State and Championships 2014

E.B.F.H.S Marching Band Wins Championships!!

On Saturday, Oct. 18th, the Eddyville-Blakesburg High School Marching Band placed 1st in class 2A at the Mid-Iowa Marching Band Championships in Ankeny for the 18th time in the last 20 years. EBF’s score of 65.6 was 11 points ahead of the nearest competitor. The band was also presented with the Outstanding Drumline and Color Guard Trophy. The EBF Color Guard outscored 8 other color guards including Dowling Catholic and Brandon Valley, South Dakota! Earlier in the day, the E.B.F.H.S. Marching Band competed at the State Marching Band Contest in Pella where they earned their 29th consecutive Division I rating with a score of 85.9

The E.B.F.H.S. Band had an excellent season this year placing 1st in class 2A competition at five different contests. The band outscored over 30 other bands in all classes during the season.

On Saturday September 27th, the band had a great day in Pella as they outscored a total of 10 other bands at the Marching Dutch Invitational. The band placed 1st in class 2A with a score of 68.0 five points ahead of rival North Polk. EBF also won the Outstanding Drumlne and Color Guard Awards in class 2A. Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont outscored the bands from Don Bosco, North Mahaska, PCM, North Polk, Knoxville, Grinnell, Xavier, Ft. Madison, Bondurant-Farrar, and Marshalltown.

On October 4th, the Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont High School Marching Band placed 1st in overall competition with a score of 80.7 at the Davis County Marching Band Contest in Bloomfield. EBF was nine points ahead of the closest competitor. In addition to placing first overall, the band also received the 2A Outstanding Drumline, and Drum Major trophies. The band also won the Overall Outstanding Drumline Awards. The E.B.F.H.S. Band outscored thirteen other bands including: Hamilton, Ill., Cardinal, Pekin, Central Lee, Wapello, Clark County, Missouri, Ft. Madison, Fairfield, Knoxville, Williamsburg, Davis County, Washington, and Ottumwa.

On October 11th The Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont Marching Band had a very exciting day as the band placed 1st in the Valleyfest and Showdown Competitions in West Des Moines. EBF won the Valleyfest 2A competition with a score of 56.1, 7 points ahead of their rival, North Polk. Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont also won the Outstanding Marching and Maneuvering, Hornline, Drumline, Color Guard, Drum Major, and Soloist of the Day Awards. Emma Haselhuhn was chosen as the Outstanding Soloists in class 2A. EBF outscored 11 bands at the Valleyfest contest including Tri Center, North Polk, Harlan, Knoxville, Keokuk, Adel DeSoto Minburn, and Des Moines East. The judges selected Andrew Hart as the best marcher in the band for the 2nd year in a row.

In the evening contest, the “Showdown” of bands, the E.B.F.H.S. Marching Band placed 1st in class C with a score of 50.4 This is the 20th consecutive year that the band has placed 1st at the “Showdown” Contest. The band also won the Outstanding Drumline, Marching, Hornline, Drum Major, Color Guard, and Soloist trophies. Emma Haselhuhn was once again honored with the Outstanding Soloist Trophy for her tenor sax solo.

The E.B.F.H.S. Band has 65 members this year. The band is directed by Joe Overton, assistant director Dezirae Fairchild, and color guard instructor Paige Langstraat. The field commanders are Courtney Durst, Emma Haselhuhn, and Claire Jager. Drumline Section leaders are Nathan McGinnis, Courtney Durst, and Blaire Moore. The soloists for this year’s show are Claire Jager, Emma Haselhuhn, Gage DeLaCruz, and Madeline Mock.

Director Joe Overton had these comments on the season: This has been a great marching band season. We had great leadership and teamwork all Fall. I am so proud of everyone associated with our band!! Thank you chaperones, bus drivers, music boosters, parents, and administrators for all of your support!!