1st Competition of the Season at Franklin Central

The Marching Giants loaded 8 buses on Saturday, September 11, and headed to Franklin Central HS for their 1st competition of the season. As the Giants entered the field, Suzanne Driver, parent, led the fans in the spelling of Ben Davis to fire up the crowd. The show opens with a Mellophone playing a solo as the band members position themselves for the opening of the show. With the size of the band this year, they are able to take up the full length of the football field. New body movements are presented for the first time to the audience. As the band continues to play, the audience is in awe of the music, body movement, marching and the flag presentation. When the competition was complete, Ben Davis finished 2nd in Class A. They were also award a trophy for Best Drum Major. Great way to start the session Giants! Their next performance will be at Giant Stadium during half-time at the Homecoming football game. Next competition is scheduled for September 25, in Louisville, KY when the band participates in Bands of America (BOA) regional competition. Also, don’t miss the Marching Giants in the Clermont Old Fashion Day Parade this weekend at 11:00 a.m. The Giants will be marching down Crawfordsville Road entertaining the crowd along the way.


Reminder: If anyone would like to make a donation to the Uniform Fund, please contact David Cole, Assistant Band Director, at David.Cole@wayne.k12.in.us. All donations are tax deductable.

The annual Ben Davis Band Boosters Homespun Holiday Craft Fair will be held this year on Saturday, November 20, from 9 am to 3 pm, at Ben Davis High School's Freshman Center. If you would like to set up a booth, please contact Co-chairperson Katie Hein at bdboxmom@gmail.com for more information before October 1. Please mark your calendars to plan to attend and shop as well!!

Upcoming events:
Practices:
September 15 - 3:30 - 6:00 pm - Full Band
September 16 - 5:30 - 8:30 pm - Full Band
September 18 - 12:00 - 3:30 pm - Full Band
September 20 - 6:00 - 9:00 pm - Color Guard
September 21 - 3:30 - 6:00 pm - Brass & Woodwinds
September 21 - 6:00 - 9:00 pm - Percussion
September 22 - 3:30 - 6:00 pm - Full Band

Performance:
September 17 – Homecoming – Giants Stadium
September 18 – Clermont Old Fashion Day - Parade

Meeting:
September 9 - 7:00 pm – Box Brigade