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The Cameron County Red Raider Marching Band was one of three that performed in exhibition tonight during the 35th Annual Autumn Classic at Parkway Field. The other two were Bradford and Otto-Eldred. Cameron County has been selected to be the official state representative band for the 2014 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Honolulu, Hawaii, on December 7. If tonight's performance is any indication, they will do us proud! As for the results for the bands that were being judged: Class A: Coudersport 3rd, Port Allegany 2nd, Saegertown 1st Class AA: Cochranton 1st Class AAA: General McLane 2nd, Iroquois 1st You can see more pictures at Facebook.com/1490wesb . The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

The Port Allegany Marching Gators were one of the bands that performed during the 34th annual Autumn Classic Saturday at Parkway Field. To see more pictures go to our Facebook page facebook.com/1490wesb . WESB photo The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

Listen to today's LiveLine about Saturday's Autumn Classic with Marching Owls drum majors Mike Smith and Laura Tingley. http://www.wesb.com/listen/ Click on the "Local Programs" tag. Anne and Amanda will be broadcasting live from the Autumn Classic starting at 5:15 p.m. Saturday on 1490 WESB. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

The 34th Annual Autumn Classic Tournament of Bands is set for September 21 at Parkway Field. Marching bands of Otto-Eldred, Sheffield, Cameron County, Iroquois, Cochranton, Coudersport, Port Allegany and Maplewood high schools, as well as the Bradford Marching Owls, are scheduled to perform. The Marching Owls' program is "Around the World in 8 Minutes." This year's drum majors are Mike Smith and Laura Tingley. Gates open at 4 p.m. The opening ceremonies are at 5:15 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for students and senior citizens, and are available at Man's World, Northwest Savings Bank on West Washington Street, The Tin Ceiling Gift Shoppe, Tina's Hallmark, Worth W. Smith and Wright's Music Shed. Tickets are also available on the day of the show at $6 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. Food will be available. The Marching Owls Boosters will have basket raffles and a 50/50 raffle. We'll have much more about the Au...

The Bradford Area High School Marching Owls Band:

Our Own Bradford Area High School Marching Owls

The Otto-Eldred High School Marching Band performs selections from The Who's "Tommy" during Saturday's Autumn Classic at Parkway Field.

The Coudersport High School Band performed in exhibition Saturday.

Iroquois was the only band competing in Open Class during Saturday's 31st Annual Autumn Classic at Parkway Field.

Having to use umbrellas didn't deter spectators at the 30th Annual Autumn Classic Tournament of Bands Saturday at Parkway Field. Otto-Eldred, one of the bands that got the worst of the bad weather, placed third in Class A competition. Youngsville placed first in Class AA with their show "The Heist." Elvis (AKA Tynan Shannon) was even in the building with the Bradford High Marching Owls as they performed in exhibition.

I thought it was kind of appropriate to re-post this:

The Marching Owls Band performing "Thriller" at the 29th Annual Autumn Classic: Otto-Eldred and Elk County Catholic Cameron County Port Allegany and Kane (A note to the Port band: Dan loved your song choices! Very HERO-esque.) Sheffield Fort LeBoeuf Iroquois Dan "Igor" Griffin and I (and the lovely Amanda, who took the picture) had a great time broadcasting the Autumn Classic live on 1490 WESB. Can't wait 'til next year!