Marching Band
Since 1999, under the direction of Christian Smith, the GWA Marching Bulldog Band has strived to perform at the highest levels of excellence and innovation for today’s marching bands. The GWA Marching Bulldog Band is the most visible and decorated program at George Walton Academy. The focal point of this group is a competitive season where the band travels to compete against schools across the Southeast, public and private. Historically and presently, the Bulldog Band performs exceptionally at competitions with numerous grand championship performances and countless top three placements.
The marching band is comprised of 7th-12th grade students. This broad age range allows for mentorship and leadership opportunities unlike any other extra-curricular activity. All the leadership positions in the marching band are service-oriented and are aimed at equipping students with the skills needed to excel in college and beyond.
As of 2025, the GWA Band has had 96 students continue music in college, forty-one of whom attended the University of Georgia as members of the Redcoat Band and thirteen at Georgia Tech as members of the Ramblin’ Wreck Band. Additional colleges where students have continued band are Auburn, Louisiana State University, Florida State University, Kennesaw State University, Georgia State University, Western Carolina, University of North Texas, Emory University, Mercer University, Furman, Martin Luther, Erskine College, Clemson, Jacksonville State University, Brigham Young University, Texas Tech University, Ole Miss, and Samford University.
The program has sent numerous students to participate in drum corps, several of whom completed multiple seasons with corps such as Carolina Crown, Blue Coats, Cadets, and Santa Clara Vanguard, to name a few.
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