by Marieke Salomon, GHS Blue Ink
Not many people know that the Garretson Marching Band is the most successful fall activity. Since the beginning of the school year the marching band has had some really great competitions and very strong finishes.
They had competitions in Luverne on September 24 where they missed 1st place by one point and got 2nd. Further successes were achieved in Arlington on September 29 and Chester on October 7 where the band won first place both times.
“Mr. Sittig chose the theme ‘Pirates of the Caribbean this year,” said GHS student Ashley Harris. “I really like it because everybody knows this song and it is pretty easy because we already played it.”
The level of success the band is currently enjoying doesn't come from nowhere, it's hard-earned.
Student Martin Welch said, “The key to this great success is to pay attention at all times and to not mess up.”
This has come from many practices, with most taking place during early mornings.
Welch and Harris both describe a typical marching band competition as “A lot of standing and waiting.”
“Most of the time you need to wait for other schools to go ahead of you and wait until it’s your turn,” Harris explained.
“Winning” is what Martin Welch describes as the best part of being in the marching band.
The Garretson Marching Band is an important part of Garretson High and Middle school even though not everyone may know about them.
Last Friday, the Marching band had their last competition of the season. They performed in Volga at Sioux Valley and received third place.
