Jimmy King (below) of the Whitewater High School Marching Band, plays a trombone solo during the band’s first competition of the season Sept. 27 at Waukesha West High School. The band (above) brought home third place in the Class A division. Up next they will perform at 1:15 p.m., Oct. 11 at the Fort Atkinson Tournament of Bands. (Tom Ganser photo)