Forest Hills Marching Band Celebrates Undefeated Season, Top Performance Ratings

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Forest Hills Marching Band Celebrates Undefeated Season, Top Performance Ratings

Nov 24, 2025

marching band students play trumpet during a performance

The Forest Hills Marching Band wowed audiences and earned top marks throughout a fantastic 2025-2026 season. The program went undefeated during the regular season, and the Forest Hills Marching Band completed the season with a stellar performance at the OMEA State Marching Band Finals in Columbus.

Each of the seven judges who scored the state finals performance awarded the Forest Hills Marching Band a Superior Rating (rating them the highest possible 1 out of a range of 5 to 1). This means that the group was named champion and achieved the highest ratings possible at every single event this season.

This impressive accomplishment is a testament to each of the students who dedicated their time, talents and energy to create unforgettable performances and share their musical and artistic abilities with our community. Congratulations to the students and coaching staff for an incredible season!

Forest Hills Marching Band Staff

Directors: Joe Wesche, Matt Gaal, Steven Funke and Zack Strong
Color Guard: Cassady Wolke, Madison Bintz and Amanda Wesche
Drumline: John Thacker, Seth Campbell and Alissa Carlson
Front Ensemble: Dalton Stitely
Winds: Shelby Gault

students perform in the marching band with clarinets and drums

color guard performers toss show rifles in the air while students play saxophones and tubas

the marching band performs in the state finals

students play the flute and perform with flags in the marching band

a marching band student jumps during a performance while holding a saxophone

marching band students pose for a photo with several trophies

list of Forest Hills Marching Band staff members