Medina band earns second place in Webster competition
Photo and information courtesy of Medina Mustang Marching Band
WEBSTER – The Medina Marching Band competed for the fourth time this season on Saturday when the Mustangs traveled to Webster.
A total of 10 bands performed, starting with the Pride of Rochester who performed in exhibition.
In SS1, East Irondequoit earned 1st place with 83.5 followed by Medina in 2nd with 77.4.
In SS3, Le Roy earned 1st place with 72.95 followed by Marcus Whitman at 71.65.
Other winners were Greece in LS3 with 76.80; Oswego in SS2 with 76.7; Webster in LS2 with 84.8 and Victor in the National class with 83.05.
There are two more competitions to go and then Carrier Dome for the championship. The Medina band consists of 76 members and approximately 30 of them are marching for the first time.
They practice several times each week and you can see their progress as well as subtle changes to the drill. Their perseverance is to be commended.
Medina’s next competitions are Victor on Oct. 14, Central Square on Oct. 21 and the championships at the Dome on Oct. 29.
