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Productions - 2010
Production Title: Jazz Progression
Band Direction: Michael Moreland
Band Staff: Nick Williams - Asst. Director
Alix Beckman - Guard - Section Leader
Casey Hanson - Guard Tech
Jacob Weber - Percussion (Battery)
Erin Miles - Percussion (Front ensemble).
Design Staff: Michael Moreland - Music
Jacob Weber - Percussion
Ryan Miller - Color Guard
Mark Mikulay/Michael Moreland - Visual
Music: Lil' Liza Jane/When the Saints go Marching In
St. Louis Blues
My Funny Valentine
Birdland
Drum Major: Blake Hartung
Concept: "Jazz Progression" tracks the evolution of Jazz beginning with a parade down the streets of New Orleans. Then, we move to the big band era with a big band treatment of "St. Louis Blues" featuring all sections in individual features. Then the club scene is portrayed through "My Funny Valentine" featured soloist in the wind section and color guard. Finally, the show concludes with a trip to New York's famed Birdland featuring the Jazz fusion chart of the same name.
Competitions and Awards Undefeated in class competition for the first time in the band's history.
Effingham Marching Hearts Invitational - Sept 25 2010
First Place - Class 3A
Best Music
Best Percussion
Best Color Guard
Bi-State Marching Invitational - Potosi, Missouri - October 9, 2010   (Photos)
First Place - Class 3A
Best Music
Best Visual
Best Color Guard
Bands of America Super Regional Championships: St. Louis, MO - October 16, 2010
Class 1A Super Regional Champion
Best Music
Best General Effect
Performed a special encore of their championship performance at finals
Francis Howell Central Coliseum Classic Marching Festival - October 16, 2010   (Photos)
First Place in Class
Best Music
Best Percussion
Best Color Guard
Ste. Genevieve Marching Festival - October 23, 2010   (Photos)
First Place in Class 3A
Best Percussion
Best Color Guard
Pinckneyville "Mardi Gras" Field Show - October 30, 2010   (Photos)
First Place in Class
Best Percussion
Best Color Guard