Headed south again, another record falls

Wildcat Band earns another trip to State

(photos in this article – Drew Fitch)

The Kennedale High School Band keeps setting the bar higher and higher for future Wildcat bands. Last week they won another trip to the UIL State Marching Band Finals. {{more:Read more …}} This is their 6th trip in as many tries and a new record.

?After placing 2nd for the day at the UIL Area D Championships, the Wildcat Band is returning to the Texas State Marching Band Championships for the 6th consecutive time,? Director of Bands Erol Oktay announced on the school website. He added that, ?The Wildcat Band will perform in the morning on Monday November 7th at the Alamodome in San Antonio.?

 

 

only 23 4A bands in Texas made the cut …

State winners usually come from the ranks of the top two finishers in each area contest. The top finishers in the 4A in 2014 [contest is held every other year], will be returning again this year. The top five in 2014, in order of finish, were Argyle, North Lamar, Princeton, Grulla and Kennedale.

 

The Marching Wildcats earned Best in Class in two earlier marching contest and received all 1st in the regional competition.

 

hoping for angels …

While the band program is able to cover basic cost of the two night trip, it doesn?t cover all cost. The KHS Band Booster Club has set up a GoFund me account to help with cost and welcomes any and all contributions. GoFundMe/Wildcats to State

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