The Marion Patriot Pride Band Program will wrap up the semester with a pair of holiday concerts set for next week at the Marion Performing Arts Center.
The festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday (Dec. 9) with a concert featuring the Marion Junior High Band and the Marion Seventh Grade Academy Band.
Then, on Friday (Dec. 12), the Marion High School bands will take the stage for their holiday concert, also beginning at 6:30 p.m.
These are great opportunities to come out and see our talented student musicians perform, while also enjoying some holiday cheer. Admission to both concerts is free.
The Marion band program is coming off a historically successful marching season. Over the course of several weeks, the band defeated more than 80 bands competing in competitions across Arkansas, Tennessee, and Alabama.
The season’s achievements include the following:
On Sept. 27, they earned First Divisions in Color Guard, Percussion, and Band, and took home Best Visuals in Class 6A at the Legacy Marching Invitational in Bryant.
On Oct. 4, they were crowned Grand Champions of the Devil Dog Classic in Morrilton, sweeping First Divisions across the board.
On Oct. 21, they earned straight First Divisions at the Region IV Marching Assessment in Cabot, qualifying for the State Marching Contest for the sixth year in a row.
On Oct. 25, they traveled to Daphne, Ala., where they defeated 23 bands from 5 states to win the Grand Championship at the Eastern Shore Classic.
On Nov. 1, they earned a prestigious Top 8 finish elite Bandmasters Championship at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis.
On Nov. 5, they took fourth place at the 6A State Marching Contest, earning a First Division (superior) Rating for a school-record third straight year.
The Marion School District is an innovative and growing district that ensures an equitable, engaging learning community where every student is empowered to achieve academic excellence and personal growth. With more than 150 years of experience serving families in Crittenden County, the district offers a high school, a junior high, a seventh grade academy, and three award-winning magnet schools. For enrollment information, including information on school choice, visit https://www.msd3.org/ or call 870-739-5100.