Performance Time: 11:00 am

Competitive Classification: A
Director: Paul Rosen & Kevin Kleindl

Show: Alloy
Alloy Al • loy noun A metal made by combining two or more metallic elements, especially to give greater strength or resistance to corrosion. The Marchin Blue's 2024 production explores a variety of metallic sounds and imagery as the show progresses through stages of chaos representing weaker metal, reflection, becoming a stronger, more organized material, and finally a precious metal. Foundry - a workshop or factory for casting metal. Tin - a weak metal made by heating carbon. Iron - a strong metal made by removing oxygen and impurities through a large blast. Alchemy - process attempting to turn base metal into Gold. Musical selections include: Original Music by Jake Esterberg, Foundry by John Mackey, Tin Man by Miranda Lambert, Iron Man by Black Sabbath, Alchemy by Andrew Boysen Jr.

Performance Time: 11:15 am

Competitive Classification: A
Drum Majors: Sara Johnson, Quinn Nelson
Directors: Lane Flaten & Amanda Mastrian
Color Guard Staff:
Percussion Staff:
Visual & Music Staff: 

Show: When the Forest Calls
When the Forest Calls is a journey into the tricksy nature of woodland spirits and nature's temptations on the mortal mind.

 
About:
The Blaine Marching Band (BMB) is a competitive marching band for students entering grades 9-12 at Blaine High School. When students perform in BMB, they commit to carrying on a history of pride and excellence at Blaine High School. BMB performs at Field Show Competitions around the state and at the Youth in Music (YIM) multi-state competition held at US Bank Stadium in October. BMB also contributes to school spirit by providing Pep Band Music at fall sports and tournaments.

Performance Time: 11:30 am

Competitive Classification: A
Drum Majors: Rebekah Anderson, Sofia Tudor
Directors: Tim Hauser
Assistant Directors: Anders Rahkola
Winds & Brass Staff: Athens Dress
Percussion Staff: Nat Barnish, Nathan Keuhnl, Luke Bloomer, Parker Wick, Eleanor Davis
Color Guard Staff: Lexi Skog, Carli Martin-Kriegel
Musical Arrangements: Tim Hauser
Drill Design: Tim Hauser
Percussion Arrangements: Nathan Kuehnl & Nat Barnish

Show: The Twelfth Strike
Once upon a time... Music selections: Enchanted, Taylor Swift; the last great american dynasty, Taylor Swift; Merry Go Round of Life, from Howl's Moving Castle; A Thousand Years, Christina Perry; Separate Ways, Journey; Carry Your Home, Alex Warren; Dreaming, Marshmello, Pink & Sting 

Performance Time: 11:45 am

Competitive Classification: A
Drum Majors: Mikey Beasley & Eleanor Martenson
Directors: Steve Johnson
Music & Visual Staff:  Davis Bitterman, Mackenzie Bosquez, Ethan Goulson, Nick Tentus
Percussion Staff:  Tyler Hague, Ava Bergman, Joe Cady, Elias Taylor, Cassidy Rolfe, Kai Tollefson, Grace Weber
Color Guard Staff: Lauren Emerson, Ally Girard, Alyssa Harrington, Bella Hegvik
Musical Arrangements:  Ward Miller, Joe Cady, Ava Bergman, Elias Taylor, Kai Tollefson
Choreographer:  Kirsten Malcolm
Visual Design:  Phil Snyder

Show: Continuum
The Champlin Park Marching Rebels are proud to present their 2024 show "Continuum." Musical selections include: "Fly On" by Coldplay, "Equus" by Eric Whitacre, "Human Heart" by Coldplay, and "Fly to Paradise" by Eric Whitacre.

Performance Time: 12:00 pm

Competitive Classification: A
Drum Majors: Landon Hazelton, Leila Dietz
Directors: Blake Peterson
Hornline Staff:  Conor Jolly, Jason Spencer-Lima, Jordan Lou
Percussion Staff:  Garrison Kizzier, Spencer LaMott, Kevin Peixoto, Jenny Smith
Color Guard Staff: Al Allen, Summer Burgess, McKenna Patterson
Musical Arrangements:  Conor Jolly, Kevin Peixoto
Choreographer:  Jordan Lou, Al Allen, Summer Burgess, McKenna Patterson

Show: Luna
The Earth's Moon is the brightest and largest object in our night sky. It plays a crucial role in making Earth a livable planet by stabilizing its axial rotation and influencing the tides, creating a rhythm that has guided humanity for thousands of years. The 2024 Marching Huskies show, "Luna," is a musical journey through the Moon's phases. The show features “Transcendence” from the video game soundtrack of Tunic and John Mackey's "Fanfare for Full Fathom Five" (representing the full moon), Pink Floyd's "Eclipse" (waning moon), original music composed by Conor Jolly (new moon), Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" (waxing moon), and concludes with a return to Mackey's piece to symbolize the full moon and complete the lunar cycle.

