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marching band 2013 & band camp 2013 info is posted!
Important dates: tues. april 30 wind symphony dress rehearsal - 3:45pm wed. may 1 colorguard information meeting for 2013 - 3:45pm thurs. may 2 symphonic band dress rehearsal - 6:30pm-9:00pm tues. may 7 wind symphony spring concert @ EHHS - 7:00pm thurs. may 9 symphonic band spring concert @ EHMS - 6:30pm May 10 – 11 colorguard classes / auditions thurs. may 16 band awards banquet - 6:30pm (EH Cafeteria) Mon. May 20 Marching Band 2013 Winds Rehearsal - 6:30pm Fri. May 24 Graduation: Wind Symphony Performance June 24 - 28 marching percussion camp 2013
One of the most well known high school bands in the country and steeped in rich tradition, the East Hall Viking Bands, under the direction of J. Craig Cantrell, have established a tradition of excellence and have been consistent in quality performances given and entertainment value. Mission Statement (as outlined by our band student leadership team): "We, as a band family, value integrity and passion toward success in all aspects. While establishing a postive atmosphere, we manifest self-discipline and respect towards everyone. Role modeling is our top priority because it builds trust. By cultivating innovation and confidence, we will set high standards of musicianship and expectacy." East Hall High School is located just outside Gainesville, Georgia, in northeastern Hall County, about 60 miles just northeast of Atlanta. East Hall is set in a rural area where many families are blue collar workers, representing almost entirely middle class families. Hall County, Georgia, is commonly known as the poultry capital of the world. Nevertheless, the students, parents, faculty, and administration of East Hall High School are striving continuously to have an outstanding educational program. East Hall High School is the smallest of seven high schools in Hall County with approximately 961 students in grades 9-12. However, being the smallest of the high schools has not been a disadvantage as the East Hall High School Band has been the standard bearer for high school bands of Hall County. Averaging nearly 18% participation of the student body in the band program, the East Hall High School Band has won innumerable superior ratings and has performed in some of the nation’s most prestigious events. The East Hall High Viking Marching Band has routinely received superior ratings in marching festivals and competitions. On two different occasions the band has won 1st place in the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade. In 2007, the Viking Band won "Best In Class" in the Cotton Bowl Parade in Dallas, Texas. Most recently, the Viking Band placed 1st in AAAA competition at the 2010
The marching band is divided into three concert organizations and all are entered in concert festival (LGPE) each year sponsored by the Georgia Music Educators Association. Since 1971, the East Hall Bands have made 67 superior ratings and 9 excellent ratings in concert performance evaluations (festival). Additionally, the East Hall Bands have performed at such prestigious events as the Georgia Music Educators In-Service Conference, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Annual Conference, and the University of Georgia's January Music Festival (JanFest). Most recently, the East Hall Wind Symphony performed as a featured performing ensemble at the 61st annual University of Georgia January Music Festival (JanFest) in Athens, GA. The East Hall Wind Symphony has been honored with an invitation as a featured performing ensemble at the 2012 Southeastern United States Band Clinic (SEUS) at Troy State University in Troy, Alabama.
EAST HALL VIKING BAND J. Craig Cantrell, Director of Bands 3534 East Hall Road Gainesville, GA 30507  |
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