EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Reitz Mighty Marching Panther members say they are so excited to head to Indianapolis this weekend for the big Semi-State Championships.

The marching band did a special Halloween practice tonight ahead of the event.

They got a gold rating at their regional competition, which qualified them for semi-state.

“We’ve been working so hard, every little detail matters to us, I think this is one big happy family, and I’m so glad that I get to go with all these people,” says junior Apryl Jochim.

If they place at semi-state, they will move on to perform at State Finals at Lucas Oil stadium November 8.

Band members say this is such an exciting opportunity, and they’re looking to make history.

“I believe this is one of the first times I can remember in recent history we

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