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Achievement

The Sparkman High School Band has enjoyed a long tradition of excellence and achievement.  We would like to recognize these accomplishments by keeping record……..  If you see anything that should be added or corrected to this list please contact us.


2019-2020

Marching Band (To Rewrite The Stars)

Drum Majors: Jamie Douglas, Erin Eurton, Kaden Burgess

  • Tennessee Valley Marching Invitational – Best in Class: Drum Major, Percussion, Guard, Band, Soloist (Tannen Trees), Grand Champion Large Division, Challenge Cup and Most Entertaining
  • BOA Powder Spring Regional – 3rd Place AAA, Finalist Recipient (Finals Rained Out)
  • Alabama State Championships – 2nd Place class 7A

Individual Achievements

All-State

The All-State Festival was cancelled due to COVID-19.

To Rewrite The Stars
  1. Elias Loo – Bassoon Alternate
  2. Jexsel Zayas – White Band Clarinet
  3. Jamie Douglas – White Band Clarinet
  4. Trinity Cummings – Blue Band Clarinet
  5. Sarah Korb – Blue Band Clarinet
  6. Kiera White – Unassigned Bass Clarinet
  7. Derek Tillman – White Band Trumpet
  8. Daniel Elliott – Blue Band Trumpet
  9. Samuel Wilson – Blue Band Trumpet
  10. Jada Kelley – White Band French Horn
  11. Justin Rhodes – Blue Band French Horn
  12. Matthew Pritchett – Alternate French Horn
  13. Tannen Trees – Red Band Trombone
  14. Micah Vasquez – White Band Trombone
  15. Colby Batchelor – Red Band Tuba

District 1 Honor Band

  1. Kalea Connolly – 8th Chair Flute
  2. Lauren Tillman – 10th Chair Flute
  3. Hannah Harmon – 12th Chair Flute
  4. Elias Loo – 3rd Chair Bassoon
  5. Jexsel Zayas – 6th Chair Clarinet
  6. Jamie Douglas – 8th Chair Clarinet
  7. Trinity Cummings – 10th Chair Clarinet
  8. Sarah Korb – 11th Chair Clarinet
  9. Gabriella Hawkes – 15th Chair Clarinet
  10. Lauren Bruce – 19th Chair Clarinet
  11. Angela Webber – 20th Chair Clarinet
  12. Kiera White – 2nd Chair Bass Clarinet
  13. Tristan Trees – 6th Chair Alto Saxophone
  14. Derek Tillman – 4th Chair Trumpet
  15. Daniel Elliott – 5th Chair Trumpet
  16. Samuel Wilson – 6th Chair Trumpet
  17. Joseph Lee – 11th Chair Trumpet
  18. Jada Kelley – 4th Chair French Horn
  19. Justin Rhodes – 6th Chair French Horn
  20. Matthew Pritchett – 7th Chair French Horn
  21. Tannen Trees – 1st Chair Trombone
  22. Micah Vasquez – 4th Chair Trombone
  23. Colby Batchelor – 1st Chair Tuba
  24. Ben Spurlock – 5th Chair Tuba
  25. Charles Owens – 5th Chair Percussion

2018 – 2019

Marching Band (Metal FX)

Metal FX

Drum Majors: Josiah Drake, Erin Eurton, Jamie Douglas

  • Northwest Alabama Marching Classic: Grand Champion, Curtis Ikard Challenge Cup, Tim Bowling Most Entertaining Band, Best in class soloist (Isaiah Vasquez, Tannen Trees), Best in Class Drum Major, Guard, Percussion, Band, Best overall Gaurd, Percussion and Band.
  • BOA Orlando Regional:  6th Place in Finals.
  • MTSU Contest of Champions:
  • Alabama State Marching Competition:  1st Place Class 7A
WGI World Championships

Indoor Percussion (For Now, I Am Winter)

  • Columbia Central – PSO 1st Place
  • Madtown Throwdown – PSO 1st Place
  • WGI Atlanta Regional – PSO 1st Place
  • SCGC Championships – PSO Gold Medal Champions
  • WGI World Championships – PSO Gold Medal Champions

Indoor Winter Guard

  • Jr. Varsity (Cups)
    • Hoover Winter Odyssey – Novice 5th Place
    • Independence Rhythm and Silk – Novice 1st Place
    • Madtown Indoor Throwdown – Novice 4th Place
    • SCGC Championships – Novice 4th Place
SCGC Championships
  • Varsity (When October Comes)
    • Hoover Winter Odyssey – SAA 1st Place
    • Independence Rhythm and Silk – SAA 2nd Place
    • Madtown Indoor Throwdown – SAA 1st Place
    • SCGC Championships Varsity – SAA Gold Medal Champions

