In July of 1978 the Largo (Florida) High School "Band of Gold" competed in the World Music Contest in Kerkrade, Holland. This field show performance was the last event on the last day of the three week contest. The 210 high school students won 1st prize (175 points out of 180), a gold medal with distinction, and overall championship in the competition.
Simply Fantastic !
FallerFunFactory 5 months ago
Made me cry to see the BOG in its glory! I'm so proud to say I was in that music program. Hope Bob Cotter knows what a difference he made in so many lives.
paperfiddler 6 months ago
Can,t say how deeply toucht i waswhen seeing this images after so many years. Largo band of gold you where my inspiration. I really do hope you all get well at the moment. for me your show at the Kerkrade stadium was unforgettable. the first prize was seriously deserved. thank you. thank you!!!
cocapinar 10 months ago
Anything worth doing at all is worth doing to the best of your abilities with the resources you are given. Leadership+talent+cooperation+comitment+support =Winning Team
lisaj62 10 months ago
mr. benoit?....no offence but i havent herd largo go anywere other than the ball game in years...
mylezbrown 1 year ago
Yes WE worked our tushes off for Mr. C - but remember the Pride and what he was able to pull from our hearts? Remember when our gates opened out to the stands in Valdosta to the swells of Jr's arrangement of Battle Hymn?... The crowd rose to their feet in one synchronized motion....That moment was both profound and precious...my skin still erupts in goosebumps.
-Lisa Tbone
lisaj62 2 years ago
Gibder1117 I really would love to know how long it's been since you've been to one of our shows. Speaking as a current band of gold '10 member I think you should reconsider your words. We are NOT a knock off in any way shape or form, we've got an excellent director who teaches us very well. Thank you very much.
Mousehhh 2 years ago
Sadly enough due to budget cuts through the years this band has been reduced down to nothing more than a Salvation Army knock off band. Class of 72 They were the Best!!!!
gibder1117 2 years ago
It was absolutely great and still is.
I was there at the stadium. Thanks for the upload.
PeterNL 3 years ago
My guess , there was not another band even close. Fabulous!
kingtuba 3 years ago