WGI Regional - Indianapolis

WGI Regional was held at Warren Central HS on Saturday, February 19. Ben Davis Varsity Guard was one of the many units participating in competition; with Ben Davis in the Scholastic A class. For Saturday, 21 units in Scholastic A would be divided into three groups. Ben Davis would perform in the first round and would be the second unit to perform. The top 11 scores would move to finals scheduled for Sunday. Since Ben Davis performed early, they unit returned to the High School to practice before returning to Warren Central to find out if they would be moving forward. Once all units had completed in the three rounds, Ben Davis found they had finished second in their round and sixth overall. This meant they would be returning to Warren Central on Sunday to compete against the other 10 units. Returning to Ben Davis early Sunday morning, the members started their day at 6:00 am to practice before their return to Warren Central for competition. After performing, the members would have to wait until mid-afternoon to find out the results during the awards presentation. This allowed the members to enjoy the other classes as they performed throughout the day. During the awards presentation, Ben Davis was presented with an eighth place finish for their finals performance. Congratulations Varsity for your awesome performances both days.

Next week, both Varsity and Junior Varsity will compete at Greenfield Central HS on Saturday.

Congratulations also go out the Ben Davis Winter Percussion on their first place finish at Indianapolis Percussion Finals on Sunday.

Upcoming events:
Practice:
February 24, 3 to 4:15 pm, Jazz Band
February 24, 6 to 9 pm, Winter Percussion & Varsity Guard
February 25, 6 to 9 pm, JV Guard
February 28, 6 to 9 pm, Varsity Guard

Performance / Competition:
February 26, State Solo and Ensemble
February 26, Winter Guard at Greenfield Central
March 1, 7 pm, Winter Concert in the Auditorium

Varsity Guard Prepares for their Largest Competition

Saturday, February 19, will find the Varsity Winter Guard at Warren Central HS for their largest competition of the season. The unit will perform at WGI regional. WGI.org site states: “WGI Sport of the Arts is the world's premier organization producing indoor color guard and percussion ensemble competitions. As a non-profit youth organization, WGI serves as the leading governing body of the winter guard and indoor percussion activities. It is called the Sport of the Arts because it brings music to life through performance in a competitive format. Now entering its 33rd year, the sport continues to evolve and grow. There were over 11,000 participants at the Sport of the Arts World Championships this past April.” BD will compete against 21 units from around the mid-west in the Scholastic A class. Preliminary competition is held on Saturday with finals slated for Sunday. With BDs strong start to the season all supporters are excited for the event.

Upcoming events:
Practice:
February 17, 3 to 4:15 pm, Jazz Band
February 17, 6 to 9 pm, Winter Percussion & Varsity Guard
February 18, 6 to 9 pm, JV Guard
February 21, 6 to 9 pm, Varsity Guard
February 22, 3 to 4:15 pm, Jazz Band
February 22, 6 to 8:30 pm, Varsity Guard
February 22, 6 to 9 pm, Winter Percussion & JV Guard

Performance / Competition:
February 18, Pep Band, Call time 6:30 pm
February 19, Varsity Guard, WGI, 11:13 am

The Winter Guard Competitive Season has Begun

JV presenting HALO

Varsity presenting Starstruck

Saturday, January 29, found the both Guard units in Danville, IN to compete in their first competition of the season. JV unit would compete against 15 Class AA units from around the state. They presented their show “Halo” to a packed gymnasium. BD was the 13th unit to perform; and received an enthusiastic response from the crowd. Once all units had presented their shows, the awards ceremony was held for Class AA. All units receive a participation certificate; and the top 5 units are recognized with medals to be placed on their 2010 – 2011 plaques. The JV unit finishes in the top 25% with a 4th place finish.

Later in the afternoon, Varsity competed against 11 other units from around the state in Class A competition. The unit would perform their show entitled “Starstruck”. Katie Townsend, guard director, explains the show “draws parallels between the incredible cosmic force of the universe and the all consuming force of love.” This fast paced show keeps the crowd engaged throughout the entire performance. During the awards ceremony, BD was presented with a 2nd place finish just behind Brownsburg by .30 points.

Both units have come out strong this season; and expect to continue to improve as the year progresses. Congratulations to JV and Varsity units!

Upcoming events:
Practice:
February 3, 3 to 4:15 pm, Jazz Band
February 3, 6 to 9 pm, Winter Percussion & Varsity Guard
February 4, 6 to 9 pm, JV Guard
February 7, 6 to 9 pm, Varsity Guard
February 8, 6 to 9 pm, Winter Percussion & JV Guard
February 8, 6 to 8:30 pm, Varsity Guard

Performance / Competition:
February 2, Pep Band, Call time 6:30
February 5, IHSMA Solo & Ensemble
February 5, Winter Guard at Pike HS
February 5, Winter Percussion at New Palestine HS