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MCHS band finishes third at weekend competition

LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin County High School Marching Band finished their regular season with a third place performance at the Tournament of Bands Susquehanna Valley Region 4 Championship, held Saturday at Williamsport Area High School.

Results of the Group 3-Open Class Championships were: First place, Williamsport, 93.4; second place, Berwick, 86.3; third place, Mifflin County, 84.9; and fourth place, Bloomsburg, 84.35.

“The band had another excellent weekend with performances at the West Perry football game and at the regional championships,” said Band Director Art Belfiore in a press release. “The band has really matured into an ensemble that is performing with consistent excellence. Our youngest members have improved so much over the past two months. Over the summer we work with everyone on learning how to march. During band camp we learn the drill and memorize our show music. During the early part of the season we teach the band how to perform. The group as a whole has really improved so much we have had to set new goals for them every week. This week we will continue to perfect our show so we are ready for senior night and beyond.”

The MCHS  band will perform in community parades this week as well as the final home game Friday night at Mitchell Field. Friday is senior night football players, band members and cheerleaders.

The band’s final competition is the Tournament of Bands Atlantic Coast Championship, which will be held Nov. 6 at Hershey Park Stadium. The MCHS Band will perform at 10 a.m. and will be one of 21 bands from six eastern states: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland and West Virginia. Tickets can be purchased from Belfiore or at the gate.

The MCHS Marching Band can be followed on Facebook or YouTube. Search Mifflin County High School Marching Band.

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