Script Niles

Niles Band Script Niles History. Contributed by: Chad Reis In 1964 Mr. Charles Rayburn took over as our band director. Having studied and taught at The Ohio State University, he had the idea to bring one of their honored traditions to Niles and make it ours. Our version, of course, is Script Niles–which has been performed now for 60 consecutive years (as of 2024). Tonight we will experience history and see and hear the 2016 year of Script Niles. We thank ALL directors, past and present, who have contributed to this awesome Niles tradition. We brought Mr. Rayburn, Mr. Dennis Moore, and Mrs. Carla Dean to the performance. And honored them in the end zone next to the band shell. In this video, you can see Mr. Rayburn on the sidelines as we Scripted 2016 Script Niles Video

Charles Rayburn, Band Director	Here was my announcer’s script for that performance : Script Niles) Ladies and Gentlemen! Introducing the musical pride of Niles, the 2016 Niles McKinley High School Red Dragon Marching Band! Under the direction of Stephen Orlando and Gabriella Sandy, with Majorette Advisor Jennifer Lanham, and Drill Line Advisor Kayla Bayless. (During Drum Roll) To kick off this historic night, we will begin with the powerful: SEVEN NATION ARMY by the White Stripes. (After Seven Nation) Tonight the Niles Band proudly presents the performance you have all been waiting for Script Niles! Joining the band on the field tonight for this historic performance will be Mr. Rayburn, Mr. Moore, and Mrs. Dean. Leading the “Musical Pride of Niles” this year is Majorette Captain, Caitlin Seifert! and dotting the “I” is senior sousaphone player Nathaniel Border. ALL RIGHT, DRAGON FANS, get on your feet for a Niles Band tradition since 1964. Here is SCRIPT NILES!!!!!! (After Script) There it is, Dragon Fans, Your SCRIPT NILES!!!!!! (After Sloopy) Ladies and Gentlemen, the 2016 Niles McKinley High School Red Dragon Marching Band!!!! The Niles Band and Directors would like to thank Mr. Rayburn and his family. We would also like to thank you for listening and for all of your support. It has been an honor and a pleasure performing for you this season, we hope you enjoyed the show, and as always, Gooooooooooo Dragons!

Script Niles, 1964	Charles Rayburn, Carla Dean, Dennis Moore, 2016	Script Niles, 2019