athens band 2005

[@larryward569]

Thinking back in retrospect there never has been nor ever will be a more proud period in my life than to have been in Athens those two years. What these kids accomplished in such a short time was nothing short of amazing. No, it wasn’t the greatest 5A band in the land but the atmosphere in the band hall was so positive and so productive every single day. There were a lot of smiles because of what they were doing and they were so proud. There is no way to measure how far these kids came and how hard they worked to even get to this point but it was a lot. I taught bigger bands and taught a lot of notes but being with these kids for the two years I was in Athens is without question the most gratifying teaching experience that I ever had. Plus it was a lot of fun. There are so many great memories of my time there and I think about them all the time.

[@michaelwright131]

I can't believe how much you can do with a band of 48..... an impressive feat of articulation and execution..... love watching this everyday...

[@johnmoore5455]

The 1978-79 and 1979-80 DeKalb High School bands were the best ever at my hometown school also directed by Mr Larry Ward!

[@michaelwright131]

i was just watching kingwood 1998 state video and heard the name Larry Ward and if its the same person....Athens was very blessed to get you if anybody saw what you did at kingswood.. Amazing!

[@michaelwright131]

@larry ward... A++

[@michaelwright131]

division 1....

[@kmills62]

Pretty durn good.

[@zackpoling9662]

Awesome performance for such a small band!

[@robertridley1029]

I was especially impressed that 3 tubas could be that loud.