Bands Shine at Fête de Musique Festival at Central Lafourche High School

Mathews, LA – October 4, 2025

The sounds of brass, woodwinds, and percussion filled the air at Central Lafourche High School on Friday night as marching bands from across Louisiana and neighboring states came together for the annual Fête de Musique festival, hosted by Central Lafourche High School.

The event celebrated musical excellence, precision, and showmanship across multiple competitive groups, with each ensemble showcasing hours of hard work and dedication through powerful performances that captivated the crowd.

Group I Results

1. Vandebilt Catholic High School – 71.050

2. Stringer Attendance Center – 70.650

3. Iowa High School – 65.550

Caption Awards:

• Outstanding Music – Stringer Attendance Center

• Outstanding Visual – Vandebilt Catholic

• Outstanding Percussion – Vandebilt Catholic

• Outstanding General Effect – Vandebilt Catholic

• Outstanding Auxiliary – Vandebilt Catholic

Vandebilt Catholic’s performance impressed with strong visual coordination, crisp percussion, and a balanced overall effect that earned them the Group I championship. Stringer Attendance Center followed closely, highlighted by their rich musical performance that earned them the Outstanding Music award.

Group II Results

1. South Terrebonne High School – 75.100

2. Hancock High School – 74.500 (tie)

3. Archbishop Rummel High School – 74.500 (tie)

4. Morgan City High School – 73.800

Caption Awards:

• Outstanding Music – Hancock High School

• Outstanding Visual – South Terrebonne High School

• Outstanding Percussion – Hancock High School

• Outstanding General Effect – Archbishop Rummel High School

• Outstanding Auxiliary – Westlake High School

South Terrebonne’s captivating visual design earned them the top spot in Group II, while Hancock and Archbishop Rummel tied for second with equally strong musical and effect-driven performances.

Group III Results

1. Mandeville High School – 80.100

Caption Awards (Sweep):

• Outstanding Music – Mandeville High School

• Outstanding Visual – Mandeville High School

• Outstanding Percussion – Mandeville High School

• Outstanding General Effect – Mandeville High School

• Outstanding Auxiliary – Mandeville High School

Mandeville High School delivered a show-stopping performance, sweeping every caption award and earning the festival’s highest score. Their powerful brass section, synchronized movement, and emotional depth made their program a standout of the evening.

Group IV Results

1. Barbe High School – 79.600

2. Parkway High School – 78.900

3. Denham Springs High School – 77.800

Caption Awards:

• Outstanding Music – Barbe High School

• Outstanding Visual – Barbe High School

• Outstanding Percussion – Parkway High School

• Outstanding General Effect – Barbe & Parkway (tie)

• Outstanding Auxiliary – Barbe High School

The Group IV competition showcased some of Louisiana’s premier marching programs. Barbe High School earned top honors with a score just shy of 80, delivering a dynamic and visually stunning performance. Parkway High’s powerful percussion section and shared general effect award highlighted their energetic presentation, while Denham Springs impressed with expressive musicality and intensity.

Overall Rankings (All Groups Combined)

1. Mandeville High School – 80.100

2. Barbe High School – 79.600

3. Parkway High School – 78.900

4. Denham Springs High School – 77.800

5. South Terrebonne High School – 75.100

6. Hancock High School – 74.500 (tie)

7. Archbishop Rummel High School – 74.500 (tie)

8. Morgan City High School – 73.800

9. Vandebilt Catholic High School – 71.050

10. Stringer Attendance Center – 70.650

11. Iowa High School – 65.550