{"id":21277,"date":"2014-03-18T15:46:10","date_gmt":"2014-03-18T19:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/?p=21277"},"modified":"2014-03-18T14:57:05","modified_gmt":"2014-03-18T18:57:05","slug":"local-schools-to-battle-in-drum-guard-competition-march-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/?p=21277","title":{"rendered":"Local schools to battle in drum, guard competition, March 22"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><em><strong>Coatesville, Downingtown West, Unionville among competing schools\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/UHS-Drumline2-300x283.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-748115\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" alt=\"UHS-Drumline2\" src=\"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/UHS-Drumline2-300x283.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"283\" \/><\/a>EAST MARLBOROUGH \u2014 Enjoy music, excitement and artistry as 36 indoor percussion ensembles from seven states compete at the Unionville Regional WGI \u201cSport of the Arts\u201d show at Unionville High School, 750 Unionville Rd., (Rt. 82) on Saturday, March 22.<\/p>\n<p>The elite ensembles use an array of equipment, movement and skills to create thrilling shows.\u00a0 Percussive instruments and other props bring music and themes to life while showcasing technique, creativity and expression. \u00a0The competition is divided into classes based on each program\u2019s complexity and the group\u2019s affiliation.<\/p>\n<p>Among the local units competing are Unionville, Coatesville Area, Downingtown West, Ridley and Upper Darby.\u00a0 Groups are travelling from as far as New England, New York and West Virginia to compete.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Penn State and George Mason Universities along with the Cadets Winter Percussion and United Percussion will top off the competition with thrilling exhibition performances.<\/p>\n<p>Doors open Saturday, March 22 at 8:30 a.m., with the preliminary round starting at 9 a.m.\u00a0 Doors will reopen at 5:30 p.m. for the finals beginning at 6 p.m.\u00a0 Ticket prices are $10 for prelims, $15 for finals, $20 for a combination ticket.\u00a0 Cash and credit cards accepted.<\/p>\n<p>Food \u2013 including meatball sandwiches, Chicken Caesar salad, pizza, chicken sandwiches, tacos, snacks and baked goods &#8211; will be available all day.<\/p>\n<p>Since the event will be proceeding the entire day and evening, patrons are invited to drop by for a thrilling treat of live music and artistry in support of talented student musicians.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, directions and photos, visit wgi.org or contact Unionville High School Band Director G. 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