Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools:
The 2025 marching band season was one to remember for Floyd County Schools. Each of our high school bands brought home impressive awards and top ratings from competitions across the state—showcasing the dedication, talent, and pride that define our FCS music programs.
“Our marching bands continue to set the bar for musical and visual performance in our region,” said Sherry Childs, FCS Fine Arts Coordinator. “The dedication of our students, directors, and parents shines through in every performance. We are proud of how each program represents Floyd County Schools with such excellence and heart.”
Season Highlights by School:
Armuchee High School
The Armuchee Indian Marching Band wrapped up an impressive season with remarkable showings at both the Central-Carroll Contest and their season finale in Milton.
At Central-Carroll, the band earned 1st Division Band, Best in Class 1A Band, Best in Class 1A Percussion, and Best in Class 1A Guard. They also secured 3rd Place in Class 1A Drum Major and an impressive 3rd place overall in the Silver Division, competing among 10 bands.
At Milton, the band continued its excellence with Superior ratings in Drum Major and Colorguard and Excellent ratings in Band, Percussion, and General Effect—taking home 1st in Class A for Drum Major, Colorguard, and Visual Performance, and 2nd in Class A for Band, Percussion, and Musical Performance.
Coosa High School
The Coosa Eagle Marching Band soared through an exceptional season marked by superior performances and standout recognition.
At their final competition, Peach State, Coosa received all Superior ratings, with Best in Class Guard and 2nd in Class Percussion. At their second competition, the Eagles earned all Superior ratings, Best in Class Guard (earning the second-highest score of the entire day), 2nd in Class Band, and 3rd in Class Percussion.
To kick off the season at the Armuchee Competition, Coosa captured Best in Class Band and Best in Class Guard, while earning 2nd in Class Drum Major, 2nd in Class Percussion, and a special Soloist Award for Wesley Faulkner.
Model High School
The Model Blue Devil Band had a standout season filled with sweeping victories and superior performances.
At the Beaver Pond Competition at West End High School, the Marching Devils were crowned Grand Champion, earning Most Entertaining Band, Highest Music Score, All Superior Ratings, and Best in Division for Drum Major, Percussion, and Band.
At the Ring of Fire Competition at Sonoraville High School, Model earned Superior ratings for Band and Percussion, and the Drum Major was named Best in Class.
Model saw similar success at the Northwest Whitfield competition, earning All Superiors and Third Place in Class.
Pepperell High School
The Pride of Pepperell delivered an incredible season filled with near-perfect performances and an unstoppable Colorguard.
The Dragons kicked off their season at the Northwest Carpet Classic, capturing 1st in Drum Major and Colorguard, and 2nd in Band and Percussion.
At the Chief Ladiga Marching Festival, Pepperell earned Straight Superior Ratings, placing 1st in Colorguard, 2nd in Band, and 3rd in Percussion in Class AA. In the Silver Division, they repeated as 1st in Colorguard, 2nd in Band, and 3rd in Percussion.
The season concluded at the Legacy of Champions Competition, where the band, once again, received All Superior Ratings, taking 1st Place Band and Colorguard in Class AA. Competing in the Silver Division (A–AAA), they earned 1st Place Colorguard (with the second-highest score of the day by just 0.5 points!) and 2nd Place Band, missing the top spot by less than a point.
The Marching Dragons will continue to awe you with their performance during halftime of the state playoff games and various parades.
From powerful halftime shows to award-winning performances across the state, Floyd County Schools’ band programs have once again proven that excellence is a tradition built on passion, dedication, and teamwork. FCS celebrates our student musicians, directors, and supporters for another outstanding marching season.