11.01.26
11.01.26
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Director's Message
Director's Message
Hello Ravenwood Band Families,
After a long season of rehearsals, battles with the heat, and unforgettable memories, the competitive marching band season of the Ravenwood Band has come to a close. Truly, our marching band family has not only managed to put on a respectable performances throughout the season, but they also managed to become even more remarkable people along the way. Absolutely amazing job to all of our marchers!
That being said, our season is not quite over as we still have playoff games and parades! We perform in the veteran's day parade next week so we do have a scheduled rehersal right before the game on Friday. Please see down below for more details.
In other news, we have our indoor percussion and winter guard interest meetings tomorrow 7-8:30pm! Please join us for an informative night and a show reveal!
Thank you for your continued support of the Ravenwood Band! We couldn't do what we do without you!
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Upcoming Dates / Calendar
Upcoming Dates / Calendar
This Week:
November 2nd Indoor Percussion Interest Meeting, 7-8:30pm
Winter Guard Interest Meeting, 7-8:30pm
November 6th Veteran's Day Parade Rehersal, 3:15-5:00pm
Playoff Game, 5:00-10:00pm
Next Week:
November 11th Veteran's Day Parade, (parade begins @11am)
Veteran's Day Ceremony @RHS (end of school)
For the full schedule - please see the Band Directors' Google Calendar below or subscribe on Membership Toolkit.
Ravenwood Band Directors' Calendar
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PDF of Band Calendar Posted Below
*The expectation for absences is that they are communicated at least two weeks in advance of a conflict in order for the potential for an excused absence. If an absence is not excused, this may impact a student's performance and spot with the ensemble.*
Summer/Fall 2026 - 2027 Band Schedule_as of 5.25.26.docxAttached below is the scehdule for BOA Cookeville!
Veteran's Day Parade Rehearsal/Playoff Game
Veteran's Day Parade Rehearsal/Playoff Game
The Ravenwood High School marching band has been given the opportunity to perform in the Franklin Veteran's Day parade on Nov 11th (itinerary to come). To prepare, we will be having a veterans day parade rehersal before the game on Friday. The Friday schedule is attached below. Be sure to either bring food to eat, order Chikfila, or make other food plans.
Veteran's Day Parade/Ceremony
Veteran's Day Parade/Ceremony
The Veteran's Day parade will be a trip that we will take during the school day (11/11). Once we return, we will be also performing at the RHS Veteran's Day Ceremony at the end of the school day. The itenerary will be posted no later than this Wednesday!
Ravenwood Winter Guard 2027
Ravenwood Winter Guard 2027
Please see the message below from our guard director, Daniel Long, for exciting news on how to get involved in our winter guard program:
Good afternoon, Ravenwood families!
Winter Guard season is just around the corner, and we are excited to officially kick off the Ravenwood Winter Guard 2027 season!
This season is open to current Ravenwood students, 8th graders from Woodland Middle and Sunset Middle, and wind players interested in auditioning. No previous color guard or winter guard experience is required!
Winter guard combines movement, dance, equipment work, music, and visual performance. Students do not need to come in already knowing how to spin or perform. We are looking for students who are willing to learn, work hard, and be part of a team.
🎭 Audition & Clinic Schedule
🎭 Audition & Clinic Schedule
Clinic/Audition #1
Monday, October 26 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Interest Meeting & 2027 Show Reveal (Parents/Guardians/Students — All Encouraged to Attend)
Monday, November 2 | 7:00–8:30 PM
Clinic/Audition #2
Monday, November 9 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Clinic/Audition #3
Thursday, November 12 | 5:00–7:00 PM
First Full Rehearsal & Member Commitment Forms Due
Monday, November 16
For clinics, students should bring water and wear comfortable clothes they can move in. Black attire is preferred, but not required.
The full season calendar is attached, including rehearsals, performances, competitions, and a 3-day, 2-overnight WGI Regional in Knoxville, TN. Please review the calendar carefully so families can plan ahead for the season.
We are incredibly excited about what we have planned for this group and can't wait to see who will join us on the floor this winter!
If you have questions about the program, auditions, or the season, please reach out.
Daniel Long
Ravenwood Colorguard Director
daniel@jdlproperties.net
2027 Ravenwood Winterguard Schedule.pdfRavenwood Indoor Percussion 2027
Ravenwood Indoor Percussion 2027
Please see the message below from our indoor percussion director, Forrest Eagle, for exciting news on how to get involved in our indoor percussion program:
Good afternoon, Ravenwood families!
I’m excited to share some information about the upcoming 2026–27 WCS Indoor Percussion season at Ravenwood High School.
