On Oct. 4, CHSS traveled to Edenton, N.C., for the 50th Annual Battle of the Bands. One of 12 schools competing, the marching band performed an impressive show featuring the classical music of Johann Sebastian Bach titled “Decomposer: Bach from the Grave,” earning top awards in the 1A division in multiple categories:
- 1st Place Overall
- 1st Place Music
- 1st Place Visual
- 1st Place General Effect
- 2nd Place Drum Major
- 2nd Place Color Guard
- 2nd Place Percussion
Two weeks later, on Oct. 18, the CHSS marching band competed at the 11th Annual Panther Band Classic in Elizabeth City, N.C., facing 18 high school bands from Northeastern North Carolina and Southeastern Virginia. The band continued to impress, placing in four categories in the 1A division:
- 1st Place Visual Effect
- 1st Place Color Guard
- 2nd Place Music
- 2nd Place Overall Placement
“I could not be prouder of our marching band students, this is a special group of kids, not only incredibly talented, but truly resilient. Despite losing so many rehearsals to weather, they rose to the challenge, worked hard, and performed with heart. We are excited to finish up our competitive season at Greene Central on Oct. 25,” said CHSS Band Director Sean McCroskey.
Dare County Schools congratulates the CHSS Marching Band on their hard work and success throughout this competition season and extends best wishes for their performance this weekend.
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