The Geek's Classroom

I hate to glory in somebody else's affliction, but after 11 of the past 12 years of their triumph, it's good to see balance restored to the galaxy. I wish I could take any credit, but meh!

Pomona's marching band is under new leadership, so while a drop in scores is difficult, it is understandable. So is Douglas County's band who experienced a big drop as well.

Congrats to Legacy, and to Arapahoe on a close score as well.

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Yesterday was UNCs Homecoming game. I was invited to play with the alumni band. A group of about 10 of us stood together and played with the rest of the Pride of the Rockies Marching Band during pre-game. Then we sat with our sections (I was with the baritones) and played during the game.

All I can say is: I really miss marching band. The team lost 34-0 (28 of the points were scored in the first quarter), but the marching band never really cares - we still had a good time.

When we were getting in the stands, one of the current Pride members saw my shirt which said "Pride '93" on it and whispered to her friend "Wow! Did you see how long ago these guys were here?!?!!" I laughed... I thought to myself: "These guys must be in their 30s!!!"

It's amazing how much I still had memorized thirteen years later. It really was a good time -already making plans to go back for next year.

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(but that's what blogs are for)

5A Denver Regional Marching Band Competition was tonight at LPS stadium
(3 bands were to perform last night, but it got snowed out and postponed, so the rankings are subject to change)

10 - The P-school - 70.00 points
9 - Cherry Creek High School - 70.94 points
8 - Northglenn High School - 73.43 points
7 - Heritage High School - 73.47 points
6 - Lakewood High School - 74.95 points
5 - Fairview High School - 75.05 points
4 - Chatfield High School - 75.06 points
3 - Douglas County High School - 77.18 points
2 - Arapahoe High School - 80.92 points
1 - Pomona High School - 86.95 points

A few random comments:

In math, we call Pomona a statistical outlier - data that is generally ignored. Not saying that they didn't do great - they always do, but part of that is because the entire feeder area is marching band/drum corp focused. Even the elementary school band teacher marched corp in high school and college.

Although I am excited that DCHS got third and had a decent point spread over Chatfield (notice that the difference between DCHS and CHS is 2.12 and the spread of the next 5 places is less than that...)

But definite congratulations go to my alma mater: AHS (I was drum major in 89 - things have changed... a BIT....). AHS moved all the way up from 75.71 at state finals last year - It is very likely that they will receive most improved band after make-ups are done... Congrats to Dr. Cannava and the Arapahoe High School Band!

Labels: marching band