The Marching Giants finish their marching season participating in BOA Grand Nationals. Competition began for Ben Davis on Thursday, November 11, when they competed in the preliminary round. 82 bands from 20 states were looking for a spot in the top 34 scores to move on to semi-finals on Saturday. The band would have to wait until Friday evening to find out if they advanced to semi-finals. Around 10:00 pm, on Friday, the Marching Giants learned their performance was one of the best among the 82 bands. They would be competing with the top 34 bands in the nation on Saturday.
With an early morning performance draw, the members reported to the HS at 5:00 am. Ben Davis would take the field at 8:45 am, on Saturday, for their final performance of the season. With the fans in the stands cheering on the members; they were all so proud of the Marching Giants. The Band gave an awesome performance; but unfortunately, did not make it to finals on Saturday evening. Band directors were filled with pride to be associated with this great group of kids. The band members have put in a lot of time, hard work, and dedication over the last 4 ½ months. John Papandria, band director, commented, “I wanted to say congratulations and thanks to the Ben Davis Marching Giants. You have done so many great things this year; and I could not have been more proud of you and your performance at semis. You are a great group of people that I am so lucky to get to spend time with everyday.” Everyone associated with this
a-MAZE-ing group of kids are so proud of all their accomplishments this season.
Until next season: "There have been many before us; and there will be many after us, we're here today, and that's what’s important. Because, we are…BEN DAVIS!"
Homespun Holidays Ben Davis Band Boosters Craft Show
November 20, 9 am to 3 pm, at the 9th Grade CenterAuditions:
November 22, 6 to 9 pm, Winter Guard AuditionsNovember 23, 6 to 9 pm, Winter Guard Auditions
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