Since its old traditions began back in 1937 with a modest membership of just twenty‐one, The Franklin Band, with the exception of a brief respite during WWII, has consistently held a position of distinction in our community of Franklin, Tennessee.
Bands of America Championships
Chattanooga Regional
- 1st Place Class AAA
- 2nd Place in Finals
- Outstanding General Effect in Preliminaries
- Outstanding Music Performance in Finals
Johnson City Regional
- 3rd Place Class AAA
- 3rd Place in Finals
Contest of Champions
- 2nd Place Class AAA
- Finalist
- Reserve Grand Champion
Awards
- Assistant Director Briana Vogt recognized as a Country Music Association (CMA) Foundation Teacher of Excellence
Bands of America Championships
Indianapolis Super Regionals:
- 2nd Place in Class AA
- Outstanding Music Performance in Preliminaries
- 18th Place Overall
Contest of Champions
- Finalist
- Reserve Grand Champion
Awards
- Director Michael Holland recognized as a Country Music Association (CMA) Foundation Teacher of Excellence
Bands of America Championships
Clarksville Regional:
- 2nd place Class AAA
- 2nd place in Preliminaries
- 3rd place in Finals
Indianapolis Super Regionals:
- 3rd Place Class AAA
- 12th place in Finals
Indianapolis Grand Nationals:
- 4th Place in Preliminary Class AAA
- 20th Place Overall in Semi-Finals
Notable Performances
- Chamber Winds-Music for All National Chamber Music Festival
Bands of America Championships
Clarksville Regional:
- Division I Rating
- 2nd Place Class AAA in Preliminary Competition
- Outstanding Visual Award
- 2nd Place in Finals
- Outstanding Visual Award
Grand Nationals:
- Division I Rating
- Semi Finalist
- 3rd Place Class AAA
- 17th Place Overall
Contest of Champions
- Finalist
- Reserve Grand Champion
- Tennessee Governor’s Cup and State Marching Band Champions
Awards
- Assistant Director Jacob Campos recognized as a Country Music Association (CMA) Foundation Teacher of Excellence
Bands of America Championships
Clarksville Regional:
- Division I Rating
- 2nd Place Class AAA in Preliminary Competition
- 2nd Place in Finals
Grand Nationals:
- Division I Rating
- Semi Finalist
- 27th Place Overall
Notable Performances
- Wind Ensemble-Tennessee Bandmasters Association Hall of Fame Concert
- Percussion Ensemble-Music for All National Percussion Festival
- Percussion Ensemble-Tennessee Music Education Association Conference Performance
- Chamber Winds-Music for All National Chamber Music Festival
Bands of America Championships
Clarksville Regional:
- Division I Rating
- 2nd Place Class AAA in Preliminary Competition
- 2nd Place in Finals
Atlanta Super Regional:
- Division I Rating
- Outstanding Music and General Effect Class AAA
- 3rd Place Class AAA in Preliminary Competition
- 11th Place in Finals
Grand Nationals:
- Division I Rating
- Semi Finalist hundred
- 17th Place Overall
Contest of Champions
- Finalist
- Reserve Grand Champion
- Tennessee Governor’s Cup and State Marching Band Champions
Bands of America Championships
Clarksville Regional:
- Division I Rating
- 1st Place Class AAA in Preliminary Competition
- Outstanding Visual Award in Prelims
- 3rd Place in Finals
Indianapolis Super Regional:
- Division I Rating
- Outstanding Music and General Effect Class AAA
- 1st Place Class AAA in Preliminary Competition
- 11th Place in Finals
Grand Nationals:
- Division I Rating
- Semi Finalist
- 2nd Place in Class AAA
- 13th Place Overall
Contest of Champions
- Finalist
- Reserve Grand Champion
- Tennessee Governor’s Cup and State Marching Band Champions
Notable Performances
- Wind Ensemble-Tennessee Music Education Association State Concert Festival
- Chamber Winds-Music for All National Chamber Music Festival
Awards
- Director David Aydelott inducted into Middle Tennessee State University Band Hall of Fame
Bands of America Championships
Louisville Regional:
- Division I Rating
- 2nd Place Class AAA in Preliminary Competition
- Outstanding Visual Award in Finals
- 2nd Place in Finals
Indianapolis Super Regional:
- Division I Rating
- Outstanding Music and General Effect Class AAA
- 1st Place Class AAA in Preliminary Competition
- 5th Place in Finals
Grand Nationals:
- Division I Rating
- Semi Finalist
- 21st Place Overall
Middle Tennessee School Band & Orchestra Association Concert and Sight Reading Festival
- Superior Rating
Notable Performances
- Percussion Ensemble-Tennessee Music Education Association Conference Performance
- Appearance in the Movie The Secret Handshake
Awards
- Director David Aydelott presented as a John Philip Sousa Foundation Laureate of the Bandworld “Legion of Honor”
