9.23.2023

2023 Marching Band Exhibition a Success! #207Now #marchingband #musiceducation @mainewestband @mainewestfab @mwactivities @mwhs207

Congratulations to the Fenton High School Marching Bisons and the Maine West High School Marching Warriors on your fantastic performances at tonight's Marching Band Exhibition in the Warrior Stadium!

Each group performed their shows separately - the Marching Bisons' "All That Jazz" and the Maine West Marching Warriors' "The Architect" - for a panel of clinicians, who provided feedback and coaching on the musical and visual components of the shows.

Thank you to all of the students, families and the marching band staff who were in attendance at our Marching Band Exhibition!

A shout out to the teachers and staff members who work tirelessly during marching band season to provide students with an enriching experience:

Marching Bisons Staff
Garett George, Director of Bands
Mike Vilches, Percussion Instructor
Arturo Alfaro, Woodwinds Instructor
Sam Michels, Brass Instructor
Kyra Behnke, Color Guard Instructor

Marching Warriors Staff
Bernie Gerstmayr, Director of Bands
Danny Kent, Assistant Marching Band Director
Bobby Bonslater, Music Design, Visual Design, Drumline Instructor
Kaitlyn Colyer, Color Guard Instructor
Alumni Staff: Claire Faust (Visual, Brass), Maren Garnett (Visual, Drum Major), Willienne Sugay (Percussion)

Thank you to Mr. G for all of your work to make this event happen!

A HUGE thanks to all of the parent volunteers with the Maine West Fine Arts Boosters who made this show run so smoothly! We couldn't do these events without your support!

Thank you to our amazing student announcers from WMTH - Brooke Capper and Ben Pluta!

More pictures from tonight's Marching Band Exhibition can be found HERE.