Marching Band

Grand Rapids Band prides itself on having one of the only competitive field show marching band programs north of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota.  We are located 3 1/2 hours north of the Twin Cities and about 2 hours south of the Canadian border.

Grand Rapids HS Marching Band is in their 21st season of competitive marching band.

The Grand Rapids High School Marching Band is comprised of students in grades 10-12. The band has been recognized as a leader in innovation, offering quality life learning experiences with their musical program. The band, its directors and Band Booster program has been instrumental in securing funding for this group by means of a past grant from the Blandin Foundation and wise investments with the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation. Funds have been established to help with the Grand Rapids Bands future purchase of uniforms, equipment and assistant staffing. With tighter budgets, a commitment has been made to ensure the continued success of the Grand Rapids Band Program. The Marching Band will be returning to Hawaii in the Fall of 2006 for the 65th Anniversary of the Bombing of Pearl Harbor.

Grand Rapids hosts the Thundering Pines Band Competition

Competition Results

Grand Rapids 2007 Show is “Capture” based on the popular game, “Capture the Flag”.

Musical Selections are based on Themes by Philip Glass, Begaazzi/Dimeola/Piazzola, & Doug Thrower:

1. Capture Part 1
2. Capture Part 2
3. Capture Part 3

The Grand Rapids High School Marching Band is comprised of students in grades 10-12. They are known for having one of the only competitive field show marching band north of Minneapolis/St. Paul.

Further information about the Grand Rapids Band program can be found at: www.grband.com.

Staff:
Directors: Mark Saiger and Dale Gunderson.
Percussion: Eric Sundeen, Sarah Sundeen, Liz Ward, Cal Gibbons, Erik Haugen, Grant Prusi.
Colorguard: Jenn Johnson,Brittany Hinkledy, Megan Parlanti, and Jim Goodrich
Musical Arrangements: Doug Thrower, Tom Rarick
Visual: Don Gallaher, Gareth Skipp
Drum Majors: Sydney Silko and Kasey Peterson

2007 Marching Band Music/Drill/Coordinates