JHS Marching Band seniors are ready to perform their show, Evita. for their Fall Festival of Bands on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. on Strider Field. Photo by Rob Sigler Photography

The Jamestown High School Red Raider Marching Band will host bands from around New York and Pennsylvania for its 42nd annual Fall Festival of Bands on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at Strider Field.

The Jamestown High School Marching Band will perform their 2021 show, Evita.

“Our Jamestown High School band students have been working extremely hard this summer to prepare for our competitive fall season,” said Meghan Murray, JHS marching band director. “This year is a special one – the students and staff are so excited to be back on the field performing. The show is full of incredible music and movement. We cannot wait to perform for our home crowd on the 18th. We hope everyone will come out to support the students’ efforts!”

The Fall Festival of Bands is the Jamestown High School marching band’s most significant annual fundraiser. Bands performing this year are Eisenhower, Falconer/Frewsburg, West Seneca, Orchard Park, Lancaster and Jamestown.

Tickets are $7 presale and $9 at the door (doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for admission can be purchased from any band member or by calling 483-4217. The public is welcome to attend.