Marching Black and Gold
Who We Are
The Avon Marching Black and Gold is the largest and most visible ensemble of the Avon Band program. The Avon Marching Black and Gold performs at the highest level of competition available to high school band students and is annually recognized as one of the top high school marching bands in the country.
Details
Directors
Awards
Details
The Avon Marching Black and Gold allows students their first experience in an ensemble and installs the fundamentals of the “Avon Way.”
Any student can be a part of the Avon Marching Black and Gold and EVERYONE finds a place to take part. There are no auditions. There is a fee to join. Ensemble meets from mid-May to mid-November each year. Marching Band rehearsals begin in the middle of May.
Directors & Staff
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Matt Harloff, Director of Bands
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Karl Hartman, Assistant Director
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Matt Abbey, Assistant Director
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Leah Harris, Assistant Director
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Daniel Wiles, Guard Director
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Tony Cook, Percussion Director
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Cathy Klemmensen, Performing Arts Secretary
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Dean Westman, Department Chairman
Plus additional support staff made up of various talented individuals.
Awards
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17 Time ISSMA State Champions (2001-2002 in Class B, and 2003-2007, 2009-2010, 2013-2016, 2019, 2021, 2023-2024 in Class A)
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23 Time ISSMA Top 3 State Finalist
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5 Time BOA Grand National Champions 2008, 2009, 2010, 2023, 2024
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17 Consecutive Top 3 Finishes at Bands Of America Grand National Finals (2007-2019, 2021-2024)
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22 Time Bands of America Grand National Finalist (2001, 2003-2019, 2021-2024)
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2012 Rose Bowl Parade Participant
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2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Participant
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2007 John Philip Sousa Foundation Sudler Shield Recipient