

This year the Che–
nango Valley Marching
Band had its most suc–
cessful year yet. The
band's outstanding per·
formances in competi·
tions as well as half-time
shows and
parades
proved once again that
the school and commu–
nity have much to be
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proud of.
At the annual Festival
of Bands in Norwich,
C.V. won its first victory
in a field band competi–
tion. Other achievements
were first place at the
Columbus Day Tourna–
ment of Bands parade
competition.
The field of competi-
tion included eight top
area bands such as Ves–
tal but C.V. again proved
to be unbeatable. A fine
showing was also made
by our band at the New
York State Field Band
Championships in East
Syracuse. C.V. came in
fifth place, only four
points from the seco
place band. A first cia
marching band beca
a first class concert ba
in the winter and spri
Evidence of this
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shown in the band's p
ticipation in the mu
department's three s
sonaI concerts.