About:
The Andover Marching Huskies would like to thank the Andover High School Administration, Custodial Staff and Music Department; and the Andover Music Boosters Organization for their outstanding support of the program.

Performance Time: 12:15 pm

Competitive Classification: A
Drum Majors: Stella Haselkorn, Jacob Carney
Director: Andrew Scheller
Staff:  Julia Cordes, Chad Clasemann, Cameron Beaver, Danielle Nation, Wayne Nation, Megan Hedblom, Lizzy Nielsen

Show: Paint It Black
"I see a red door and I want it painted black." Drawing from the iconic Rolling Stones lyrics, this production transforms the field into darkness as elements of the stage and the band are gradually painted black. Featuring musical selections Paint it Black as well as Mozart's Requiem, the Rochester Lourdes Marching Band is proud to present their 2024 field show, Paint it Black.

About:
The marching band at Lourdes High School is part of an extensive instrumental music program that includes a Concert Band, Jazz Band, Pep Band, Winter Drumline, AP Music Theory course, Jazz Lab course, and private lesson program. The Rochester Lourdes Marching Band is proud to perform at numerous competitions and events across Minnesota. Recent accolades include 2022 Eastview Marching Festival Class A Champions, 2022 Waseca Marching Classic Class AA Champions, 2022 Irondale Music of the Knight Class A Champions, 2023 Eastview Marching Band Festival Class A 2nd Place, and 2023 Waseca Marching Classic Class AA 2nd Place.

Performance Time: 12:30 pm

Competitive Classification: A
Drum Majors: Landon Schlangen, Amelia Wayne
Directors: Brady Krusemark, Eric Zimmerman
Percussion Staff: Michael Thursby, Orion Callaghan, Charlie Cooper, Cooper Karan, Evan Bunde, Liz Jensen
Visual  & Music Staff: Miranda Merrill, Patrick Karl, Chance Jones, Josh Forbord, Erin Oberle
Program Coordinator: Colton Hines
Drill Writer: Ryan Edgmon
Band Choreographer: Jacob Hofer
Wind Arranger & Sound Designer: Colton Hines
Percussion Arranger: Michael Thursby
Colorguard Staff & Choreographer: Sarah Thursby

Show: MIRRORball
This season's show, "MIRRORball," consists of excerpts from "Mirrorball" by Peter Gabriel, "The Canyon" by Philip Glass, "Reflection" by Christina Aguilera, and "Finale" from "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium" by Alexandre Desplat. We hope you enjoy the Mankato 77 Lancers' 2024 Production, "MIRRORball."

About:
The Mankato 77 Lancers membership consists of 9th-12th grade students from District 77's Mankato East and Mankato West High Schools. The group consists of approximately 105 members performing in brass, woodwind, percussion and colorguard sections. This season, the Lancers celebrate their 46th year of competitive marching and performance. The 77 Lancers are a District 77 organization that strives to promote excellence in the areas of youth development and performance. Over the years, the Lancers have marched and performed in over 30 states and Canada. This fall, the band will travel to Orlando, Florida to perform in the Magic Kingdom's Main Street Parade at Walt Disney World. The Mankato 77 Lancers Marching Band wishes to thank our school's administration, parents, community members, and the Lancer Parent Association for their positive and generous support and appreciation of instrumental music and the performing arts programs in Mankato Area Public Schools

Performance Time: 12:45 pm

Competitive Classification: A
Drum Majors: Oliver Gergen
Directors: Emily Chandler, Thomas Wentzler
Percussion Staff: Josh Wahlstrom, Thomas Walker
Colorguard Staff: Grace Bauer, Zack Anderson
Music Tech: Jake Bohlken
Music Composition: Synced Up Designs
Colorguard Design: Korey Craven
Drill Design: Joel Matuzak

Show: Beetlejuice
Soloists include:  Beetlejuice: Jo Bauer  Flugelhorn: Alexa Loritz  Clarinet: Audrey McNamara Euphonium: Matthew Wegener Tenor Saxophone: Amelia Chandler Tuba: Jen Behnke

About:
The Hastings High School Raiders Marching Band is in its 32nd year of competition. The marching band is part of a comprehensive band program that includes three concert bands, two jazz ensembles, pep band, percussion ensemble, and numerous other small ensembles.  The marching band is supported by the Hastings Band Boosters and the ISD 200 administration.  The Hastings School District’s music program is a Minnesota Exemplary Music Program Award recipient. The marching band would like to thank all of the parents and volunteers who do so much for us throughout the season. 

The Hastings Raiders Marching Band is proud to have been named Minnesota state champions in their class on 7 occasions at the Youth in Music marching band championships. 

