Tonawandas take band title

The Band of the Tonawandas emerged victorious in the national band competition at the 101st National Convention in Indianapolis, but all the bands gave audience-pleasing performances.
Members of the Band of the Tonawandas perform during the national band competition at the I101st American Legion National Convention in Indianapolis on Saturday, August 24. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Members of the Band of the Tonawandas perform during the national band competition at the I101st American Legion National Convention in Indianapolis on Saturday, August 24. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Band of the Tonawandas conductor Michael Shaw performs during the national band competition at the 101st American Legion National Convention in Indianapolis on Saturday, August 24. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Band of the Tonawandas conductor Michael Shaw performs during the national band competition at the 101st American Legion National Convention in Indianapolis on Saturday, August 24. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
American Legion Band of the Greater Kansas City conductor Heather Pickett leads the band during the national band competition at the 101st American Legion National Convention in Indianapolis on Saturday, August 24. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
American Legion Band of the Greater Kansas City conductor Heather Pickett leads the band during the national band competition at the 101st American Legion National Convention in Indianapolis on Saturday, August 24. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Members of the American Legion Post 377 of Kenner, La., perform during the national band competition at the 101st American Legion National Convention in Indianapolis on Saturday, August 24. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Members of the American Legion Post 377 of Kenner, La., perform during the national band competition at the 101st American Legion National Convention in Indianapolis on Saturday, August 24. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Members of the American Legion Post 377 of Kenner, La., perform during the national band competition at the 101st American Legion National Convention in Indianapolis on Saturday, August 24. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Members of the American Legion Post 377 of Kenner, La., perform during the national band competition at the 101st American Legion National Convention in Indianapolis on Saturday, August 24. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Oconomowoc American Legion Band conductor Walter Rich leads during the national band competition at the 101st American Legion National Convention in Indianapolis on Saturday, August 24. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Oconomowoc American Legion Band conductor Walter Rich leads during the national band competition at the 101st American Legion National Convention in Indianapolis on Saturday, August 24. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
The Joliet American Legion Band performs during the national band competition at the 101st American Legion National Convention in Indianapolis on Saturday, August 24. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
The Joliet American Legion Band performs during the national band competition at the 101st American Legion National Convention in Indianapolis on Saturday, August 24. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Band of the Tonawandas conductor Michael Shaw, left, and President David Abrahamian stand with National Commander Brett Reistad after winning the band competition at the 101st American Legion National Convention in Indianapolis on Saturday, August 24. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Band of the Tonawandas conductor Michael Shaw, left, and President David Abrahamian stand with National Commander Brett Reistad after winning the band competition at the 101st American Legion National Convention in Indianapolis on Saturday, August 24. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion