The Kingfisher High School marching band and color guard had a day that ranged anywhere from “Excellent” to “Superior” last week.

The Pride of Kingfisher and color guard took part in the OSSAA’s Northwest Regional Marching Contest in Enid last Wednesday.

The band earned an “Excellent” rating on its marching show.

“This was our toughest marching contest of the year,” said Mandy Owens, the director of bands for Kingfisher Public Schools.

The Pride had previously competed in the Clinton Invitational where it earned a 1, 1, 2, 2 (all 1’s is the highest possible rating) on Sept. 25.

On Oct. 1 it competed at the Tri-State Marching Contest in Enid and earned a 1, 2, 2.

The color guard also took part in solo and ensemble competitions in conjunction with the marching contest at Enid.

Jaelle Farrell, Liz Rutherford, Shelby Butts and Dylan Stewart all earned “Superior” ratings on their solos.

The combined color guard earned “Superior” ratings on both of its ensembles.

The band had been working toward the competition since the first week of August.

Members practiced four hours a day that initial week.

When school started, the members had an hour of band class during the day and began two hours of rehearsals each Tuesday night.

“In those rehearsals, we practice our marching show, but we are also having to prepare for other performances like the Warriors for Freedom project and playing at the football games,” Owens said.

“Every student must memorize all three pieces we play for the show.”

Those selections included: “Phantom of the Opera,” “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” and “We’re All in This Together!”

“They also learn 40 marching sets to put the marching and playing together,” Owens added.

In competitions, “Superior” or “1” is the highest of five ratings that can be awarded.

“Excellent” is the second-highest.

Most of Kingfisher’s scores ended up in one of those two categories last week.

“It was a great day for the Pride of Kingfisher,” Owens said.