STATE-BOUND- Menard's marching band earned division 1 ratings across the board Saturday, at the Region 6 contest. The result advances the group to UIL's state contest in San Antonio on November 7. Courtesy photo.
The Goin’ Band from Jim Bowie Land showed up big at Saturday’s Region 6 UIL Marching Band contest in San Angelo. The group received the highest rating attainable—division 1— from all three contest judges. The top rating qualifies the Menard band, along with top-ranked Irion County and Baird, to compete next month in the state contest in San Antonio. Eight Class A bands performed for 3 advancing sp…