Step into a mesmerizing world of brilliance and eternal beauty with our 2024 production, "Forever." The show is an exploration of the multifaceted allure of diamonds. The first movement, "Precious," depicts the dazzling allure and exquisite rarity of diamonds. The second movement, "Love," explores emotional depths and romantic allure associated with diamonds. And the final movement, "Forever," celebrates the enduring legacy and timeless adage that "a diamond is Forever."
Music Source Material/Inspiration
Part 1 - "Precious"
"Precious Things" by Tori Amos
"Palladio" by Karl Jenkins
"Symphony no. 3, Movement 4" by Philip Glass
Part 2 - "Love"
"Theme from Love Story" by Francis Lai
"A Time for Us" by Andy Williams
"Diamonds" by Rihanna (as performed by India Carney)
"Diamonds are Forever" by Shirley Bassey
Part 3 - "Forever"
"In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel
"Palladio" by Karl Jenkins
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 2024!
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, and will now look to sparkle and shine in their 2024 show, Forever.
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 2024!
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, and will now look to sparkle and shine in their 2024 show, Forever.
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
2023 - NeXus
2022 - La Lune
2021 - Horoscope
MARCHING THUNDERHAWKS
Rob Tanis, Director
Andrew Desmond, Director
David Wyrick, Program Director
Jeremy Oliver, Visual Co-Caption Head
Calvin Fackrell, Visual Co-Caption Head
Kat Eroskey, Woodwind Co-Director
Colton Thomas, Woodwind Co-Director
Hannah Durman, Brass Staff
John Espy, Percussion Coordinator
Matt Hahn, Percussion Designer/Director
Ryan Ellis, Percussion Designer/Director
Bill Pendleton, Percussion Director
Rob Howe, Front Ensemble Director
Scott Brown, Percussion Staff
Lexi Meyer, Guard Director
Becca LaManna, Guard Staff
Shane Durnion, Guard Staff
2018 SEASON
BOA
The Lakota East Marching Thunderhawks made history in 2018 by making it to the BOA Grand Nationals Semi-Finals for the first time. After stellar reviews and an amazing performance, the Marching Thunderhawks are proud to continue their tradition of excellence.
OMEA
State Marching Band Finals - Superior
Kettering Classic -
Superior, Outstanding Music, Outstanding Visual, Outstanding Percussion, Outstanding General Effect, First in Class, and Grand Champion
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