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The drum major and members of the percussion section wait as the UCM Marching Mules prepare to take the field.
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Twirler Tina Guier twirls the baton while the band plays.
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The Trombone players prepare to move to the next formation.
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Featured twirlers Jayme Smith (left) and Tina Guier (right) strike a pose at the end of one of the songs.
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The UCM Mulekickers also performed during the Marching Mules special performance.
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John Starr performed a solo on the trumpet.
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Piccolo players of the band march in a line while playing.
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The Marching Indians of Shawnee Mission North perform a medley of classic and modern songs from various 007 James Bond films.
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The marchers take on an interesting spiral formation.
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Spectators fill the stands as they watch the Marching Indians perform.
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The flag twirlers wear white outfits (angels) or red outfits (demons) as they dance around in unison to the band’s music.
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Unique and interesting formations took place on the field during the Rompin’ Stompin’ Raider Band’s performance.
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This saxophonist of The Cutting Edge shows the audience some of his dance moves during the performance.
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Dressed in yellow, red, and orange outfits, the flag twirlers performed a mystical dance routine.
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The Sousaphones provide the bass sounds to the brass section.
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Jaguar Pride marching band from Blue Springs South performing “What If”
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The Mellophones stand tall while blaring out their parts.
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Marchers hold their instrument out in front of them as the execute their movements from formation to formation.
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The flag twirlers waved huge green and black flags alongside the marching band.
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During part of their performance, the trumpet players took on an interesting formation as they played.
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The Falcon Regiment of Olathe South high school took on unique formations on the field.
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The Falcon Regiment of Olathe South high school took on unique formations on the field.
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Flag twirlers wore black and white masks while they twirl bright multicolored flags.
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Trumpet and trombone players try to stay in step as they proceed to their next formation.
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The Panther Pride marching band from Raymore-Peculiar High School took the formation of a ship’s helm at the start of their performance.
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One of the drum majors of the Patriot Marching Band from Truman High School keeps the band members marching correctly and in time.
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The brass section stands in neat lines as they belt out their song.
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The flag twirler waves a vibrant yellow flag during the performance.
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Photos by ANDREW MATHER
Performers from 31 high school teams traveled to UCM on Saturday, Oct. 19, for the annual Festival of Champions. The Marching Mules also gave a special performance.