BRHS band halftime show reflects director’s feelings on an empty nest

The Pride of Alexander City Wildcat Marching Band will present a range of music this year at football halftime shows thanks to the emotions of Benjamin Russell band director Dale Bloodworth.

Bloodworth wrote a composition from “Rewrite the Stars” from “The Greatest Showman,” “To Boldly Go” and “Enterprising Young Man” from “Star Trek,” “Castle on the Hill” by Ed Sheeran and Southern Rock classic “Freebird” by Lynyrd Skynyrd.” He said it’s hard to believe this is a first for him in 25 years of teaching music, 22 of which have been at Benjamin Russell.