Dobyns Bennett High School - Music and The Arts

Music and The Arts

Dobyns-Bennett is also home to the largest marching band in the state of Tennessee with over 330 members. The band is under the direction of Lafe Cook, Ryan Gilbert, and Jason Walsh. The Band has a tradition of excellence and has performed on the national stage at such venues such as Lucas Oil Stadium, University of Phoenix Stadium, and the Georgia Dome. The band has performed twice in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses parade and made its sixth appearance in the Macys Thanksgiving Day parade in November of 2011. The band has been invited to the 2014 Tournament of Roses Parade. The Dobyns-Bennett Wind Ensemble also has a long tradition of excellence and has performed at the Midwest Clinic twice, last in 2009. The Dobyns-Bennett Music and Performing Arts Department also includes the orchestra and Chamber orchestra under the direction of Ross Bader, multiple chorus ensembles under the direction of Beverly Shuck and the Drama/Theatre program "The Dramahawks."

The marching band will participate in the 2014 Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1, 2014 in Pasadena, CA.