Pork & Bands draws big crowd for 27th year
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‘I think it was a very good event this year,’ said Warren County High School band director Dr. Duane Farnham, noting the totals are still being figured for this year’s fundraiser. ‘What this does is basically kicks off the program for the fall so we have the ability to get our projects going and the program on track for the following year.’
This year featured a new addition to the annual event as the band program, in cooperation with the Lion’s Club, presented performances from the choir from the National School for the Blind. Gospel group The Pelhams also performed before the large audience on what turned out to be ideal weather for the outdoor event. Hosting an outdoor event for Pork and Bands is a somewhat new concept as the annual fundraiser was traditionally held at the high school for many years.
Along with the ‘pork’ of the event served by High Roller Smokers, there were numerous food items to choose from along with games available for the youth.
In the ‘band’ portion of the event, the county band program presented a wide variety of musical offerings including performances by the county elementary bands directed by Sarah McVey, which included students from Dibrell, Morrison, Eastside and Centertown. They were followed by Warren County Middle School’s band, directed by Josh Clark, and performances by the Pioneerettes and the high school winter guard performing a piece from Chicago. The sun set with a performance by the Warren County High School concert band.
As for the immediate future, Dr. Farnham said after some remodeling of the band room itself, the band will be turning to developing its field show for the coming year’s contests and football season.
‘It’s still in its planning stages, but I can say this year’s show will be a detective-themed show,’ Farnham said.
In the area of travel, Farnham said the band is eyeing a trip to Disney World in Florida around spring break of next year.