Receiving honors and recognition, both the Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South Marching Bands ended their competition year with an outstanding performance at the 2013 Pigskin Jubilee on Oct. 19.
The annual competition, held at San Benito’s Bobby Morrow Stadium, brings together marching bands from across the Rio Grande Valley to compete for top ratings. Both HHS and HHSS received first division ratings, which is the highest score possible.
This year’s band shows were:
Harlingen High School
Show title: “Our Journey”
Mvt. I Classical- Marriage of Figaro
Mvt. II Jazz- Moon dance
Mvt. III Passion- I Vow to the my country
Mvt. IV Party- Don’t Stop Believing
Mvt. V Metamorphasis- Symphonic Metamorphasis
Percussion Book arr.: JD Guzman
Guard Book: Jen Barton
Mr. Ronnie Rios, Head Band Director
Assistant Band Directors: Maria Coronado, Rob Larios, Yvanna Reyes, Marc Telles
Color Guard Consultant: Melanie Kulaga
Harlingen High School South
Show Title: “Harmonic Journey”
Mvt. I Cannon- Johann Pachelbel
Mvt. II Wild Nights- John Adams
Mvt. III The Lord’s Prayer- Miklos Rozza
Mvt. IV Ostinato- Bela Bartok
Percussion Book arr.: Paul Rennick
Guard Book: Jonathan Flores
Mr. Shane Shinsato, Head Band Director
Assistant Band Directors: Laura Benavides, Joey Rodriguez, Alex Cavazos, Raul Liendo
Color Guard Consultant: Jonathan Flores
The competition marks the end of the competition season for the bands, as it is an odd year. During even numbered years, the bands would have had the opportunity to advance to the state competition.
