2007 Marching Band Archives

Norwalk - November 1, 2007

So after thunder and lightning storms and 90 degree weather in September, this week we had the after effects of hurricane Noel.  No moisture, but gale force winds and COLD!  The wind impacted everyone's performance, but what a great show!  In the end, Danbury wound up in 5th place in Class IV, but it was a pretty close competition.  Lots of room for movement in the placements before Championships next week.  I'm sure the band and guard will be working extra hard this week, no matter what the weather.  They can feel good that they did their best as a new, small Class IV band.

NAUGATUCK

We knew it would happen sometime this season.  The rain fell long and hard on October 27, the Naugatuck competition day.  Practice was delayed  until 2PM and was held indoors so that the band could practice for the indoor show.  It's a different experience, playing in the gym.  The Danbury Hatters did themselves proud, earning a "Superior" rating (the highest awarded by the judges during indoor shows)!  The new uniforms looked GREAT!   And what a treat for the spectators to be able to hear the Coast Guard Drum and Bugle Corps. Next weekend will be a preview of Championships with all of the Class IV bands competing together at the same show for the first time this season.

BETHEL

The fans were cheering in the stands at Bethel.  The temperatures were such that you could see  your breath.  High 40s.  A beautiful fall evening.  Danbury gave it their  all for George's birthday (and a tribute to the old uniforms).  A second place finish with a score of 83.85. Narrowing the gap against the Class IV MAC Champions.  Wait until you see us in 2 weeks in Naugatuck!

NEWTOWN

Way to go... a 2nd place finish at the Newtown Show. The weather was very summerlike with temperatures in the high 80's during the day, dipping into the 70's by the end of the evening.  Not bad for October!  The score keeps improving by the week.  Great job! 

TRUMBULL

Congratulations to the Band and Guard for their 3rd place finish at the Trumbull Show. The weather was perfect for the evening festivities.  The new blue and orange pom poms were very visible in the stands.  The cheering was loud.  It's great to see the new embellishments in the marching program.  The guard is much improved over last year adding rifle and sabre skills to the program.   The show keeps getting better and better.  Not bad for the smallest and newest Class IV band.  

JAMBOREE

Thanks to everyone who volunteered at our Jamboree.  Special thanks to our co-chairs, Frank Salvatore and Gary Sander.  See  photos of the Jamboree taken by a parent and additional photos taken by professional photographer, Wally Kolek.