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R-MA band shines at Apple Blossom

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The R-MA Band in action at Apple Blossom. Courtesy Photo/R-MA

The Randolph-Macon Academy Band swept to four first place finishes at last weekend’s Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester.  The Band and the Parade Unit – Flag Corps, Color Guard and Corps Staff – were judged together as one unit in these parades.

Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Firefighters’ Parade

1st Place – Military School Band

1st Place – Drum Major – Noelle Kramer

1st Place – Overall (The R-MA Band & Parade Unit defeated every band in competition in the parade.)

Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Grand Feature Parade

1st Place – Military School Band

Congratulations to Band Director Ed Richards and all the participating cadets

 

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