2014

THE CAGED BIRD

inspired by the literary works of Maya Angelou

The Union High Schools Marching Band’s 2014 performance was entitled The Caged Bird

“The caged bird sings with a fearful trill, of things unknown, but longed for still, and his tune is heard on the distant hill, for the caged bird sings of freedom.” 

Repertoire

"The Lark Ascending" by Ralph Vaughn Williams
"Inspiration Point" (Symph. 4, Mvt. 3) by James Barnes
"City Trees" by Michael Markowski

"Midnight on Main Street" by Brian Balmages

 LEadership

Drum Majors: Megan Harju, Dylan Matheny, Kaylee Norris, & Aaron Parrott. 

Design

Musical Arrangements by Wayne Downey, Danny Cole, & Lee Allman.

Program Coordination by Matt McCready

Visual Design by Jon Vanderkolff, Michael Raiford, John Bradford, & David Arvin

2014 COMPETITIve RESULTS

OWASSO MARCHING INVITATIONAL
Owasso, OK
September 27, 2014

1st Place - Class 4A Prelims (76.30)
Outstanding Music
Outstanding General Effect
1st Place – Finalist (77.65)

BROKEN ARROW MARCHING BAND INVITATIONAL
Broken Arrow, OK
October 4, 2014

1st Place – Class 4A Prelims Champion (78.95)
Outstanding Music
Outstanding Visual
Outstanding General Effect

1st Place – Finalist & Grand Champion (78.00)
Outstanding Music
Outstanding Visual
Outstanding General Effect

BANDS OF AMERICA ST. LOUIS SUPER REGIONAL
St. Louis, MO (Edward Jones Stadium)
October 17-19, 2014

3rd Place - Finalist (84.30)

OSSAA STATE MARCHING CONTEST - CLASS 6A
Broken Arrow High School (Broken Arrow, OK)
October 29, 2014

Straight Superior Ratings

OBA STATE MARCHING BAND CHAMPIONSHIP - CLASS 6A
Broken Arrow, OK (Broken Arrow H.S.)
November 1, 2014

3rd Place - Class 6A1 Prelims (86.95)
2nd Place - Finalist (90.60)

BANDS OF AMERICA GRAND NATIONALS
Indianapolis, IN (Lucas Oil Stadium)
November 12-15, 2014

11th Place - Finalist (86.55)