As the school year begins its official wrap up, the Gateway High School Marching Band is already getting in step for next season. The Marching Band begun its process by selecting next year's leaders, Drum Majors Nick Diana, Dan Romagno, and Mike Murray, who will all be seniors next year. The band will once again be under the direction of Mr. Robert Read who is hoping to march a total of 120 including Color Guard."Our big performances this year will be the Bands of America Regional Championships in Massillon, Ohio - and the Grand National Championships in the new Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana," said Read. "The National Championships will take place November 12 - 16, 2008. There will be 140 bands at the Grand National Championships this coming year, so it is going to be very competitive."The Gateway Marching Band will also be hosting a band contest on Saturday, September 20, 2008, as well as hosting the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Marching Band Championships on Saturday, October 25, 2008. There will be approximately 24 bands in the Championship show.
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