DASSEL-COKATO MARCHING BAND

Staff: Brian Veith, Andrew Dussl, Bryan Borg Repertoire: Launch! with music from Frank Sullivan’s “Junkestra”

Number of band members: 89

Class Aa

Band Accomplishments:

The Dassel-Cokato Marching Chargers have been competing in the Minnesota parade circuit since Dassel and Cokato combined high schools in 1972. The band is part of a comprehensive music program that includes two concert bands, marching band, jazz bands, pit orchestra for musicals, and winter drumline. They have appeared in parades across the United States including: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Florida, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Missouri, Colorado, Nevada, and the Dakotas. In the Minnesota circuit, the National Cherry Festival, and the Parade Of Nations Lions Parade the band has received numerous caption awards for Best Colorguard, Drumline, Drum Major, Winds, and top finishes in competition. The DC Marching Band includes 8th-12th grade students from the DC community. Many of these students change instruments for the marching season to help balance the band. We are also proud to say that we have several students marching with the River City Rhythm Drum Corps for the third year in a row. DC students in the band live by the mantra of pride, excellence, and commitment and they are excited to present this year’s show to audiences across the state of Minnesota.