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2007 Competitions - State Finals

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November 3,  2007

Ford Field
2000 Brush St., Detroit, MI 48226

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Arrival time back in Mount Pleasant will be about 12:15-12:30 AM

 

Itinerary: (Tentative, but probably pretty close...)

 

Time

 
  9:00 AM Arrive, change into uniform, warm up
  10:00 AM Community Performance in MPHS Community Memorial Stadium
  10:30 AM Change out of uniform, load trailers

NOTE: Most instruments will be loaded on the bus

  11:00 AM Leave for Detroit
  2:00 PM Arrive at Ford Field, we will stop at a Rest Area to change into uniform on the way
  3:20 PM Trailers arrive at Ford Field, students meet at unloading area to unload trailers (we have a 15 minute window in which to unload)
  3:35 PM Outdoor warm-up and prop assembly (30 minutes)
  4:05 PM Move to tunnel
  4:20 PM Pit and props proceed through tunnel, indoor warm-up for winds
  4:50 PM Meet at end of tunnel
  5:05 PM Re-group in end zone and prepare for performance
  5:20 PM Performance
  5:35 PM Exit field and enter tunnel, band will assemble in stands for group picture
  5:50 PM Parents and helpers will move equipment to trailers and begin loading.  Band and staff will remain in the stands through the awards ceremony (with instruments)
  7:20 PM Awards for Flight III
  7:50 PM Load busses and leave for Mount Pleasant.  We will stop at a rest area to put horns in cases and back on the white trailer.  We will need to have students call for a ride as we get near Mount Pleasant, it will be impossible to predict how long it might take to get out of the Ford Field/Comerica Park area with all of the busses and equipment trailers.  If possible; this website will be updated around 8:00 PM to indicate the flight III results and our expected arrival time.  It will probably be 12:15 AM or later...

 

Performance Schedule and results - Flight III

 

Band

Time Score(place)
  Redford Thurston 4:35 72.75(10)
  Friutport 4:50 72.30(9)
  Allegan 5:05 75.70(6)
  Mount Pleasant 5:20 73.65(8)
  Byron Center 5:35 75.40(7)
  Marysville 5:50 78.40(5)
  Farmington Harrison 6:05 81.70(4)
  Grand Rapids Northview 6:20 83.80(3)
  Stevensville Lakeshore 6:35 85.55(2)
  Ferndale 6:50 86.85(1)
       

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Map and driving directions -

We will be providing 2 methods of transportation for parents, family members, and interested students.  There will be a 3rd school bus (free) and a Charter Bus ($30.00 charge).  Tickets to the event at Ford Field are CASH ONLY, $12 for students, $16 for adults, available at the door. 

Ford Field

2000 Brush St., Detroit, MI 48226

Directions - Total distance from Mount Pleasant, about 157 miles

  Take US-127 South to I-96 East 67.6 miles
  Take I-96 East to I-696 East 58.9 miles
  Take I-696 East 16.4 miles
  Take exit #18 and merge onto I-75 South toward Detroit 10.5 miles
  Above map matches remaining instructions  
  Take the Madison Ave. exit on the Left 0.4 miles
  Turn right on St. Antoine St.  
  At this point there should be signs directing vehicles to the appropriate areas...