Briar Woods Mellophonist Named to Army Bowl
William Ghrist will perform will a select group of musicians at the annual event, which also features two Ashburn athletes.
Briar Woods senior William Ghrist, who plays the mellophone, received his 2013 U.S. Army All-American Marching Band jacket during an assembly at the high school last week. He’ll perform during the U.S. Army All-American Bowl’s halftime show in January at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX. Friends, family, fellow band members and other students showed their support for the Marching Falcon, who was one of just 125 senior musicians and color guard members selected nationwide. “The U.S. Army has a distinguished musical history,” said John Myers, Director of Marketing, Army Marketing and Research Group. “The skills and strengths necessary to be a successful band member are mirrored in Army Strong Soldiers. Only the strongest wear the Army colors…
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