Stone Memorial Band Seeks $20,000 For Uniform Upgrades
Stone Memorial High School Band Director Elana Douglas is leading a fundraising effort to raise $20,000 for new uniforms. Douglas said the current athletic-style shirts used by the band typically have a lifespan of five to eight years and are now in poor condition. Douglas said the total cost for a full set of new […]
Monterey Band Grows Preparing Historic Halftime Show
Rapid growth in the Monterey High School band program, as they prepare for something new. Band Director Dr. Jerry Buttrum said this summer, the band has been working on preparing a marching band show for the first time in some 40 years. Buttrum said the installation of the show was a growth of culture, as […]
White Co. High School Band Hosting Photos With Santa Fundraiser
The White County High School Marching Band is hosting a Pictures with Santa fundraising event this Saturday at Calfkillers Brewery. Director Roger Mills said that community participation helps cover the last part of the tab of getting the band to the Outback Bowl He said that every dollar counts when it comes to supporting his […]
White County High School Marching Band To Play At Outback Bowl
The White County High School Marching Band received an invitation to perform at the Outback Bowl in Tampa Bay this winter. Director Roger Mills said that he hopes the performance is an opportunity for his students to make lasting memories. “Just remembering being in school I just remember so many moments,” Mills said. “And I […]
LA Marching Band Needs Equipment Repairs, Uniform Funding
The Livingston Academy “Spirit of the Wildcats” Marching Band is still in dire need of funding. Band Booster President Jenny Story said they tried to hold a fundraiser in December but had to cancel due to COVID. Story said the band needs $8,000-$9,000 for instrument repairs alone, and additional money to counter uniform costs. “A […]
LA Marching Band Holding Recycling Fundraiser
The Livingston Academy Marching Band will be collecting recyclables Saturday to help with instrument repairs. Livingston Academy Spirit of the Wildcats Marching Band President Jenny Story said broken instruments are a chronic issue for the band. Story said they are prepared to take anything from cans to large appliances, to try and cover the repair […]
