Kings and Queens preside while jokers run wild through a dynamic, game-inspired, satirical setting. Mozart, Shostakovich, Pink Floyd, and Jethro Tull establish the sophisticated repertoire and sonic personality for an adventurous production of “Chaos in the Court.”
Music Source Material/Inspiration
• "Queen of the Night Aria" from The Magic Flute - W. A. Mozart
• Ballet Suite No. 1, Mvmt VI "Galop" - Dmitri Shostakovich
• "The Great Gig in the Sky" - Pink Floyd
• "Thick as a Brick" - Jethro Tull
The Marching Thunderhawks burst onto the scene in 1997 with a bold sound, unwavering intensity, and impeccable precision. Their Tradition of Excellence has made the Marching Thunderhawks a nationally recognized band program and raised the bar for artistic expression. With more than 40 Grand Champion titles and Superior ratings at OMEA State Marching Band Finals for 25 consecutive years, the band is looking forward to another great season in 2025!
The Marching Thunderhawks have taken flight To The Heavens, looked to the stars for answers in Horoscope, admired the majestic moon in La Lune, found the intersection of points in neXus, sparkled and shone in Forever, and look forward to their witty and technical 2025 show, Chaos in the Court.
BAND SIZE
~200 (Musicians and Guard)
COMPETITION CLASS
Class designation is based on student enrollment, grades 10-12. OMEA - AA (901+) and BOA - AAA (1326-1850)
PAST SHOWS
2024 - Forever
2023 - NeXus
2022 - La Lune
2021 - Horoscope
MARCHING THUNDERHAWKS
Director: Rob Tanis
Director: Andrew Desmond
Visual Caption Head: Jeremy Oliver
Woodwind Co-Director: Kat Eroskey
Woodwind Co-Director: Colton Thomas
Woodwind Staff: Hiram Dodd
Brass Staff: Kayla Ellis
Brass Staff: Mitch Bowling
Percussion Designer/Director: Matt Hahn
Percussion Designer/Director: Ryan Ellis
Percussion Director: Bill Pendleton
Front Ensemble Director: Rob Howe
Front Ensemble Staff: Maya Chamberlin
Front Ensemble Staff: Rilee Pendleton
Guard Co-Director: Ethan Davis
Guard Co-Director: Tony Marquardt
Guard Staff: Sarah Bretzke
Guard Staff: Ashley Peters
BOA and OMEA
Two-Time BOA Grand National Semi-Finalist
(2018, 2022)
Three-Time BOA Super Regional Finalist
(2017, 2018, 2023)
Eight-Time BOA Regional Finalist
(2017-2024)
2019 BOA Obetz Class AAAA Champion
Consistent OMEA "Superior" Ratings
(Since 1997)
OMEA State Marching Band Finalist
(1997-2022)
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