Dobyns-Bennett Marching Band 2018 - Rise Above

Grand Nationals

[@dekelsey1]

It's hard to believe that this amazing performance, both musically and artfully done so well, is done by High School kids. That school can be proud!

[@paulmahaffey4793]

Thank you for the comment.

[@MightyMack03]

One of my favorite shows from the weekend. Loved watching them all 3 days and the uniform design was spot on to take pictures of. Some of my best photos from the weekend were of this band cause of how well the colors stood out.

[@paulmahaffey4793]

Thank you for the great feedback.

[@ginessatolley3236]

Thank you everyone for supporting Dobyns-Bennett! I’m glad to be a comp band student!

[@noahapodaca7125]

Such an breathtaking show! Congrats Dobyns-Bennett! Super proud of you all! Cant wait for 2019!!

[@davidschofieldinsf]

They sound great! clean, crisp , in-tune. ...but it reads beyond technique. Lotsta heart. Kudos.

[@harrisonbarnes9811]

David Schofield thank you so much :)

[@susanadkins2433]

Our WV band was there to perform and it was groups like yours that gave our kids inspiration. I absolutely loved your show. Beautiful!

[@paulmahaffey4793]

Thank you Ms Adkins. I grew up in southern WV and was in the band at WVU. All the bands were wonderful and can be very proud.

[@overnightclassic2]

Do they mic the woodwinds? I don't know any other bands doing this but it gives them a good sound.

[@paulmahaffey4793]

No they don't mic the woodwinds.

[@overnightclassic2]

@@paulmahaffey4793 are you sure about that? I saw them in competition and it seemed like they do. There is no way to get such clear woodwinds with that tonal quality. If you compare them to any other BOA band you can't hear the woodwinds like you can in this band.

[@paulmahaffey4793]

@@overnightclassic2 It's great that you saw them and that you like the quality. Soloists and small groups are playing to mic's during those features on the sidelines. And, there are area mic's on stands along the edge that are intended to pick up the woodwinds at certain points. But, individuals are not microphoned.

[@overnightclassic2]

@@paulmahaffey4793 ohhh I see that's how they get such a loud sound

[@tgreening]

Kyoto Tachibana SHS Green Band......Hold my chopsticks.