Band History

Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Stephenson High School Band program to foster an
appreciation of good music, to create a positive camraderie for the students and
community, and to build model citizens through participation in music rehearsals and
performances. Students are offered musical training via Concert Band, Symphonic
Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Instrumental Ensembles, and
Advanced Placement Music Theory.

Our History
Over the past several years, the entire Stephenson Band Program have earned local,
state and national awards, including: Superior Band Ratings over the past eight years in
GMEA district events, marching in the nationally televised 113th Tournament of Roses
Parade in Pasadena, California, the featured guests for the Bands of America Super
Regional in Atlanta, Georgia, and offered an extended invitation by the Chinese
government as a guest performer for the National Festival of flowers in Beijing, China.
Last year, our Wind Ensemble was selected to perform for the 2005 Georgia Music
Educators Association Convention in Savannah, Georgia as well as being invited to
perform at the 2005 Southeastern United States National Honor Band Clinic in Troy,
Alabama. These and many other accomplishments of the Stephenson High School
Band Program are a testament to our student's resilience and thirst for programs that
continue to challenge their personal limits. Currently, graduating band students from
the Stephenson Band Program have been offered over 10 million dollars in music
scholarships for various colleges and universities.