The Franklin Band is an eight-time recipient of the Tennessee Governor’s Cup and a 2014 recipient of the prestigious Sudler Shield, awarded by the John Philip Sousa Foundation to marching bands of world-class excellence.
The band’s performance highlights include appearances in the Tournament of Roses Parade and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, as well as the 2024 New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Most recently, The Franklin Band proudly returned to march in the 2026 Rose Parade, marking 30 years since its original appearance in 1996.
The Franklin High School Winter Guard has earned multiple championships, including the 2015 SAA Class Championship, 2021 and 2023 SA Class Championships in the SCGC, and a Scholastic A Bronze Medal at the 2023 WGI World Championships.
A proud participant in Bands of America since 2008, Franklin is a two-time BOA Regional Champion and four-time class national runner-up. Seven Franklin ensembles have been invited to perform at the Music for All National Festival, and the Wind Ensemble has performed three times at the Tennessee Music Education Association Conference.
The Franklin Band is under the direction of Dr. Michael Holland and Nicholas Blue, assisted by Levi Brandenburg, Kate Alward and Aaron Farris.
Upcoming Shows and Events
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Concert Band
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Honor Band
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Marching Band
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Color Guard
Core Values
To enhance the growth, maturity, and experience of Franklin High School students
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The Franklin community and our community within FHS shape who we are, and in return, we shape it.
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Employ a positive work ethic on our steady march toward excellence: students, parents, and staff included.
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Students should enjoy their band experience, their friends, their musical activities, and the processes involved with them.
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Create an environment that challenges students and promotes personal growth.
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Be well-rounded in what we do while maintaining a solid foundation in concert literature.
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Be good stewards of our personal, material, and financial resources.
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Old Traditions…New Beginnings. Value and reflect on our past while being innovative in new endeavors.
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Be a “big tent” organization, serving students of various abilities and backgrounds.
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The wants and needs of our student, parent, and community stakeholders are important to us.
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Be advocates for music education in neighborhood chats and discussions with decision-maker
At Franklin…
Support the Band
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U.S. Flag Program
Show your pride in the USA and support the Franklin High School Band with a subscription to the United States Flag Service. For a small annual fee, a flag will be placed in your yard from dawn to dusk on each of the five major flag holidays: Memorial Day, Flag Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Veterans Day.
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Volunteer with TFB!
Interested in getting involved with The Franklin Band? We have many opportunities for parents and alumni to support the band program! Depending on your skills and interests, you can join one (or multiple) teams!
Band Boosters
The Franklin High School Band Boosters exist to support and advance the interests of the Franklin High School Band, specifically through fundraising and volunteering. -
Friends of The Franklin Band
For almost 90 years, The Franklin Band has enriched the lives of band members, band families, and our special community. A recurring donation to Friends of The Franklin Band allows us to continue our great tradition of excellence. For as little as $5 a month, your donation helps us provide the music, instruments, and other resources necessary to keep The Franklin Band marching. Click HERE to begin a one-time or monthly donation. Email FranklinBandFundraising@gmail.com today to learn more!
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Community Sponsorship
Support excellence. Invest in students. Partner with The Franklin Band!
Since 1937, The Franklin Band has proudly represented Franklin, Tennessee on some of the nation’s biggest stages, including the Rose Parade, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and Bands of America Grand Nationals. Community Sponsorships help provide our members with incredible experiences and leadership opportunities while supporting the continued excellence for which The Franklin Band is known.
If you have additional inquiries, please contact Fundraising@TheFranklinBand.com
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Donor Advised Funds
Do you or anyone in your extended family use a Donor-Advised Fund or Charitable Giving Fund? If so, you can make a gift to The Franklin Band! Please contact the provider of your donor advised fund and make a gift to:
Franklin High School Band Boosters,
EIN: 58-1502844.
DAF Direct allows donors to initiate grant recommendations from their donor-advised funds!
Are you wondering what a Donor-Advised Fund is? Click HERE to learn more and see how you can begin giving to The Franklin Band. If you have additional inquiries, please contact FranklinBandFundraising@gmail.com. -
The Legacy Fund
You can provide a gift through estate planning, other philanthropic options, or through monthly giving to ensure that the mission and legacy of The Franklin Band live on. While current-use gifts through a Friends of The Franklin Band subscription support the band’s immediate needs, The Legacy Fund ensures long-term funding and sustainability of our mission for future generations and needs.
Please contact FranklinBandFundraising@gmail.com today to learn more, or click HERE to begin a monthly subscription today!
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Estate/Endowment Giving
You can provide a gift through estate planning or other philanthropic options to ensure that the mission and legacy of The Franklin Band lives on for decades to come.
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Employer Matching Program
Did you know that many employers offer an employer matching program for donations that their employees make? Click HERE to see if your employer is one of them! This is an excellent way to maximize your donation to The Franklin Band! Please contact FranklinBandFundraising@gmail.com today to learn more!
Thank you to our Sponsors!
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