2024 Marching Blue Devil Competitions
Step into the pulsating heart of the city with “Neon City Nights: Cityscape Groove”, that captures the electric vibe of the modern metropolis after dark. The band brings to life the dynamic rhythms and dazzling lights of an urban landscape, blending contemporary music genres and innovative visuals. Each movement of the show unfolds like a journey through the city streets, from the neon-lit alleys to the bustling avenues, with a groove that resonates through the entire ensemble. “Neon Nights” is a fusion of sound and spectacle that immerses the audience in the excitement and energy of a city alive with rhythm and light. Get ready to groove to the beat of the urban night!
September
September 12-15 BOA Toledo, OH
Prelims: 3rd place in class 2A
Finals: 68.650 9th place overall
September 21st Geneseo Maple Leaf Classic Geneseo, IL
Scores: 491.500 * 2nd place in 4A * 2nd place overall*
Best General Effect* Best Drum Major
October
October 5th Morton MBI Morton, IL
Score: 75.725 *2nd place in 4A
October 12th West Liberty & Muscatine
1st place in 4A at West Liberty
Caption Awards for Guard, Percussion and Winds
1st Place in 4A at Muscatine
Caption Awards for Guard, Percussion, Winds and Drum Majors
Sweepstakes award for highest combined score
October 15th Band Spectacular Brady St. Stadium
October 19th State Contest & Clinton
Division 1 at State Contest
1st place in 4A at Clinton
Caption Awards for Guard, Percussion and Winds
2023 Marching Blue Devil Competitions
September
9th Lake Park Lancer Joust Roselle, IL
Results: 2nd in class and 2nd overall with a score of 75.600
Caption award for outstanding music performance
Caption award for outstanding visual performance
16th BOA Wisconsin Regional Whitewater, WI
Results: 66.000 2nd in class in 2A
30th BOA Iowa Regional Waukee
Results: 69.050 for an 8th place finish in Finals
October
7th West Liberty & Muscatine Southeast Iowa
Results West Liberty: Class 4A 1st Place
Caption Awards: Best Horn Line, Best Color Guard, Best Percussion
Results Muscatine: Class 4A 1st Place 93.80
Caption Awards: Best Horn Line, Best Color Guard, Best Percussion
Sweepstake Muskie Trophy with combined score of 183.20
14th State Contest Davenport, Iowa
Results: Division 1 - 70th Consecutive Division 1 Rating
27-29th BOA St. Louis Super Regional St. Louis, MO
Results: 70.800 in Class 2A
37th place out of 70 bands