The Marcus Whitman Marching Wildcats secured a third-place finish at the 2024 New York State Field Band Conference Championships, held at the JMA Wireless Dome on Sunday. The 34-member group, the smallest competing band in the state, is comprised of students from the Marcus Whitman and Penn Yan Central School Districts. Earning a score of 81.45, the Marching Wildcats trailed only division rivals Le Roy and Jordan-Elbridge in the Small School 3 Class.
Marcus Whitman School Superintendent Chris Brown shared, “Field Band requires a tremendous amount of dedication, skill, teamwork, and time. I am very proud of our Marching Wildcats, staff, and boosters, and am pleased with how they represented themselves, their families, and Marcus Whitman!”
“I’m so proud of all the hard work our team put in this season,” said Drum Major Julia MacVean, a junior at Marcus Whitman High School. “Seeing the show evolve from beginning to end is a rewarding experience that I was so glad to be a part of!”
The Marching Wildcats’ 2024 production, entitled ‘From the Ashes,’ portrayed the legendary story of the Phoenix through alternative rock selections. Featuring the music of Blink-182, Disturbed, and Fall Out Boy, the Marching Wildcats captivated audiences across New York State throughout the fall, consistently scoring towards the top of their class.
The group is under the direction of Jeff Waite and is open to Marcus Whitman and Penn Yan students in grades 6-12.
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