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Updated Tuesday, October 27, 2009 10:09 AM
Area marching bands advance to state marching competition
BY JONATHAN CANNON
HERALD DEMOCRAT
Two area marching bands will advance to state after competing in their area competition on Saturday.
Whitewright and Howe marching bands will march at the Alamodome in San Antonio for the state marching band contest on Nov. 3.
"They've been working very hard to get better and better," said Whitewright High School Band Director Mike Reddell said.
He added that it has been 20 years since the band advanced to state.
Howe Band Director Angie Cavender said it has only been six years since Howe advanced to state and that they, too, owe this year's success to the devotion of the band's members. She said the band's success has also been helped by the leadership of its senior members.
"This year the kids have worked so hard," she said. "We've battled swine flu and rain and all sorts of things."
 Comments ... 13 found!
state marching band : 11/5/2009
I was very suprise when Howe bet whitewright and then come in 6 in finals and bet Aubrey.But Holiday did really good iam proud of all of ya and hope that yall do the best that yal can the rest of the year
anonymous
Marching Band!!! : 11/3/2009
Ya'll did good whitewright i'am proud of Ya'll Just wait and ya'll will get better then ya'll already are. and Congratulations to Howe and Holiday ya'll did good to.I wish ya'll the best of luck this year and how meny other years to come:):)
ww person
Congrats : 11/2/2009
I'm an former WHS band member. I was in the band the last time it went to state 20 yrs ago. I'm very proud of you and wish you the best.
Ex-band Member
Howe Band : 11/2/2009
Way to go Howe band. I know you guys have worked so very hard to get to state!! I know you're excited about this opportunity! Good luck!!! Ex Band Mom, Current band grandma.
Alice Stewart
anonymous : 10/31/2009
sounds like a little axe grinding there. nothing has been said about sherman failing to make the grade at state.
get a life
Congratulations... :) : 10/30/2009
Im glad you guys made it to state. :) I wish you all the best. Remember, hard work.. pays off. :)
-Band Member from CHS. Laredo, Tx.
Other Local Area bands : 10/29/2009
Well Denison didn't make it to area as they made last place out of 23 in the contest that would have qualified them for state. Sherman came as a surprise when they didn't make it to state this year. Sherman had a great show this year with many new twists and crowd grabbers. However, many bands in the Frisco and surrounding area have moved down into 4A, which is the class Sherman and Denison compete in, and it has made it more challenging to top those big boy shows. Good luck to our other local bands, Howe and Whitewright!
anonymous
: 10/29/2009
Congratulations Whitewright! How are the other bands from the area are doing?
Grayson
Whitewright Tiger Band Pride : 10/29/2009
Congratulations Tiger Band i Hope Ya'll do AWESOME at State!!!!.The town and I are very proud of all of yall. Do well on monday you are Tiger Pride:) Good luck to ya'll and Howe and keep it up!!
WW Citizen
Congrats! : 10/28/2009
Congratulations Whitewright! You are doing an awesome job! Keep it up! You are the Pride of Whitewright!
WW Citizen
State Bound : 10/27/2009
WOW!!! I'm proud of you Howe .
Ex Band Mom
: 10/27/2009
Congratulations Whitewright and Howe bands! Good luck and have fun!
Bearcat Band Mom
Pride of Howe : 10/27/2009
Way to go Howe band! You guys look great & I know you'll impress the judges at state!!!! Good Luck!!!
Ex-Band Mbr
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