Concert Bands

2019 Wind Ensemble
  • Wind Ensemble
    • MPA – Superior Ratings with “A” in all categories.
    • Crimson Festival – Superior Ratings (No Placements Given)
  • Symphonic Band
    • MPA – Superior Ratings with “A” in all categories
  • Concert Band
    • MPA – Weather cancelled performance

Individual Achievements

All-State

  • #2 Red Band Clarinet – Jamie Douglas
  • #1 Bass Clarinet – Jay Zayas (First Chair in the State)
  • Alternate Alto Saxophone – Jordan Waldrop
  • #2 Tenor Saxophone – Andrew Gould
  • #2 Red Band Trumpet – Samuel Wilson
  • #1 White Band Trumpet – Daniel Elliott
  • #2 White Band Trumpet – Dereck Tillman
  • Alternate French Horn – Jada Kelley
  • #1 Red Band Trombone – Isaiah Vasquez (First Chair in the State)
  • #1 White Band Trombone – Tannen Trees
  • #2 White Band Trombone – Joseph McBee
  • #1 Red Band Tuba – Colby Batchelor
  • #1 Blue Band Tuba – Ben Spurlock

District 1 Honor Band

  • Hannah Harmon – 8th Chair Flute
  • Kalea Connolly – 9th Chair Flute
  • Marissa Miller – 10th Chair Flute
  • Jamie Douglas – 2nd Chair Clarinet
  • Trinity Cummings – 16th Chair Clarinet
  • Sara Korb – 19th Chair Clarinet
  • Jay Zayas – 1st Chair Bass Clarinet
  • Jordan Waldrop – 4th Chair Alto Saxophone
  • Andrew Gould – 2nd Chair Tenor Saxophone
  • Samuel Wilson – 2nd Chair Trumpet
  • Daniel Elliot – 3rd Chair Trumpet
  • Derek Tillman 4th Chair Trumpet
  • Will Collins – 8th Chair Trumpet
  • Samantha Griner – 13th Chair Trumpet
  • Jada Kelly – 6th Chair French HOrn
  • Isaiah Vasquez – 1st Chair Trombone
  • Tannen Trees – 3rd Chair Trombone
  • Josiah McBee 4th Chair Trombone
  • Colby Bachelor 1st Chair Tuba
  • Ben Spurlock – 3rd Chair Tuba

2017 – 2018

Marching Band (Demon Barber)

Drum Majors: Josiah Drake, Erin Eurton, Jamie Douglas

  • Northeast Alabama Marching Invitational: Grand Championship Platinum Division, 4A Best in Class Band, Best in Class Color Guard, Best in class Percussion.
  • JSU Contest of Champions: Dr. David L. Walters Grand Champion Award, Best in Class Band Dimond, High General Effect, High Visual, Best in Class Percussion, Best in Class Color Guard
  • Contest of Resilience (rescheduled MTSU Contest of Champions): 2nd Place Band, 1st Place Drum Majors, 1st Place Percussion, 2nd Place Color Guard, 2nd Place Visuals, 2nd Place Music, 2nd Place General Effect

Concert Bands

Alabama State Music Performance Assessment

  • Wind Ensemble: Superior Ratings (highest scores in all captions)
  • Concert Band: Superior Ratings (highest scores in all captions)
  • 9th Grade Band:

Indoor Percussion (Scholastic Open)

  • Bob Jones (SCGC) – 1st Place

Winter Guard

Varsity: Scholastic A

  • Independence – 3rd Place
  • Bob Jones – 3rd Place

Junior Varsity: Scholastic Regional AA

  • Independence – 7th Place
  • Bob Jones – 9th Place

Individual Achievements

  • Director’s Choice Award (Winds) –
  • Director’s Choice Award (Percussion) –
  • Director’s Choice Award (Guard) –
  • John Philip Sousa Award –

All-State

  1. Dori McClure – Red Band Clarinet (2nd chair in the state)
  2. Jamie Douglas – White Band Clarinet
  3. Olivia Batchelor – Blue Band Clarinet
  4. Sarah Korb – Alternate Clarinet
  5. Michelle Strand – White Band Oboe
  6. Jay Zayas – Bass Clarinet (First Chair in the State)
  7. Cali Roberts – Contra Bass Clarinet (2nd chair in the state)
  8. Ben Lukins – Red Band Trumpet
  9. Ryan Peters – White Band Trumpet
  10. Collier DeVaney – Alternate Trumpet
  11. Jonathan Leviner – Blue Band French Horn
  12. Isaiah Vasquez – Red Band Trombone
  13. Josiah McBee – Blue Band Trombone
  14. Tannen Trees – Alternate Trombone
  15. Thomas Wright – White Band Euphonium
  16. Colby Batchelor – Red Band Tuba (First Chair in the State)
  17. Ben Spurlock – Blue Band Tuba

