Bands of America honor Cobb County school

MARIETTA - A Cobb County high school has won the Bands of America Grand National Championship. <br> <br> The Lassiter High School Trojan Marching Band from Marietta was named the winner Saturday over 88 bands from all over the country. The competition took place in Indianapolis. <br> <br> Another Cobb County band -- the Kennesaw Mountain High School Marching Band -- finished seventh. <br> <br> The annual competition is sponsored by the nonprofit Chicago-based Bands of America. Bands were rated on musical ability, visual impact, as well as marching and movement skills. <br> <br> Lassiter also won the Class AAA competition and took another first in the Music and General Effects categories.

http://accesswdun.com/article/2002/11/187527