Marching Giants Host Preview of Champions

This past Saturday, found the Marching Giants Hosting their own competition at Ben Davis HS. Nineteen schools from across Indiana arrived throughout the day on the Ben Davis campus to perform in the Preview of Champions, sponsored by Qdoba Restaurants. The schools are divided into four groups consisting of Class A, B, C, and D. Each class is determined by school size; not the size of the band. Class D is the smallest group, the student enrollment is 1 – 525, Class C has a student enrollment of 526 – 950, Class B will have a student enrollment of 951 – 1789, and the largest class, Class A, will have student enrollment of 1790 and up. During the Preview of Champions, Class D and C performed, each class had three schools competing for the Championship title. Congratulations to Class D Champion, Springs Valley from French Lick, IN, Class C Champion was Edgewood, from Ellettsville, IN. After a break of about an hour, Class B took the field. This class had seven schools vying for first place. All bands give a great performance; but, Goshen HS, from Goshen, IN, took the first place award. Class A bands were up next. This class, too, had seven bands competing for that first place trophy. Class A Champion was Lawrence North, from Indianapolis, IN. Ben Davis also presents a Grand Champion trophy. All bands in all classes competed for this coveted award. Congratulations go to Goshen HS from Class B. Their winning score was 82.60.

Ben Davis Marching Giants presented their show “The Tables Have Turned”, in exhibition, to packed stands. Even though the Marching Giants were not competing, the directors will still receive scores and commentary from the judges to help the members improve on their performance for future shows. The show on Saturday was awesome. The members presented their show as if they were competing. This was their best performance to date! Thanks to all students, staff and parents for making the Preview of Champions a huge success. This would not have been possible without all our wonderful volunteers.

Next week the Marching Giants continue their path to State competition as they travel to Center Grove HS for ISSMA Regional competition; performance time is 6:22 pm. But, if you are at the HS for Carmel vs Ben Davis football game, you can see the show during half-time. This is the final home game of the season and senior night. The band will honor all our seniors this evening for their years of dedication to the program. If you haven’t seen their show, stop by Friday or Saturday, you won’t be disappointed.

Upcoming events:
Practice:
  October 12, Brass & Woodwinds, 3:30 to 6 pm
  October 13, Full Band, 5:30 to 8:30 pm
  October 15, Full Band, 8:00 to 11:30, 1:00 to 3:30
  October 17, Percussion & Color Guard, 6 to 9 pm
  October18, Full Band, 3:30 to 6 pm
  October 19, Full Band, 6 to 9 pm

Performance:
  October 14, Carmel vs Ben Davis, call time 5 pm
  October 15, ISSMA Regional Competition at Center Grove HS, 6:22 pm