You’re living the dream.
Yes you, and your dozens of friends who piled into a crowded bus this morning. These are your bandmates, your team, you posse, your tribe. You’ve practiced, marched, struggled, laughed, and cried together.
Today, you are a finely tuned instrument, marching to the beat of your own drums. You have tirelessly trained for this precisely orchestrated moment.
Breathe in the summer air, feel the drumbeat, and let the applause energize you. Step forward knowing your performance will entertain the crowd and inspire the next generation of young musicians. Dream big.
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www.SouthernMinn.com | Thursday, June 15, 2023 | Page A14 Rich eld 728 Cadets Dassel-Cokato Waconia Champlin Park Lake City Dover Eyota Fergus Falls St. Peter Winona Cotter Owatonna Worthington AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED IN EACH CLASS, AS FOLLOWS: This year the judging will be the Festival Rating System, meaning the bands will be competing against themselves. However, there will be an award for each category listed below: Stipends to all bands: $1200 | Best Overall Drum Major | Best Overall Wind Section | Best Overall Percussion |Best Overall Color Guard 2023 PARTICIPATING BANDS LIVE. WORK. PLAY. People’s Press OWATONNA L CAL like you We’re
