High school band heading to Orlando

GEORGETOWN – The Georgetown-Ridge Farm High School Thunderin' Buffs Marching Band plans to perform in Orlando, Fla., next March.

Georgetown-Ridge Farm School Board members voted Monday to give band director Sara McGovern permission to pursue her plans to take the marching band and color guard to attend the Disney Magic Music Days next year.

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