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From the Pressbox-Garaway Show


The end of a very busy two day period brings me to Sugarcreek, Ohio for the 37th annual Garaway Band Review. Rittman was one of 6 bands appearing in Saturday night's show. Other schools represented in the show were Indian Valley, Newcomerstown, Strasburg, Conotton Valley, and your host, Garaway.

Rittman was the fifth band to appear this evening and my favorite student musicians rocked the house. Following "Rock Lobster" by the B-52's was the majorette feature, " You Can't Stop the Beat" from the movie "Hairspray." More later on the majorette feature.
The Bruce Springsteen hit "Dancing in the Dark" was played by the Marching Indians while they performed circles upon circles. The percussion section took center stage, showing their unique talent to make music with trash cans. That selection was called "Ode to a Refuse Container."

"Mass Brass" recalled the big band era of the 30's and 40's. The Rittman marching style made the selection a fan favorite. The band closed their show with "Born to be Wild."

About the majorette feature: Boy did I mess up. When I introduced the feature I called one of the majorettes "Abby." First problem is her nameis Aimee. Abby was a majorette who graduated from Rittman 6 years ago. Second problem is that Aimee is the daughter of majorette advisor, Becky Cline. The person recording the show has said this will soon be on YouTube.
















Cliff Note: Promise Keepers posts will be up in the next few days on both this blog and Seek Him First.

Comments

Liquid said…
Wow.........what a fantastic band!

Great coverage as usual, dear Sir!
September 07, 2008 7:25 PM
Connie said…
What fun that must have been---good music!
September 07, 2008 10:11 PM
Anonymous said…
I would love to hear the band play bruce springsteens song!Will that be on You tube ?
frasypoo
September 08, 2008 9:27 AM
Pat Jenkins said…
has rittman won a game yet wixy?
September 08, 2008 11:45 AM
Cliff said…
No. Friday's game was close though 12-10.
September 08, 2008 11:51 AM
Anonymous said…
Cliff...Is it just me or are those lights pretty bad there at Garaway? Wow!
September 08, 2008 12:03 PM
Pat Jenkins said…
well i will wait for you to let me know when they do!!
September 09, 2008 6:49 AM
Brenda said…
Cliff,
A little bird told me that at the game Friday night, the announcing was pretty boring (expecially compared to you!!).
I plan to go to the St.V/St.M show this Saturday....See you there!!
September 09, 2008 8:02 AM
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