The Hershey Park Stadium was filled with a lot of young musical talent due to the Atlantic Coast Championships (ACC’s) on Sunday, Nov 3.

The Carlisle High School marching band was able to be a part of the tough competition at the ACC’s.  The band competed against many other bands and had an pleasurable time doing so.

“The experience at ACC’s was enjoyable and a lot of fun,”  said junior Taylor Killinger, a member of the color guard.  “There is hype before you go on because you are ready to perform.  Also, being with your friends is always a plus.”

The Atlantic Coast Championship was founded in 1972. The ACC’s award prizes to the band that is the most impressive in the judges’ eyes.  The bands are judged on a 100 point linear scale by people on the field and also people in the press box.

However, any members of the band, along with CHS band director Byron Mikesell, believed that they were not scored correctly

“The band deserved better than we were placed.  We had a good performance,” said Mikesell.

Although Carlisle’s band didn’t win the top prize, they still had a performance that got them sixth place out of 11 bands.

The band participated in only part of what this competition offers.  Along with band competitions, there were indoor guard, dance, majorette, and many other competitions.  The competition is open to elementary, middle, and high schools bands.

CHS’s marching band, although happy with their success, had seniors who were very sad about their season ending.

“I’m always going to look back on marching band […] You can’t afford to be sad about something so good,” said senior Caitlin Dull who was a leader throughout the season.