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🎶 Alpharetta Marching Band Ends the Season on a High Note! 🎺

Alpharetta High musicians strike the right note with strong finishes at White Columns Invitational

AHS Marching Raiders
AHS Marching Raiders

The Alpharetta High School Marching Band closed out its competitive season with an outstanding performance at the White Columns Invitational, earning top honors and multiple awards.

The band received Straight Superior Ratings in all captions, demonstrating excellence across the board. Alpharetta also took home:

  • 🥇 1st Place Percussion – Class 5A
  • 🥈 2nd Place / Silver Medal Overall – Class 5A
  • 🥇 1st Place Percussion Overall
  • 🥈 2nd Place / Silver Overall

The band is directed by Todd Manson, Director of Bands, and Jared Kaufman, Associate Director of Bands. Matthew Howell serves as Percussion Director, and Lauren Nguyen is the Color Guard Director.

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Heartfelt thanks go to the Alpharetta Band Booster Association for its unwavering support, with Kelly Good as President, Shannon Pagel as Vice President, Erin Soriano as Secretary, and Lydia Rampersad as Treasurer.

These impressive results highlight the dedication, talent, and teamwork of Alpharetta’s student musicians, directors, and parent volunteers. The Alpharetta community continues to take great pride in the band’s commitment to musical excellence and Raider spirit.

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