... respected school music programs in the state under director Steve Platt, who died on July 4. 2007, remains "the pride of Faulkner County," as the band became known under Platt's direction, and had a strong presence at this year's parade. Santa ...

... the naming of the bandstand at the football field for the late Steve Platt, who was the band director for the "Pride of Faulkner County" for 16 years. Under his direction, the Vilonia band received countless awards and accolades, including ...

... combined to lead the performance of Carlos Santana's hit "Smooth." The Eagle band, self-styled as "the Pride of Faulkner County," was 137-members strong and very impressive of their performance that included Alice Cooper's "School ...

... than 140 trophies line the walls of the band room and the concession lines are nearly non-existent when 'the pride of Faulkner County" takes the field at half time. Steve Platt, band director at Vilonia High School, has led the band to numerous ...

... majors, is your band ready?" - Advertisement - The four leaders saluted. Hearty applause. The intro: "The pride of Faulkner County, the Vilonia Eagle Marching Band!" Louder applause. This was the official cue for life to move on. The overtones ...

... He returned to Harmony Grove for 11 years, then came to Vilonia, where he was the band director for the "Pride of Faulkner County" for 16 years. Mr. Platt was inducted into the Phi Beta Mu Band Fraternity and was a member of ASBOA. Under ...