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THE GREENDALE HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND |
2007 Season
Green Goes Gold: The Music of America's Golden Age
The 2007 GHS Marching Band capped a wonderful season with a third consecutive Class AA State Marching Band Championship with their field show "Green Goes Gold: The Music of America's Golden Age." Selections included Over the Rainbow, My Favorite Things, Luck Be a Lady, Summertime, and Caravan. Additionally, the band brought home awards for Best Musical Presentation, Best Percussion, and Best Colorguard.
DATE |
EVENT |
RESULTS |
Sat, Sept 29 |
Waukesha South Competition |
1st place |
Sun, Sept 30 |
Waukesha West Competition |
1st place, Class AA 1st place Overall Best Musical Presentation Best Visual Presentation Best Percussion Best Colorguard Waukesha Weekend Traveling Trophy (A/AA) |
Sat, Oct 6 |
Greendale Competition |
Exhibition |
Sun, Oct 7 |
Wisconsin Lutheran Competition |
1st place, Class AA 1st place Overall Best Visual Presentation Best Colorguard |
Sat, Oct 13 |
Cudahy Marching Invitational |
1st place |
Sun, Oct 14 |
Fort Atkinson Tournament of Bands |
1st place (indoor standstill due to rain) |
Sat, Oct 20 |
WSMA State Marching Band Championships UW-Whitewater |
1st place Best Musical Presentation Best Percussion Best Colorguard |
2006 Season
Dare to Dance
The 2006 Greendale High School Marching Band performed a collection of music relating to various forms of dance. Selections included Moondance, Save the Last Dance for Me, In His Eyes, and Riverdance. The group consisted of 160 members, and the season culminated with the band's second consecutive (third overall) Class AA state title. Below is a summary of results:
DATE |
EVENT |
RESULTS |
Sun, Oct 1 |
Waukesha West Competition |
1st place |
Sat, Oct 7 |
Preview of Champions Competition |
Exhibition performance |
Sun, Oct 8 |
Wisconsin Lutheran Competition |
1st place Best Musical Presentation Best Visual Presentation Best Percussion Best Colorguard |
Sat, Oct 14 |
Cudahy Marching Invitational |
1st place Best Musical Presentation Best Visual Presentation Best Percussion Best Colorguard |
Sun, Oct 15 |
Fort Atkinson Tournament of Bands |
1st place |
Sat, Oct 21 |
WSMA State Marching Band Championships |
1st place Best Musical Presentation Best Percussion |
2005 Season
Cirque du Soleil
Greendale Drum Majors and Colorguard Captains pose with WSMA Staff Members after receiving their awards.
The 2005 Greendale High School Marching Band performed the music of Benoit Jutras' Cirque du Soleil, featuring selections from La Nouba and Quidam. The show featured the exciting music that is found in all Cirque shows, combining classical elements in a contemporary style. Selections included "Distorted," "Reve Rouge," "Urban," and "Atmadja." The group consisted of 144 members and competed in Class AA at shows throughout the state, culminating with a state championship with the highest score in school history. Below is a summary of results:
DATE |
LOCATION |
SCORE |
PLACE |
AWARDS |
Oct 15 |
UW-Whitewater (State Championships) |
89.25 |
1st |
Best Musical Presentation Best Visual Presentation Best Percussion Esprit de Corps |
Oct 9 |
Fort Atkinson Tournament of Bands |
77.4 |
1st |
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Oct 8 |
Cudahy Invitational |
75.0 |
1st |
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Oct 2 |
Wisconsin Lutheran Invitational |
70.15 |
1st |
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Oct 1 |
Greendale Preview of Champions |
exhibition |
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Sept 25 |
Fox River Invitational (Wauk. West) |
(indoor competition due to rain, no visual scores given) |
2nd |
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2004 Season
Shipwrecked
The 2004 Greendale High School Marching Band performed the music of Pirates of the Caribbean. The show featured music from the hit motion picture, and was highlighted by a life-sized pirate ship, built entirely by students, at the back of the field. The band brought home its second consecutive Class AA runner-up finish at the state championships, falling just short of champion Cumberland High School.
2003 Season
To Challenge the Sky and Heavens Above
The 2003 Greendale High School Marching Band performed this unique show, ending with the singing of "Simple Gifts" in a combination with the hymn "Amazing Grace," utilizing a handbell choir in the closer. The favorite selection of the students was the opener, the uptempo "In Caelum Fero." GHS brought home second place at the state championships, finishing just behind champion Fort Atkinson High School.
2002 Season
Jekyll and Hyde
The 2002 Greendale High School Marching Band performed the music of the Broadway musical, Jekyll and Hyde. The show featured a narration throughout the production, telling the story of the man with two "Facades." The band took third place at the state championships.
2001 Season
Gladiator
The 2001 Greendale High School Marching Band performed the music of Gladiator. The show featured music from the hit motion picture, and included a choreographed fight scene for the entire wind section. The band took second place at the state championships, finishing behind AA champion Whitnall High School.
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