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Band Earns 30th Consecutive Division I Rating

Band Earns 30th Consecutive Division I Rating

On Saturday, October 19, 2013, the 165-member Urbandale J-Hawk Marching Band, capped off another great season with their 30th consecutive Division-I rating at the Iowa High School Music Association’s state-wide marching contest.  Urbandale performed among 22 visiting bands at the site hosted by Waukee High School.

The J-Hawk Band performed a collection of famous melodies from the great American Songbook including the titles: My Way, It Had Better Be Tonight, Fever, Sway, and Orange Colored Sky.  Featured musicians included soloists Michaela Gyure, Liam Fraser, Brian Carrier, Jerry Richards, Art Thanupakorn, Tad Guy, and Steve Maynard.