District 1 Honor Band

  1. Dori McClure – 1st Chair Clarinet
  2. Jamie Douglas – 4th Chair Clarinet
  3. Olivia Batchelor – 12th Chair Clarinet
  4. Sarah Korb – 14th Chair Clarinet
  5. Trinity Cummings – 19th Chair Clarinet
  6. Jay Zayas – 2nd Chair Bass Clarinet
  7. Cali Roberts – 1st Chair Contra Bass Clarinet
  8. Ben Lukins – 1st Chair Trumpet
  9. Ryan Peters – 5th Chair Trumpet
  10. Collier DeVaney – 8th Chair Trumpet
  11. Sam Wilson – 9th Chair Trumpet
  12. Will Collins – 13th Chair Trumpet
  13. Daniel Elliott – 16th Chair Trumpet
  14. Jonathan Leviner – 4th Chair French Horn
  15. Gabe Canfield – 7th Chair French Horn
  16. Ashlyn Canfield – 8th Chair French Horn
  17. Isaiah Vasquez – 2nd Chair Trombone
  18. Josiah McBee – 5th Chair Trombone
  19. Tannen Trees – 7th Chair Trombone
  20. Thomas Wright – 2nd Chair Euphonium
  21. Colby Batchelor – 1st Chair Tuba
  22. Ben Spurlock – 3rd Chair Tuba

2016 – 2017

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Marching Band (Frequency)

Drum Majors: Chelsea Owens, Gabrielle Griner, Josiah Drake

  • Tennessee Valley Invitational Marching Competition: Grand Champion Large Division, Challenge Cup Winner, Class 5A First place Band and Percussion.
  • Contest of Champions (MTSU):
  • USBands Southeastern Championships:

Concert Bands

  • MPA – Wind Ensemble: Superior ratings with all “A”s
  • MPA – Concert Band: Superior Ratings with all 1’s
  • MPA – 9th Grade Band: Superior Ratings with all “A”s

Indoor Percussion

Winter Guard

Individual Achievements

  • Director’s Choice Award (Winds) – Bryan Hardaker
  • Director’s Choice Award (Percussion) – Patrick McDaniel
  • Director’s Choice Award (Guard) – Alex Key
  • John Philip Sousa Award – Dancy Castle

All-State

  1. Aaron Nottingham – Red Band Piccolo
  2. Chelsea Owens – Blue Band Flute
  3. Dori McClure – Red Band Clarinet
  4. Jamie Douglas – Blue Band Clarinet
  5. William Kilpatrick – Alternate Clarinet
  6. Sarah Korb – Alternate Clarinet
  7. Sarah Nguyen – Red Band Bass Clarinet (First Chair in the State)
  8. Jay Zayes – Alternate Bass Clarinet
  9. Dancy Castle – Red Band Contra Alto Clarinet (First Chair in the State)
  10. David Lee – White Band Tenor Saxophone
  11. Raleigh Poore – Red Band Trumpet
  12. Emma McGill – White Band French Horn
  13. Hannah Mixon – Alternate French Horn
  14. Isaiah Vasquez – Blue Band Trombone
  15. Daniel Pham – White Band Euphonium
  16. Caleb Missildine – Blue Band Euphonium
  17. Avery Dollarhide – Alternate Euphonium
  18. Bryan Hardaker – White Band Tuba

District Honor Band

  1. Aaron Nottingham – 1st Chair Piccolo
  2. Chelsea Owens – 5th Chair Flute
  3. Dori McClure – 3rd Chair Clarinet
  4. Jamie Douglas – 11th Chair Clarinet
  5. William Kirkpatrick – 13th Chair Clarinet
  6. Sarah Korb – 14th Chair Clarinet
  7. Olivia Batchelor – 20th Chair Clarinet
  8. Sarah Nguyen – 2nd Chair Bass Clarinet
  9. Jay Zayes – 3rd Chair Bass Clarinet
  10. Dancy Castle – 1st Chair Contra Alto Clarinet
  11. David Lee – 2nd Chair Tenor Saxophone
  12. Raleigh Poore – 2nd Chair Trumpet
  13. Ryan Peters – 8th Chair Trumpet
  14. Samuel Wilson – 10th Chair Trumpet
  15. Collier DeVaney – 12th Chair Trumpet
  16. Samantha Griner – 14th Chair Trumpet
  17. Kristen Daugherty – 16th Chair Trumpet
  18. Emma McGill – 2nd Chair French Horn
  19. Hannah Mixon – 6th Chair French Horn
  20. Gabe Canfield – 8th Chair French Horn
  21. Isaiah Vasquez – 6th Chair Trombone
  22. Daniel Pham – 2nd Chair Euphonium
  23. Caleb Missildine – 3rd Chair Euphonium
  24. Avery Dollarhide – 4th Chair Euphonium
  25. Bryan Hardaker – 2nd Chair Tuba
  26. Ben Spurlock – 5th Chair Tuba

