HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.b. Commendation of state championship for Rosemount High School marching bandEXECUTIVE SUMMARY
City Council Regular Meeting: December 19, 2017
AGENDA ITEM: Commendation of state championship for
Rosemount High School marching band
AGENDA SECTION:
Presentations
PREPARED BY: William H. Droste, Mayor AGENDA NO. 3.b.
ATTACHMENTS: None APPROVED BY: LJM
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award commendations
For the 11th time in recent years, the Rosemount High School Marching Band won the Minnesota state
championship. That accomplishment was only the stepping stone to a performance on a larger stage: the
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, witnessed by millions last month. It was the City Council’s honor in
November to join the sendoff for that performance. Tonight, the Council recognizes the artistry and hard
work these students and their supporters have brought to bear, bringing attention and honors to their
school and community.
The band won the state championship and “Youth in Music” competition in October, ranking ahead of
nine other finalists from Minnesota and South Dakota. Shortly after, the Irish Marching Band placed ninth
out of 68 schools from the Midwest and upper South at the regional competition in Indianapolis. The
band also captured the Minnesota State Fair Grand Championship Marching Band Award. The 275 band
members performed as always at football games, and this year accompanied Santa’s arrival at the Mall of
America.
Amid all this, band members and their families worked hard to raise money for the New York trip. In
addition, they supported military families in our community through charitable activities.
With that, and with all their accomplishments in the national spotlight, they have demonstrated a
dedication that reflects well on our community, and is an inspiration for all of us.
Scheduled to attend tonight’s Council meeting on behalf of the students are Drum Majors:
Colette Edgar
Emily Huntley
Caleb Maeda and
Preston Strop
Band Directors:
Ben Harloff
Bo Hoover
Taylor Eliason
Leon Sieve