In June of 2009 the Tarpon Band will return. After Hurricane Katrina in 2005 Alcee Fortier High School was closed and Lusher Charter School took over the building. In a effort to continue a music program that became a New Orleans Tradition, Alumni from 84 (Leon Johnson), 89 (Perry Vickers, Jr.), and 91 (Sean Thomas), along with Mr. Elijah Brimmer (Band Director from 1978 - 2005) is bringing back the Tarpon Band. The program is named "Alcee Fortier Community Music Program". The program is designed to target teens from 14 to 18 years of age in the New Orleans area. With cuts in the arts programs in the Louisiana Educational System we see a need for a program such as this. Tarpon Pride is stronger than ever! Visit our website for more information on this program at www.TarponBand.com.
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