marching bands

Apr 2016 9

San Joaquin Valley Color Guard & Percussion Review Championship Finals

2016 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Education, Mallory Moad

by Mallory Moad

On Saturday, April 2, I made my much anticipated return to the world of percussion. I rolled the window down and was greeted by that crazy cacophony as competitors filled the Clovis East High School parking lot, preparing to strut their stuff in the San Joaquin Valley Color Guard & Percussion Review Championship Finals. This was going to be a big deal and ‘the heat was on.’

Valley Parades: Selma Rotary Marching Band Festival Parade

2015 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Mallory Moad

by Mallory Moad

“Welcome to Selma, Raisin Capital of the world!” That's where I was on an unusually warm Halloween, waiting for the start of the 51st Annual Selma Rotary Marching Band Festival Parade. I'd really been looking forward to this, because not only do I love parades, I've got a thing for marching bands, too. This was going to be awesome! Bring 'em on!