The Aliso Niguel Marching Band ended their field season on a high note after competing in the state championships. On Nov. 23, the band competed in the California State Band Championships, or CSBC, which took place at Bolsa Grande High School.
The Aliso Niguel Marching Band came in third place out of 16 schools in the Division One-Three State Championships. Their performance was titled “Reflections.”
Color guard came in first place with a score of 95.00 in high auxiliary. The drumline placed fifth with a score of 82.00 in percussion. Overall, the Aliso Niguel Marching Band finished the competition with a total score of 88.900.
The scoring was based on their musical performance, visual performance, musical effects, visual effects, percussion and auxiliary.
Aliso Niguel beat out bands from schools such as Capistrano Valley High School, Redondo Union High School, Robert F. Kennedy High School and Laguna Hills High School.
They fell short to the Cesar E. Chavez High School band who came in first place with a total score of 91.600 and the Fountain Valley High School band who scored 90.700, putting them in second place.
Natalie Teigiser (12), who has been on color guard for four years, won the CSBC Outstanding Soloist award and received a scholarship of $500.
The Aliso Niguel Marching Band had a great field season and did well in their competitions. It was a huge accomplishment for them to get in the top three bands of the state championship and it was a great way to close out their season.
Paige Bergman (12), one of the captains of color guard, says, “Champs went great! We ended up third in the state and it felt so great to end the season like that. It’s nice to finally be able to relax and prepare for the winter season.”
The band practices long and hard all year round. Their practices take place four times a week with some additional practices on Saturdays. They also have band camp in the summer.
Ava Menhaji (11), who is a three-year member of color guard, says, “After a long season of hard work filled with many full-day practices, we got first place for color guard. I love being a part of this team because without their support I would not be able to push through. With the turnout seen in this past season, I am even more eager for our upcoming winter season, which only includes the color guard.”
The success of the marching band this year would not be possible if it weren’t for the volunteers and the booster parents who assisted them with their uniforms, props and transportation.
As the field season wraps up, color guard and drumline prepare for their upcoming competition season. Color guard will compete in their winter guard season and drumline will compete in their winter drumline season.
The field season for the Aliso Niguel Marching Band has come to an end, but color guard and drumline will continue to practice seperately in preparation for their winter seasons.
