The Jenison Marching Band season has wrapped. What a season it turned out to be! We may have not been able to host or attend any competitions, but we still put the skills to the test. After months of rehearsing a show with some great music, our band held several performances for parents and the community. Even the single football game we were allowed to perform for was very eventful. Every year, there is one game night that is just downright nasty due to the weather. Over the years we’ve had it all: pouring rain, sleet, thunderstorms, strong wind, and extreme cold. We managed to have a single flash of lightening and some moderate rain right before halftime this year. Fairly typical for this time of year, yet our staff and the athletic staff fought for the band to be able to perform and for the game to be finished. They fought hard and they reacted quickly, saving the halftime performance and the rest of the game. Even Grand Haven’s coach was supporting these actions. This speaks volumes for the support our greater community has for our students as a whole. There are always disagreements and different points of view, but when it really counts, our fellow schools are wanting to support each other.
Just a week later found the marching band preparing for their final performance of the season. It was a beautiful evening, with clear skies directly overhead. The 44-degree temperature reflected the angry October clouds that surrounded Jenison. This was a night solely for the program to share itself with our community and to honor this year’s outgoing 35 seniors. Crowds of people were pouring in as the front ensemble warmed up. The night’s festivities began with some words from Principle Graham followed by Director Zamborsky. His words were sincere and moving as he acknowledged the loss of experiences and memories due to the broken up season. He expressed his gratitude to the band members for continuing to work hard and build their skills in preparation for next year. As the band moved off to warm up near the scoreboard, the spectators were made aware that the performance would be recorded professionally by Unique Digital Productions and a digital copy could be purchased for merely $10.
As the band made their way onto the field for the last time this season, the excitement in the stands was palpable. This was it. The big finish. After a 6:36 minute performance, the stand erupted in cheers and celebration. Afterward, families joined their student on the field for some pictures and congratulations. As the cold of the night began to settle in, everyone made their way out of the stadium. If our marching band could make it through this year’s challenges and still retain much of their abilities, then there is a bright future indeed! We are all very proud!
Just a week later found the marching band preparing for their final performance of the season. It was a beautiful evening, with clear skies directly overhead. The 44-degree temperature reflected the angry October clouds that surrounded Jenison. This was a night solely for the program to share itself with our community and to honor this year’s outgoing 35 seniors. Crowds of people were pouring in as the front ensemble warmed up. The night’s festivities began with some words from Principle Graham followed by Director Zamborsky. His words were sincere and moving as he acknowledged the loss of experiences and memories due to the broken up season. He expressed his gratitude to the band members for continuing to work hard and build their skills in preparation for next year. As the band moved off to warm up near the scoreboard, the spectators were made aware that the performance would be recorded professionally by Unique Digital Productions and a digital copy could be purchased for merely $10.
As the band made their way onto the field for the last time this season, the excitement in the stands was palpable. This was it. The big finish. After a 6:36 minute performance, the stand erupted in cheers and celebration. Afterward, families joined their student on the field for some pictures and congratulations. As the cold of the night began to settle in, everyone made their way out of the stadium. If our marching band could make it through this year’s challenges and still retain much of their abilities, then there is a bright future indeed! We are all very proud!
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