Charger Band Alumnus Named World Champion

The Charger Band Family extends its congratulations to Class of 2014 alumnus Adam Hazel on earning a championship medal with the 2015 Drum Corps International World Champion Blue Devils.  DCI is like the Major Leagues of marching band and earning a world championship is no easy feat.

As a member of the Charger Band, Adam was a member of the Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band as well as a marching leader and Band President.  He was also a multi-year member of the All-Region Band, and was an Area qualifier.  In 2014, Adam was the recipient of the John Philip Sousa Award.  The John Philip Sousa Band Award is the highest award a high school band director may award to one of his/her students.  The award was introduced in 1955 to honor the top student in the high school band, and recognizes superior musicianship, dependability, loyalty, and cooperation.  It was created with the approval of Helen Sousa Albert and Priscilla Sousa, daughters of the famous composer and bandmaster.

Adam is currently a music major at the University of North Texas.