UPDATED: DATE CHANGE Auditions are coming up for students interested in the PHS “Dragon Band” Auxiliary units of the Flagline. These units are visual ensembles which enhances the music that is performed by the band. This group uses many different flags, batons, props, and /or dances for their routines. Tryouts will be held on Monday, April 13, beginning at 3:30 Practice details and requirements can be found here (pdf viewer required, download links have…
2014 Georgia Invitational Band Championship
EVENT: Georgia Invitational Band Championship WHEN: Saturday, October 25, 2014 DETAILS: The 15th Annual Georgia Invitational Band Championship will be held at Hiram High School, located approximately 25 miles from Atlanta, and 15 miles from attractions such as Six Flags over Georgia. Hiram High School 702 Ballentine Dr. Hiram, GA 30141 View map & directions. SCHEDULE 7:58 – 7:59 AM Arrival on Campus PHS 8:00 AM In Stadium ready 8:01-…
Golden River Marching Festival 2014
EVENT: Golden River Marching Festival 2014 WHEN: Saturday, October 18, 2014 DETAILS: Haralson County High School 1655 Georgia Highway 120 Tallapoosa, GA 30176 FROM ROME & NORTH GEORGIA Follow Highway 27 South thru Rome and Cedartown. Continue on Highway 27 South to Buchanan At traffic light at intersection of Hwy 27 and Georgia Hwy 120, turn right (west) onto GA Hwy 120. Go straight, thru another traffic light. Continue for approximately 6 miles. You…
Armuchee Invitational 2014
EVENT: Armuchee Invitational Marching Competition WHEN: Saturday, September 27, 2014 DETAILS: The Armuchee Invitational is designed to give participating bands positive and constructive comments to assist in their development and improvement throughout the season. 9:00AM – 10:15AM Rehearsal Show Run PHS Stadium 11:00AM- 11:35AM Lunch provided by The Boosters 11:45AM Uniform Call and Dressing 12:30PM Departure Festival Performance Time Calhoun High 2:40 Contest Pepperell 3:00 Trion High 3:20 Mountain Brook,…
JSU Band Day 2014
This is an optional band event and you must provide your own transportation. EVENT: Southerner for a Day WHEN: Saturday, September 20, 2014 DETAILS: JSU Band Day is an annual event at Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, AL. For $15 (pre-registration), you will receive admission to the game, lunch, and instruction from our top-notch corps of section leaders who will help prepare you to join the Marching Southerners on the…
Floyd County Exhibition
EVENT: Floyd County Band Exhibition WHEN: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at 7PM WHERE: Pepperell High School DETAILS: The Dragons welcome the Armuchee, Coosa and Model High School marching bands as we are the host school for this year’s marching exhibition. The Dragons will have a regular marching rehearsal day from 3:30PM till 5:30PM and students will stay at the school for supper. The Dragons will open the exhibition with the National Anthem…
2014 Tribute To America
The Pepperell High School Dragon Marching Band announces their repertoire for the 2014 season: “When Johnny Comes Marching Home” “The Patriot” “America” from West Side Story (drum line feature & small ensemble) “God Bless America”
2014 – 2015 Season & Band Camp
Expect this season to be filled with new beginnings, excitement and enthusiasm that stem from the tremendous amounts of success that the Dragon Band has always experienced in the past! The upcoming season steps off with our new Director of Bands Mr. Chris Harper. The Dragon Band will be under the field direction of Drum Major Ashlyn Brawley and Assistant Drum Major Andrew Casey. Congratulations to our new Leadership for the season: Skylar Groves (Band Captain), Tyler Dobson (Chaplain), Jenna…
History
Music Heritage in Lindale, Georgia In 1907, Paul Nixon, a musical prodigy, moved to Rome with his parents and his sister (Lucia Nixon McKay). A year later, Capt. H.P. Meikleham of the Pepperell Mills in Lindale, hired 18 year old Nixon to form and conduct a concert band, organized in 1908. It was a great success, drawing listeners from a radius of 40 miles to their concerts. During World War…
The Dragon Band!
The Dragon Band is an active part of the Pepperell community including Lindale, Silver Creek, Aragon, and Rome. Band members participate in all facets of campus life, and represent our school and community with pride through performance and service. The PHS Band has consistently received Superior ratings at concert and marching festivals throughout the Southeast. Our students actively participate in GMEA honor bands, All-State band, Governor’s Honors, regional honor bands,…