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THE BANDS OF DECATUR

A celebrated organization devoted to musical excellence, personal growth for students, and representing our community with pride.

DHS MARCHING BAND:
Grand Championship Winners!

The Decatur High School Marching Band finished its competitive season with a huge Grand Champion victory at the White Columns Invitational. This was the first time in the history of the White Columns Invitational that the Silver Division champion outscored the Gold Division champion!

Our 2025 marching season highlights included:

White Columns Invitational (Milton HS): November 1, 2025

2nd in AAA Music Performance
1st in AAA Visual Performance, General Effect, Percussion, Color Guard
1st Overall — AAA class
1st Overall Color Guard
1st Overall Band — Silver Division
Highest score of entire competition regardless of class
Watch the award winning performance!

Bands of America @ East Tennessee State University: October 18, 2025

7th in AAA class; 15th overall
Competitors from GA, TN, SC, NC, VA, KY, OH, OK

Kennesaw Mountain Marching Invitational: October 11, 2025

2nd in AAA: GE, Music, Visual, Color Guard
1st in AAA Percussion
2nd Overall Band — AAA
1st Overall Percussion
3rd Overall Band

2025-26 Photo & Video Gallery

Performance Videos

Photo Galleries

Become a Friends & Family Supporter

This is a wonderful opportunity for you—and for family members, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, and neighbors—to make a meaningful difference. Your support helps provide a richer, more inspiring experience for our talented musicians. All donations are fully tax-deductible, and a tax-acknowledgment letter will be sent after your contribution.

Make a Gift Today

Thanks to our BPA Board for 2025-2026!

Tyra Buckley and Michelle Zoss: Co-Presidents
Joel LeMon: Vice President
Carrie Davis and Rachel Pilvinsky: Co-Treasurers
Erin Himes: Secretary

We Need You (Yes, You)

We can't have our best band year without a full roster of volunteers. There are tasks of all types—out front or behind-the-scenes. Solitary or social. Creative or precise. They're all important, because together, they make a great band program for our kids!

Learn More and Volunteer Here

Join the Beacon Hill Middle School Band!

BHMS Band: Where Students Find Their Sound!

At Beacon Hill Middle School, band is more than a class — it’s a place to belong, grow, and have a whole lot of fun. Whether students are picking up an instrument for the first time or already love making music, our program builds confidence, friendships, and skills that last far beyond middle school.

Watch: The Epic Band Experience at BHMS

Stay In the Know

To stay informed and avoid missing important updates, please take these two simple steps. Join us on the Band app for announcements and reminders, and subscribe to the band calendar so rehearsals, performances, and events appear automatically on your schedule. Together, they keep you connected to everything happening in band.

Join us in the Band app

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Support our Passive Fundraisers

Click here to access our Passive Fundraiser through Kroger and Publix Partners. Thank you for supporting the band! (Friends and family can do this TOO!)