The Deep Run Marching Wildcats is the marching band of Deep Run High School in Glen Allen, VA. The band was founded with the opening of Deep Run High School in 2002. Beginning in 2003, while the band was under the direction of Frank S. Chlorie, the band has been named a VBODA Virginia Honor Band each year for ten consecutive years. Twice competing at Bands of America at Towson University, the band placed 13th out of 25 bands in 2007, and made finals in 2008, placing 9th. Deep Run High School has also obtained the Virginia Music Educators Association's (VMEA) Blue Ribbon School award consecutively for music six years, which involves all music programs being awarded superior ratings at state festivals. The band has also garnered attention on the international stage, performing as far away as England in the 2007 London New Year's Day Parade.
Read more about Deep Run Marching Wildcats: The Deep Run Invitationals, Wind Ensemble/Concert Band, List of Marching Shows
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