JE Marching Eagles perform streamed show

Every year, the Jordan-Elbridge Marching Eagles participate in the Fill the Hill event, and while this year’s show looked a little different, the quality of the music remained the same.

The marching band performed a streamed show Sunday, Nov. 1, at the high school stadium.

Called, “Don’t Stop Us Now,” the show includes music from the band, Queen. The event also featured senior recognitions, awards.

Director Dan English said unlike last year, the band didn’t dive into historical context, but instead played some fun music.

“We’ve been pushing the ‘Don’t Stop Us Now’ theme and been telling our seniors, it’s not the hand you’re dealt, but how you play it,” he said. “We are making the best of the situation these days, so this has been a really special and cool opportunity. No senior in the band has ever finished the season on their home turf, so they get to end where they started.”

The band has about 50 students, and English said despite living in trying times, the band’s numbers have increased since last year. The band started practicing the week of Sept. 28.

Earlier in the season, the marching band elected two drum majors (or composers) to lead the music: seniors Stephanie Frost and Emily Mocyk.

“Being back is really great. With COVID, we didn’t think we were going to have a season,” Frost said. “It’s been something we’ve really looked forward to. Marching band is a big family and we practice two days a week for three hours. It’s something we can all do to come together and work towards a common goal. It’s something we all love to do.”

The Nov. 1 performance was also recorded.