The Allen Eagle Escadrille Marching Band, led by new director James Rees, welcomed students back to school at the start of a new academic year.
Gaven Dean
America’s largest high school marching band has a new big man on campus.
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Drum Major Daniel Craig and new band director James Rees look forward to an exciting season for the Allen High School Eagle Escadrille Marching Band.
By Zach Freeman
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