Under the direction of Mr. Blake Korte, Director of Bands, the Marching Knights opened their 2019 competition season by sweeping the competition at the Metro East Marching Classic held at O’Fallon Township High School September 7.  Their performance of this year’s field show, titled “Amongst the Clouds,” earned 1st place in their class, as well as Outstanding Visual, Outstanding Music, Outstanding Color Guard, Outstanding General Effects, and Outstanding Percussion!

(from left) Volunteer Marcus Kwasa, drum major Gabrielle Millikin, drum major Morgan Huelsmann, color guard instructor Julianna Swanson, and Director of Bands Blake Korte are pictured after sweeping the competition at the Metro East Marching Classic held September 7.