The Russell County High School Laker Band is headed to the state semifinals!
The band earned a Distinguished rating and finished fourth in Class 3-A at Saturday’s Kentucky Music Educators Association East Regional Quarterfinals at Garrard County High School in Lancaster. Russell County posted a score of 80.20
Beechwood took first place, followed by Bourbon County and Garrard County. Madison Southern finished fifth, with Boyle County sixth. All six advance to the next round.
The Laker Band will compete in the Class 3-A state semifinals this Saturday, October 31st, at Franklin-Simpson High School in Franklin. Russell County’s performance is scheduled for 9:45 a.m. central time.
The top six bands will advance to the state finals later that day at Western Kentucky University’s Houchens Industries–L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green.
Congratulations to the Laker Band, Directors Curtis Ervin and Haley Harrington and staff — and good luck at state!
