Learning their new marching routine

Gary Backlund, San Diego, Calif, creator of the Nevada High School marching band's 2013 competition routine teaches the band the new routine Tuesday evening on the infield of Testman Field. Photo by Ralph Pokorny/Daily Mail.

Gretchen Pohlman talks to Gary Backlund during a break in rehearsal. Photo by Ralph Pokorny/Daily Mail.

Gary Backlund gives Colbly Ardusan some individual coaching. Photo by Ralph Pokorny.

NHS band director Gretchen Pohlman watches as her band members learn the new routine. Photo by Ralph Pokorny/Daily Mail.