move in unison as they perform their routine.

Members of PHS Marching Band move in unison as they perform their routine.

JULIE FURTADO

Posted Monday, September 16, 2024 4:58 pm

PORTSMOUTH — The theme of the Portsmouth High School Marching Band’s halftime show this year is “When Dreams Become Nightmares,” and the group debuted it last Thursday during the football team’s home opener against South Kingstown.

The show featured “I Dreamed a Dream,” from Les Miserables; the “Halloween” theme; “Sweet Dreams,” by The Eurythmics; and “Thriller,” by Michael Jackson.

Scroll through the photos above for some scene’s from the halftime spectacular.