McGavock High School Band
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History
The McGavock High School Band has a rich tradition of excellence. Since the school opened in 1971, the McGavock marching band has been named Tennessee State Champions at the Contest of Champions in Murfreesboro, Tennessee 24 times. The band has received 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. The McGavock marching band has been named a finalist band in Bands of America Grand National Championships in 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990, and 1997. The band was named the Bands of America Southeast Regional Champion in 1990, 1995, and 1996. The band was also awarded the internationally acclaimed John Philip Sousa Foundation’s “Sudler Shield Award” in 1994. The McGavock Band was recognized by the National Band Association as one of the “Ten Finest Bands in the United States.”
Representatives of Nashville and Tennessee at
Tournament of Roses Parade - Pasadena, California 1979Orange 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
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