Arundel High School's Ashley Elizabeth Olsen stands ready to begin the band's performance of "Time" at the recently completed USBands competition at Severna Park.
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The Arundel High School marching band earned top honors Saturday at a statewide competition held at Towson University.
The band won the Group 3 Open title at the USBands Maryland State Championships, beating out four other schools. Judges awarded the band 90.512 points, more than a full point more than second place Northwest High.
The band also won the awards for Best Visual and Best Effect.
Saturday's title marked continued improvement for the band, which finished in second place in a US Bands competition at Severna Park High on Oct. 27.
This Saturday, it will take part in the USBands National Competition at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Mo
9:19 am on Monday, November 5, 2012
Congratulations Arundel HS Marching Band! Place a video clip of your winning performance on the Patch.
Karen
1:36 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
Love the Wildcats, and so proud of the hard work and dedication that these wonderful kids are putting into their music! Good luck to all of you in the upcoming competition.
Tara Burkhart
8:02 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Congratulations Wildcats, and good luck this weekend. Is there a video you can post?
Steve Barrett
6:59 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
There is a video on the Arundel High School Wildcats Music Facebook page.