There had been only two band directors at Elmore County High School since 1980 — Eddie Mann and Anthony Vittore.
But now, Zach Smith follows in Vittore’s footsteps and he has a brotherhood that includes Vittore to help continue the Maroon Marching Band tradition. Meanwhile, Vittore now looks to another role, something new after 20 years of leading the band.

PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Band camp is going strong for the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine. All last week the band was working on drill and music for its fall show.

PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Band camp is going strong for the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine. All last week the band was working on drill and music for its fall show.

PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Zach Smith has taken over as band director at Elmore County High School. Anthony Vittore has left to be director of bands at Huntingdon College.

PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Band camp is going strong for the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine. All last week the band was working on drill and music for its fall show.

PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Band camp is going strong for the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine. All last week the band was working on drill and music for its fall show.

PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Band camp is going strong for the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine. All last week the band was working on drill and music for its fall show. The show has been in the works since March and has an old school feel to it with a modern twist.

PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Band camp is going strong for the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine. All last week the band was working on drill and music for its fall show. The show has been in the works since March and has an old school feel to it with a modern twist.

PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Band camp is going strong for the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine. All last week the band was working on drill and music for its fall show. The show has been in the works since March and has an old school feel to it with a modern twist.

PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Band camp is going strong for the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine. All last week the band was working on drill and music for its fall show. The show has been in the works since March and has an old school feel to it with a modern twist.

PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Band camp is going strong for the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine. All last week the band was working on drill and music for its fall show. The show has been in the works since March and has an old school feel to it with a modern twist.

PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Band camp is going strong for the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine. All last week the band was working on drill and music for its fall show. The show has been in the works since March and has an old school feel to it with a modern twist.

PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald The Elmore County High School Band auxiliary participates in band camp last week. All last week the Maroon Machine was working on drill and music for its fall show. The show has been in the works since March and has an old school feel to it with a modern twist.

PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Zach Smith has taken over as band director at Elmore County High School. Anthony Vittore has left to be director of bands at Huntingdon College.

PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Band camp is going strong for the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine. All last week the band was working on drill and music for its fall show. The show has been in the works since March and has an old school feel to it with a modern twist.

PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald The Elmore County High School Band pit participates in band camp last week. All last week the Maroon Machine was working on drill and music for its fall show. The show has been in the works since March and has an old school feel to it with a modern twist.

PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Band camp is going strong for the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine. All last week the band was working on drill and music for its fall show. The show has been in the works since March and has an old school feel to it with a modern twist.

PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Band camp is going strong for the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine. All last week the band was working on drill and music for its fall show. The show has been in the works since March and has an old school feel to it with a modern twist.

PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Band camp is going strong for the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine. All last week the band was working on drill and music for its fall show. The show has been in the works since March and has an old school feel to it with a modern twist.

PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Band camp is going strong for the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine. All last week the band was working on drill and music for its fall show. The show has been in the works since March and has an old school feel to it with a modern twist.

PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Band camp is going strong for the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine. All last week the band was working on drill and music for its fall show. The show has been in the works since March and has an old school feel to it with a modern twist.

PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Band camp is going strong for the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine. All last week the band was working on drill and music for its fall show. The show has been in the works since March and has an old school feel to it with a modern twist.
PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Band camp is going strong for the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine. All last week the band was working on drill and music for its fall show.
PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Band camp is going strong for the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine. All last week the band was working on drill and music for its fall show.
PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Zach Smith has taken over as band director at Elmore County High School. Anthony Vittore has left to be director of bands at Huntingdon College.
PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Band camp is going strong for the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine. All last week the band was working on drill and music for its fall show.
PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Band camp is going strong for the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine. All last week the band was working on drill and music for its fall show.
PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Band camp is going strong for the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine. All last week the band was working on drill and music for its fall show. The show has been in the works since March and has an old school feel to it with a modern twist.
PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Band camp is going strong for the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine. All last week the band was working on drill and music for its fall show. The show has been in the works since March and has an old school feel to it with a modern twist.
PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Band camp is going strong for the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine. All last week the band was working on drill and music for its fall show. The show has been in the works since March and has an old school feel to it with a modern twist.
PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Band camp is going strong for the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine. All last week the band was working on drill and music for its fall show. The show has been in the works since March and has an old school feel to it with a modern twist.
PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Band camp is going strong for the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine. All last week the band was working on drill and music for its fall show. The show has been in the works since March and has an old school feel to it with a modern twist.
PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Band camp is going strong for the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine. All last week the band was working on drill and music for its fall show. The show has been in the works since March and has an old school feel to it with a modern twist.
PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald The Elmore County High School Band auxiliary participates in band camp last week. All last week the Maroon Machine was working on drill and music for its fall show. The show has been in the works since March and has an old school feel to it with a modern twist.
PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Zach Smith has taken over as band director at Elmore County High School. Anthony Vittore has left to be director of bands at Huntingdon College.
PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Band camp is going strong for the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine. All last week the band was working on drill and music for its fall show. The show has been in the works since March and has an old school feel to it with a modern twist.
PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald The Elmore County High School Band pit participates in band camp last week. All last week the Maroon Machine was working on drill and music for its fall show. The show has been in the works since March and has an old school feel to it with a modern twist.
PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Band camp is going strong for the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine. All last week the band was working on drill and music for its fall show. The show has been in the works since March and has an old school feel to it with a modern twist.
PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Band camp is going strong for the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine. All last week the band was working on drill and music for its fall show. The show has been in the works since March and has an old school feel to it with a modern twist.
PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Band camp is going strong for the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine. All last week the band was working on drill and music for its fall show. The show has been in the works since March and has an old school feel to it with a modern twist.
PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Band camp is going strong for the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine. All last week the band was working on drill and music for its fall show. The show has been in the works since March and has an old school feel to it with a modern twist.
PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Band camp is going strong for the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine. All last week the band was working on drill and music for its fall show. The show has been in the works since March and has an old school feel to it with a modern twist.
PHOTOS: Elmore County High School Band Camp
Cliff Williams / The Herald Band camp is going strong for the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine. All last week the band was working on drill and music for its fall show. The show has been in the works since March and has an old school feel to it with a modern twist.