Waseca Marching Classic

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Web: WasecaMarching Classic.com

Devon Lawrence, Band Director

Phone: 507-835-5470, ext. 3524

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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.

The Classic is celebrating its 34th year. 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 5:15pm 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.

The 2020 Waseca Marching Classic was presented as a virtual event. The video from the event is available for viewing free of charge until September 18, 2021. View the 2020 virtual video at WasecaMarchingClassic.com.

PARADE
CLASS A
63.1 Adrian-Ellsworth, MN
58.0 Eagle Grove, IA

CLASS AA
75.6 Eastview, MN (Horn Line, Percussion)
72.7 Lakeville South, MN (Color Guard)
68.2 Stewartville, MN (Drum Majors)

EXHIBITION
Waseca Marching Jays

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

 
FIELD
CLASS A
65.8 Rochester Lourdes, MN
58.4 Luverne, MN
56.5 Pipestone, MN

CLASS AA
73.0 Spirit Lake, IA
64.5 Algona, IA
64.3 Andover, MN
62.0 Coon Rapids, MN
58.9 Hutchinson, MN (Drum Majors)

CLASS AAA
81.2 Eastview, MN (Horn Line)
79.5 Eden Prairie, MN (Color Guard, Percussion)
77.1 Lakeville South, MN

EXHIBITION
Waseca Marching Jays

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

As of September 9, 2021

PARADE (12:00 Step-Off)
1. Eagle Grove Marching Eagles, Eagle Grove, IA (A)
2. Adrian-Ellsworth Marching Dragons, MN (A)
3. NRHEG Panther Marching Band, New Richland, MN (A)
4. Stewartville High School Marching Tigers, Stewartville, MN (AAA)
5. Lakeville South Marching Cougars, Lakeville, MN (AAA)
6. Eastview High School Marching Band, Apple Valley, MN (AAA)
8. Waseca Marching Jays (Exhibition)

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

FIELD (5:15 Start)
Introductions and Announcements
5:30 Pipestone Area Marching Arrows, Pipestone, MN (A)
5:44 Rochester Lourdes High School Marching Band, Rochester, MN (A)
5:58 Luverne Cardinal Marching Band, Luverne, MN (A)
6:12 Andover Marching Huskies, Andover, MN (AA)
6:26 Hutchinson Marching Tigers, Hutchinson, MN (AA)
6:40 Spirit Lake "The Force", Spirit Lake, IA (AA)
6:54 Coon Rapids Marching Cardinals, Coon Rapids, MN (AA)
7:08 Algona Scarlet Regiment Marching Band, Algona, IA (AA)

7:20 BREAK

7:40 Eden Prairie H.S. Eagle Marching Band, Eden Prairie, MN (AAA)
7:54 Lakeville South Marching Cougars, Lakeville, MN (AAA)
8:08 Eastview High School Marching Band, Apple Valley, MN (AAA)
8:22 Waseca Marching Jays (Exhibition)
8:40 Awards Ceremony

Fireworks Following Awards

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

Saturday, September 18, 2021
Saturday, September 17, 2022
Saturday, September 23, 2023
(Always held on the second-to-last Saturday in September)

Web: WasecaMarchingClassic.com

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