The show, which included RVHS’s Concert, Women’s, Men’s, Heaven Sent and Shades of Blue choirs featured holiday favorites and new tunes which delighted the audience.

The highlight of the show was the tenth anniversary alumni song, which featured current and alumni choir members and the symphonic orchestra.

As per tradition, the show ended with “Peace, Peace,” and “Silent Night,” which the audience joined in on.

If you weren’t there for the standing-room-only show, you missed out. Way to go Ralston Valley choir and orchestra!

Ralston Valley Marching Band at a football game during the 2009 season. Photo by Tyler Glenn

Channel 9 news featured the Ralston Valley Marching Band on Nov. 24. The story, by Kim Christensen, was about freshman Derek Reimer and junior Melissa McNally, as well as director Ken Sawyer.

For those who don’t know, Reimer is a mellophone player in the marching band. He also happens to be blind.The story, available online at http://www.9news.com/seenon9news/article.aspx?storyid=127565, talks about Reimer’s attempts to march for various bands, all of whom said he could not. But Sawyer acted differently. He allowed Reimer to march with the rest of the band’s musicians.

He also chose McNally to guide Reimer, which meant she had to learn to play her instrument one-handed and essentially march for two.

The band placed 9th in state this year (one of Ralston Valley’s highest finishes ever) and is looking to continue to improve next year.

Marching Band at Douglas County Competition

There are a lot of exciting events coming up for band. They will be marching at the “Harvest Festival”. There will be 21 bands competing for the first annual marching band competition. According to senior Reese McNally, ” It has been a very exciting year so far and everyone is working really hard.” And as for football’s first home game on October 9 at NAAC, the band will have a special surprise during the halftime show. Don’t miss out on these events and go support the Mustang Band!!!