BOW moves on to compete at semi-state to ‘find paradise’ form with warrior pride,” said Angel Richey (12), flute player. There is confidence and hope for the Band The Scottsburg Band of Warriors has had of Warriors to win the ISSMA Marching Band a proficient marching season with the new as- State finals this year. In previous performancsistant band director, Ethan Wilkinson. He has es at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, changed the band’s point-of-view on funda- the Band of Warriors has placed top ten, even mentals, and improvement has been seen with though it is hoping to take home first place at his diverse marching techniques. state. The progression of a stronger band family “This show, I think, is more unique than is prevalent through the students’ attitudes. any other one we’ve had so far, and it goes with “I feel like we have all started to mature, and having a new band director. It’s probably my fa- it’s made me more motivated and determined vorite show. I think it’s more fun than any show to push through and be the best I can be. I have we’ve had, and it’s more fun to play,” said Car- started to see that spread throughout the band, son Cox (12), trumpet soloist. and I feel like it’s making us improve to the best Finding Paradise repwe can be,” said Steven resents the progression Pratt (11), tuba player. of an angel earning its The Band of Warwings, which is characriors has won multiple terized by guard member awards at local competiKenley Pearson (11). The tions. Some of its greatest music is angelic-like and accomplishments were provides the warriors with at Floyd Central High the opportunity to perform School and Springs Valley expressly. High School. Both perfor“Getting the part of the mances earned a victory ‘angel’ was pretty scary lap around the Scottsburg at first. I was nervous beSquare, escorted by police. cause that’s a big part to At Floyd Central, the act out. I think this year’s Band of Warriors won a theme for the show is very first place finish in Class C interesting, and it could with an additional sweep have a big impact on other of awards including Best people,” Pearson said. Color Guard, Best PercusThe significant imsion and Best Drum Maprovement of the Band of jor. At Springs Valley, the Warriors is demonstrated band was awarded a standin this year’s marching ing ovation as well as Best show. Additionally, the Music, Best Visual, Best portrayal of the theme conGuard, Best Percussion Carson Cox (12), and first place in Class C. nects the audience with the Trumpet Soloist performers. In previous Additional body work shows, there was a consistent and embellishments are being dark theme, for instance, the 2018-2019 march- added to the show in hopes of improving the ing show Dark Reign. Although the intriguing overall score of the performance. For instance, idea of darkness was efficient, the idea of an op- flutter running. Flutter running is a fast paced timistic show was more appealing to the band. run with small steps. A new stunt they added, “It gives us a chance to be super expressive the passing of two students overhead of two and very outgoing with our performance. We small circles, was revised to boost the effect get a chance to show emotion and actually per- score. Harmony Richey Staff Writer
THIS SHOW, I THINK, IS MORE UNIQUE THAN ANY OTHER ONE WE’VE HAD SO FAR, AND IT GOES WITH HAVING A NEW BAND DIRECTOR.”
Photo by Harmony Richey
Colin Owens (11) performs at the regional competition. BOW received a gold rating with distinction in effect and will be moving on to semi-state on Nov. 2.
“It’s all about how you present yourself when you’re being lifted, like when you smile and how you move your arms. It shows the judges that you actually care. If everyone got into it, our general effect score would be better,” said Breana Allman (12), flute player. Overall, the efforts made by the Band
of Warriors this year are still on the rise. BOW competed in regional on Oct. 19, receiving a gold rating with distinction in effect and moving on to semi-state. Future band generations can look up to the hardworking members of the 2019-2020 Band of Warriors.
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