A new competition, dynamic movements, and a “Wild” show await the Pella Marching Dutch and their upcoming performance schedule. 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 a show that tests the limits of what they’ve previously done as an ensemble. “Wild” features new movements, unconventional marching music, and unique uniforms.

Additionally, the Marching Dutch will compete among the best bands in the Midwest for the first time at the Bands of America Regional Contest in Waukee on September 30th.

The first performance of the Pella Marching Dutch is this Friday at the home football debut against Ballard. The 2023 performance calendar:
8-25 – Pella FB vs. Ballard – halftime
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 – 9:45 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)