Marcus Washington, who has been a conductor at Natchez High School for four years, said the band is preparing for a concert that will be at Alcorn State University in March. Washington said they would be performing three different songs for the musicians at Alcorn. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Natchez High School sophomore Vincent Bonds, senior Robert Alexander and senior Jamien McAllister play the baritone during concert practice. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Natchez High School junior Shekinah Douglas plays the flute during The Natchez High School concert band practice Tuesday in the band room.(Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Natchez High School junior Jarren Davis plays the quints drums with percussion instructor and Assistant Band Director Zantiel Magee, during The Natchez High School concert band practice Tuesday in the band room.(Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

The Natchez High School Concert Band practices Tuesday in the band room of Natchez High School. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)