Who can participate
The program will be open to eligible students from WCS high schools that do not operate their own indoor percussion program. Based on the current landscape, we may see participation from schools such as Ravenwood, Summit, Independence, and Nolensville.
Participation will require individual approval from both the student’s Band Director and Principal. Because each school may establish its own participation and eligibility standards, requirements may vary somewhat by school.
Ravenwood students will continue to have the opportunity to participate in the program as they have in previous indoor seasons, while the combined-school model gives us the opportunity to build a larger ensemble with students from across Williamson County.
Ensemble opportunities
While indoor percussion is centered around percussion, participation will not be limited only to experienced percussionists. In addition to the traditional snare, tenor, bass drum, and front ensemble sections, we plan to offer several additional performance opportunities this season.
We are planning a Cymbal Line, primarily as another entry point for wind players interested in participating in indoor percussion.
We also plan to offer a Visual Ensemble focused more heavily on movement, dance, choreography, and visual performance.
For younger or developing battery performers, we are also planning a Prep Line. These students will be full marching and competing members of the WCS Indoor ensemble, not understudies or alternates.
The Prep Line will use snare-style marching drums and participate in the production alongside the rest of the battery. Students will rehearse with the ensemble, learn drill and choreography, and perform musical material designed specifically for their current skill level. The goal is to create another legitimate instrument opportunity on the floor while also developing students toward future snare, tenor, and bass drum positions.
Wind players with previous percussion experience, or those who would like to try percussion for the first time, are also welcome to audition for battery or front ensemble positions. Placement will ultimately be based on the audition process and what provides the best fit for each student and the ensemble.
Rehearsals and competition schedule
Ravenwood will serve as the primary rehearsal site. The current expectation for the rehearsal schedule is:
Two weekday evening rehearsals
Saturday camps at least every other week
A local and regional competition schedule
A more complete rehearsal and competition calendar will be provided as those dates are finalized.
Financial commitment
The anticipated cost of participation will be determined once ensemble membership and the season budget are finalized. Families will receive an estimated cost range at the interest meeting. There is an initial $250 donation that we will ask for all participants following auditions and placement. This is only the initial donation we are asking for and does not represent the full estimated cost range of the WCS indoor season.
The Ravenwood Band Boosters will coordinate fundraising opportunities and seek donations and community support to help offset program expenses.
Per the WCS Fundraising policy, Some fundraising opportunities may directly benefit individual participants, while other fundraising and donations may support expenses for the ensemble as a whole. Additional information regarding the season budget, fundraising opportunities, donations, and anticipated family financial responsibility will be shared at the interest meeting.
What’s next
We will be holding an interest meeting on November 2nd @7pm at Ravenwood High School. Because this is the first season operating under the combined-school model, some details will continue to develop as membership is established and we work through the logistics with Ravenwood and the participating schools.
I’m excited about the opportunity to continue building indoor percussion at Ravenwood while also opening the door for more students throughout Williamson County to participate.
I welcome both percussionists and wind players who are interested to come learn more about the program and the opportunities available this season.
Thank you,
Forrest Eagle
forresteagledrum@gmail.com"
Delayed Mid-State Pre-screen Results
Delayed Mid-State Pre-screen Results
Pre-screening audition results have been delayed, but we have received notice that they should be coming out this Monday. We will notify your students as soon as we are able!
Good luck to all of our auditionees!
Concert Attire Orders
Concert Attire Orders
Here is an update on all concert attire orders:
Tuxedos:
If you ordered a tuxedo, and were fitted by the band, your order is ready for pick up. Visit "Street Tuxedo" in Franklin, TN to pick up your tailored tuxedo. You will pay for this tuxedo upon pick up. Pick this up sooner rather than later:
216 Seaboard Ln #4832, Franklin, TN 37067
If you got fitted at "Street Tuxedo", they should be contacting you directly when your order is ready.
Dresses/Gender Neutral Attire:
Your order was placed and will be delivered to the band. Once your order has been delivered, we will notify you so that you may pick it up from us directly!
Curricular Donations
Curricular Donations
We are committed to giving your student a robust music education and your curricular donations is what makes that possible.
Through curricular donations, we are able to supply travel, music, instrumental supplies, and much more for each and every one of your students. The curricular donation amount for this year is $100 per student.
