Winner of the 1966 Brownwood Stage Band Festival (large school category) was Robert E. Lee High School (Houston) Edward Trongone, director.
Bill Tillman was the Outstanding Musician of the festival. Bill went on to play with Blood, Sweat, & Tears, plus have his own band in Dallas for years. He died in 2012 at the age of 65.
The winner of the 1963 Brownwood Stage Band Festival (large school category) was the Longview High School Stage Band. Dan Rotondo, director
My Funny Valentine & A Foggy Day were the tunes they played. 2/23/1963