Band of Blue
The Colleton County Band Program consists of approximately 550 student musicians. The beginning band consists of 200 students, the middle school band consists of 100 students and the 8th grade Junior Band consists of 75 bandsmen. The band program is a part of the curriculum and provides a foundation for the Colleton County High School Band. The Colleton County High School "Band of Blue" consists of 200 bandsmen.
The "Band of Blue" has won the South Carolina State Marching Band Championships in 1982, 1986, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995 and 1997. The band has performed for one presidential inaugural and four gubernatorial inaugurals. In 1994, The Band of Blue marched in the 105th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California. In 2000, The Band of Blue marched in the 74th annual Macy*s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Band of Blue was also featured in the 2008 National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade in Washington, DC. Most recently, The Band of Blue marched in the 2010 Endymion Parade in New Orleans, Louisiana, behind Tom Benson, the parade marshal and owner of the New Orleans Saints and in front of the NFL team themselves.
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