Hillgrove Bands …..
Founded in 2006, Hillgrove Bands is a registered 501c3 nonprofit operating to support the efforts of our band program.
OUR MISSION:
We exist to create deliberate success in the lives of our musicians. Each student will strive to be a functionally literate, independent performer, and exhibit the highest possible level of leadership and character.
OUR VISION:
Music is our common bond. We envision a world in which young musicians grow into life-giving leaders in whatever profession they choose.
OUR CORE VALUES:
H.U.S.T.L.E.
Hu - Humility
S - Scholarship
T - Trust
L - Leadership
E - Excellence
Accomplishments & Awards
Hillgrove High School Band History
(2006-2024)
Concert Band Achievements:
Wind Symphony invitation to perform at JanFest January 2025
Wind Symphony awarded “National Winner” in the Mark of Excellence Wind Band Honors
Wind Symphony awarded “State Winner” in the Mark of Excellence Wind Band Honors
Performances in China by invitation of the US-China Cultural and Educational Exchange Foundation– concerts performed in Beijing, Hangzhou, and Shanghai
Performance at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC
Featured ensemble at the UGA JanFest Honor Band in Athens
Featured ensemble for Music for All Southeastern Regional Concert Band Festival in Atlanta
Performance at the Grand National Adjudicators Invitational
Performance at the GMEA In-Service Conference
Perennial superior ratings earned at the GMEA Large Group Performance Evaluation
Marching Band Achievements:
Western Carolina University Competition Grand Champion - October 2023
16 time Bands of America Regional/Super Regional Finalist
Bands of American Regional Champion for AAA
14 former students in Army-All American Band
Grand Champion and First Place in Class at numerous local competitions
Best Percussion, Best Guard, Best Drum Major accomplishments
Jazz Band Achievements:
January 2025 - Invitation to perform at JenFest in Atlanta, GA with Jazz Orchestra
By invitation performed at Midwest Clinic January 2024 with Jazz Orchestra. Our group being the first high school jazz band group to do so from the state of Georgia.
By invitation to perform at GMEA Conference January 2023 with Jazz Orchestra
Performed at Ellington Event in Tennessee April 2023 with Jazz Orchestra
Performed at Jacksonville State University April 2024 with JazzGrove
