Marching Band

The Gallia Academy "Blue Devil" Marching Band is the premier marching ensemble within the band program. All interested musicians in grades 8-12 who play an instrument are eligible to become a member of the Marching Blue Devils. The Marching Band consists of all wind players, percussionists and color guard members. Color Guard are required to audition in the spring preceding the marching band season.

OMEA State Marching Band Qualifications:

1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2024

OMEA State Marching Band Superior Ratings:

1984, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2023

Important Forms and Links:

2024-2025 GA Band Program Policies and Procedures

2024 Season Events & Awards

Sept. 14: Rock Hill Invitational (OMEA)

2nd Place Class B - Overall
1st Place Percussion - Class B
1st Place Auxiliary - Class B
Best Overall General Effect - Out of 9 Bands
Overall Excellent Rating

Sept. 21: Portsmouth West Invitational (OMEA)

2nd Place Class B - Overall
2nd Place Percussion - Class B
1st Place Auxiliary - Class B
Overall Superior Rating

Sept. 28: Valley Invitational (OMEA)

1st Place Class B - Overall
3rd Place Auxiliary - Class B
GRAND CHAMPION Class B/C
Overall Superior Rating

Oct. 19: Ironton Buckeye Classic (OMEA)

2nd Place Class B - Overall
2nd Place Auxiliary - Class B
2nd Place Percussion - Class B
Overall Superior Rating

Oct. 26: OMEA State Marching Band Finals

Overall Excellent Rating

2023 Season Events & Awards

Sept. 23: Logan Elm Invitational (OMEA)

1st Place Class B - Overall
Outstanding Percussion Class B
Outstanding Music Class B/C
Outstanding General Effect Class B/C
Grand Champion Band Class B/C
Overall Excellent Rating

Oct. 7: Northwest HS Invitational (OMEA)

2nd Place Class B - Overall
3rd Place Auxiliary Class B
Overall Superior Rating

Oct. 21: Ironton HS Invitational (OMEA)

1st Place Class B - Overall
1st Place Auxiliary Class B
3rd Place Percussion Class B
Overall Superior Rating

Oct. 29: OMEA State Marching Band Finals

Overall Superior Rating (first time since 1997)

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