Mrs. Darnella Davidson, Director

THE LOS ANGELES HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND COLOR GUARD BIOGRAPHY

The Los Angeles High School Band and Color Guard is the premier band in the city of Los Angeles.

With 20 consecutive city championship titles (LAUSD Band and Drill Team Championships), this organization has an extensive resume which includes performances in music videos (Vanessa Carlton), movies (Columbus Day), for presidents (Argentina, South Korea, and Thailand), corporate promotions (Converse), and in major Hollywood events (Hollywood Bowl Fourth of July celebrations, Sesame St. 25th Anniversary, Mark Taper Forum) The band has been seen internationally in the Hollywood Christmas Parade, on television shows Access Hollywood and Entertainment Tonight and performs annually in the Disneyland Main Street Parade.

Known for their spectacular use of color and pageantry, the sights and sounds of this award-winning band and color guard makes them a perennial favorite in competitions throughout southern California (In 2009: “First Place” at the South Bay, Los Altos Tournaments;"Sweepstakes" at Simi Valley, Savanna Band Tournaments). They made history in December 2005 and 2009 by becoming the first LAUSD high school to win the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association 1A Division Field Championship. This accomplishment gave them a southern California championship title for band and color guard. The band and color guard won their 20th consecutive LAUSD City Championship outscoring 32 high school bands in the areas of music, general effect, and visual performance. Our drum line has a notable past as well with the 3 Southern California Drum Line Association Div. 3 championship titles (1991,1992, and 1997).

The band and color guard is under the direction of Mrs. Darnella Davidson (director since 1987). Staff includes Cindy Frias (choreographer), Andy Bill (percussion), Reesa Jones (brass), Paul Locke (drill writer), and Ken Mengel (music arranger). Visual advisors include Karl Lowe, Yosuke Miyoshi, and Eric Salas.

Want a band for your next big event? The band and color guard has experience performing in movies, music videos and special Hollywood events. This orgainzation has an excellent reputation in the entertainment industry for its professionalism and audience appeal. Contact Mrs. Davidson for availability and conditions.

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