2015 – 2016

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Marching Band (The Journey of Santiago)

Drum Majors:  Chelsea Owens*, Jordan Ceasar, Michaela Dubose-Schmitt

  • Tennessee Valley Invitational Marching Competition: Grand Champion Large Division, Challenge Cup Winner, Class 5A First place Band, Percussion, Drum Major, and Soloist (Sarah Arnold)
  • Tournament of Champions: Gold Champions, best overall Band, Percussion, Color Guard, and Drum Major. (highest score of the day in all captions)
  • USBands Southeastern Championships: 4th place overall, 1st place Percussion, 1st place Color Guard, 2nd place Music Ensemble.

Concert Bands

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    MPA – Wind Ensemble: Superior Ratings (Highest scores in all captions)
  • MPA – Concert Band: Superior Ratings (Highest Scores in all captions)
  • MPA – 9th Grade Band: Superior Ratings (Straight 1’s)

Indoor Percussion

  • Bob Jones Competition – 1st Place
  • Spring Hill Competition – 1st Place
  • WGI Midsouth Regional (Bowling Green, Kentucky) – 1st place Scholastic A
  • SCGC Championships – Gold Medal + State Champions
  • WGI World Championships (Dayton Ohio) –

Winter Guard

Varsity: Scholastic A

  • Hoover Competition – 2nd Place
  • Bob Jones Competitions – 1st Place
  • Summit Competition – 5th Place
  • Beech HS Competition – 3rd Place
  • SCGC Championships – Bronze Medal + Alabama State Champions

JV: Scholastic AAA

  • Hoover Competition -5th Place (SAAA-AA combined)
  • Bob Jones Competition – 5th Place
  • Beech Competition – 6th Place
  • SCGC Championships – 11th Place

Individual Achievements

All-State

  1. Aaron Notingham – 1st Piccolo
  2. Sarah Arnold – 2nd Red Band Flute
  3. Chelsea Owens – 2nd Blue Band Flute
  4. Michaela Dubose-Schmitt – 2nd Oboe
  5. Austin Fox – 1st Red Band Clarinet
  6. Dori McClure – 2nd Red Band Clarinet
  7. Alisha Lee – 1st White Band Clarinet
  8. Samantha Sellers – 2nd White Band Clarinet
  9. Sarah Nguyen – 1st Bass Clarinet (First Chair in the State)
  10. Dancy Castle – 1st Contra Bass Clarinet
  11. Adam McNeal – Blue Band Saxophone
  12. Amaya Booker – 2nd White Band Trumpet
  13. Ryan Peters – Alternate Trumpet
  14. Emma McGill – 1st Red Band Horn
  15. Isaiah Vasquez – 2nd Blue Band Trombone
  16. Avery Dollarhide – White Band Euphonium
  17. Caleb Missledine – Alternate Euphonium
  18. Bryan Hardaker – Blue Band Tuba

District 1 Honor Band

  1. Aaron Nottingham – 1st Chair Piccolo
  2. Sarah Arnold – 2nd Chair Flute
  3. Chelsea Owens – 7th Chair Flute
  4. Austin Fox – 1st Chair Clarinet
  5. Dori McClure – 2nd Chair Clarinet
  6. Alisha Lee – 5th Chair Clarinet
  7. Samantha Sellers – 6th Chair Clarinet
  8. Mallory Kendall – 22nd Chair Clarinet
  9. Dancy Castle – 1st Chair Contra Bass Clarinet
  10. Jonathan German – 3rd Chair Bassoon
  11. Katie Elliott – 4th Chair Bassoon
  12. Adam McNeal – 2nd Chair Alto Saxophone
  13. Amaya Booker – 3rd Chair Trumpet
  14. Ryan Peters – 6th Chair Trumpet
  15. Raleigh Poore – 9th Chair Trumpet
  16. Ben Lukins – 12th Chair Trumpet
  17. Collier Devaney – 16th Chair Trumpet
  18. Emma McGill – 1st Chair Horn
  19. Hannah Mixon – 8th Chair Horn
  20. Isaiah Vasquez – 6th Chair Trombone
  21. Avery Dollarhide – 2nd Chair Euphonium
  22. Caleb Missledine – 4th Chair Euphonium
  23. Bryan Hardaker – 3rd Chair Tuba

