The Colleton County High School Band of Blue won the the 2025 Coastal Empire Classic at Effingham County High School in Rincon, Georgia. The Band of Blue was named Grand Champions. With a score of 94.25. The Band of Blue outscored 11 bands from Georgia and South Carolina.
Big Blue also was named Gold Division Champions and won Best Music Performance, Best Music Effect, Best Visual Effect, Best in Open Class, Best Percussion, Best Color Guard, The Band also earned a Superior Rating for Band, Color Guard, Drum Major and Percussion.
This is the sixth time the Band of Blue has won the championship at this Georgia Competition having won in the 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016.
The Band of Blue will compete this Saturday, October 11th at the Airport High School Eagle Classic in Columbia, SC. The Band ends its season on October 18th at the South Carolina Band Directors Association 4A State Marching Band Championships at Blythewood High School in Columbia.
