Fine Arts
The band, choral, orchestra and drama departments annually receive awards on the local, state, regional, and national levels. The choral department's Select Chorus performs in Europe and New York City, and receives superior ratings at local music festivals. The FCHS band program, under the direction of Dr. Myra Rhoden and Dr. Andrew Poor, has a long tradition of excellence. The 200-member marching band is among Georgia's – most successful programs, with a reputation for staging highly entertaining field shows that annually win state and regional championships. The band performed in the 2000 Sydney Olympics Opening Ceremony, the 2005 London New Year's Day Parade, the 2007 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif, and returned for the 2009 London New Year's Parade. Matthew McCord is the drum major instructor. He has served with the program since 1996. Mr. Chris Key directs the color guard and winter guard programs.
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