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National Merit Semi Finalist

National Merit Semi Finalist

Senior tenor sax player Chris Dougan was chosen as a national merit semi finalist. Chris is an accomplished oboe and bassoon player during concert band and served as a low reed section leader for the Dobyns-Bennett [...]

Alex Heise wins Macy’s Scholarship

Alex Heise wins Macy’s Scholarship

Marching in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is an amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience. And for one lucky band member the trip down Broadway was even more memorable. Macy’s and the Bob & Dolores Hope Charitable Foundation annually [...]

Andrea Cunningham

Andrea Cunningham

The featured performer of the week is senior Andrea Cunningham. Andrea is the principal flutist in the Dobyns-Bennett Wind Ensemble. Her performance credits include 2009 Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, the 2010 and 2011 Honor Orchestra [...]