Winner of internationally acclaimed John Philip Sousa Foundation’s “Sudler Shield Award” – 1994

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
• Macy’s 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
• Macy’s 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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