Congratulations to our Minnesota Percussion Association State Finals Competition WINNERS!
The Coon Rapids High School Winter Drumline brought home the top honor at Saturday’s Minnesota Percussion Association State Finals Competition.
The group won first place in Scholastic Class A, defeating 17 other drumlines from across Minnesota.
Coon Rapids scored 88.7 out of 100 points. The championship win topped off an undefeated season for the group, which presented its production of "Shift" written by Director Kevin Fuhrman. "Shift" depicts various sounds, speeds and moods and lets the music do the talking! The music represents examples of the many shifts in life, moving from one place to another, finishing one time of life and moving to another, and switching gears.
The drumline will wrap up its season next week, when it travels to the Winter Guard International Percussion World Championships in Dayton, Ohio, to compete.
The Marching Cardinals, led by Band Director Kevin Fuhrman, operate and succeed based on one important premise: Attitude is more important than ability! In marching band, there is no 'second string' or 'bench sitter.' Every single member of the band makes an important contribution to the team.
The Marching Cardinals perform at football games and field show competitions during the fall and take great pride in representing Coon Rapids High School in the Coon Rapids Lion's Parade. We also have thriving winter drumline and winterguard programs. Both groups have had an exciting year, so be sure to visit their pages!
Don't forget our home show, The 7th Annual Cardinal Fall Classic, taking place on Saturday, September 29th, 2007. This will give you a perfect opportunity to see our band, staff, boosters and community at its best. We look forward to seeing you there!
- View Photos The Cardinal Classic!
- View Photos from other Summer Events!
- View the photos of the 2007 Coon Rapids Lion's 4th of July Parade.
Thanks go to the parents, the school, and the community—the Coon Rapids Lions in particular—for their ongoing support of the band programs. (Visit our sponsor's page!)
Band programs build leadership and team skills, and commitment to excellence. The Marching Cardinals couldn't keep it going without your help. Parents, be sure to get involved and keep this important program alive and well. Visit our Band Boosters page for more information.
If you have questions or comments, either send us an email at feedback@marchingcardinals.org, or use the form on our feedback page
