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History

Dick Clardy spent 15 years developing the band program at The Colony High School since its opening in 1986. Under Mr. Clardy’s direction the band performed at The Midwest Clinic in 1994, at the TMEA Convention-Clinic as the TMEA Class 5A Honor Band in 1997, at the Tournament of Roses Parade in 1997, at The Midwest Clinic in 1998, at the American Bandmasters Association Convention in 2000, and at Carnegie Hall in 2001. The John Philip Sousa Foundation honored The Colony Band with The Sudler Flag of Honor in 1994. Dick Clardy departed from The Colony in 2001 and his assistant Bryan Edwards proceeded as director of bands. In 2002 Bryan Edwards was then followed Dr. Steven White who departed in December 2005. Currently the band is under the direction of Lance Flisowski.

Accomplishments

UIL State Marching Band Participant (1988-1996, 2000, 2002)

Recipient of the Sudler Flag of Honor (John Phillip Sousa Foundation) (1994)

Bands of America Regional Finalist (1995-1997, 1999-2002, 2005) (Marching Band)

Rose Bowl Parade participant (1997) TMEA 5A Honor Band (1997) (Wind Symphony)

Midwest-International Band and Orchestra Clinic/Convention performances (1994, 1998) (Wind Symphony)

UIL 5A State Marching Band Finalist (2000)

American Bandmasters Association Convention (2000)

Carnegie Hall Performance (2001) (Wind Symphony)