Albion marching band wins 1st place at Nunda competition
Press Release, Albion Marching Band
Provided photo: Albion drum majors Jason Anstey and Audrey Pask hold the band’s prizes following the competition at Nunda.
ALBION – The Albion Purple Eagles Marching Band continued their successful competition season with a win in Nunda on Saturday, earning 1st place with a score of 95.15.
The previous weekend the Purple Eagles were awarded the designation “Outstanding with Distinction” at the Darien Lake Music Festival. These honors followed their first place finish at the Springville Pageant of Bands earlier this month.
The band’s competition show this year is entitled, “Highlights from Jersey Boys.” The show features the music of Frankie Valle and the Four Seasons. Nicholas Andrews is the trombone soloist. The band is led in competition by senior drum majors Audrey Pask and junior Jason Anstey.
The Purple Eagles conclude the season at the hometown Albion Strawberry Festival parade on Saturday with the parade starting at 10 a.m.
