Carlisle Marching Band Awarded the Grand Champion at Versailles Marching Band Invitation

Photo and story contributed by CHS Band Director John Oliver

CARLISLE, OH -- The CHS Band recently competed at the Versailles Marching Band invitation. They were awarded first in their class, best music, best visual, best percussion, best colorguard and were the overall Grand Champion. They also qualified for State Finals in November. Prior to last weekend, the band had not been a grand champion since 2002.

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