The Shelbyville Dragon Military Marching Band earned a First Division rating from all 3 judges at the 2016 Region 21 UIL Marching Contest.  The Dragon Band was one of only 2 bands to only receive first division ratings from all three judges in Class 2A.  This marks the 10th consecutive year that the Dragon Band has earned a first division rating at marching contest, and this is currently the longest streak by a 2A band in region 21.  Some of the comments made by the judges were:

 

 

 

“Outstanding sounds from ALL sections of the band – balance is EXCELLENT!!”

 “Very musical in ALL aspects, such an outstanding AA band congrats”

 

The band is under the direction of Shaka Hawkins, and the assistant director is Christi Unthank.