Medina band opens season with a 2nd place finish at Hilton

Posted 15 September 2024 at 12:59 pm

Photo and information courtesy of Medina Band Boosters

HILTON – The Medina Mustang Band competed for the first time this season when they traveled to Hilton on Saturday. Nine bands performed in competition on a beautiful fall day.

The Medina band was led onto the field by drum major Makenzie McGrath and they performed their show, “Reflections.” Medina is in the SS1 class and they came in 2nd place with a score of 72.65 while East Irondequoit came in 1st with 78.25.

In LS3 class Hilton earned 1st place with 66.35; in LS2, Orchard Park earned 1st place at 74.65; in the National class, Victor was 1st with 76.15.

Medina’s next performance is Saturday, Sept. 21, which is their home show at Veterans’ Memorial Park when 10 field show bands will perform in competition. It’s a great opportunity to see the Medina band and not have to travel far. The gates open at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 6.