Bobcat Marching Band earns 14th consecutive Division I rating

The Bobcat Marching Band performs during the Homecoming Parade Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014.

The Bobcat Marching Band performs during the Homecoming Parade Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014.

The Bobcat Marching Band from Marshalltown High School earned its 14th consecutive Division I rating at the Iowa High School Music Association State Marching Band Festival held Saturday, Oct. 11, in Fort Dodge.

Performing their show “West Side Story”, the band earned a strong Division I rating with a score of 84.25 out of 100.  The band will compete at the Waukee Invitational on Oct. 18. Their performance time is 9:40 p.m. in Waukee.  The band has also been invited to perform for the 8-man and Class 1A State Football Championships on Nov. 20 in Cedar Falls.

The annual Band Extravaganza is Monday, Oct. 20, at 7:00 p.m. in the MHS/Community Auditorium!  The public is invited and there is an admission charge.