EUGENE, Ore. -- 26 marching bands from across the Pacific Northwest competed in the NWAPA Championships Festival of Bands at Autzen Stadium in Eugene earlier this month. 

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The 140-member Roseburg Marching Ensemble performed their halftime show, “The Novelty of Fear.” 

The dedicated marchers, color guard members and actors began the band season in August and have performed during four football games, two community events and two additional competitions in Oregon.

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The Ensemble took home a 3rd place trophy in the AA division, the highest they've ever placed at Championships. Roseburg placed 10th out of 26 bands in finals.

The Ensemble’s final performance of the season was on Saturday, November 11, in the Douglas County Veteran’s Day Parade.

(Photos courtesy Lori Adams)

(posted 11/13/17)