Marching Band

The Castle marching band program has been very successful.  In ISSMA State finals, Castle Marching Knights have finished in the top ten every year since 1989 with only two exceptions.  Since 1999, they have finished in the top five with two exceptions.  In the 2005 State competition, the Knights tied for second place, their highest ranking in ISSMA finals competition.

The Marching Knights also compete in Bands of America Regional and National competitions, and have performed at the Orange Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, and Disney Magic Music Days. In 2005 Bands of America Grand Nationals Competition, Castle ranked 13th in the nation.  In 2007, the Marching Knights will travel to Florida to perform at Disney World.

 

2007 Castle Marching Knights
Present 

"Symphonic Pink"
The music of Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin

Preview: Movement 1, Movement 2, Movement 3

Music:  Richard L. Saucedo

Drill:  Eric Berger

Color Guard:  Andy Jackson

Directors:  Mark Eifler, Faril Bunner, and Andy Jackson

Drum Majors:  Ben Doane, Jocelyn Dora, Rachel Clark, and Max Jones

Staff:  Alyssa Miller, Andrew Ellerbusch, Ann Wilcheck-Schussler, Carrie White, Craig Ghormley, Emily Packer, Greg Keith, Josh Doane, Justin Mabrey, Kelly Dora, Krista Eifler, Monte Skelton, Rob Cason, Ryan Bredemeier, Sara Helsley, Brittney Mathis, Caitlin Carter, Merril Bradford, Rachel Kennedy, Andrew Packer, Josh Watjen, JW Setzekorn

Winds (approx.) – 137

Percussion (approx.) – 24

Guard (approx.) – 41

Total (approx.) -- 202