Poly Marches to Second Place

The Long Beach Poly Marching Unit (more commonly known as Marching Band) placed 2nd in their first competition of the year, held at Warren High School in Downey on October 4th. Poly competed against Golden Valley High School. In the 99-degree heat, they played a four movement field show of the selective works of Elton John. This included the songs: “Funeral For A Friend,” “Love Lies Bleeding,” “Your Song,” and “Saturday Night’s Alright (For Fighting).” The group was led by senior drum major Emily Golison and directed by music teacher Chris Stevens, Bobby Fray, and chemistry teacher Casey Gillett.Photo Courtesy of Nancy Levy