ADM Tiger Marching Band Celebrates a Record-Setting 2026 Season

Posted Date: 10/19/26 (11:48 AM)

The ADM Tiger Marching Band brought creativity, energy, and musical excellence to the field this fall with its 2026 show, “Dreams Through the Eyes of an Artist.”

A high-angle shot shows a marching band performing formations on a green football field.

The show opened with “Pure Imagination,” featuring Brynn Schneider, Anna Schwarte, Sylvia Reynolds, Langston Wilkins, Eden Sedars, Gianna Benetti, Claire Kruse, Charlotte Reynolds, Amelia Caswell, Meredith Maddy, Owen Horgen, and Will Truitt. A standout woodwind feature added to the imaginative opening.

Marching band members in red, black, and white uniforms stand on a field with colorful barrels.

The second selection, “The Flower Duet,” showcased the band’s brass section and frontline. The show closed with an energetic performance of Metallica’s “Enter Sandman,” highlighting the drumline, Owen Horgen and Will Truitt on electric guitar, and Jace Zeigler on electric bass. The finale also included a Tower of Power moment featuring Emily Davenport, Langston Wilkins, Brynn Schneider, Bridget Maddy, Meredith Maddy, and Isaac Schrock.

Two marching band members in red and black uniforms play electric guitars outdoors.

Throughout the season, the Tiger Marching Band performed at the Sweet Corn Festival, the opening ceremony for teacher in-service, four home football games, and three competitions.

A group of ten color guard members pose together outdoors, holding orange and yellow flags and wearing matching blue and silver costumes.

On September 26, the band earned first place in Class 3A at Urbandale before traveling to Pella, where they placed third. ADM also claimed the top combined competition placement in Class 3A. Two weeks later, the band earned second place in the Valleyfest Day Show, achieving the highest score in ADM marching band history.

Five high school students in marching band uniforms and performance attire proudly pose with a trophy outdoors.

The Tiger Marching Band concluded its season with another strong performance on Saturday, October 17, at the Iowa High School Music Association State Marching Band Festival in Waukee. Led by drum majors Devin Morey, Audrey Hysell, and Clara Uthe, the Tiger Marching Band extended their tradition of excellence, earning a Division 1 Superior rating for the 8th year in a row!

Congratulations to the ADM Tiger Marching Band on a tremendous 2026 season filled with lots of record-breaking wins!