The Trigg County High School Marching Band began its season with a second-place finish among the Class 2A bands at the Ohio County Marching Band Invitational last weekend.
Andrew Mroch has been the band director at Trigg County High for 24 years and says this year’s program is entitled ‘The Caged Bird Sings.’
click to download audioAmong the props for the show is a 15-foot-wide bird cage that takes about 40 minutes to assemble. Mroch says creating the music and visual effects for the program have evolved since his early days as director.
click to download audioTrigg County will have about a half-dozen shows before the pre-state rounds begin. Mroch says changes to the rules have made it tougher to qualify for the annual state marching band competition sponsored by the Kentucky Music Educator’s Association.
click to download audioMroch is grateful for a talented senior class that has persevered since middle school.
click to download audioTrigg County will compete in the Christian County Tournament of Bands Saturday at the Stadium of Champions at 6:45 pm.
