With ISSMA competition behind the Marching Giants, they prepared for Bands of America (BOA) Indianapolis Super Regional performance on Saturday, November 5. “BOA Super Regionals attract bands from across the nation and make each venue a destination for these world class high school band events, second only to the Grand Nationals experience.
Super Regionals offer a positively life-changing fall marching band experience for band members, band directors, families and enthusiasts.” (http://www.musicforall.org/what-we-do/marching/regionals/super-regionals) 31 bands from six states entered into the preliminary competition in hopes of being one of the top 12 scoring bands to move onto finals competition in the evening. In preliminary competition, BOA awards 1st through 3rd place to bands in Class A, AA, AAA, and AAAA divisions. If a band wins their division; but, is not one of the top scoring bands, they perform in exhibition.
The Marching Giants took the field at 2:00 pm, Saturday, to full stands. Attendees from other schools across the nation were excited to see Ben Davis; and were not disappointed by their performance. The directors added to the show a new ending; it now includes the members forming three arrows pointing at a turning table. Since the title of the show is “The Tables Have Turned” the closure accentuates the turning tables. The members received a standing ovation from the crowd. They performed their best; which is what they set out to do. Since awards did not take place until 4:45, the Marching Giants continued the tradition of having their picture taken at the Indiana War Memorial; then returned to Lucas Oil Stadium for preliminary results. Participation awards were presented to each band; followed by Class awards. Finally, the top 12 bands were announced. Ben Davis was the third band to be announced that they had made it into finals competition with a performance time of 10:15 pm. With time to spare, the members loaded the buses and headed to Circle Centre Mall for dinner. At 10:15, with little seating room in the stands, the Marching Giants took the field for finals performance. Knowing they needed to perform at their best, they gave the crowd a great performance. Once again, they received a standing ovation. Since they were the next to the last band to perform, they members line-up with the other bands in the tunnels of Lucas Oil Stadium for full retreat. After the last band finished, all 12 bands returned to the field; to cover from end zone to end zone. With the colorful band and guard uniforms, it looked like a rainbow has formed on the field. Places are announced and the Marching Giants finish in sixth place for their “Tables Have Turned” show. Congratulations for an amazing two performances at BOA Super Regional!
Next week the Marching Giants participate in BOA Grand Nationals; a three day event at Lucas Oil Stadium. Their preliminary perform will be Thursday, November 10, at 7:30 pm. On Friday evening, BOA announces the top 30 bands that will perform in semi-finals on Saturday with finals scheduled for Saturday evening. On Friday evening, BOA will be honoring one of the Ben Davis Marching Giants Crew Members; Tom Barnett will be honored for his 30+ years of service to the Marching Giants as Crew Chief. Tom’s dedication to the marching members, staff and Boosters is second to none. We are all honored to have Tom present at all Marching Giants practices, activities, and performances.
Upcoming events:
Practice:
November 9, Full Band, 3:30 to 6 pm
Performance:
November 10, BOA Grand Nationals, 7:30 pm
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