Brandon McCoy Percussion / Snare Drum

Age: 18 Classification: Senior Nickname: “Bam” Hometown: Olive Branch Favorite Music Genre: R & B Church: Grace Christian Fellowship Band Longevity: 3 years Favorite Aspect of Band:“The fun-filled environment and the warm hearted friends and peers.” College Plans: University of Memphis (Pre-Law) Career Plans: Lawyer Hobbies: Listen to music, play the drums, play “Madden” Favorite Academic Subject: English Last Book Read: “1984″ People would be surprised to learn, “…that I am a spirit-filled Christian who is very involved at church.” Favorite Quote: “Everybody loves everybody.”

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Anthony Robert Tirone Mellophone/French Horn

Age: 18 Classification: Senior Hometown: Southaven Favorite Music Genre: Rock, Metal Church: Christ the King Band Longevity: 6 years Favorite Band Activity: “Hanging out for long periods of time with great friends.” College Plans: Christian Brothers Univ. (Engineering) Career Plans: Chemical Engineer or Chemist Hobbies: Taking things apart Favorite Academic Subject: Chemistry Last Book Read: “Pictures of Dorian Gray” People would be surprised to learn, “…that I am a very good cook, and play paintball.” Favorite Quote: “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” (J. F. Kennedy)

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Ashley Morgan Hansen Marimba/Clarinet

Age: 18 Classification: Senior Hometown: Simi Valley, CA Favorite Music Genre: Rock, Hip-hop, Classical Church: Longview Heights Baptist Church Band Longevity: 6 years Favorite Aspect of Band: “Competitions and everyone you get to meet along the way” College Plans: NWCC / Univ. of Memphis Career Plans: Registered Nurse or Performance Music Hobbies: Watching TV, practicing clarinet, shopping Favorite Academic Subject: Chemistry Last Book Read: ”For One More Day” - Mitch Albom

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Bridgett Rose Byrum

Clarinet

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Lauren Michelle Smith
Color Guard (Rifle Section Leader)

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OLIVIA MCMILLAN

Bass Clarinet (Section Leader)

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ALAN RAGSDALE

Percussion (front ensemble)

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LEAH GARAVELLI

Color Guard / French Horn

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