The Franklin Band to Host Annual Musical Trick or Treat Event
FRANKLIN, TENN.— The Franklin Band will host its annual free, fun Musical-Trick-or-Treat Event on Tuesday, October 28th from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at Franklin High School’s Howard Gamble Stadium at 810 Hillsboro Road.
This yearly tradition will feature student marching band members in costume playing fun, festive music. Candy and other sweet treats will be provided for children who attend. The event is free and open to community members. Attendees should wear a costume and bring a bag for treats.
Dr. Michael Holland notes that “The Musical-Trick-or-Treat event aligns with our goal of giving back to our community. Band members and staff are excited to support the students as they provide treats and entertainment for our Franklin community. We truly would not be the band we are without the continued support of our local and school community.”
The Franklin Band’s musical trick or treat event was recognized with an Advocacy in Action award from Music for All in 2025 for integrating school music programs in their local communities (https://advocacy.musicforall.org/2025-advocacy-in-action-award-recipients/).
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.
