Submitted by Adam Bassak, B-W Director of Bands
BALDWIN, WI – If you have been around Baldwin-Woodville High School this summer, you may have heard the familiar sounds of the B-W Marching Band as they’ve prepared for the beginning of their competitive season over the last month and a half. Students start developing the show during a week-long band camp at UW-River Falls at the end of July where they learn music, formations, choreography, leadership, and teamwork as they put everything together. “It has been a fun year so far. I am excited to see what this group of students can accomplish this year,” said B-W Band Director Adam Bassak
B-W’s show this year is titled “Beyond the Myth” which explores one of the most iconic figures in Greek mythology, Medusa, a Gorgon with serpentine hair and a gaze that turns people to stone. Once a beautiful maiden, she was transformed into a monster by Athena as punishment for being pursued by Poseidon in her temple. Medusa’s tragic transformation reflects themes of victimization and vengeance, and she became a symbol of both terror and the tragic consequences of divine wrath.
This Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., the B-W Marching Band will host nine bands from Wisconsin and Minnesota at the B-W Marching Arts Invitational, held at King Field. “I am excited to bring a number of great groups to our community again this year,” said Bassak. Tickets (all general seating) are $10 for adults, $5 for students K-12, and 4K and under are free.
The Gates will open at 5:00 p.m., and students from Viking Middle School and St. Croix Central Middle School will combine to play the National Anthem at 6:00 p.m. We hope you join us for an entertaining evening and delicious food from the Classic Pizza Truck, LA Tricolor, Sweet B’s Bakery, and B-W Concessions! Please call 715-684-3321 ext. 4120 if you have any questions.
We hope to see you for some exciting marching band music this Saturday at King Field!
