Odessa Band of Distinction Grand Champions Again

MO Western Festival

On Tuesday, October 11, the Odessa High School Band of Distinction competed at the Missouri Western State University Tournament of Champions in St. Joseph, Missouri and received the Grand Champion trophy for all classes. The band received first place among 5A schools for their field performances. The band also received trophies for Outstanding Auxiliary and Outstanding Drum Majors overall.

The Tournament of Champions attracted schools from Missouri and Kansas. Among the schools competing at the Tournament of Champions were Warrensburg, Raytown, Platte County, Blue Valley Northwest, and Free State - Lawrence. The band is directed by Ken Hansen and assistant director Kirby Spayde, with assistance from Kim Kras and Chris Putnam. Color Guard is under the direction of Lindsay Hansen.

The winning program, Chase For Excellence, features the music of trumpeter Bill Chase. The field show includes solos by multiple members of the Band of Distinction.

The next competition for the band will be on October 22 at the Bands of America Super-Regional, held in the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis. This competition will feature over 50 of the best high school bands from eleven states.

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