Varsity Winter Guard and Winter Percussion compete in State Competition

The Ben Davis Varsity Winter Guard unit traveled to Center Grove HS to compete in State Finals on Saturday, March 19. After being one of 16 schools to advance during preliminary rounds last Saturday, the Varsity unit competed against these top 16 schools from around the state. Ben Davis would be the 10th school in the line-up to compete Saturday afternoon. More changes were incorporated into the show and the crowd’s response was “Wow!”. Guard member Garrett Starzer, drops a silver sphere or “star” above the other members at the start of their show. He moves the sphere around and impresses the crowd with this visual affect. The sphere makes a return at the end of their show as Garrett again displays the “star” above Darian Rodeghier in the final scene.

Full retreat would not begin until 7:30 pm; so, the members were able to relax and enjoy the rest of the units in Classes A, Open and World competition. Full retreat finds all the units present dressed in full uniform, lined-up in the gymnasium in front of the packed stands, for the awards presentation. Scores and places are announced for all units present. Ben Davis finished 8th; and once again, increased their score; by almost 2 points.

The season isn’t over yet, Ben Davis will compete in WGI 2011 Winter Guard World Championships April 7 - 9. Congratulations on the 8th place in the State and Good Luck at WGI.

Winter Percussion also competed in State Finals on Saturday, March 19, at Ben Davis HS finishing 3rd and earning a Bronze Medal in the World Concert Class. Congratulations Winter Percussion. Thanks to all the volunteers who made the event at Ben Davis a huge success!

Upcoming events:
Practice:
March 23, 3:30 to 4:30 pm, Wind Symphony
March 24, 6 to 9 pm, Winter Guard
March 18, 6 to 9 pm, Winter Percussion
March 31 - April 2, 9 am to 5 pm, Winter Guard
April 4 - 5, 6 - 9 pm, Winter Guard
April 6, 3:30 to 4:30 pm, Wind Symphony