The FCS marching band is ready to play its first performance at the Reedley Fiesta Parade, Oct. 9. The parade, sponsored by Rotary Club of Fresno, will be held on G Street in downtown.

Through regular practices, director Michael Ogdon believes the band members are prepared for the performance.

“In addition to separating the class periods, both group combine every Tuesday evening for marching practice. They are joined by the color guard and twirlers to be sure that all the groups march together well,” Ogdon said. “My expectations for the parade are to go in and do our best, but we are really young. It’s hard to know until after the parade what our capability is.”

For freshmen who joined in the band, this first parade will give them opportunity to showcase their skills.

“I’m so excited, and it’s so cool that we are marching in the shape of a cross,” Chloe Duerr, ’14, said. “I feel like we represent God.”

The junior high and high school bands will play along with the color guard and baton twirlers. In addition, the drum line will perform “High School Cadets,” by John Phillip Sousa.

The combined band, totaling 27 students, is one of eight local bands participating in the parade.

For more information, e-mail Ogdon.

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