author: Deemer
Event: Pre-Season Show
When: August 23rd, 2003
Although it's been common with schools in Kentucky, there has not been a "pre-season" to speak of for
marching bands in southwestern Indiana -- well, at least there hasn't been one until now...
The visionary band at Vincennes Lincoln H.S.
hosted a full day of non-competitive fellowship and comradery providing Marching Bands from around the area
the opportunity to practice & perform for the other groups. Those
schools that attended this new event included:
South Knox
Pike Central
Princeton
Vincennes Lincoln
Scott & I had our own little adventure in locating the facility; but that's another story that you
can read in the Contest Journal for today [located in the
Feature section] =)
Once at the facility, we took it all in - watching & listening to each group as they performed their show.
Obviously, this early in the season most groups didn't have their entire show on the field, however, what was
presented was great to see! We snapped a few photos (see the link on the left) while we were entertained by
these 4 great bands. If there is ever any doubt that Marching Band is alive and well in Southwestern Indiana,
let the performances witnessed at this event put that to rest! Great job to all who performed!
Thanks to Jason King for inviting us to attend. We certainly enjoyed
the performances of the 4 bands that participated in this great, original, event. We look
forward to a repeat performance next year (perhaps becoming an annual event) and would love to see other
groups join in to increase in the number of groups that participate. We will surely plan to be there, covering it
for SI!
We wish all bands their best performances as they prepare their shows & proceed through
the 2003 season.
Sincerely,
Tim & Scott
The SI Guys
