The Marching Redhounds were named the Reserve Grand Champion.
The Mid-States Championship Finals included marching bands from Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana.
The Redhounds are part of the Class A division, which is for smaller programs- typically with 1-29 people, according to the Mid-States Band Association 2026 Resources.
The band performed their 2026 production of “Icarus.” Before the show started, they had technical difficulties that the student sound engineer, Junior Tuttle, was able to fix.
However, in the middle of the performance, the field generator failed and led to the main speakers, microphones, and electronic keyboards shutting off.
Solo clarinetist Elijah Farmer increased the volume, and the rest of the band helped adjust the sound in real time.
The ending of the performance depended on the solo of the electric synth keyboard.
Tuttle again saved the performance and brought the generator back to life, allowing for Sophia Dinkins to close out the show.
The band has put in more than 450 hours of performance time this season. This time includes six regional competitions, the Nibroc parade, football half-time, and pep-band performances.
Earlier in the season, the Redhounds took home third place in Class A and first place in Music Performance at the Taylor High School Mid-States contest.
(Photo courtesy of Rachael Schell)
