Congratulations Munford High School Band! Munford High School was awarded the honor of performing in the 2019 Tournament of Roses Parade. Below is a conversation with their director, Barry Trobaugh.
Where is Munford High School? Located in Munford, TN about 40 minutes northeast of Memphis
Who are the directors and staff at Munford High School? Barry Trobaugh, Gary Fite, Doug Young and Daniel Butler
How would you describe your band program and community? The Munford Band is comprised of approximately 18% of the student body at Munford High School. Our staff strives to provide an eclectic array of educational settings through music. Ensemble opportunities include: marching band, two concert bands, two jazz ensembles, pep band and numerous small ensembles. In addition, the Munford Band is a vibrant part of our local community, active in local community projects, charities and public gatherings. Our community is reported at a $27,000 median income, yet this incredible society provides the opportunity for unique experiences for our talented and hard-working students.
What is the last piece of music your band played in a performance? Our most recent performance was that at the Tournament of Roses Parade. Our musical repertoire was in celebration of the music of Memphis and the great state of Tennessee. The music of Chuck Berry, Elvis, Isaac Hayes, Aretha Franklin, Justin Timberlake led us down the parade...only to end with Rocky Top!
Will you please share a fun moment or great memory? During one of our events in Pasadena, a student remarked that a picture could never say all the things necessary to describe the occasion. I thought he was referring to the view of Newport Beach, but in fact he was referring to the awesome experience to have every member of this "small town band" in California, experiencing the sights and sounds of the West Coast AND marching in THE Tournament of Roses Parade. I was incredibly humbled by his comment.
Can you tell us one thing about your program or staff that people would be surprised to know? Gary & I are in our 25th year at Munford High School. We have been blessed with an incredible local society. So many of our current students are what Gary and I call "grand students," meaning that they are the children of students we taught many years ago. It is heart-warming and rewarding to see these "children" as audience members as elementary students and later to see them in the Middle School eager to be a part of our "family" in music.
Why do you believe it is important to be a part of TMEA? Simply put, TMEA is our outlet to preserve the traditions of music education in Tennessee and also the portal to add innovative and unique opportunities for the many students across our great state.
Thank you for sharing with us! Best wishes to Munford High School's students and staff for continued success. May we all try to create cultures for success and represent our state as well as they have.
Where is Munford High School? Located in Munford, TN about 40 minutes northeast of Memphis
Who are the directors and staff at Munford High School? Barry Trobaugh, Gary Fite, Doug Young and Daniel Butler
How would you describe your band program and community? The Munford Band is comprised of approximately 18% of the student body at Munford High School. Our staff strives to provide an eclectic array of educational settings through music. Ensemble opportunities include: marching band, two concert bands, two jazz ensembles, pep band and numerous small ensembles. In addition, the Munford Band is a vibrant part of our local community, active in local community projects, charities and public gatherings. Our community is reported at a $27,000 median income, yet this incredible society provides the opportunity for unique experiences for our talented and hard-working students.
What is the last piece of music your band played in a performance? Our most recent performance was that at the Tournament of Roses Parade. Our musical repertoire was in celebration of the music of Memphis and the great state of Tennessee. The music of Chuck Berry, Elvis, Isaac Hayes, Aretha Franklin, Justin Timberlake led us down the parade...only to end with Rocky Top!
Will you please share a fun moment or great memory? During one of our events in Pasadena, a student remarked that a picture could never say all the things necessary to describe the occasion. I thought he was referring to the view of Newport Beach, but in fact he was referring to the awesome experience to have every member of this "small town band" in California, experiencing the sights and sounds of the West Coast AND marching in THE Tournament of Roses Parade. I was incredibly humbled by his comment.
Can you tell us one thing about your program or staff that people would be surprised to know? Gary & I are in our 25th year at Munford High School. We have been blessed with an incredible local society. So many of our current students are what Gary and I call "grand students," meaning that they are the children of students we taught many years ago. It is heart-warming and rewarding to see these "children" as audience members as elementary students and later to see them in the Middle School eager to be a part of our "family" in music.
Why do you believe it is important to be a part of TMEA? Simply put, TMEA is our outlet to preserve the traditions of music education in Tennessee and also the portal to add innovative and unique opportunities for the many students across our great state.
Thank you for sharing with us! Best wishes to Munford High School's students and staff for continued success. May we all try to create cultures for success and represent our state as well as they have.