Oregon Shadow Armada
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The Oregon Shadow Armada, formerly known as simply the Oregon Marching Band until 2008, is a drum corps-style summer marching band in the MACBDA
competition circuit. It is based in Oregon, WI.
, for the Cherryland Band Classic during Traverse City's annual Nation Cherry Festval.
We uphold the highest standards of musicianship for ourselves and all those with whom we perform.
Unity:
We are united among ourselves and as citizens of the world around us, considering how
ALL of our actions affect our band family, our school, our community, and our world.
Sacrifice:
We understand the supreme value in giving of oneself for the good of the whole.
Integrity:
We adhere to high professional standards, knowing that when others
can count on you, you will be able to count on them.
Courage:
We do what is right despite adversity;
we are bold and innovative,
we finish what we start,
we "go 100%" in
all that we do.
MACBDA
The Mid-American Competing Band Directors Association , founded in 1972, is one of the only remaining summer marching band competition circuits in America...
competition circuit. It is based in Oregon, WI.
Season
The marching band season begins June 21 and includes 15 events across Illinois, Wisconsin, and the finals performance in Traverse City, MichiganTraverse City, Michigan
Traverse City is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat of Grand Traverse County, although a small portion extends into Leelanau County. It is the largest city in the 21-county Northern Michigan region. The population was 14,674 at the 2010 census, with 143,372 in the Traverse...
, for the Cherryland Band Classic during Traverse City's annual Nation Cherry Festval.
5 Core Values
Musicianship:We uphold the highest standards of musicianship for ourselves and all those with whom we perform.
Unity:
We are united among ourselves and as citizens of the world around us, considering how
ALL of our actions affect our band family, our school, our community, and our world.
Sacrifice:
We understand the supreme value in giving of oneself for the good of the whole.
Integrity:
We adhere to high professional standards, knowing that when others
can count on you, you will be able to count on them.
Courage:
We do what is right despite adversity;
we are bold and innovative,
we finish what we start,
we "go 100%" in
all that we do.
Results
| Year | Place | Score | Concept |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | First | ? | "Apocalypse" |
| 2007 | Second | ? | "Band Camp" |
| 2008 | First | 92.5 | "Collision" |
| 2009 | First | 90.1 | "Asylum" |
| 2010 | First | 90.6 | "Tall Tales" |