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Marching Band to Perform at 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

By Martha Abraham | Managing Editor The Avon Marching Black and Gold will be marching in the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, officials announced on Monday. Macy’s Parade creative director Wesley Whatley said that the band wants to provide an opportunity for the community to be recognized, as well as those that have been involved in the Avon band program. “America … Continue reading Marching Band to Perform at 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Avon Marching Black and Gold Places Second at Grand Nationals

Oliver Brobeck | Reporter Eight beautiful notes. Placed in perfect order. Avon’s Marching Black and Gold has dominated the high school band field, taking the title of national champion three times and, as of last weekend, the title of state champion 14 times. Avon was one of 16 matching bands from the state of Indiana competing at Grand Nationals, and they ended up placing second, … Continue reading Avon Marching Black and Gold Places Second at Grand Nationals

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Avon Marching Band Hosts Community Day

Mira Branham | Reporter A community is a group of people that have a certain thing in common. For Avon, that thing is black and gold pride. On Saturday, Aug. 17, students, families, and community members came together to participate in the annual Community Day, which celebrates the start of the Avon Marching Black and Gold season. Besides a special sneak-peek from the marching band … Continue reading Avon Marching Band Hosts Community Day

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Community Day Raises Money for Avon Marching Black and Gold

By Tara Martin | Social Media Editor   Scattered showers could never rain on the band’s parade. On Aug. 25, the Avon Marching Black and Gold put on another annual Community Day at Avon High School. Community Day involves members from all different areas of the community like the YMCA and the library, as well as booths set up by parents and silent auctions. The … Continue reading Community Day Raises Money for Avon Marching Black and Gold

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