The Miamisburg Viking Marching Band finished yet another historic season at the Bands of America Grand National Championships in Indianapolis, IN. For the second consecutive year, the band placed only one spot out of the semifinal round in a field of 100 of the best bands from around the country, receiving the third highest preliminary score in school history.
The class of 2023 concluded their fall marching band careers with a long list of impressive achievements. Our current seniors who have marched since 8th grade (four competitive seasons) have achieved the following:
Four Grand National appearances with the highest scores in school history
Four Bands of America Regional Finals appearances
Four Bands of America Regional Class Placement Awards (3rd in Class AAA in 2018, 2nd in AA in 2019, 2021, and 2022)
Third Place in Class AA at the 2019 Grand National Championships
Back to Back Runner-Up Finishes at the MSBA Class AAAAA Championships in 2021 and 2022
Four Superior Ratings at the OMEA State Marching Band Finals
Nine Grand Champion Awards, two Reserve Grand Champion Awards, and one third-place finish in twelve local OMEA or MSBA competitions
We are so proud of the expansive growth our students have achieved that led to these incredible performances. Thank you to every band student, band volunteer, staff member, and supporter that helps make the Miamisburg Marching Band so special!
Watch the last performance of the season!