Marching vikings 2026

The award-winning Union Pines Marching Vikings take the field under the direction of Rob Hill. The field percussion and sideline percussion instructors are Shaun Carter and Connor Pearsall, and the color guard instructor is Nicole Pearsall.

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Student leaders this year are Drum majors Lauren Hill and Olivia Davis. The woodwind captain is Mayson Knaeble, the brass captain is Quinn Senff, the field percussion captain is Abby Bowman, the front ensemble/sideline percussion captain is Luis Marquez, and the color guard captains are Audrey Bragg, Leah Haskins, and Ruth Murguia.

This year, the Marching Vikings are excited to present Bizarre Bazaar. Step into the kaleidoscopic world of "BIZARRE BAZAAR". This marching band show transforms the field into a Bizarre Market Place, echoing the enchantment of Cirque du Soleil. Watch as the band weaves a tapestry of vibrant colors and dynamic sounds, creating a spectacle that is both bizarre and spectacularly beautiful. There are exciting brass and woodwind features, incredible percussion and guard moments, and beautiful soaring solos and melodies.