Performance Time: 1:30 pm

Competitive Classification: AA
Drum Majors: Zoe Ball, Gregory Pease
Directors: Nicholas Hoover - Vanguard Director, Steve Holland - Director of Bands
Drumline Staff:  Ryan Smith, Rocco Carson, Erin Hannah
Hornline Staff:  Jen Lee, Luke Mcilhon, Richard Thimmesch, Katie Flaherty
Colorguard Staff:  Rachael Baethke. 

Show: Hypnotica
This year's program allows you to delve into the dreamlike realm of "HYPNOTICA." This show blurs the lines between reality and fantasy, weaving a tale that questions perception.

About:
The Dowling Catholic Vanguard is a competitive marching band that serves as musical ambassadors of Dowling Catholic High School. Through hard work, motivation, and dedication, the experience gained from performing in Dowling Catholic's Vanguard is invaluable. The Vanguard competes in several contests throughout the fall semester, and has performed at the Outback Bowl, the Alamo Bowl, and will perform at Disneyland on Thanksgiving Day.

Performance Time: 1:45 pm

Competitive Classification: AA
Drum Majors: Carter Gehrke and Elly Lewis
Directors: Larry Petersen and Chris Witherow
Visual Staff: Justin Condelli. Music Staff: Wes Myers
Percussion Staff: Eric Novosad and Steve Leek
Guard Staff: Reagan Debban and Rebecca Bottelberghe 

Show: RUN!

About:
The Marshall Tiger Marching Band is the largest student activity at Marshall High School. It is one aspect of a comprehensive band program that includes three concert bands, two jazz bands, the marching band, and a pep band. In addition, the music department at Marshall High School also offers three choirs, a jazz choir, a fall musical, a large orchestra program, guitar courses, and music history courses.

Performance Time: 2:00 pm

Competitive Classification: AA
Drum Majors: Amerette Nevalainen, Collin Dettmer
Directors: Devon Lawrence, Anders Peterson, Joe Fritz

Show: Forged
The Waseca Marching Jays are proud to present their 2024 production entitled "Forged." Their show features the following musical selections: "Rohan/Rohirrim Theme" by Howard Shore, "Music From Braveheart" by James Horner, and "Forged" by Ward Miller and Marques Eckhoff.

Performance Time: 2:15 pm

Competitive Classification: AA
Drum Majors: Katie Chung, Kaitlyn Olson, Aaron McMullen
Directors: Dale Gunderson, Sander Grotjohn, Anissa Grotjohn and Dave Myers
Show Coordinator: Wes Cartwright (Dallas, TX)
Music Soundscore: Colton Hines (Oklahoma City, OK)
Visual and Body Design: Jason Bentley (Dallas, TX) Jordan Lalama (Indiana)
Visual and Music Staff: Chloe Lee
Color Guard Design: Randy Knight (Tulsa, OK), Paola Cordero
Color Guard Staff: Ainsley Olson, Glen Key
Percussion Staff: Colton Hines, Noah Jetland

Show: Timeless Grooves
The Music of Pat Metheny includes: The First Circle, Minuano, Letter from Home

Performance Time: 2:30 pm

Competitive Classification: Exhibition
Drum Majors: Avery Nicbon, Esther Olajos
Directors: Michael Okwabi, Mike Whipkey, Ben Carter
Visual & Music: Andrew Sims, Ben Carter
Percussion Staff: Jared Olson, Zach Fitzgibbon, Mack Steinberg, Sheldon Peterson, Isaac Steffen, Calvin Stromwall
Colorguard Staff: Olivia Sims, Aaron Shaleen, Kaity Schlagel, Amber Killian
Music Arrangement: John Meehan
Drill Design: Andrew Dussl

Show: Mayhem on Mainstreet

The basic judging system used at marching band field show competitions involves six judges evaluating each of the performances. Each judge evaluates specific aspects of the performance and is responsible for a portion of the final score.

Judges use the following criteria to score the bands:

• Marching & Maneuvering Execution, evaluated by a judge on the field = 20 points

• Music Execution, evaluated by a judge in the press box = 20 points

• General Effect: Music, evaluated by a judge in the press box = 20 points

• General Effect: Visual, evaluated by a judge in the press box = 20 points

• Percussion, evaluated by a judge on the field = 10 points

• Color Guard, evaluated by a judge in the press box = 10 points

• TOTAL = 100 POINTS

The Eden Prairie High School Eagle Band would like to thank the generous sponsors over the years who have helped our marching band and the overall music program strive for, achieve, and maintain our goals of Unity, Artistry, Excellence, and Legacy. This support serves to strengthen the program and foster growth for the future.

Thank you! to our amazing volunteers who make this event and countless others throughout the year possible, and to all the visiting schools and their fans. We appreciate your attendance and support!

Have a safe & successful marching band season and school year.

Prairie Colors Marching Band Festival!