Tiger Band takes first steps at Denton contest
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The Wills Point Tiger Band finished 10th overall at the Golden Triangle Marching Contest in Denton Oct. 1.
The Wills Point Tiger Band kicked off its busiest stretch of the year Oct. 1, traveling to Denton to compete against 25 other schools at the Golden Triangle Marching Contest.
Tiger Band Director John Young knew the contest would serve as a good measuring post overall, noting that the field of competitors included primarily bands from the 5A-6A classification.
Said Young, “26 different schools competed and it was a predominately 5A and 6A contest. This was an open classification performance for the Finals. We had classifications and we won our class. We placed 10th in the Prelims and 10th in Finals.”
The contest allowed the Tiger Band to showcase its show called ‘Shattered’, which includes ‘Lux Eterna’ by Clint Mansell and ‘Sweet Dreams’ by the Eurythmics, for the first time this year in front of judges in a competitive setting.
“Our staff was excited that our students handled the day so well. This is all about the process of moving 140 students to and from a contest, loading and unloading, eating and being engaged the whole day. They performed very well and learned a great deal,” said Young. “To earn a spot in finals at this contest was wonderful. We placed in front of many very large programs that are exceptional programs. It was wonderful to see the kids perform at a very high level at our first contest.”
The band will not have to wait long to get back in a competitive setting, competing in Mineola Oct. 10.
