HISTORY

The Barron Collier High School Cougar Band, currently under the direction of Mr. Brett Robinson, has had the honor of representing our community, state, and nation for more than 25 years in internationally televised performances for millions. It serves as one of the largest music programs in the State of Florida and the most recognized band program in Naples, a community which continuously stimulates its students intellectually and exposes them to greatness in the educational, musical, and social arenas. This superior-rated band program stands with a rich and vivacious history. The mission of our band program is to meet the academic and artistic needs of all students, continually motivating and encouraging them to achieve the highest standards by creating a climate of excellence that will empower them to lead productive and fulfilling lives as lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

The band has performed at the invitation of the governments of the People's Republic of China, Australia, New Zealand, England, Scotland, Germany, Austria, France, the Netherlands, and throughout United States. Performances include: opening the pre-Olympics Music Festival 2007 in Beijing, in concert with University of Xi'an (China), the National Royal Easter Shows in Sydney, Edinburgh, and London, the Paris New Year's Day Parade, the Spring Music Festivals in Vienna and Munich, the International Jazz Festival in Maastrecht (Holland), the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade and the U.S. Navy Memorial "Blessing of the Fleets" (Washington, D.C.), the Kentucky Derby Parade, and the National Martin Luther King Celebration Parades in Atlanta, Miami, and St. Petersburg, plus Disney World/Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Universal Studios-Orlando, Kennedy Space Center, Dunedin, Ft. Lauderdale Highland Games, the Florida Governor's Inaugural Parade, and most recently the Hollywood Christmas Parade and Disneyland.
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The BCHS Cougar Band has also performed by invitation for Vice-Presidents Dick Cheney and Al Gore, the Lord Mayors of London and Westminster (England), U.S. Senators Bob Graham and Mel Martinez, U.S. Rep.Connie Mack, Florida Governors Jeb Bush and Charlie Crist, and Vice Presidential candidate and former Alaskan governor Sarah Palin, First Lady Barbara Bush, and late CBS news anchor Walter Cronkite. The BCHS Cougar Band enjoys serving the citizens of Southwest Florida, honoring our civic traditions, culture, veteran's active military, and emergency service personnel.

The BCHS Cougar Band has consistently earned superior ratings at district and state levels for outstanding musical performances.

