The Downingtown Blue & Gold Marching Band and the Music Parents Association will be hosting our Annual Music in Motion competition on Saturday, September 23, 2023.  We expect more than 1,000 people to attend this event, as marching bands from throughout central Pennsylvania and greater Philadelphia perform at this important competition on the Cavalcade of Bands circuit.  

If you’ve ever experienced a Downingtown Memorial Day Parade or attended a home football game, you know that our community values and embraces our district’s music programs. There is nothing more impressive than watching more than 300 students march proudly through the borough in their distinctive blue and white uniforms or sitting in the stands as the East and West bands perform their respective award-winning field shows. The high school experience for our students and our entire community would not be the same without the soundtrack of the band.

With financial support from the business community, we have been able to provide financial assistance to the music programs in all three of our district’s high schools. Your generosity allows us to provide funding for the hiring of top notch instructors for marching band, indoor guard, and percussion as well as to maintain and fuel the band trucks, provide equipment, and offer scholarships.

Thank you so much for your support. We, as well as the surrounding communities will value and benefit from your participation.