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Devon Lawrence, Band Director

Phone: 507-835-5470, ext. 3524

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Celebrating 35 years, the Waseca Marching Classic is noted for its hospitality and well-rounded experience for participating bands. Details such as educational clinics, a large community parade and a fireworks display have become hallmarks of the Classic.

To honor the fans, the Classic committee is proclaiming the 35th annual event to be FAN APPRECIATION DAY! Ten $50.00 cash prizes will be drawn throughout the field show competition. Those purchasing a field show admission wristband are eligible to win.

The parade begins at 12:00pm in downtown Waseca. Thousands of spectators line the parade route which travels on State Street from 2nd Avenue SE to 6th Avenue NE. Professional judges critique the parade and field competitions. Throughout the day, these same judges/clinicians offer one-hour educational clinics to the participating bands. The 5:30pm field show at the Waseca Jr.-Sr. High School Stadium features bands competing in three classes. The awards ceremony is followed by the grand finale, the Classic fireworks display, a favorite of the band students.

Interested bands can get more information and register online at WasecaMarchingClassic.com. Classification is determined by school enrollment, but special circumstances will be considered by the Classic committee for bands with less experience or personnel. Bands that register by August 15 are eligible for one of three bonus "band participation" prizes ranging from $250 to $500. See WasecaMarchingClassic.com for details.

PARADE
CLASS A
65.2 Pipestone, MN
64.2 Luverne, MN
56.6 Eagle Grove, IA
53.9 NRHEG, New Richland, MN

CLASS AA
69.5 Stewartville, MN
65.7 Adrian-Ellsworth, MN

CLASS AAA
79.1 Eastview HS, Apple Valley, MN (Percussion)
78.7 Lakeville South, MN (Horn Line, Color Guard, Drum Majors)

EXHIBITION
Waseca Marching Jays

People's Choice: Lakeville South, MN
Parade Sweepstakes: Eastview HS, MN

 
FIELD
CLASS A
58.5 Luverne, MN
57.2 Pipestone, MN

CLASS AA
71.8 Rochester Lourdes, MN (Drum Majors)
71.2 Spirit Lake, IA
68.8 Andover, MN
66.4 Coon Rapids, MN
63.6 Madison, SD
62.5 Hutchinson, MN

CLASS AAA
82.8 Eastview, MN (Horn Line)
79.2 Eden Prairie, MN (Color Guard, Percussion)
78.8 Lakeville South, MN

EXHIBITION
Waseca Marching Jays
Maverick Machine, Minnesota State University-Mankato

Herb Streitz Spirit Award: Spirit Lake, IA
Field Sweepstakes: Eastview HS, MN
Richard "Butch" Dufault Sweepstakes Award (60% Field + 40% Parade): Eastview HS, MN

As of September 13, 2022

PARADE (12:00 Step-Off)
1. Eagle Grove Marching Eagles, Eagle Grove, IA (A)
2. NRHEG Pride of the Panthers Marching Band, New Richland, MN (A)
3. Luverne Cardinal Marching Band, Luverne, MN (A)
4. Pipestone Area Marching Arrows, Pipestone, MN (A)
5. Adrian-Ellsworth Marching Dragons, MN (AA)
6. Stewartville High School Marching Tigers, Stewartville, MN (AA)
7. Lakeville South Marching Cougars, Lakeville, MN (AAA)
8. Eastview High School Marching Band, Apple Valley, MN (AAA)
Special Guest: River City Rhythm, Anoka, MN
9. Waseca Marching Jays (Exhibition)

Parade Awards Ceremony at Trowbridge Park Bandstand immediately after the parade.

FIELD
5:30 Introductions and Announcements
5:45 Pipestone Area Marching Arrows, Pipestone, MN (A)
5:58 Luverne Cardinal Marching Band, Luverne, MN (A)
6:11 Rochester Lourdes H.S. Marching Band, Rochester, MN (AA)
6:24 Coon Rapids Marching Cardinals, Coon Rapids, MN (AA)
6:37 Hutchinson Marching Tigers, Hutchinson, MN (AA)
6:50 "Spirit of Madison" Marching Band, Madison, SD (AA)

7:05 BREAK

7:25 Spirit Lake "The Force", Spirit Lake, IA (AA)
7:38 Andover Marching Huskies, Andover, MN (AA)
7:52 Lakeville South Marching Cougars, Lakeville, MN (AAA)
8:06 Eden Prairie Eagle Marching Band, Eden Prairie, MN (AAA)
8:20 Eastview High School Marching Band, Apple Valley, MN (AAA)
8:35 Special Guest: The "Maverick Machine Athletic Band" from Minnesota State University-Mankato
8:50 Waseca Marching Jays (Exhibition)
9:05 Awards Ceremony

Fireworks Following Awards

As of September 12, 2022

PARADE
Adrian-Ellsworth Marching Dragons, MN
Eagle Grove Marching Eagles, Eagle Grove, IA
Eastview High School Marching Band, Apple Valley, MN
Lakeville South Marching Cougars, Lakeville, MN
Luverne Cardinal Marching Band, Luverne, MN
NRHEG Pride of the Panthers Marching Band, New Richland, MN
Pipestone Area Marching Arrows, Pipestone, MN
Stewartville High School Marching Tigers, Stewartville, MN
Waseca Marching Jays, Waseca, MN - Exhibition

FIELD
Andover Marching Huskies, Andover, MN
Coon Rapids Marching Cardinals, Coon Rapids, MN
Eastview High School Marching Band, Apple Valley, MN
Eden Prairie H.S. Eagle Marching Band, Eden Prairie, MN
Hutchinson Marching Tigers, Hutchinson, MN
Lakeville South Marching Cougars, Lakeville, MN
Luverne Cardinal Marching Band, Luverne, MN
NRHEG Pride of the Panthers Marching Band, New Richland, MN
Pipestone Area Marching Arrows, Pipestone, MN
Rochester Lourdes High School Marching Band, Rochester, MN
Spirit Lake "The Force", Spirit Lake, IA
Spirit of Madison Marching Band, Madison, SD
Waseca Marching Jays, Waseca, MN - Exhibition

• A 10-15 minute fireworks display is presented immediately after the awards ceremony.

Saturday, September 17, 2022
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Saturday, September 21, 2024
(Always held on the second-to-last Saturday in September)

Web: WasecaMarchingClassic.com

Devon Lawrence, Band Director
Phone: 507-835-5470, ext. 3524