Curricular donations are able to be paid online or in-person (cash or check to Ravenwood High School, Memo: Band)
Online:
All parents should have received an email with the subject line reading "School Cash Online - Williamson County Schools". In there is a link for you to register for an account to supply our curricular donation. The link is also provided below:
https://wcs.schoolcashonline.com/
In-Person:
If you would like to pay in person, please bring cash or a check to us directly. If you decide to write a check, please make it out to Ravenwood High School, Memo: Band)
This Week from the Board
This Week from the Board
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Press / Social Media
Press / Social Media
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MEDIA RELEASE 9/19
Ravenwood Marching Band Makes a Powerful Competition Debut
Winning 2nd Place and Best Guard
at the 2026 March to the Summit Invitational
The Amazing Ravenwood Marching Band earned 2nd Place (Class AAA) and “Best Guard” with “The ODYS-SEE,” launching its competitive season after months of preparation through a relentless Tennessee summer
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — September 19, 2026 — Months of rehearsals, conditioning and perseverance through the Tennessee summer paid off Saturday as The Amazing Ravenwood Marching Band delivered an impressive competitive debut of its 2026 production, “The ODYS-SEE,” earning 2nd Place Class AAA & “Best Guard” at the March to the Summit Invitational at Summit High School.
Competing among 14 marching bands from across the region, Ravenwood delivered a performance that showcased the musicianship, visual precision and determination the students have been building since summer rehearsals began.
The performance marked an exciting new chapter in Ravenwood’s 2026 journey and the first opportunity for the ensemble to bring The ODYS-SEE to a competitive audience. Inspired by Homer’s The Odyssey, “The ODYS-SEE” takes audiences on an on-field journey through vision, illusion and revelation. More than a story about finding the way home, the production explores how a journey can transform the way we see the world—and ourselves—by the time we arrive.
Saturday’s performance was also a testament to the commitment behind the scenes. Ravenwood’s students have spent months preparing physically and musically for the season, rehearsing through one of Tennessee’s hottest stretches of the year while balancing the demands of a new school year.
That story unfolds through a diverse musical repertoire spanning classical, jazz, pop and rock, including selections inspired by Robert W. Smith’s The Iliad and Into the Storm, “Stormy Weather” made famous by Etta James, “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” by Frankie Valli, “I Can See Clearly Now” by Johnny Nash, “Ocean Eyes” by Billie Eilish and U2’s “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.” Together, the music, movement, color guard and visual design transform the football field into an evolving voyage at sea—one in which what the audience sees becomes as important as where the journey ultimately leads.
About the Ravenwood Band Program
The Amazing Ravenwood Marching Band is led by Directors Briana Vogt and Christian Carroll and supported by an outstanding instructional staff including Daniel Long, Mike Leitzke, Isaac Loy, Dylan Whitt, Heather Arnett, Erin Bender, Julia Culp, Amaya Cooper, Olivia Fitch, Emily McCorvey and Charlie Torrent. The Ravenwood Band Program is proudly supported by a dedicated community of families, volunteers, alumni, sponsors and fans who help provide extraordinary musical and performance opportunities for Ravenwood students.
The Ravenwood High School Band Program in Brentwood, Tennessee, provides students with opportunities to pursue excellence through marching band, concert ensembles, jazz, color guard, indoor percussion and other performance experiences. Built around Excellence. Community. Experience., the program seeks to develop outstanding young musicians and performers while creating experiences and relationships that extend far beyond the field.
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About Last Year:
Following a record-setting 2025–2026 season, the Ravenwood High School Band program celebrated not only its competitive success, but the lasting academic and personal impact it continues to have on students—while encouraging the next class of performers to be part of what comes next. As the largest high school band program in Williamson County, Ravenwood once again delivered standout results on the field and in the classroom, combining championship-level performance with exceptional academic achievement.
“Being part of band goes far beyond music,” said Briana Vogt, Director of Bands. “Our students learn discipline, time management, and how to push themselves toward excellence—skills that translate directly into success in the classroom and in life.”
A Program Built on Excellence—On and Off the Field
The Ravenwood Band program continues to exceed expectations, with graduates setting remarkable standards:
Academic Achievement: Band members earned an average ACT score of 31, far surpassing state and national averages (19.3 / 19.4) and secured more than $5 million in scholarship offers. Eight 2025 students were recognized as National Merit Commended Scholars.
Exceptional GPA Performance: The graduating class achieved an average GPA of 4.1, significantly above both national averages (3.0–3.2) and the Ravenwood school average (3.73), with multiple National Merit Scholars among its ranks.
Time Management & Discipline: Members of the Ravenwood Marching Band dedicated themselves to rehearsals and performances, building habits that carry into future academic and career success.
Leadership & Collaboration: The program fosters teamwork at the highest level, with the last two graduating classes including 2 Valedictorians and 9 Salutatorians, reflecting the leadership culture within the band community.
An Experience That Shapes the Future
Beyond the accolades, Ravenwood Band offers students a unique opportunity to grow—both as performers and as individuals—through a culture built on collaboration, commitment, and community.
