Photo by Becky Thomas
Members of the Cheney High School marching band perform at Joe Albi Stadium last Saturday, Oct. 10, on their way to a second place finish at the Sounds of Thunder Pacific Northwest Championships.
One more contest finishes marching season, then jazz band begins
By BECKY THOMAS
Staff Reporter
The band's music filled Joe Albi Stadium Saturday, Oct. 10, and their fancy footwork carried them to a second place finish at the Sounds of Thunder Pacific Northwest Championships.
Director Mike Schuling said the Cheney High School marching band had a strong showing in the A division at the competition.
“This band plays with purpose,” he said. “I like it.”
He said the group outdid their showing at the previous weekend's Cavalcade of Bands competition in Pasco. They took first in the AA division and won Best Brass and Winds and Best Percussion.
And Schuling calls this a rebuilding year. But, he admits, every year is a rebuilding year in his mind.
“There's always somewhere you can grow to,” he said.
Schuling said he's planning to extend next year's season to a few competitions in Western Washington and Oregon.
The band ends their 2009 marching season with a contest in Yakima Oct. 17, then it's on to jazz.
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