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FBA Ratings

All information may be verified at http://flmusiced.org/fba

Year	Event	Rating	Director
2022-2023	State Concert Band (Symphonic Band) District 22 Concert Band (Symphonic Band) District 22 Concert Band (Concert Band) District 22 Jazz Band District 22 Marching Band (B.C. Blue!) District 22 Marching Band (Cougar Band) FBA All-State Musicians Daoyi Liu – Flute Shelby Kahn – Clarinet  FMBC State Finals Class 1A FMBC State Finalist FMBC Class 1A State Runner-Up Palmetto Ridge Marching Band Invitational Grand Champion Overall Best Music, Visual, GE, and Auxiliary  1st Place Class 1A Best in Class 1A Music, GE, Visual, Percussion and Auxiliary Lakewood Ranch HS FMBC Regional 4th Place Overall 1st Place Class 1A Best in Class 1A Music, GE, Visual, Percussion and Auxiliary Naples HS FMBC Regional 1st Place Class 1A Best in Class 1A Music, GE, Visual, Percussion and Auxiliary	Superior Superior Excellent Superior Superior Superior	Brett Robinson
2021-2022	State Concert Band (Symphonic Band) District 18 Concert Band (Symphonic Band) District 18 Concert Band (Concert Band) District 18 Marching Band FBA All-State Musicians Daoyi Liu – Flute Chris Sochor – Piano Trey Leslie - Percussion FMBC State Finals Class 1A FMBC State Finalist 6th Place in FMBC Class 1A Palmetto Ridge Marching Band Invitational 1st Place Class 1A Best in Class 1A Music, GE, Visual, Percussion and Auxiliary Lehigh Lightning Tournament of Bands 1st Place Class 1A Best in Class 1A Music, GE, Visual and Auxiliary Riverview “The March” FMBC Regional 2nd Place in Class 1A Best in Auxiliary	Superior Superior Excellent Superior	Brett Robinson
2020-2021	FBA All-State Musicians Daoyi Liu – Flute Lucas Bradshaw – Percussion Shelby Kahn – Clarinet Rachel Newman - Flute		Brett Robinson
2019-2020	District 18 Concert Band (Wind Symphony) District 18 Concert Band (Symphonic Band) District 18 Jazz Band District 18 Marching Band FBA All-State Musicians Lucas Bradshaw – Percussion James Popper – Trumpet  FMBC State Finals Class 1A FMBC State Finalist 3rd Place in FMBC Class 1A FMBC State Semi-Finals Class 1A Best Music Caption  2nd Place Palmetto Ridge Marching Band Invitational Grand Champion Best in Class 1A Music, GE, Visual, Percussion and Auxiliary Lehigh Lightning Tournament of Bands 1st Place in Class 1A Best in Class 1A Music, GE, Visual, Percussion and Auxiliary Mariner Triton Invitational 1st Place in Class 1A Best in Class 1A Music, GE, Visual, and Auxiliary 2nd Place Overall	Superior Superior Superior  Superior	Brett Robinson Brett Robinson, Erica Cooter Brett Robinson Brett Robinson, Erica Cooter
­­­2018-2019	State Concert Band (Wind Symphony) District 18 Concert Band (Wind Symphony) District 18 Concert Band (Symphonic Band) District 18 Jazz Band District 18 Marching Band (272 members) FBA All-State Musicians Lucas Bradshaw – Percussion Connor Willits – Percussion	Superior Superior Superior Superior Superior	Brett Robinson
2017-2018	State Concert Band (Wind Symphony) District 18 Concert Band (Wind Symphony) District 18 Concert Band (Symphonic Band) District 18 Jazz Band District 18 Marching Band (251 members) FBA All-State Musicians James Popper – Trumpet  Malena Sellen – Oboe Sam Zeitler – French Horn	Superior Superior Superior Superior Superior	Brett Robinson
2016-2017	State Concert Band (Wind Symphony) State Jazz Band District 18 Concert Band (Wind Symphony) District 18 Concert Band (Symphonic Band) District 18 Jazz Band District 18 Marching Band (261 members) FBA All-State Musicians James Popper – Trumpet Connor Willits – Percussion	Excellent Superior Superior Excellent Superior Superior	Brett Robinson
2015-2016	State Concert Band (Wind Symphony) District 18 Concert Band (Wind Symphony) District 18 Concert Band (Symphonic Band) District 18 Marching Band (224 members) FBA All-State Musicians Malena Sellen - Oboe	Excellent Superior Excellent Superior	Brett Robinson
2014-2015	State Concert Band (Wind Symphony) State Jazz Band District 18 Concert Band (Wind Symphony) District 18 Jazz Band District 18 Marching Band (220 members) FBA All-State Musicians Omar Bisher – Clarinet	Superior Excellent Superior Superior Superior	Brett Robinson
2013-2014	Otto J. Kraushaar Award Recipient State Concert Band (Wind Symphony) State Jazz Band (Jazz Orchestra II) District 18 Concert Band (Wind Symphony) District 18 Jazz Band (Jazz Orchestra I) District 18 Jazz Band (Jazz Orchestra II) District 18 Marching Band (209 members)	Superior Superior Superior Superior Superior Superior	Benny Bolden
2012-2013	Otto J. Kraushaar Award Recipient State Concert Band (Wind Symphony) State Jazz Band District 18 Concert Band (Wind Symphony) District 18 Concert Band (Symphonic Band) District 18 Jazz Band District 18 Marching Band (204 members)	Superior Superior Superior Excellent Superior Superior	Benny Bolden
2011-2012	State Concert Band (Wind Symphony) District 18 Concert Band (Wind Symphony) District 18 Jazz Band District 18 Marching Band (238 members)	Superior Superior Excellent Superior	Benny Bolden
2010-2011	State Concert Band (Wind Symphony) State Jazz Band District 18 Concert Band (Wind Symphony) District 18 Jazz Band District 18 Marching Band (205 members)	Excellent Superior Superior Superior Superior	Benny Bolden
2009-2010	State Jazz Band District 18 Concert Band (Wind Ensemble) District 18 Jazz Band District 18 Marching Band (223 members)	Superior Excellent Superior Superior	Kelly Parker
2008-2009	District 18 Concert Band (Wind Ensemble) District 18 Marching Band (199 members)	Excellent Excellent	Kelly Parker
2007-2008	District 18 Concert Band (Wind Ensemble) District 18 Jazz Band District 18 Marching Band (184 members)	Superior Excellent Excellent	Kelly Parker
2006-2007	District 18 Concert Band (Concert Band I) District 18 Concert Band (Concert Band II) District 18 Jazz Band District 18 Marching Band	Excellent Good Superior Excellent	Kelly Parker, Chris Mustell Chris Mustell, Kelly Parker Chris Mustell, Kelly Parker Kelly Parker, Chris Mustell
2005-2006	District 18 Concert Band (Concert Band I) District 18 Concert Band (Concert Band II) District 18 Jazz Band District 18 Marching Band (243 members)	Excellent Excellent Good CO	Kelly Parker Chris Mustell Kelly Parker, Chris Mustell Kelly Parker