Effingham County Schools Bands Shine Bright

Effingham County School District is incredibly proud of our talented Marching Mustangs and Rebel Regiment for their outstanding performances during the 2024 competition season. Both bands have represented our district with distinction and made us proud.

The Rebel Regiment participated in the following competitions:

• Coastal Empire Classic
• Marching Mustang Invitational
• Deep South Marching Competition

Their impressive performance at the Deep South Marching Competition resulted in the following awards:

• 2nd Best in Class Drum Major
• 1st Best in Class Colorguard
• 1st Best in Class Percussion
• 2nd Best in Class Band
• 2nd Best in Competition Drum Major
• 1st Best in Competition Color Guard
• 1st Best in Competition Percussion
• 1st Runner-Up in the competition overall out of 16 bands

"The Rebel Regiment had a great season! The two hurricanes this fall set the team back a bit but the kids worked incredibly hard and came roaring back to finish the season strong! Marching band is over for the year but we are now headed into winterguard, basketball pep band, jazz band, percussion ensemble, and concert band seasons. We hope to see everyone at an event soon! The Rebel Regiment would like to thank all of the parents and their families that made this activity possible. Whether it is moving equipment, washing uniforms, working in the concession stand, feeding the kids, or chaperoning, our parents are absolutely incredible and do everything they can to make sure all of our students are taken care of. Thank you to all of our band parents and community supporters!"

- Will Alford, ECHS Bands

The Marching Mustangs competed in the following competitions:

• Coastal Empire Classic
• Statesboro/East Georgia Marching Championships
• Deep South Classic

The Marching Mustangs concluded their season with a strong performance at the Deep South Marching Competition, earning the following awards:

• 2nd Place Best Drum Major in Class 3A
• 1st Place Best Color Guard in Class 3A
• 1st Place Best Percussion in Class 3A
• 1st Place Best Band in Class 3A
• 1st Place Best Overall in Class 3A
• 4th Overall Band out of 16 Bands

"This has been a great year for a very young Marching Mustangs group. Each portion of the band showed great growth in both performing and leadership. Students worked together to help everyone reach their personal goals and the goals set by the band. Our student leadership did an outstanding job of guiding their sections throughout the season. Our rookies have taken each challenge presented to them and found growth and success with each challenge. Our Seniors left it all on the field! They were tasked at the beginning of the season with building community in the band and helping to grow the band. They helped lead the band to a successful season on and off the field. On senior night, we hosted 8th-grade band members from Ebenezer and South Effingham Middle Schools at our annual Middle School Band Night. 63 middle schoolers participated which is more than double the number of students from the past 4 middle school nights and this is due to the hard work and outstanding example set by our Seniors."

- Sean McBride, SEHS Bands 

We congratulate both bands, their dedicated directors, and the supportive parents and community for their unwavering commitment to excellence. Your hard work and passion have truly paid off!