Marching Giants Prepare for their First Competition

This coming Saturday, September 17, the Marching Giants will travel to Plainfield HS for the Red Pride Marching Invitational; their first competition of the season. But before the Giants take to the field in Plainfield, they took to Giants Stadium this past Friday. The members presented their show to the “home town” crowd. This could be looked upon as a dress rehearsal, before their competitive season begins, due to the fact; the stands were packed on both sides of the field. The Warren Central Warriors (3-0) came to Ben Davis (3-0) for Friday night football bringing many fans for both teams. With so many people in the stands, the members are able to prepare mentally, as well as, competitively for their show; shaking out any pre-show jitters. During halftime, the Band is not being judged as they will be during a competition; but, they are still able to learn from their presentation and improve in the coming weeks.

During practice the past week, the members were able to add more charts and music to their show. Each week of practice brings them closer to completing their show “The Tables Have Turned”. It takes many hours of practice, on and off the field, to bring together a competitive show. It will show on Saturday as the members have worked very long and very hard for this first competition.

Before the Band makes their trip to Plainfield, you can see them in the Clermont Days Parade in downtown Clermont on Saturday. The parade steps off at 11:00 am, rain or shine. This is always a fun time for young and old. Don’t miss this parade featuring the Marching Giants.

The Marching Giants will have a busy week, next week. On Friday, September 23, the band will be present for Home Coming at Giants Stadium; and, on Saturday, September 24, they will travel to Greenwood HS for another competition. The Competitive season is upon us; you won’t want to miss seeing the Giants on the field.

Upcoming events:
Practice:
September 14, Brass & Woodwinds, 3:30 to 6 pm
September 15, Full Band, 5:30 to 8:30 pm
September 19, Percussion & Color Guard, 6 to 9 pm
September 20, Full Band 3:30 to 6 pm
September 21, Brass & Woodwinds, 3:30 to 6 pm

Performance:
September 17, Clermont Parade, 11 am
September 17, Red Pride Marching Invitational, 9:43 pm