2014 – 2015

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Marching Band (DeFLYance)

Drum Majors:  Mary Beth Gordon*, Julianna Darby, Jordan Ceasar

  • Tennessee Valley Invitational Marching Competition: Grand Champion Large Division, Challange Cup Winner, Class 5A First place Band, Percussion, Color Guard, Drum Major, and Soloist (Ashlee Brooks)
  • Contest of Champions:
  • BOA Super Regional Atlanta:

Concert Band

  • 2015AMEA
    Wind Ensemble performance at AMEA Conference
  • MPA – Wind Ensemble: Superior Ratings with Distinction
  • MPA – Concert Band: Superior Ratings with Distinction
  • MPA – 9th Grade Band: Suprior Ratings (Straight 1’s)

Indoor Percussion

  • SCGC Spring Hill – 1st Place Scholastic A
  • SCGC Prattville – 1st Place Scholastic A
  • WGI Midsouth Regional –
  • WGI World Championships –

Winter Guard

  • SCGC Bob Jones – 1st Place Scholastic A
  • SCGC Pell City – 1st Place Scholastic A
  • SCGC Hoover – 1st Place Scholastic A
  • SCGC Spring Hill – 1st Place Scholastic A
  • WGI Regional Nashville – Finalist (8th Place)
  • WGI Regional Atlanta – Finalist (14th Place out of 34)
  • SCGC Championships –

Individual achievement 

All-State (Placements are from District)
  1. Sarah Arnold – 1st Red Band Flute
  2. Aaron Notingham – 1st Blue Band Flute
  3. Aaron Notingham – Alternate Piccolo
  4. Chelsea Owens – Alternate Flute
  5. Michaela DuBose-Schmitt – Alternate Oboe
  6. Andreanna Trudel – 1st Red Band Clarinet
  7. Austin Fox – 1st White Band Clarinet
  8. Samantha Sellers – 2nd White Band Clarinet
  9. Casey Datillo – 4th White Band Clarinet
  10. Alisha Lee – 2nd Blue Band Clarinet
  11. Dori McClure – 3rd Blue Band Clarinet
  12. Mallory Kendall – 4th Blue Band Clarinet
  13. Leah Sneddon – 1st Bass Clarinet
  14. Sarah Nguyen – 2nd Bass Clarinet (1st Chair in the State)
  15. Dancy Castle – 1st Contra Bass Clarinet
  16. Patrick Morrison – 1st Bari Saxophone (1st Chair in the State)
  17. Ashlee Brooks – 1st Red Band Trumpet
  18. Amaya Booker – 2nd White Band Trumpet
  19. Brandon Martin – 1st Blue Band Trumpet
  20. Emma McGill – 1st Blue Band French Horn
  21. Kendall Dattilo – 2nd Blue Band French Horn
  22. Sam Collins – 2nd Red Band Trombone
  23. Tyler Bennett – White Band Euphonium
  24. Daniel Pham – Alternate Euphonium
  25. Derek Battle – Blue Band Tuba
  26. Bryan Hardaker – Alternate Tuba
  27. Alexander Rice – Alternate String Bass
District 1 Honor Band
  1. Sarah Arnold – 1st Chair Flute
  2. Aaron Notingham – 5th Chair Flute
  3. Chelsea Owens – 7th Chair Flute
  4. Michael Ferrans – 9th Chair Flute
  5. Michaela Dubose-Schmitt – 2nd Chair Oboe
  6. Andreanna Trudell – 1st Chair Clarinet
  7. Austin Fox – 5th Chair Clarinet
  8. Samantha Sellers – 6th Chair Clarinet
  9. Casey Dattilo – 8th Chair Clarinet
  10. Alisha Lee – 10th Chair Clarinet
  11. Dori McClure – 11th Chair Clarinet
  12. Mallory Kendall – 12th Chair Clarinet
  13. Leah Sneddon – 1st Chair Bass Clarinet
  14. Sarah Nguyen – 2nd Chair Bass Clarinet
  15. Dancy Castle – 1st Chair Contra Bass Clarinet
  16. Patrick Morrison – 1st Chair Bari Saxophone
  17. Ashley Brooks – 1st Chair Trumpet
  18. Amaya Booker – 4th Chair Trumpet
  19. Brandon Martin – 5th Chair Trumpet
  20. Lance Lindner – 8th Chair Trumpet
  21. Scarlett Wellman – 11th Chair Trumpet
  22. Emma McGill – 5th Chair Horn
  23. Kendall Dattilo – 7th Chair Horn
  24. Sam Collins – 2nd Chair Trombone
  25. Tyler Bennett – 2nd Chair Euphonium
  26. Daniel Pham – 4th Chair Euphonium
  27. Derek Battle – 3rd Chair Tuba
  28. Bryan Hardaker – 4th Chair Tuba
  29. Andrew Weis – 7th Chair Percussion
  30. Alexander Rice – 1st Chair String Bass

