October 3, 2012 - Menno Band Day

The Menno High School marching band leads the way down Fifth Street at Menno Band Day Friday morning, Sept. 28 in Menno.

Members of the University of South Dakota marching band – known as the Sound – leave the Menno Athletic Field after their performing demonstration for participants at Menno Band Day Friday.

Members of the Harrisburg Middle School marching band head down Fifth Street during the marching competition portion of Menno Band Day Friday morning.

Trumpet players with the Scotland High School marching band perform for the crowd Friday morning.

The Tea-Harrisburg High School marching band were one of more than 20 bands that took part in Menno Band Day, which is now in its sixth year.

The University of South Dakota marching band rounds the corner onto Fifth Street with flags waving as they close out the marching parade Friday morning.


A member of the Sioux Falls Christian marching band concentrates on her conductor during the marching competition at Menno Band Day Friday, Sept. 28.

The University of South Dakota marching band, of which former Menno High School graduates Hannah Wollmann and David Schelske are members, performed for the public at the Menno Athletic Field following a lunch break at Menno Band Day.

 Members of the Harrisburg Middle School get into the groove during the USD marching band performance at the Menno Athletic Field Friday afternoon, Sept. 28.

Over 1,200 students and several hundred members of the public were on hand to witness the award ceremonies and the USD performance Friday afternoon. For a complete list of winners from the event, see the Oct. 3 issue of the Hutchinson Herald.
PHOTOS BY ERIK KAUFMAN