LBHS band members past and present have been busy!

These Marching Cavaliers past and present have been going places!

From Band Director Chris Caldwell:

I wanted to share some exciting news with you!

This summer two current Lord Botetourt Marching Cavaliers and two alumni got an early start to band.  Troy Buchanan, Kenzie Wilson, Riley Rothwell (’22), and Julia Garber (’21) spent their summer training, learning, and competing with Drum Corps International (DCI).  

Both Troy and Kenzie, seniors at Lord Botetourt, are members of the Spartans.  The Spartans compete in DCI’s Open Class and are a non-profit independent performing group from Nashua, NH.  DCI’s Open Class Championships took place Wednesday, August 8th at Indiana Wesleyan University’s Wildcat Stadium.  The corps has been breaking records all summer and won the Open Class Championships.  Both Troy and Kenzie received a Gold Medal and will perform Thursday, August 10th at Lucas Oil Stadium in DCI’s World Championships.  Thursday’s event is a quarterfinal round.  Groups advancing will perform on back to back days with the final’s event taking place on Saturday, August 12th.

Riley Rothwell is in his second year of membership performing with Jersey Surf.  Riley is in the front ensemble and is featured on the corps opener and also in their second selection.  Riley is also a member of JMU’s Marching Royal Dukes.  Julia Garber is a member of the Color Guard with Spirit of Atlanta.  This will be her second year marching with Spirit.  Julia is also a member of the Bridgewater College Marching Band.