2013 – 2014

Marching Band (Once Upon A Dream)

Drum Majors:  Mary Beth Gordon*, Julianna Darby, Jordan Ceasar

  • Southern Hospitality Marching Festival, Hartselle High School: Grand Champions, High Percussion, High Color Guard
  • Vanderbilt Marching Invitational: 3rd Place Band Large Division, Best in Class Drum Major, 2nd Place Guard.
  • Bands of America Regional, McEachern High School:  11th Place

Concert Band

  • MPA, Wind Ensemble: Superior Ratings with Distinction
  • MPA, Concert Band: Superior Ratings with Distinction
  • MPA, 9th Grade Band: All Superior Ratings

Indoor Percussion

  • WGI Mid-South Regional Scholastic A 2nd Place Finalist
  • WGI World Championships Scholastic A 6th Place Finalist

Winter Guard

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Individual achievement 

  • All-State Band (Chair placement is from the district level)
    1. Michaela Dubose-Schmitt – Oboe
    2. Julianna Darby – 1st Clarinet (Red Band)
    3. Andreanna Trudell – 1st Clarinet (White Band)
    4. Madison Foster – 2nd Clarinet (White Band)
    5. Shelby Hurley – Alternate Clarinet
    6. Casey Dattilo – Alternate Clarinet
    7. Leah Sneddon – 1st Bass Clarinet
    8. Sarah Nguyen – 2nd Bass Clarinet
    9. John Trudell – 1st Contra-Bass Clarinet (1st Chair in the State)
    10. Dancy Castle – Alternate Contra-Bass Clarinet
    11. Rachel Copeland – Alternate Alto Saxophone
    12. Patrick Morrison – 1st Barisax (1st Chair in the State)
    13. Josh Brown – 1st Trumpet (Blue Band)
    14. Lance Lindner – 2nd Trumpet (Blue Band)
    15. Sam Collins – 1st Trombone (White Band)
    16. Kaleb Underwood – Alternate Trombone
    17. Avery Dollarhide – Euphonium (White Band)
    18. Daniel Pham – Alternate Euphonium
    19. Bryan Hardaker – Blue Band Tuba
    20. Khari Battle – Alternate Tuba
  • District One Honor Band
    1. Sarah Arnold – 4th Chair Flute
    2. Michael Ferrans – 9th Chair Flute
    3. Michaela Dubose-Schmitt – 2nd Chair Oboe
    4. Julianna Darby – 1st Chair Clarinet
    5. Andreanna Trudell – 5th Chair Clarinet
    6. Madison Foster – 6th Chair Clarinet
    7. Shelby Hurley – 14th Chair Clarinet
    8. Casey Dattilo – 15th Chair Clarinet
    9. Mallory Kendall – 16th Chair Clarinet
    10. Austin Fox – 17th Chair Clarinet
    11. Leah Sneddon – 1st Chair Bass Clarinet
    12. Sarah Nguyen – 2nd Chair Bass Clarinet
    13. John Trudell – 1st Chair Contra-Bass Clarinet
    14. Dancy Castle – 2nd Chair Contra-Bass Clarinet
    15. Rachel Copeland – 4th Chair Alto Saxophone
    16. Patrick Morrison – 1st Chair Baritone Saxophone
    17. Ashley Brooks – 3rd Chair Trumpet
    18. Joshua Brown – 6th Chair Trumpet
    19. Lance Lindner – 7th Chair Trumpet
    20. Scarlett Wellman – 12th Chair Trumpet
    21. Emma McGill – 7th Chair Horn
    22. Kaleb Underwood – 3rd Chair Trombone
    23. Brandon Owens – 6th Chair Trombone
    24. Jake Howell – 7th Chair Trombone
    25. Avery Dollarhide – 2nd Chair Euphonium
    26. Daniel Pham – 4th Chair Euphonium
    27. Bryan Hardaker – 2nd Chair Tuba
    28. Khari Battle – 3rd Chair Tuba

2012 – 2013

Marching Band (iRobot)

Drum Majors:  Hannah Stanfield*, Destiny Martin, Hannah Beals

  • Contest of Champions, Jacksonville State University:  Grand Champions, High Percussion, High Color Guard
  • Tennessee Valley Invitational, Muscle Shoals: Grand Champions, High Percussion, High Color Guard
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Concert Band

