About

The Pride of the Dutchmen Marching band represents MOC-Floyd Valley High School in Orange City, Iowa. The band competes regionally in Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, and South Dakota. The band was Class A Regional Champion and 6^th place finalist at the 2022 Bands of America Iowa Regional. The band has performed in numerous local and national parades, including recent appearances at Universal Studios Florida and Disney’s Magic Kingdom in 2021, and the 2016 Hollywood Christmas Parade. Additionally, the band has participated in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California, in both 2013 and 1993. Each year, the Pride of the Dutchmen Marching Band marches at the Orange City Tulip Festival Parades held in May.

The MOC-Floyd Valley High School band program includes the marching band, along with two concert bands, three jazz ensembles, and the Pride of the Dutchmen pep band. Support for the program comes from the MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District, the MOC-Floyd Valley Band Boosters, and the Pride of the Dutchmen Band Parent Organization.

Each fall the Pride of the Dutchmen Marching Band hosts the Dutchmen Field Championship, a field marching competition hosting bands from Iowa, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Nebraska. More information can be found here.

Click here for a list of past field shows and competition results.