Accomplishments
Winner of internationally acclaimed John Philip Sousa Foundations Sudler Shield Award 1994
Current Tennessee State Marching Champion (24- time State Champion)
Bands of America Southeastern Regional Champions, Georgia Dome, Atlanta , Georgia 1995, 1996
First place awards at numerous competitions, including twelve-time Grand Champion at M.T.S.U. Contest of Champions 1972, 1982, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005
Finalist band in Bands of America Grand National Championships in 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1997
Southern Regional Grand Champions in Bands of America Southern Regional Championships - 1990
Hundreds of Superior ratings in marching and concert competitions and festivals
Representatives of Nashville and Tennessee at:
Tournament of Roses Parade - Pasadena, California 1979
Orange Bowl Parade - Miami, Florida 1972, 1994
Statue of Liberty Rededication - New York, New York 1986
Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade - New York, New York 1992
Hollywood Christmas Parade - Hollywood, California 1998
Toronto, Canada 1987
Mexico City, Mexico 1975
Nassau, Bahamas 1982, 1991, 1994, 1997
Washington, D.C. 1978, 1986
Atlanta, Georgia 1973
Orlando , Florida 1977, 1980, 1985, 1991, 1994, 1997, 2001, 2003, 2005
National television appearances include:
Tournament of Roses Parade - Pasadena, California 1979
Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade - New York, New York 1992
Hollywood Christmas Parade - Hollywood, California 1998
Orange Bowl Parade - Miami, Florida 1972, 1994
Lucille Ball Anniversary Special 1978
Real People opening features 1978 - 1983
Bob Hope Christmas Special 1991
National Toyota Television Campaign 1990
Recognized by the National Band Association as one of the Ten Finest Bands in the United States
Performances at numerous civic parades and conventions throughout the United States
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