The Pride of Destrehan Fighting Wildcat Band

  • Welcome to the Destrehan High School Band!

    Click on any of the links on the side menu to view information about our band program.

    Current announcements are listed below.

    Directors & Staff

    Christopher Williams, Director of Bands
    Maggie Thibodaux, Front Ensemble Director
    Heidi Garcia, Front Ensemble Instructor
    Greg Robertson, Color Guard Director
    Alex Simon, Color Guard Instructor

    Jessica Farnet, Harry Hurst Band Director
    Stephen Tumblin, Albert Cammon Band Director, Percussion Instructor

    Band Office:  985.764.9310

Calendar of Events

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Announcements

  • Current Information
    Updated 6/4/2021

    • Information for Incoming Students
      All incoming students should register for the Pride of Destrehan by accessing the 'New Student Registration' link in the menu.  Follow the directions and fill out the information requested as best as you can.  Please email Mr. Williams with any questions.

    Upcoming Events

    June
    8 – Color Guard Dance Camp, 1p-5p
    9 – Color Guard Dance Camp, 1p-5p
    15 - Color Guard Dance Camp, 1p-5p;  Percussion Camp, 12p-4p
    16 - Color Guard Dance Camp, 1p-5p;  Percussion Camp, 12p-4p
    22 - Color Guard Dance Camp, 1p-5p;  Percussion Camp, 12p-4p
    23 - Color Guard Dance Camp, 1p-5p;  Percussion Camp, 12p-4p

    July
    17 – Movement Camp, 3p-8p
    19-23 – Band Camp, Week 1, 8a-5p
    26-30 – Band Camp, Week 2, 8a-5p

     

    Recognitions

    2021 LMEA Large Ensemble Festival Results

    The Destrehan Symphonic Band recorded "Invicta" by James Swearingen for their annual LMEA Concert Band assessment.  The band finished with 2 Superior ratings and 1 Excellent rating from their recording.  Congratulations to the students for their hard work and dedication!

    2020-2021 Honor Band Results

    Congratulations to the following students for auditioning and making the District VII Honor Band:

    Allison Hebert, Clarinet (2nd Chair)
    Anaïs Chavez, Trumpet (3rd Chair)
    Ian Winchell, Trumpet (4th Chair)
    Scott Lacy, Trombone (7th Chair) & Euphonium (4th Chair)

    All students above advanced to the second round of LMEA All-State auditions.

    The following students earned a position in the Louisiana All-State Honor Ensembles:

    Allison Hebert, Concert Band, Clarinet (1st Chair)
    Anaïs Chavez, Concert Band, Trumpet (3rd Chair)

    Congratulations to all students who auditioned!!