Ed Watkins, the legendary director for the Tallassee High School marching band for 37 years, will be inducted into the National High School Band Director’s Hall of Fame in Columbus, Ga., in a ceremony scheduled for July 27.

The National High School Band Director’s Hall of Fame is now in its 28th year, and according to Southside Middle School band director Michael Bird, Watkins’ nomination came from Dr. Johnny Long, Director Emeritus of the Troy University bands.

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