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TRUMBULL HIGH SCHOOL
GOLDEN EAGLE MARCHING BAND
PO BOX 255
TRUMBULL CT 06611
(203) 452-4539
info@thsgembcorp.com
www.thsgembcorp.com
BACKGROUND
For more than 25 years, the Trumbull High School Golden Eagle Marching Band has been known throughout the United States as one of the nation’s finest marching bands. They have had the privilege of performing for three of the last four United States’ Presidents. The band typically consists of over one hundred musicians, 25 color guard performers, and one or two drum majors. It is the largest program at the high school.
The Band Director is Peter Horton and the Assistant Band Directors are Tom Whitmoyer and Carman Dragone.
During the winter, the marching band splits into three programs: World Winter Guard, Winter Percussion, and Jazz Band. We are proud of these units’ performance.
Promoted in 2006, the World Winter Guard is one of 23 units that compete at the highest level of World Guard International (WGI) competition. In 2009 they placed 11th place worldwide.
The Winter Percussion ensemble, which has only existed for seven years, was undefeated and first place state champions in MAC competition in 2007 through 2009. It has been a finalist in all of its four appearances in WGI scholastic open world competition. In 2009 the ensemble placed second worldwide for the second year in a row.
The Jazz Band performs at local festivals where their performance is assessed. They also perform at worthy causes such as the Relay for Life.
Band alumni perform in some of the nation’s most prestigious university marching bands including the University of Connecticut, the University of Massachusetts, Cornell University, and Syracuse University.
Parade & Special Appearances
2009
56th Inaugural Presidential Parade, Washington, DC
Connecticut’s sole representatives.
From a field of 1,382 applicants, one of 27 high school marching bands
56th Inaugural Presidential Parade, Washington, DC
Connecticut’s sole representatives.
From a field of 1,382 applicants, one of 27 high school marching bands
2008
Hollywood Christmas Parade, Hollywood, California
Disneyland Main Street Parade, Anaheim, California
ABC Good Morning America Warm Coats &Warm Hearts Coat Collection Drive
(hosted live remote: featured in three segments. 3,474 coats ultimately collected for needy)
Hollywood Christmas Parade, Hollywood, California
Disneyland Main Street Parade, Anaheim, California
ABC Good Morning America Warm Coats &Warm Hearts Coat Collection Drive
(hosted live remote: featured in three segments. 3,474 coats ultimately collected for needy)
2006
Florida Citrus Bowl, Orlando, Florida
DisneyWorld Main Street Parade, Orlando, Florida
Florida Citrus Bowl, Orlando, Florida
DisneyWorld Main Street Parade, Orlando, Florida
2004
Hollywood Christmas Parade, Hollywood, California
(Bands at the Bowl, Hollywood, 2nd Place)
Hollywood Christmas Parade, Hollywood, California
(Bands at the Bowl, Hollywood, 2nd Place)
2001
54th Inaugural Presidential Parade State, Washington, DC
(Connecticut’s sole representatives, one of 14 high school marching bands)
54th Inaugural Presidential Parade State, Washington, DC
(Connecticut’s sole representatives, one of 14 high school marching bands)
1999
Hollywood Christmas Parade, Hollywood, California
Hollywood Christmas Parade, Hollywood, California
1997
Florida Citrus Bowl, Orlando, Florida
(Field Show - Class AA/Overall Grand Champions)
Florida Citrus Bowl, Orlando, Florida
(Field Show - Class AA/Overall Grand Champions)
1996
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, New York, New York
Mardi Gras Parade, New Orleans, Louisiana (Champions)
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, New York, New York
Mardi Gras Parade, New Orleans, Louisiana (Champions)
1988
President George Bush
Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT
President George Bush
Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT
Annual and Biennial Regional Parade Experiences
Stamford Parade Spectacular, Stamford, Connecticut • Eastern States Exposition (Big-E), Springfield, Massachusetts
St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Bridgeport, CT & Greenwich, CT • Elks State Convention, Wildwood, NJ
St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Bridgeport, CT & Greenwich, CT • Elks State Convention, Wildwood, NJ
Recent Awards
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2009
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Fall Marching Band
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Musical Arts Conference (MAC) Class V 2nd Place
(Outstanding: Percussion, Color Guard, General Effect) |
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2008-2009
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Fall Marching Band
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Musical Arts Conference (MAC) Class V 2nd Place
(Outstanding: Percussion, Color Guard, Drum Major) |
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Winter Guard
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MAC World Silver Medalist
Winter Guard International (WGI) World Class Finalist |
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Winter Percussion
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Undefeated MAC Open Class State Champion Gold Medalist (fifth year)
WGI Open Class Silver Medalist (second consecutive year) |
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2007-2008
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Fall Marching Band
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MAC Class V 1st Place & Connecticut State Champions
(Outstanding: General Effect, Color Guard, Percussion, Marching, Drum Major) |
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Winter Guard
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MAC World Silver Medalist
WGI World Class Participant |
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Winter Percussion
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Undefeated MAC Open Class State Champion Gold Medalist (fourth year)
WGI Open Class Silver Medalist |
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2006-2007
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Fall Marching Band
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MAC Class V 1st Place & Connecticut State Champions
(Outstanding General Effect, Color Guard, Percussion, Music) |
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Winter Guard
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MAC World Class State Champion Gold Medalist (undefeated)
WGI World Class Finalist |
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Winter Percussion
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MAC Open Class State Champion Gold Medalist (third year)
WGI Open Class Finalist |
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2005-2006
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Fall Marching Band
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MAC Class V 2nd Place (Outstanding Percussion)
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Winter Guard
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MAC Open Class Silver Medalist
WGI Open Class Bronze Medalist (Promoted to World Class) |
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Winter Percussion
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MAC Open Class State Champion Gold Medalist (second year)
WGI Open Class Finalist |
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2004-2005
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Fall Marching Band
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MAC Class V 3rd Place (Best Guard)
Bands at the Bowl, Hollywood, 2nd Place |
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Winter Guard
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MAC Open Class Silver Medalist
WGI Open Class Finalist
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Winter Percussion
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MAC Open Class State Champion Gold Medalist
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Plus countless numbers of trophies and honors bestowed upon the band.
Please see news articles about the band below. All articles are copyrighted by their publications.
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