It has been a banner year for the Fishers High School (FHS) Marching Tiger Band.

The group placed 12th in the nation at the Bands of America Grand Nationals Finals in early November, competing with a total of 92 marching bands and some 15,000 students. They made their biggest appearance to date as the “Santa Band” in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

FHS was one of six high school bands selected to perform in the event. Of the 260+ band members that performed, 70+ were juniors and seniors, 190+ were sophomores and below.

Band Director Chad Kohler appeared Wednesday night before the Hamilton Southeastern School Board with some band members.  The students all talked about their experiences seeing Broadway productions, going to the Radio City Music Hall, seeing the Statue of Liberty and many other activities during their time in New York City.