Band – BRNNEWS

The First Competition of the Winter Season

Over the weekend, the winter guard and percussion traveled to Owen County to compete in the Owen County Competition. This was the first competition of their winter season.

Indoor percussion placed second out of the two groups in their division. Winter guard placed seventh out of eleven groups. Boyle was one of the fan favorites of the day.

Camilla Clay, a junior in band, said, “We were expecting it, but we plan to do a lot better next time.”

The next competiton for the band is in Campbell County!

Band plays their final note of the 2023 season

Last Saturday, the Boyle County Marching Rebels competed in the KMEA Regionals. After placing well in the Ohio State Competition, they were very excited.

In Ohio, the Marching Rebels placed third out of eight in their class. The had the best visual effect and best color guard in their class. Overall, they placed eleventh out of forty-six bands.

Unfortunately for the Marching Rebels, Regionals did not go as well. Despite the anticipation coming into the competition, they did not make it past the first round to semi-finals. Camilla Clay, a junior, said, “…no one really expected it.”

With that, the Marching Rebels wrap up their season. Best of luck next year, Rebels!

Marching Rebs Take Fourth at Taylor County!

Last Saturday, the Marching Rebels traveled to Taylor County to compete. They placed second in their class out of fifteen bands. They secured first in percussion! Overall, the Marching Rebels got fourth in this competition.

The previous week the Rebels held their Annual Rebel Showdown. Campbellsville University attended to give out scholarships to all the bands competing, including Boyle.

“It felt nice to be recognized for all the hard work I’ve been putting into the band program,” said Addison Griebe, a recipient of one of Campbellsville’s scholarships. “I’ve worked hard to improve myself to be there for the band in any way and to get nominated–it felt rewarding.”

In her senior year, Addison has been conducting the band. She says it’s stressful, but that it is rewarding to, “watch the band become better day by day and helping them with achievements, that is something I’d never trade in.”

The Marching Rebels are headed to Estill County to perform at Estill County High School on Saturday, August 30th

The Marching Rebels March Their Way to 4th Place!

This past Saturday, the Marching Rebels made their way to Berea, Kentucky to compete in the Madison Southern Eagle Classic. This was their first competition with the previous weekend being a showcase. They placed first in the preliminaries and fourth out of fourteen in the finals. They scored a seventy.

The Rebels theme is based on ancient Egypt, where the Israelites are being enslaved by the Egyptians. Camilla Clay says, “It is partially a biblical story, and partially true. The overall message we’re trying to send is that the world would be a better place if we just treated everyone how they are meant to be treated. This theme was relevent a thousand years ago, and it is still relevant today.”

The Rebels will be hosting the Boyle County Rebel Showdown this Saturday! Come out to support!