Fannin Band Students Achieve Top Honor

Two members of the Fannin County Band program earned positions in the 2019 Georgia All-State Band.  This elite group was selected from the top musicians from across the entire state of Georgia.  Potential members must pass two rigorous auditions which include scales, two prepared selections, and playing a short example on first sight.  Emma Barnstead (junior – french horn) and Brenna Harper (eighth grade – euphonium) were both selected based on the final auditions help in January.

The students who passed the final audition were placed by grade level into fully instrumented bands of 120 members each. These bands meet in Athens, Georgia for two and a half days the first weekend in March to rehearse and prepare an exciting program of innovative and challenging music under the direction of world class conductors from all over the country.  The event concluded with stunning performances by each of the groups in the Classic Center.

Congratulations again to the outstanding young musicians on their tremendous accomplishment!