- Franklin Marching Band receives the Sudler Shield, sponsored by the John Philip Sousa Foundation
Bands of America Championships
Powder Springs Regional:
- Division I Rating
- 2nd Place Class AAA in Preliminary Competition
- Outstanding Music Award in Finals
- Outstanding Visual Award in Finals
- 1st Place in Finals and Regional Champion
Grand Nationals:
- Division I Rating
- Semi Finalist
- 2nd Place in Class AAA
- 15th Place Overall
Contest of Champions
- Finalist
- Grand Champion
- Tennessee Governor’s Cup and State Marching Band Champions
Middle Tennessee School Band & Orchestra Association Concert and Sight Reading Festival
- Superior Rating
Notable Performances
- Wind Ensemble-Tennessee Music Education Association State Concert Festival
- Wind Ensemble-Music For All National Concert Festival
- Percussion Ensemble-Music for All National Percussion Festival
Bands of America Championships
Jacksonville Regional:
- Division I Rating
- 2nd Place Class AAA in Preliminary Competition
- Outstanding Music Award in Finals
- Outstanding General Effect Award in Finals
- 1st Place in Finals and Regional Champion
Grand Nationals:
- Division I Rating
- Semi Finalist
- 2nd Place in Class AAA
- 24th Place Overall
Contest of Champions
- Finalist
- Reserve Grand Champion
- Tennessee Governor’s Cup and State Marching Band Champions
Notable Performances
- Wind Ensemble-Tennessee Music Education Association State Concert Festival
- Wind Ensemble-Tennessee Bandmasters Association Hall of Fame Concert
Awards
- Director David Aydelott and Assistant Marching Band Director Michael Holland receive the Certificate of Merit from the National Band Association
Bands of America Championships
Jacksonville Regional:
- Division I Rating
- Outstanding General Effect Class AAA
- 1st Place Class AAA in Preliminary Competition
- 3rd Place in Finals
Grand Nationals:
- Division I Rating
- 44th Place Overall
Middle Tennessee School Band & Orchestra Association Concert and Sight Reading Festival
- Superior Rating
Contest of Champions
- Finalist
- Honorable Mention
Awards
- Director David Aydelott named Franklin High School Teacher of the year: 2011-2012 school year
- Director David Aydelott and Assistant Marching Band Director Michael Holland receive the Certificate of Merit from the National Band Association
Bands of America Championships
Louisville Regional:
- Division I Rating
- Outstanding Music Class AAA
- 3rd Place Class AAA in Preliminary Competition
- 6th Place in Finals
Contest of Champions
- Finalist
- Reserve Grand Champion
Middle Tennessee School Band & Orchestra Association Concert and Sight Reading Festival
- Superior Rating
Awards
- Director David Aydelott named one of 50 Directors Who Make a Difference by School Band and Orchestra Magazine
- Volunteer Charlie Broach named Patrick John Hughes Parent/Booster Award winner by Music For All
- Director David Aydelott receives the Citation of Excellence from the National Band Association
Middle Tennessee State University “Contest of Champions”
- Finalist: 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009
Bands of America Regional Championships
- St. Louis Super Regional Participant: 2008
- Indianapolis Regional Participant: 2009
Middle Tennessee School Band & Orchestra Association Concert and Sight Reading Festival
- Superior Ratings in Concert Performance: 2008, 2009
Notable Performances
- Appearance in the music video for Madonna’s American Pie: 2000
- Hollywood Christmas Parade: 2000, 2005
- Mazda Tangerine Bowl: 2003
- Disney World Magic Music Days: 2008
Awards
- Tennessee Bandmasters Association Sweepstakes Award: 2007-2008, 2008-2009
Middle Tennessee State University “Contest of Champions”
- Finalist: 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
Notable Performances
- Louis St. Patrick’s Day Parade: 1990, 1993, 1994
- Orange Bowl Parade: 1991
- Miami King Orange Jamboree Parade: 1992
- Tournament of Roses Parade: 1996
- Macy*s Thanksgiving Day Parade (lead band): 1998
Middle Tennessee State University “Contest of Champions”
- Finalist: 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
- Reserve Grand Champion: 1980 and 1981
- Tennessee Governor’s Cup and State Marching Band Champions: 1980 and 1981
Notable Performances
- Orange Bowl Parade: 1980, 1983, 1986
1980: 1st Place in Field Show Competition
1983: 2nd Place in Field Show Competition - Citrus Bowl Festival: 1986
- Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: 1989
Middle Tennessee State University “Contest of Champions”
- Finalist: 1976, 1977, 1979
Notable Performances
- Appearance in the movie Nashville: 1975
Few records exist of the early band program as Franklin High School burned in 1955.