Sunday, September 21, 2014

Highland High School Marching Band Invitational - September 6, 2014

It was a PERFECT night for marching band! It was also the first competition of the season and the night two of the seven bands competing were debuting their new uniforms.

To kick off the night's festivities was the Highland Middle School Band playing the National Anthem.

(They sounded fantastic!)

First band to compete was the Kankakee Valley High School Marching Cougars with their show "Rock Art" featuring the songs, "Pompeii", "Carry On", and "What You Did in the Dark 'Light 'Em Up'".




They ended the evening earning a Silver Rating.
To see all the images from their performance, please click here.

The second band to perform was the Crown Point High School Royal Regiment. This was also their debut night for the brand new uniforms. Their show was "Cirque" which included the selections, "Distorted", "Reve Rouge," "A La Lune," and "Urban".




They ended the evening earning a Silver Rating.
To see all the images from their performance, please click here.

The third band to perform was the Michigan City High School Wolf Pack Marching Band. Their show, entitled "Rent" included the selections, "Without You" and "Seasons of Love".





They ended the evening earning a Silver Rating.
To see all the images from their performance, please click here.

The fourth band to perform was the Calumet High School Marching Warriors. Their show, "Marching Band Life", included the selections, "Bad Day" by Daniel Powter, "Good Time" by Adam Young, and "Hey Brother" by Avicii.




They ended the evening earning a Silver Rating.
To see all the images from their performance, please click here.

The fifth band to perform was the Hobart High School Pride of Hobart. Their show, entitled "Music from Tommy" included the selections, "Pinball Wizard", "Go to the Mirror", and "Sparks".





They ended the evening earning a Silver Rating.
To see all the images from their performance, please click here.

The sixth band to perform was the Rensselaer High School Bomber Brigade. Their show, "Reborn", and included the selections "New World Symphony" by Dvorak and arranged by Sweeny, "You are the New Day" by J. David and arranged by B. Scott, and "Auld Lang Syne" arranged Michael Ruiz.




 They ended the evening earning a Silver Rating.

To see all the images from their performance, please click here.

The seventh and final band to perform was Highland High School Marching Trojan Pride. This was also their debut night for their new uniforms. Their show, "Minimally Speaking" included the selections "New Rhythmics" and "Layers" both by Richard Saucedo. 




 

They ended the evening earning a Silver Rating.
To see all the images from their performance, and that of the middle school, please click here.

Thank you to Highland High School, the Highland High School Marching Trojan Pride, the parents, and the volunteers for hosting this amazing event!

Thank you also to all the marching band members, staff, and parents for your time, talent, and dedication to making and performing beautiful music!


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