Festival of Champions marches into Warrensburg
Photo by Andrew Mather
Flag twirlers wore black and white masks while they twirl bright multicolored flags.
Written by Muleskinner Staff
October 21, 2013
The drum major and members of the percussion section wait as the UCM Marching Mules prepare to take the field.
Photo by Andrew MatherTwirler Tina Guier twirls the baton while the band plays.
Photo by Andrew MatherThe Trombone players prepare to move to the next formation.
Photo by Andrew MatherFeatured twirlers Jayme Smith (left) and Tina Guier (right) strike a pose at the end of one of the songs.
Photo by Andrew MatherThe UCM Mulekickers also performed during the Marching Mules special performance.
Photo by Andrew MatherJohn Starr performed a solo on the trumpet.
Photo by Andrew MatherPiccolo players of the band march in a line while playing.
Photo by Andrew MatherThe Marching Indians of Shawnee Mission North perform a medley of classic and modern songs from various 007 James Bond films.
The marchers take on an interesting spiral formation.
Spectators fill the stands as they watch the Marching Indians perform.
The flag twirlers wear white outfits (angels) or red outfits (demons) as they dance around in unison to the band’s music.
Unique and interesting formations took place on the field during the Rompin’ Stompin’ Raider Band’s performance.
This saxophonist of The Cutting Edge shows the audience some of his dance moves during the performance.
Photo by Andrew MatherDressed in yellow, red, and orange outfits, the flag twirlers performed a mystical dance routine.
Photo by Andrew MatherThe Sousaphones provide the bass sounds to the brass section.
Photo by Andrew MatherJaguar Pride marching band from Blue Springs South performing “What If”
The Mellophones stand tall while blaring out their parts.
Marchers hold their instrument out in front of them as the execute their movements from formation to formation.
Photo by Andrew MatherThe flag twirlers waved huge green and black flags alongside the marching band.
Photo by Andrew MatherDuring part of their performance, the trumpet players took on an interesting formation as they played.
Photo by Andrew MatherThe Falcon Regiment of Olathe South high school took on unique formations on the field.
The Falcon Regiment of Olathe South high school took on unique formations on the field.
Flag twirlers wore black and white masks while they twirl bright multicolored flags.
Photo by Andrew MatherTrumpet and trombone players try to stay in step as they proceed to their next formation.
Photo by Andrew MatherThe Panther Pride marching band from Raymore-Peculiar High School took the formation of a ship’s helm at the start of their performance.
One of the drum majors of the Patriot Marching Band from Truman High School keeps the band members marching correctly and in time.
Photo by Andrew MatherThe brass section stands in neat lines as they belt out their song.
Photo by Andrew MatherThe flag twirler waves a vibrant yellow flag during the performance.
Photo by Andrew Mather
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.