This past weekend the band performed at the USSBA (United States Scholastic Band Assoc). Cheshire High School hosted this show where 20 bands throughout the state of CT competed. Trumbull won first place in its class and outscored all 19 of the other bands that competed. The USSBA conference is not affiliated with MAC (Musical Arts Conference), the conference the band is usually competes in. They choose to compete in USSBA last week because it was a great opportunity for the band to be judged by a different group of judges who have not yet seen their show for the season. It also allowed us parents the opportunity to see some wonderful performances from marching bands from all over CT that we typically do not get a chance to see, and it was a treat. They were terrific and we enjoyed watching every moment of their performances.
Our band’s show looked GREAT!! The song selections for “RePlay” are very strong, powerful and emotional. The color guard uniforms had arrived the week before and this was this first show they were able to wear them. They looked amazing! The crowd cheered when Trumbull took to the field. Everyone in the stands was quiet as the band performed their warm up song “PAN”. I heard comments from parents who could not believe how large the guard was. One parent was actually counting the number of girls in the guard. Everyone was just cheering when the girls tossed their rifles and caught them at the same time without missing a beat. The band was amazing. The kids marched all over the field in fabulous formations. It was quite an evening.
This Saturday the band is headed to Ramsey High School in Ramsey, NJ to compete in MAC competition. This is a day show and twelve bands are scheduled to perform. Trumbull will compete at 4:15pm. Think sun!
B.W.
