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Daphne
High School's Marching Band Has Award Winning Year
Daphne High School's "Sound of the Eastern Shore" Marching Band won numerous
top awards this year with their show entitled "Anyway The Wind Blows".
This season's show features three popular hit selections -- "Free,"
"Bohemian Rhapsody", and "In The Stone."
On October 15th, the DHS marching band traveled to competition at Crestview
High School, FL, rating Superior in all four categories - Drum Major, Color
Guard, Percussion, and Band. In addition Daphne High School was awarded the
Best in Contest Drum Major Award, the Best In Class Band Award, and ranked
3rd place band overall in the contest.
On October 22nd, the band traveled to competition at Andalusia, AL, again
rating Superior in all four categories - Drum Major, Color Guard,
Percussion, and Band. This time, Daphne High School was awarded the Best in
Class Drum Major, Best in Class Color Guard, Best in Class Percussion, and
Best in Class Band.
On October 29th, the band traveled to the Pride of the Valley Contest at
Pinson Valley High School, AL, and received all Superior ratings. Daphne's
band brought home Best in Class Drum Major, Best in Class Percussion, Best
in Class Band, and the highest award attainable entitled "The Chief of the
Valley" (Best in the Contest Award).
The Sound of the Eastern Shore Marching Band finished their contest tour at
The Gulf Coast Showcase of Champions held at Tate High School in Pensacola,
Florida, on November 5th. During preliminaries, the band was awarded the
Best in Class Visual Award as well as the Best in Class Band Award. During
finals, the band ranked 4th overall in the entire contest following close
behind the 3rd place spot by only .10 of a point.
Daphne High School's marching band consists of 145 total members. This
year's student band council is Daniel Free, Band Captain; Jennifer Ames,
Drum Major; Glenn Zuercher, Senior Representative; Briana Smith, Junior
Representative; Peyton Moss, Sophomore Representative; Jena Dimoff and Ben
White, 1st Lieutenants; Ryan Davis, 2nd Lieutenant; Katy Jo Tunks,
Secretary; Margaret Trione, Guard Captain; Tina Patterson, Guard Captain
over Weapons; and Taylor Strassner, Guard Captain over Flags.
The band's Section Leaders are Jana Baker, Martha Miles, Jena Dimoff, and
Christine Merchant over Piccolos; Christie Bradley, Anna Isenhower, Abby
Adams, and Olivia Sanchez over Clarinets; Michele Szedlemayer, Ben Hafner,
Charlie Young, and Daniel Brown over Saxophones; Chrys Lake over Mellophones;
Glenn Zuercher and Kevin Ward over Trumpets; Daniel Free and Ryan Davis over
Trombones; Neil Secor and Brian Smith over Baritones; Chad Perkins over
Tubas; Zach Webb is Percussion Captain; Seth Noble over Snares; Owen Gates
over Tenors; and Robbie Doughan is section leader over the Pit Ensemble.
During Parent Preview at the beginning of the school year, Band Director
Rick Faison told band parents he felt this year's show was a good one and he
wanted to see his students were proud they were at Daphne High School.
Middle School Band students who will be attending Daphne High School are
invited to join the Daphne High School "Sound of the Eastern Shore" band
programs. Visit the Daphne High School Band Website at
www.daphneband.com. Daphne High School's band programs
are led by Director, Rick Faison; and Associate Director, Mark Foster.
Color Guard Instructor is Marsha Foster.
"Thanks to all the parents and Booster Club for their support. Without
them, none of our success would have been possible. Congrats to the senior
class and the rest of the band for having such a great marching season. Go
Trojans!!!" (Quote taken directly from Rick Faison, Director.)
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Article submitted by Ruth
Dunbar, BCMTA (Baldwin County Music Association) 2nd Vice President--Daphne
High School Band Mom.
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