The 2025–2026 season was one to remember for the Ravenwood Band program—filled with unforgettable performances, national recognition, and life-changing experiences for its students.
But more than the awards and accolades, this season showcased what makes Ravenwood truly special: a place where students come together to grow, achieve, and be part of something bigger than themselves.
A Season of Big Stages and Bigger Moments
The Ravenwood Marching Band launched its season on one of the biggest stages in music—opening the CMA Festival in downtown Nashville—setting the tone for a year defined by energy, excellence, and momentum. From there, the band earned early-season victories, including First Place in the AAAA Division and Overall Large Division Reserve Champion at the Stones River Championship. Their 2025 production, “It Ain’t Easy,” brought a fun, high-energy pop culture theme to audiences across the state as they competed in Bands of America events. The season culminated in a once-in-a-lifetime experience as the band marched down Main Street, U.S.A. at Walt Disney World, celebrating the new year together—a moment students will carry with them forever. Behind every performance is a powerful community. The Ravenwood Band is proudly supported by dedicated families and fans who come together to make these opportunities possible, creating an environment where students are challenged, supported, and celebrated.
Excellence Across Every Ensemble
The Ravenwood Jazz Band reached new heights this year, earning selection as one of the top jazz ensembles in Tennessee to perform at the prestigious Tennessee Music Education Association All-State Conference. As the only jazz band selected statewide, they performed for the state’s leading music educators and were joined on stage by Grammy Award-winning musician Jeff Coffin of the Dave Matthews Band—an unforgettable experience that reflects the caliber of the program.
The Ravenwood Orchestra continues to set a high standard of excellence, delivering expressive, technically strong performances that showcase the talent and dedication of its student musicians. Through a commitment to artistry, collaboration, and growth, the ensemble provides students with an inspiring musical experience that resonates both on stage and within the community!
Ravenwood Indoor Percussion stunned the world and delivered a truly historic season, culminating in a World Championship title at the 2026 WGI World Championships. Their show, “The Ripple Effect,” earned a remarkable score of 95.525 and capped off an undefeated season—establishing Ravenwood as one of the top programs in the world.
Ravenwood Winter Guard also shined on the national stage with their emotionally powerful production, “Where We Belong.” Through expressive performance and storytelling, the team captivated audiences and judges alike, earning top placements throughout the season and a well-deserved place at the WGI World Championships.
More Than Music: A Community That Makes an Impact
This year also marked the launch of the Ravenwood United Sound Chapter, expanding the program’s mission beyond performance. In partnership with United Sound, band students worked alongside peers with special needs, creating meaningful musical experiences rooted in inclusion, mentorship, and connection. The impact extended beyond the school as Ravenwood students performed for patients at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, sharing music and launching the United Sound initiative through a special performance broadcast hospital-wide from the Ryan Seacrest Studios.
Whether you’re stepping onto the field for the first time or continuing your musical journey, there’s a place for you in the Ravenwood Band program—and the next incredible season is already on the horizon. For more information, visit www.ravenwoodband.com.
Please visit the following links for Photo Highlights from 2024 - 2025
Ravenswood Anniversary Parade Photos from Larry Darling
Spring Band Concert Photos from Larry Darling
Make-A-Wish Photos from Larry Darling
RHS v. CHS Basketball Pep Band Pictures from Christian Taylor
Christmas Parade Video from Larry Darling
Choir and Orchestra Concert Pictures from Larry Darling
Marching Band Season Pictures from Larry Darling
Homecoming Parade from Christian Taylor
025 Folder (from Bethany Primrose)
Band Camp:
Senior Night:
RHS vs Green Hill:
WillCo Expo:
Stones River Championship @ Siegel:
Homecoming:
Fall Concert:
RHS vs Indy:
BOA @ Chattanooga:
Stones River Classic @ Riverdale:
RHS vs Coffee County (8th Grade Night):
Contest of Champions Comp:
RHS vs Brentwood:
Jazz Ensemble:
November Playoffs:
State Championship: (Photos Forthcoming, but this will be the link):
Marchathon:
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Core Values
Core Values
Community
The community in which we live shapes us; in turn, we shape our communities. In order to shape our communities, we will be strong advocates for music education, stewards of our history and resources, and consistently serve our community through music.
Excellence
Each student in the Ravenwood Band will practice personal responsibility in their daily efforts in order to achieve excellence. We succeed at the level of our systems and habits. Therefore, we will make a habit of excelling in every detail of every day.
Experience
Students will enjoy their band experience, their friends, their musical activities, and the processes involved with them. The Ravenwood Band will achieve this by being inclusive of all while providing unique experiences that allow life-long lessons to be learned.
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