AWARDS & HONORS

The Robert McQueen High School Band has earned many awards and honors since the school opened in 1982. This band has always exhibited unwavering dedication during its Quest for Excellence. The dedication and hard work of our outstanding Band Staff, both past and present, along with the incredible work ethic brought forth by our talented and dedicated Band Students over all these years has made every year as memorable and as exciting as the next.

•  2009  Nevada State Marching Band Champion
•  2008  Nevada State Marching Band Champion
•  2007  Nevada State Marching Band Champion
•  2005  Nevada State Marching Band Champion
•  2003  Nevada State Marching Band Champion
•  2002  Nevada State Marching Band Champion
•  1998  Nevada State Marching Band Champion
•  1996  Nevada State Marching Band Champion
•  1995  Nevada State Marching Band Champion
•  1988  Nevada State Marching Band Champion
•  1987  Nevada State Marching Band Champion
•  1986  Nevada State Marching Band Champion

•  2009  Graeagle July 4th Parade
•  2009  Reno Rodeo Parade, First Place
•  2009  Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, CA
•  2008  Graeagle July 4th Parade
•  2008  Reno Rodeo Parade, First Place
•  2007  Reno Rodeo Parade, First Place
•  2007  American Legion National Convention, Non-Competitive
•  2006  Fiesta Bowl Parade, Phoenix, AZ

                 - Class B National Champion

                 - Field Show, Fifth Place in the Nation
•  2005  Presidential Inaugural Parade, Washington, DC
•  2003  Hollywood Christmas Parade, Los Angeles, CA

•  27 Consecutive years of First Division Superior Awards

•  2009  UNR Sierra Band Crusade
                 - Sweepstakes Champion
                 - Large Band Champion
                 - Large Band, Outstanding Woodwinds / Bass
                 - Large Band, Outstanding Drumline
                 - Large Band, Outstanding Auxiliary
•  2009  USSBA Nevada Day Championship
                 - Group VI, Open Class Champion
•  2009  Galena Grand Champion (NWAPA)

•  2008  Galena Grand Champion
•  2008  Fairfield Grand Champion - Field Show
                 - Overall Parade & Field Champion
•  2008  Fairfield Jazz Band Champion

•  2007  Galena Grand Champion
•  2007  Folsom Class 1 Champion
•  2008  San Mateo Jazz Champion

•  2006  Fairfield Grand Champion

•  2005  Galena Grand Champion
•  2005  Del Oro Grand Champion
•  2005  Folsom Large Band Champion
•  2005  Fairfield Grand Champion