The Marching Kingsmen prepare to WOW! judges and fans at Semi-State

The Penn Marching Kingsmen won fourth place honors after performing October 17 at Chesterton High School at the ISSMA (Indiana State School Music Association) Regional Marching Band Competition. The band earned "With Distinction" Awards for Music and Effect, as well as advancing to the Semi-State Competition!

Twenty Class A Bands will compete at the ISSMA Semi-State on October 31^st at Ben Davis High School, located on the west side of Indianapolis. The top ten finishers will meet again on November 7 at the Indiana Marching Band State Championships at Lucas Oil Stadium.

The Marching Kingsmen will also perform Saturday, October 24^th, at Lucas Oil Stadium as part of the Bands of America Indianapolis Super-Regional Contest. Sixty-four bands are slated to perform over two days, with the highest scoring fourteen bands advancing to the Saturday Evening Finals Competition. The Bands of America event gives the group one more opportunity to perfect their routine ahead of state finals.

This year’s show, called “Bloom,” pairs dazzling choreography and stirring music centered on the themes of life and growth, and ends in the spectacle of colorful blossoms spreading across the field.

The Marching Kingsmen are made up of 205 dedicated students, including drum majors, musicians, and color guard. They are led by band director Glenn Northern, who is assisted by a cadre of staff and volunteers. The Marching Kingsmen have always enjoyed tremendous support from a group of very dedicated parents and the loyal Band Boosters, whose fall weekends are often spent following the band to offsite competitions. 

Stay informed about the band’s semi-state (Oct. 31) and state (Nov. 7) outcomes via Penn’s Twitter account.