The Band of Blue performed at the Union County Marching Band Preview hosted by the Marvin Ridge band program and band boosters on Saturday, September 15. The band performed their half time show in full uniform to an enthusiastic crowd and received a standing ovation as they came off of the field.
Although the Union County Preview has been in existence for several years, this is the first time Central Academy has had a band capable of participating. The Band of Blue considers Saturday's performance to be the beginning of a very meaningful tradition for our young marching band program. It was a hallmark day for the Band of Blue!
Here is a link to some video footage of the show opener:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9bipq37no8yep7d/september%20preview.mpg
Special thanks to band parent Mark Johnson for providing the footage!
Central Academy of Technology and Arts is home to over 800 high school students in Union County, North Carolina who have have chosen to focus their studies in one of six academies. The CATA band program is proud to offer students a traditional band experience within the academy setting complete with concert, marching and jazz ensembles that perform on a regular basis. The CATA band program is under the direction of Mr. Craig Retzlaff - craig.retzlaff@ucps.k12.nc.us