Six selected to All-District Band
Chris Human, Trevor Moss, Brandon Murphy, Amy Strickland, Trevor Veal, and Jessica Wolinsky have been selected to the 2009-2010 All-District Honor Band. Human and Murphy have also qualified in the first round of All-State tryouts. They will be competing in the second round in the spring.
Marching Trojans first in class at Peach State
The GLHS Marching Trojan Band received all Superior ratings and was first in class in all captions at the Peach State Marching Band Competition, held October 24 in Rome.
The band posted the third highest score of the day.
Danceline wins Sweepstakes at Golden River
The Gordon Lee band competed in the 2009 Golden River Marching Festival at Haralson County High School on October 17 and received all Superior ratings.
The GLHS Danceline was the First-Place Sweepstakes winner among the 18 bands competing in classes A, AA, and AAA. The band won the Third-Place Sweepstakes award.
The Marching Trojans competed in Class AAA, where they placed first in dance line, second in percussion, and third in drum majors, color guard, and overall band.
GLHS band best in class at Armuchee
The Gordon Lee Marching Band had a strong showing at the 2009 Armuchee Invitational on October 3. The Drum Majors, Majorette, Danceline, Colorguard, and Band all received Superior ratings. The Colorguard posted the third highest score of the day among the 13 color guards competing. The band was rated best in class and received the second highest score of the day regardless of class or division.
Marching Trojans playing Gershwin
The Gordon Lee Band is performing songs by the great American composer George Gershwin during its 2009 halftime show.
The band competed in three contests this fall.
- October 3 - Armuchee Invitational
- October 17 - Golden River, Haralson County
- October 24 - Peach State, Rome
The Marching Trojans will also perform at halftime of each GLHS football game.
For pictures and more information visit glband.org.