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Wednesday, 06 March 2013 15:46

Pride of the Mountains in the spotlight at band directors convention

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art wcubandWestern Carolina University’s Pride of the Mountains Marching Band will be highlighted next week at the national convention of the College Band Directors National Association in Greensboro.

A video of the band will be presented by David Starnes, director of athletic bands, and Matt Henley, assistant director of athletic bands. The convention, which is held every four years, takes place this year at the UNC-Greensboro. WCU is one of 10 bands from the country being highlighted. Bands were selected based on criteria including quality of musical and marching performance, showmanship and audience effectiveness and depiction of effective tradition or innovation.

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