The Marching Band competition season is drawing near, and while the Pella Marching Dutch won’t be in competition until the last day of the month, their home invitational has a special performance to conclude festivities.

The Hawkeye Marching Band will close out performances at the annual Marching Dutch Invitational on Saturday, September 23rd. A total of 22 schools are scheduled to compete at Pella High School prior to the unique showcase, including Knoxville, PCM, and an exhibition by the Pella Marching Dutch.

Find out more details about the Marching Dutch Invitational here.

Drum Majors Stephen Gaul, Tess Hopkins, Karsyn Lyons, and Josie Boll say the 200+ member band has been working at the end of their summer break into the school year to put together “Wild,” which features new movements, unconventional marching music, and unique uniforms.

The remaining 2023 Marching Dutch performance calendar:
9-15 – Pella FB vs. Xavier – halftime
9-16 – The Big Reveal Community Performance – 8 p.m.
9-22 – Pella FB vs. Carlisle – halftime
9-23 – Marching Dutch Invitational – 10:05 p.m.
9-30 – Bands of America – TBD at Waukee (daytime performance)
10-6 – Pella FB vs. Hoover – halftime (Homecoming)
10-7 – Valleyfest Showdown – TBD in West Des Moines (evening showdown)
10-13 – Pella FB vs. Bondurant-Farrar – halftime
10-14 – IHSMA State Marching Contest – TBD at Pella High (daytime performance)
10-14 – Mid Iowa Band Championships – TBD at Ankeny (evening performance)