Director’s News

Dear GRAND CHAMPION marching band student and parent, It’s got a nice ring to it—eh? Ya gotta luv that!!! The purpose of this letter is to provide information concerning our THIRD COMPETITION this Saturday. FUQUAY-VARINA HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND COMPETITION October...

Dear Marching Band Student and Parent, The purpose of this letter is to provide information concerning our HOMECOMING HOME FOOTBALL GAME this Friday, and our SECOND COMPETITION this Saturday. HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME (ATHENS VS. ENLOE H.S.) Friday, October 8, 2021...

To: Select students enrolled in band, chorus and/or orchestra From: Jerry Markoch/Tara Culbreth/Michael Santangelo RE: Tri-M National Music Honor Society Date: September 27, 2021 We are pleased to offer select students enrolled in band, chorus and/or orchestra the...

Dear Athens Drive students and families, Our North Carolina Symphony resumes regular concerts in a few weeks at Meymandi Hall in downtown Raleigh. We are so fortunate to have a premiere orchestra just minutes away from our homes! These are musicians who have spent...

Last week was SO FUN! Now let’s do it again! Lots of information to share with you…please read the ENTIRE LETTER! The purpose of this letter is to provide information concerning our SECOND HOME FOOTBALL GAME this Friday, our “MINI-CAMP 9-9” this Saturday, a...

FOOTBALL GAME LOGISTICS Hallelujah! It looks like we are finally going to have a football game—with beautiful weather as well!!! The purpose of this letter is to provide information concerning our FIRST HOME FOOTBALL GAME this Friday. HOME FOOTBALL GAME (ATHENS VS....

Dear Athens Drive H.S. Marching Band Family, It’s POST CAMP! Woohoo! We’re back at school more united than ever after a TERRIFIC BAND CAMP! Just a few quick reminders about events for the next 3 weeks: Post camp rehearsals are 6:30 pm-10:00 pm August 3, 4, 5; 10, 11,...

WOO-HOO!!! GET LIT!!! WE’RE BACK!!! I am SO EXCITED to start working with all of you next week for our PRE CAMP week! Rehearsals will be at the high school from 6:30 pm-10:00 pm. Please do your best to arrive at least 10 minutes early each day so that you can get a...

Dear Athens Band Seniors, Mr. Mares has granted permission for our senior band members to play in the band for the senior awards ceremony on Friday morning (May 28th) and I really, really need you to play. We'll have some alumni to play for your actual graduation the...

Dear band member, alum, and parent,   The purpose of this letter is to provide information concerning our GRADUATION performance on Thursday, June 10th as well as other end-of-year details. MR. MARES IS GOING TO ANNOUNCE TODAY THAT THERE WILL ONLY BE 1 GRADUATION...