The third annual Hwy. 1 Marching Band Classic was held Tuesday, Oct. 15, at Martha Parsons Activity Complex at Mount Vernon High School.

The evening started with all four bands delivering a rendition of the national anthem, while Hahn-Howard Post 180 presented the colors.

Anamosa was the first band to perform Tuesday evening, a show focused on homesteading.

Lisbon was next, rocking the crowd with the music of Elvis.

Solon followed with their show, depicting five variations on weather.

The evening concluded with the Marching Mustangs performing Among the Stars.

Lisbon, MV add to season awards

Mount Vernon’s season accolades for Among the Stars continue to pile up. On Saturday, Oct. 12, the band performed at state competition at Kingston Stadium and Muscatine.

For the 10th straight year, the band earned a Division I rating at state contests.

At Muscatine, the band placed first in Class 3A out of 10 bands performing, and earned accolades best color guard, best percussion and best horn line.

Lisbon also earned a Division I at state competition this year.