NOTES FROM THE PODIUM- OCTOBER 21ST

Marching band season is coming to a close.... There are just a few performances left until the marching band uniforms go back into the closet until May for the Apple Blossom Parade.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BENTON BAND ON 2 QUALITY PERFORMANCES AT CONTEST! The band performed our field show at 2 different marching band competitions. Although we did not place at either competition, the band received some very good compliments from the judges. More importantly, the band made some great music and memories on the field! I am very proud of the work that we put in.

Benton Band also performed in the MWSU Home-coming Parade on Saturday morning. The band played very well and managed to garner the second place trophy. It was great to take to the streets of our town and let the public hear what the Benton Band had been up to.

This Friday, the band will be playing the Star Spangled Banner for pre-game. After that, we will be retiring to the bandroom in preparation for our Light Show! Students must have a black top to go with their marching band pants. After that, lights galore are the uniform for the night. Please no strobes or major flashlights.

Our final marching band game will be October 30th. This is a Thursday night game versus Lafayette. In honor of our senior's last game, the band is required to stay in the stands for the whole game. Students take the 3rd quarter off, but are to be back in the bandstands for the 4th quarter. We will also have a post-game performance off our half-time show!

The marching band's final performance of the semester is the Veterans Day Parade. This parade takes place at City Hall with a similar route to the MWSU Home-coming Parade. The band reports to the bandroom after the early out and is shuttled to and back from the parade route.

PLEASE MAKE IT A POINT TO ATTEND OUR NEXT BAND BOOSTER MEETING ON NOVEMBER 12TH!!! We are looking for prizes to raffle off at our Winter Concert, so please be on the look-out!