Medina band gets 2nd in final competition before championship

Provided photo: Caiden Class, assistant drum major for Medina, plays the saxophone and is surrounded by other band members in medina’s show called “Confined.” Class was constricted before eventually finding his way out. The message of the show: “You are confined only by the walls you build yourself.”

Courtesy of Medina Marching Band Boosters

The Medina Mustang Marching Band competed for the six time on Saturday, this time at Central Square.

It was a long day for the students with practice starting at 8:30 a.m. and then heading to Central Square through a chilly and rainy day. Luckily the rain stopped around 5 p.m. and in time for the entire show to be performed outdoors.

There were eight bands performing in four different classifications. Scores were as follows:

• SS1: Central Square in 1st with 87.20; Medina in 2nd with 83.90.
• LS3: Rome Free Academy in 1st with 74.85.
• SS2: East Syracuse Minoa in 1st with 84.75; Norwich in 2nd with 80.60; Vestal in 3rd with 79.40
• National: Cicero-North Syracuse in 1st with 92.80; West Genesee in 2nd with 90.1.

After watching the students perform each week you can see the subtle changes to each performance and the improvements overall. The students’ and staffs’ dedication to their show is apparent and while they are not coming in 1st place they are giving it their all!

Their final competition is at the Carrier Dome on Sunday, Oct. 29, where 53 high school marching bands will compete for 14 hours starting at 8 a.m. through 10 p.m. The SS1 class starts at 6:40 p.m. and Medina performs at 6:53 p.m. Ticket prices are $25, senior 65 and older $18,  students 18 and under are $18 at the door.