The Clarkston High School Marching Band took fifth place during the the Huron Valley Invitational on Saturday.
‘The kids did really well,? said Director Mike Lewis. ‘They scored a 79.90 – the highest score they have had in many years.?
The marching band was judged on seven categories during their performance – music individual, music ensemble, music effect by two judges, visual individual, visual ensemble and visual effect.
The band is currently in seventh place in Flight I in the state.
They head to the Michigan Competing Band Association’s State Finale competition this Saturday at Ford Field.
Flight I starts at 4:35 p.m. and Clarkston is scheduled to perform at 5:40 p.m.
Tickets are $16 for adults, $12 for students and seniors, and free for children 5 and under. Parking is $6 at Ford Field. They will only be accepting cash.