Frankfort Hot Dog Band & Orchestra Parent Meeting Set For Tomorrow; Schedule For Muncie Competition Set For July 20

The Frankfort Hot Dog Band and Orchestra is hosting a parent meeting tomorrow, July 9 ahead of the Muncie Central School Competition slated for July 20 this year.

The Hot Dog Band and Orchestra will be hosting a parent meeting at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, July 9 in the band room to discuss the expectations as the band and orchestra members prepare to adventure to the Muncie Central High School Competition. The department stated that Muncie Central high School is currently experiencing construction, and parking will likely remain as a concern for spectators, but options for parking will be available surrounding the campus.

Members attending the competition must wear black shorts, black socks, black dinkle vanguard or drillmaster marching shoes and a band t-shirt. Members are instructed to eat lunch before arriving at the school for rehearsal, and students are encouraged to bring money for concessions.

Muncie Competition Schedule:

  • 1 p.m.: Arrive at Frankfort High School and rehearse
  • 3:30 p.m.: Load bus and trailer
  • 3:45 p.m.: Leave Frankfort
  • 5:45 p.m.: Arrive at Muncie and eat dinner
  • 6:30 p.m.: Stretch
  • 6:40 p.m.: Basics
  • 7 p.m.: Music warmup
  • 7:30 p.m.: Walk in stadium
  • 8 p.m.: Track entry
  • 8:18 p.m.: Performance
  • 8:30 p.m.: Return to bus and change out of uniforms and return to field for awards
  • 10:55 p.m.: Awards
  • 1 a.m.: Arrive at Frankfort High School

The performances commence at 6:30 p.m. for competing schools. Spectator tickets are $6 and may be purchased at the southeast corner of the Muncie Central football stadium on the day of the event.

Competition parking