Medina marching band earns many awards, including ‘Best in Class’ at Sherburne competition

Posted 4 June 2023 at 10:01 pm

Photos and information courtesy of Medina Marching Band

The Medina Mustang Marching Band traveled to Sherburne in Chenango County to participate in the 74th Annual Sherburne Pageant of Bands. This is the oldest pageant of bands in New York State.

Thirty bands performed in the parade and were rated by judges. Medina earned several awards including:

  • The Frank Miller Outstanding Band Director Award
  • Best in Class Award – Class A
  • Drum Majors Award, 1st Place
  • Color Guard trophy, 1st Place
  • Parade trophy, 1st Place
  • Drum Line trophy, 2nd Place

Medina took first in Concert Band in Class A with 91.5 points. Medina also earned second for Jazz Band with a score of 92, behind Norwich in first with 93.5, and Medina was second in Small Ensemble with 97 points, behind Norwich with 98.

The Mustangs were first in Color Guard in Class A with a score of 98, first in parade in Class A at 95.75, and second in drum line in Class A with 81.705, behind Pulaski at 86.725.