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The Eustis High School Band Program is the second oldest band in the State of Florida. It was originally organized in 1925 under the guidance of Boyd Horner as the Eustis Boys Band and was sponsored by the Eustis Rotary Club. The first band director was Captain J.B. O’Neal (a charter member of the Florida Bandmasters Association).
The band program was re-organized as the Eustis High School Band in 1938 by Harry L. Parker. The first performance of the group was at the George Washington Festival Parade on February 22, 1938. The Eustis High School Band Program has been an integral part of the community since 1925.
Our talented and hard working students have earned an impressive array of awards. Eustis High School Band students have many exciting opportunities to participate in music competitions. Students are also encouraged participate in solo and ensemble assessments as well as audition for membership in County, District, and State Honors Bands.
The mission of the Florida Bandmasters Association (FBA) is to promote and support band programs in the state of Florida by providing opportunities for in-service growth, program evaluation, and student performance. FBA District 19 is comprised of the best student musicians from Marion, Lake, and Sumter Counties.
Fight Song
Hurrah for Eustis, Hurrah for Eustis
Someone`s in the stands singing Hurrah for Eustis!
1, 2, 3, 4, who you gonna cheer for?
Eustis that`s who!
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Alma Mater
Blue and Gold are waving, Eustis here`s to you.
Though someday we`re leaving, we`ll always be true!
In our hearts we`ll cherish all the joys we knew.
So to Eustis High School, here`s our toast to you!
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FBA District Jazz Ensemble Superior Ratings
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Jazz Ensemble 1 Ratings (JE1)
1974 1994 1997 1998 2001 2004
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Jazz Ensemble 2 Ratings (JE2)
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
The Eustis High School Jazz Ensemble was formed in 1971 by D. Gregory Murphy.
The Eustis High School Jazz Ensemble II was formed in 2013 by Matthew W. Flenner.
FBA State Jazz Superior Ratings
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2019 - Matthew W. Flenner, Director JE 1
2017 - Matthew W. Flenner, Director JE 1
2017 - Matthew W. Flenner, Director JE 2
2015 - Matthew W. Flenner, Director JE 1
2015 - Matthew W. Flenner, Director JE 2
2014 - Matthew W. Flenner, Director JE1
2011 - Matthew W. Flenner, Director JE1
FBA District Concert Superior Ratings
1940 1941 1957 1960 1961 1962
1963 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969
1970 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976
1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982
1983 1984 1986 1988 1990 1991
1992 1993 1996 1997 2002 2003
2005 2006 2007 2011 2012 2014
2015 2017 2018 2019
FBA State Concert Superior Ratings
2012 - Matthew W. Flenner, Director
1976 - D. Gregory Murphy, Director
1975 - D. Gregory Murphy, Director
1962 - Walter E. Kinney, Director
1941 - H. Graham Selick, Director
1940 - Harry L. Parker, Director
District Marching Superior Ratings
1940 1941 1967 1969 1970 1972
1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978
1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984
1986 1988 2002 2003 2005 2006
2007 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
2014 2015 2016 2017 2019
FMBC Accomplishments
2018
Overall Runner-up of the Tri-County Invitational
Overall Runner-up of the Ocala Marching Band Festival
2017
1st place Class 3A of the Lecanto HS Invitational
Finalist of the Lecanto HS Invitational
2nd place Class 4A of the Ocala Marching Festival
2016
Grand Champion of the Tri-County Invitational
2015
2nd Runner-up of the Ocala Marching Band Festival
2nd Runner-up of the Tri-County Invitational
2014
2nd Runner-up of the Ocala Marching Band Festival
2012
Finalist at Central Florida Marching Band Festival
Finalist at the Kingdom of the Sun Festival
2011
Runner-up of the Ocala Marching Band Festival
Finalist of the Kingdom of the Sun Festival
2010
Finalist of the Kingdom of the Sun Festival
Florida High School Band Champion (Pre-FBA)
1928
1929
1930
1931* (permanently awarded the trophy)
1932
Lakeside Jazz Festival Superior Ratings
JE 1
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2019 - Jazz Combo of the Day / Vocalist of the Day / Soloist of the Day
2018* - Grand Champion Band of the Day / Rhythm Section of the Day / Vocalist of the Day
2017* - Grand Champion Band of the Day / Saxophone Section of the Day /
Trombone Section of the Day / Rhythm Section of the Day / Combo of the Day /
Vocalist of the Day
2016 - Trumpet Section of the Day
2015 - Saxophone Section of the Day
2014* - Grand Champion Band of the Day / Saxophone Section of the Day /
Trumpet Section of the Day / Trombone Section of the Day / Rhythm Section of the Day Soloist of the Day
2013 - Rhythm Section of the Day
2012 - Trombone Section of the Day
2011* - Grand Champion Band of the Day and Soloist of the Day
2010 - Trumpet Section of the Day
JE 2
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
Koger/Matteson Jazz Festival
2017 - Trombone Section of the Day, Rhythm Section of the Day, and Soloists of the Day
2018 - Outstanding Musician of the Day
2019 - Outstanding Musician of the Day and Outstanding Soloist of the Day
2020 - Trombone Section of the Day, Rhythm Section of the Day, Saxophone Section of the day
Trumpet Section of the Day, Soloist of the Day, Honorable Mention Soloist, and
Outstanding Musician of the Day
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Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival
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2018 - Spirit of Jazz Award / Outstanding Vocalist / Outstanding Tenor Sax
2019 - Outstanding Trumpet / Outstanding Vocalist
Previous Band Directors of Eustis HS
Captain J.B. O`Neal
1925 - 1934
Harry L. Parker
1938 - 1940
H. Graham Selick
1940 - 1941
George Mayhall
1941 - 1943
Gene A. Sturchio
1943 - 1945
H. Cliff Dresser
1945 - 1948
Robert Burgreen
1948 - 1949
Henry Decker
1949 - 1951
Paul Truitt
1951 - 1952
Robert Douthat
1952 - 1955
Don Jennings
1955 - 1957
Walter E. Kinney
1957 - 1967
D. Gregory Murphy
1967 - 1980
Doug Yopp
1980 - 1982
D. Gregory Murphy
1982 - 1984
Mark Bays
1984 - 1988
George Boulden
1988 - 1991
Tina Laferriere
1991 - 1994
Erick Ashley
1994 - 1995
Wesley Locke
1995 - 1996
Allen Chambers
1996 - 2004
Raymond Donato
2004 - 2008
David Harden
2008 - 2010
Matthew W. Flenner
2010 - Present