  • MPA, Wind Ensemble: Superior Ratings with Distinction
  • MPA, Concert Band: Superior Ratings
  • MPA, 9th Grade Band: Superior Ratings with Distinction
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Indoor Percussion

  • SCGC Scholastic A Champions
  • WGI Mid-South Regionial Scholastic A 2nd Place Finalist
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Winter Guard

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Individual achievement 

  • Sam Liaw – Alabama State Super Solo Competition WINNER (1st Place)
  • All-State Band
    1. Sarah Arnold – Alternate Flute
    2. Logan Murphree – Red Band Clarinet
    3. Julianna Darby – Red Band Clarinet
    4. Madison Foster – White Band  Clarinet
    5. Andreanna Trudell – Blue Band Clarinet
    6. Gracie Dill – Eb Alto Clarinet
    7. Leah Sneddon – Bass Clarinet (1st Chair in the State)
    8. Hannah Beals – Bassoon
    9. John Trudell – Contra Bass Clarinet
    10. Sam Liaw – Red Band Alto Sax (1st Chair in the State)
    11. Patrick Morrison – Tenor Sax
    12. Andrew Hollingsworth – Tenor Sax
    13. Michael Harris – Alternate Bari Sax
    14. Brett Pierce – Red Band Trumpet
    15. Eddie Crosbie – White Band Trumpet
    16. Haley Funkhouser – Blue Band French Horn
    17. Patrick Weis – Red Band Trombone (1st Chair in the State)
    18. Alex Rice – String Bass
  • District 1 Honor Band
    1. Sarah Arnold
    2. Logan Murphree
    3. Julianna Darby
    4. Madison Foster
    5. Andreanna Trudell
    6. Casey Dattilo
    7. Shelby Hurley
    8. Destiny Martin
    9. Gracie Dill
    10. Leah Sneddon
    11. Ethan Allen
    12. John Trudell
    13. Hannah Beals
    14. Sam Liaw
    15. Zach Hurley
    16. Patrick Morrison
    17. Andrew Hollingsworth
    18. Michael Harris
    19. Brett Pierce
    20. Eddie Crosbie
    21. Ashley Brooks
    22. Haley Funkhouser
    23. Patrick Weis
    24. Alex Rice

2011 – 2012

Marching Band (My Favorite Things)

  • Drum Majors:  Destiny Martin*, Hannah Stanfield, Hannah Beals
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Concert Band

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Indoor Percussion

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Winter Guard

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Individual achievement 

  • All-State Members(Chair placements are from the district level)
    1. Hanah Beals – Alternate Bassoon
    2. Elaine Liaw – 1st Flute Red Band
    3. Logan Murphree – 1st Clarinet Red Band
    4. Julianna Darby – 3rd Clarinet Red Band
    5. Andreanna Trudell – 2nd Clarinet White Band
    6. Phillip Hood – 1st Clarinet Blue Band
    7. Gracie Dill – Alto Clarinet (Unassigned)
    8. Leah Sneddon – 1st Bass Clarinet (Unassigned)
    9. Jonathan Potter – 2nd Bass Clarinet (Unassigned)
    10. Jennifer Hengel – Alternate Bass Clarinet
    11. John Trudell – Alternate Contra Bass Clarinet
    12. Sam Liaw – 1st Alto Sax Red Band (1st Chair in the State)
    13. David Gilmore – 1st Tenor Sax (Unassigned)
    14. Megan McIntosh – 2nd Tenor Sax (Unassigned)
    15. Michael Harris – 1st Bari-Sax (Unassigned) (1st Chair in the State)
    16. Patrick Morrison – Alternate Bari-Sax
    17. Haley Funkhouser – 1st French Horn Red Band
    18. David Dickson – 2nd Trombone Red Band
    19. Patrick Weis – 1st Trombone White Band
    20. Alex Gordon – Baritone Blue Band
    21. Khari Battle – Alternate Tuba
  • Honor Band Members
    1. Hanah Beals – 3rd Chair
    2. Elaine Liaw – 1st Chair
    3. Logan Murphree – 1st Chair
    4. Julianna Darby – 3rd Chair
    5. Andreanna Trudell – 6th Chair
    6. Phillip Hood – 8th Chair
    7. Madison Foster – 15th Chair
    8. Rachel Copeland – 17th Chair
    9. Shelby Hurley – 20th Chair
    10. Gracie Dill – 1st Chair
    11. Leah Sneddon – 1st Chair
    12. Jonathan Potter – 2nd Chair
    13. Jennifer Hengel – 3rd Chair
    14. John Trudell – 2nd Chair
    15. Sam Liaw – 1st Chair
    16. David Gilmore – 2nd Chair
    17. Megan McIntosh – 3rd Chair
    18. Michael Harris – 1st Chair
    19. Patrick Morrison – 2nd Chair
    20. Steven Elliott – 7th Chair
    21. Brett Pierce – 10th Chair
    22. Eddie Crosbie – 14th Chair
    23. Devin Cochran – 16th Chair
    24. Haley Funkhouser – 1st Chair
    25. David Dickson – 2nd Chair
    26. Patrick Weis – 3rd Chair
    27. Alex Gordon – 3rd Chair
    28. Khari Battle – 4th Chair

