BNL Marching Stars earn Gold Rating with distinctions in ISSMA Prelims

JASPER – On Saturday, September 30th, the Bedford North Lawrence (BNL) Marching Stars traveled to Jasper Jerry Brewer Stadium to partake in the Indian State School Music Association (ISSMA) Scholastic Prelims under Class A. 

The BNL Marching Stars Performing their show, “From the Source”.

There the Marching Stars performed their show, “From the Source.”  Their performance earned them a gold rating and distinctions in both music and effect.  The distinctions were for “Exceptionally outstanding service or achievements of marked national or international significance”.

Drum Major, Rebecca Epping, with the awards the Marching Stars earned.

Their efforts granted them the opportunity to perform at the ISSMA State Finals in October. 

The Marching Stars will perform their show again on Saturday, October 14th, at Franklin Central High School (6215 S. Franklin Rd. Indianapolis, IN) in the ISSMA Scholastic Finals. They are scheduled to perform at 4:51 p.m. and awards will be held at approximately 6:35 p.m. 

BNL Band Director, Jim Jones, talking to the band after learning the results of the competition.

Written By Jacob L. Burrus