SFU takes in eight firsts at Portland (audio files)
Portland, Oregon – July 16, 2011 – Simon Fraser University had eight straight first-placings across both the Medley and MSR events at the annual Portland games. The other band in Gradde 1 was Dowco-Triumph Street.
Grade 1
Medley
1st Simon Fraser University (1,1,1,1) – click here for MP3 audio
2nd Dowco-Triumph Street (2,2,2,2) – click here for MP3 audio
Judges: Colin MacKenzie, Colin Gemmel (piping); Greg Dinsdale (drumming); James P. Troy (ensemble)
MSR
1st Simon Fraser University (1,1,1,1) – click here for MP3 audio
2nd Dowco-Triumph Street (2,2,2,2) – click here for MP3 audio
Judges: Colin MacKenzie, Colin Gemmel (piping); Greg Dinsdale (drumming); James P. Troy (ensemble)
I would hate to be in the position of being the other” band going head to head against SFU at every contest. Dowco gave the “favorites” a run for their money which can only be good for both bands. Well done SFU AND Dowco!”