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Northwood earns first-place awards, Excellent rating, and Richard Galyean Esprit de Corps Award
The Northwood Panther Pride Marching Band delivered a performance at the McChesney Band Festival in Big Stone Gap that earned multiple first-place finishes, an Excellent rating, and the Richard Galyean Esprit de Corps Award.
The band received first-place honors in music, marching, general effect, color guard, and drum major, along with second place in percussion. Northwood also captured first place in Class AA-1, capping off a successful day of competition.
The band’s accomplishments included the following awards:
• Music: First Place;
• Marching: First Place;
• General Effect: First Place;
• Percussion: Second Place;
• Color Guard: First Place;
• Drum Major: First Place;
• Class AA-1: First Place;
• Overall Rating: Excellent.
In addition to its competitive achievements, Northwood received the Richard Galyean Esprit de Corps Award, which recognizes the spirit of unity, teamwork, camaraderie, and pride that brings a band together. The honor reflects the dedication and collective effort of students who work together toward a common goal, both on and off the field.
The Panther Pride Marching Band is under the direction of Cameron Robison, assisted by Kaitlyn Hamilton, with Kelsey Waddle serving as color guard instructor. Their leadership and instruction help guide students as they develop their musical abilities, performance skills, discipline, and teamwork throughout the marching season.
The band’s 2026 show, Phobias, was designed to showcase the students’ musical and visual performance abilities and represents countless hours of preparation, practice, and collaboration.
Following the competition, community members were invited to come out and show their support as the band was escorted through Saltville, celebrating the students’ achievements and the pride they bring to Northwood High School and the surrounding community.
To watch the band’s performance of Phobias, visit:
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