PULASKI COUNTY GOLDEN COUGAR MARCHING BAND
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The band program at Pulaski County High School has been a symbol of success and pride for the high school and residents of Pulaski County since the first notes were played in fall 1974. The pro- gram has received many awards, ranging from marching band and concert ensembles to indoor winter performing groups. The instrumental program at Pulaski County High School has produced thousands of fine musicians over the years. It has been through the efforts of those musicians that the program at PCHS has been named a Virginia Honor Band 15 times. Last year, the band was invited to perform at Radford University during a basketball game. Their performance promted RU to invite them back for a return performance. Following that performance, a Pep Band wsa formed creating an incredible atmosphere at PCHS basketball games. Emphasis on hard work and musicianship is what makes the Golden Cougar Marching Band “The Pride of Pulaski County.” HONORS AND AWARDS VIRGINIA HONOR BAND (15X) 1986-87, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2003-04, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2018-19
Performed at Champs Sports Bowl on December 29, 2011 Amherst Tournament of Bands 2003 Grand Champion Blue Ribbon Award 2006-07 and 2008-09 USSBA Virginia State Champions 2008 Class 3A Marched in 2013 National Independence Day Parade in Washington, DC
Marched in 2014 Virginia Governor’s Inaugural Parade Marched in Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC
Performed in the Russell Athletic Bowl on December 29, 2015 2024 Superior Rating at Battle Marching Invitational in Bristol, VA VBODA Concert Assessment Results (Formerly known as Concert Festival)
• 2003 Grade V: Excellent (Symphonic Band) • 2004 Grade V: Superior (SB) and Grade III Good (Concert Band) • 2005 Grade V: Excellent (SB) • 2006 Grade V: Excellent (SB) and Grade III Excellent (CB) • 2007 Grade IV: Superior (Symphonic Wind Ensemble)
• 2011 Grade V: Superior (SWE) • 2012 Grade V: Superior (SWE) • 2013 Grade V: Superior (SWE) • 2014 Grade V: Superior (SWE) • 2015 Grade V: Excellent (Wind Ensemble) • 2016 Grade V: Excellent (WE) • 2017 Grade V: Excellent (WE) • 2019 Grade V: Superior (Marching & CB)
• 2008 Grade IV: Superior (SWE) • 2009 Grade V: Superior (SWE) • 2010 Canceled due to snow
• 2022 Grade IV: Excellent (WE) • 2023 Grade IV: Excellent (WE) • 2024 Grade IV: Excellent (WE)
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