With their 2024 show, “Between Two Worlds,” the John Adams Marching Band have made it to state for the third time in the team’s history! Under the direction of Kevin Graham, Emily Pantellaria, Ali Carmignani and Charley “Señor” Lawrence , the band has performed exceedingly well throughout their three-month competition season. The weekend of October 19 and 20, 2024, the band will be performing at the ISSMA state competition. The following weekend, October 25, 26 and 27, they’ll be down...

Adam Hartz, a senior at John Adams, is deeply engaged in a variety of extracurricular activities, including Marching Band, Mock Trial, and the National Honor Society. He also participates in Quiz Bowl, track, and chess club. At 18, Hartz is a blend of charisma and dedication, effectively managing his busy schedule while excelling both academically and in his diverse activities. Something about his John Adams experience that Adam takes great pride in is the success of the various teams he has been...

On April 14, 2023, Metallica announced their eighth world tour, which came in the wake of their 11th studio album, “72 Seasons.” On Sept. 19, two years into the M72 tour, the band announced an extension into 2025. This tour extension makes a statement about the relevance of metal today, implying the frequent changes in mainstream music and media have yet to throw the genre off of its axis—and fans are to thank. Metallica is an American thrash and speed metal band founded in 1981 by vocalist...