The Franklin Band Partners with The Vacationeer to Launch $25,000 Disney Vacation Raffle
The Franklin Band is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with The Vacationeer to launch a raffle for a Disney dream vacation valued at up to $25,000. With only 2,000 tickets available, this exclusive opportunity is open to supporters both locally and across the country.
The winning ticket will be drawn during the band’s annual community performance on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7:30 pm in Howard Gamble Stadium at Franklin High School. The winner does not need to be present to win.
“We’re incredibly excited about this year’s show, ‘Better Together,’ which celebrates finding balance throughout life’s journey,” said Dr. Michael Holland, Director of Bands at Franklin High School. “This raffle represents an opportunity for our community to come together in support of our students. Every ticket purchased is more than just a chance to win a dream vacation—it’s an investment in our program and the transformative power of music education.”
Raffle tickets are $50 each and can be purchased online at givebutter.com/DisneyRaffle or by texting TFBRAFFLE to 53-555. The winner will choose from several incredible domestic Disney experiences—including Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Aulani, or a Disney Cruise Line vacation—valued up to $25,000. Entrants must be 18 years or older.
All proceeds from the raffle will go directly toward supporting The Franklin Band’s 2025–2026 season. Funds raised will help cover critical program needs such as instrument purchases and repairs, travel and performance expenses, student enrichment opportunities, and other vital program costs, ensuring every member has access to a world-class music education experience.
For more information, please contact: Franklin Band Fundraising at fundraising@thefranklinband.org
About The Franklin Band
The Franklin Band is an eight-time recipient of the Tennessee Governor’s Cup. The Franklin Band is also a 2014 recipient of the prestigious Sudler Shield, presented by the John Philip Sousa Foundation to high school, youth, and international marching bands of world-class excellence. The band’s performance highlights include the Tournament of Roses Parade and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Franklin Band also marched in the 2024 New York City St. Patrick’s Day parade.
The Franklin High School Winter Guard was the 2015 SAA Class champions, the 2021 and 2023 SA Class Champions in the SCGC (Southeastern Color Guard Circuit), and Scholastic A Bronze Medalists at the 2023 WGI World Championships.
A proud Bands of America participant since 2008, Franklin is a two-time BOA Regional Champion and four-time class national runner-up. Seven of Franklin’s ensembles have been invited to perform at the Music for All National Festival–Percussion Ensemble and Wind Ensemble (2013), Chamber Music Ensemble (2015), Percussion Ensemble and Saxophone Quartet (2017), and Flute Ensemble and Trombone Ensemble (2019). Franklin’s Wind Ensemble also performed at the 2013, 2017, and 2025 Tennessee Music Education Association Conference
The Franklin Band is under the direction of Dr. Michael Holland and Nicholas Blue, assisted by Levi Brandenburg, Michael Horvath, and Aaron Farris.
www.thefranklinband.org