2010 – 2011

Marching Band (Urban Groove)

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Concert Band

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Indoor Percussion

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Winter Guard

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January 2021

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  • Indoor Percussion Rehearsal
    Indoor Percussion Rehearsal
    Starts: 5:00 pm
    Ends: 8:00 pm

    Location: Sparkman 9th Grade School, 2680 Jeff Rd NW, Harvest, AL 35749, USA



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  • E-Learning Day
    E-Learning Day
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: 11:59 pm



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  • Virtual ONLY Class Meeting
    Virtual ONLY Class Meeting
    Starts: 10:00 am
    Ends: 11:00 am



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  • Symphonic Band Virtual Meeting
    Symphonic Band Virtual Meeting
    Starts: 1:00 pm
    Ends: 2:00 pm



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  • Wind Ensemble Class Meeting
    Wind Ensemble Class Meeting
    Starts: 1:40 pm
    Ends: 2:10 pm



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  • Indoor Percussion Camp
    Indoor Percussion Camp
    Starts: 5:00 pm
    Ends: 9:00 pm

    Location: Sparkman 9th Grade School, 2680 Jeff Rd NW, Harvest, AL 35749, USA



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  • Indoor Percussion Camp
    Indoor Percussion Camp
    Starts: 8:00 am
    Ends: 5:00 pm

    Location: Sparkman 9th Grade School, 2680 Jeff Rd NW, Harvest, AL 35749, USA



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  • A-K 3rd and 4th Final Exams
    A-K 3rd and 4th Final Exams
    Starts: 12:00 pm
    Ends: 3:30 pm



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  • Indoor Percussion Rehearsal
    Indoor Percussion Rehearsal
    Starts: 5:00 pm
    Ends: 8:00 pm

    Location: Sparkman 9th Grade School, 2680 Jeff Rd NW, Harvest, AL 35749, USA



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  • A-K 1st & 2nd Final Exam
    A-K 1st & 2nd Final Exam
    Starts: 11:00 am
    Ends: 2:15 pm



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  • E-Learning Day
    E-Learning Day
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: 11:59 pm



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  • Virtual Students Final Exam
    Virtual Students Final Exam
    Starts: 2:00 pm
    Ends: 3:00 pm

    Location: Virtual Google Classroom Meets



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  • L-Z 3rd & 4th Final Exams
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  • Half Day of School
    Half Day of School
    Starts: 8:00 am
    Ends: 11:15 am



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    Ends: 11:30 am



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  • Martin Luther King Holiday
    Martin Luther King Holiday
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    Ends: 11:59 pm



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  • Indoor Percussion Rehearsal
    Indoor Percussion Rehearsal
    Starts: 5:00 pm
    Ends: 8:00 pm

    Location: Sparkman 9th Grade School, 2680 Jeff Rd NW, Harvest, AL 35749, USA



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  • Symphonic Band Rehearsal
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  • Indoor Percussion Rehearsal
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    Starts: 5:00 pm
    Ends: 8:00 pm

    Location: Sparkman 9th Grade School, 2680 Jeff Rd NW, Harvest, AL 35749, USA



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  • Wind Ensemble Rehearsal
    Wind Ensemble Rehearsal
    Starts: 3:30 pm
    Ends: 5:00 pm

    Location: Band Room


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    Full band working on American Overture.


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  • Symphonic Band Rehearsal
    Symphonic Band Rehearsal
    Starts: 2:30 pm
    Ends: 4:30 pm



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  • Wind Ensemble Rehearsal
    Wind Ensemble Rehearsal
    Starts: 3:30 pm
    Ends: 5:00 pm

    Location: Band Room


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    Full band working on American Overture.


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  • All-State Auditions
    All-State Auditions
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: 11:59 pm

    Location: 2616 Jeff Rd, Harvest, AL 35749, United States



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  • All-State Auditions
    All-State Auditions
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: 11:59 pm

    Location: 2616 Jeff Rd, Harvest, AL 35749, United States



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So grateful for the opportunity to change our plan So grateful for the opportunity to change our plans and attend the North Alabama Night of Bands tonight in Braly Stadium!!! Looking forward to a great performance tonight at 7:45pm.
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