HENRY-SIBLEY HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND CLASS AAA

Staff: Amy Powers, Kehan Knapp, Steve Truran, Mike Andrle, Carley Ruemmele, Sydney Truran, John Flanagan, Jett Roeser, Jordan Epstein and Jordan Boudreaux

Repertoire: “Mother Of Freedom”

Number of band members: 79

Band Accomplishments:

The Henry Sibley Marching Band comprises 79 students from grades 9-12 within ISD 197 that include west St. Paul, Mendota Heights and northern Eagan. The Marching Band is part of a comprehensive and growing band program at Henry Sibley High School. The band program consists of four concert bands, three jazz bands, jazz combo, winter drumline, winter color guard, pep band and a rigorous private lesson program.

The Winter Drumline is the 2015 Minnesota Percussion Association Regional A State Champion. The Henry Sibley Winter Guard is the North Star Circuit 2013, 2014, and 2017 Regional A State Champions. In 2014 and 2015, the Sibley Marching Band was awarded Outstanding AA Color Guard, Outstanding AA Percussion, Outstanding Winds, and First Place AA at the Alexandria Vikingland Band Festival. In 2015 and 2016 they were moved up to class AAA and were awarded Outstanding AAA Color Guard and in 2017 the Sibley Marching Band placed third overall at the Alexandria Band Festival. The marching band has grown 149 percent in six years.

The Sibley Band Program offers a weekly private lesson program with professional musicians. Any band student who needs a scholarship to take lessons receives that support from the Sibley Band Boosters. More than 85 percent of band students participate in private lessons through the Sibley Private Lesson Program.

On July 4, The Henry Sibley Marching Band will represent Minnesota in the National Independence Day Parade in Washington D.C. Band members wishes to thank their community for their unbelievable support, as hundreds of supporters donated more than $95,000. We are forever grateful for your support.

The 2018 Sibley Marching Warriors are proud to present a tribute to our Mother of Freedom. For 130 years, the giant goddess of liberty has lifted her lamp to welcome all those passing beside the golden door. Her right foot is raised, to continually show she is on the move, forever bringing freedom to others. Our Mother of Freedom stands for friendship between nations and freedom from oppression. A mighty torch in hand, SHE STANDS.

Staff: Brian Veith, Andrew Dussl, Bryan Borg, Brenda Johnson, Justin Larson, Heidi Veith

Drum majors: Natalie Dahlin, Jason Nordberg.

Repertoire: “Spartan 300” by Frank Sullivan

Number of band members: 80

Band Accomplishments:

The Dassel-Cokato Marching Chargers have competed in the Minnesota parade circuit since Dassel and Cokato combined high schools in 1972 and is part of a comprehensive music program that includes two concert bands, marching band, jazz bands, pit orchestra for musicals, and a winter drumline. In the Minnesota circuit and at the National Cherry Festival the band has received numerous caption awards and top finishes in competition. The Dassel-Cokato March- ing Band includes 8th-12th grade students from the Dassel-Cokato community. Many of these students change instruments for the marching season to help balance the band.

We are proud to have several students marching with the River City Rhythm Drum Corps for the first time this year. Band students live by the mantra of Pride, Excellence and Commitment, and they are ex- cited to present this year’s show to audiences across the state.