Smyrna, TN - Stewarts Creek High School Band has been selected by the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee to perform in the 60th Presidential Inaugural Parade in Washington, D.C., on Monday, January 20, 2025.
In representing the Town of Smyrna, Rutherford County Schools, and the State of Tennessee, the Red Hawks' band will join select groups from across the nation for this historic occasion.
“This invitation is a true testament to the hard work, passion, and dedication of our students,” said Clark Harrell, principal of Stewarts Creek High School. “We’re thrilled to showcase our students at such a prominent national performance and grateful for the ongoing support from the school and community.
To meet the travel and performance costs associated with this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, the band has launched a fundraising campaign and is seeking financial and in-kind donations from members of the community, alumni, and businesses.
Red Hawks' Wide Area of Popularity
In 2016, the band travelled to Honolulu, Hawaii, to perform for the commemoration of 75th anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor. In 2018, the Stewarts Creek High School Band had the honor of performing at the dedication ceremony of the Capt. Jeff Kuss, USMC Memorial, paying tribute to Marine Captain Jeff Kuss, Blue Angel No. 6, who tragically lost his life in Smyrna during training for the Great Tennessee Airshow on June 2, 2016.
The Stewarts Creek High School Band, established in 2013, has quickly earned a distinguished reputation as one of the premier high school bands in Tennessee. With a focus on creating impactful and meaningful performance opportunities, the SCHS band program fosters a professional environment that inspires students to achieve their highest potential. The SCHS Band program also emphasizes the core values of commitment, dedication, and teamwork, fostering a close-knit musical family built on the principles of integrity, passion, and excellence.
YOU Can Help Them
Individuals and businesses interested in supporting the Stewarts Creek High School Band’s journey to our nation’s capital for this historic occasion are encouraged to visit supportschsband.com or contact stewartscreekband@gmail.com for more information. With the support and generosity of our community, the Stewarts Creek High School Band will proudly represent the Volunteer State on Jan. 20 in Washington, D.C.
Rutherford County Schools
Rutherford County Schools consistently ranks among the best school districts in Tennessee and has outpaced national rankings on a number of measures while serving as a model for others in the areas of academics, planning and safety measures. For the 2024-2025 academic year, our schools serve more than 52,000 students in grades K-12 across 51 campuses.
