Tiger band earns first at Bands of America

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Staff Report on October 11, 2017

On Sept. 30, the Dripping Springs High Marching Tiger Band came away with a first place overall finish at the 2017 Bands of America McAllen Regional competition.

The Tiger band also won caption awards for Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, and Outstanding General Effect.

A strong preliminary performance earned the Tiger Band Outstanding Music, Visual and General Effect awards, the Class AAA Championship and a performance spot in finals.

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