TCCHS Band Raising Money To Honor Late Alum And Educator

The event will showcase student musicians and remember a beloved band director.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 4:45pm

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A highly stylized, pop art-inspired image of a marching band drum repeated in a grid pattern, using bold, neon colors and heavy black outlines to create a vibrant, conceptual representation of a musical celebration.A memorial music festival honors the legacy of a beloved band director who inspired generations of young musicians.Elkton Today

The TCCHS Band is raising funds to host the Kelsey Dunn Memorial Solo and Ensemble Festival and Competition, an event honoring a late TCCHS graduate and Kentucky band director who passed away at just 28 years old. The festival will give Todd County students the chance to showcase their musical talents and receive feedback from experienced judges.

Why it matters

Kelsey Dunn was a beloved figure in the local music community, having served as the Band Director at North Hardin High School and as a percussion instructor at Murray High School. The memorial festival aims to celebrate her legacy and passion for music education.

The details

The TCCHS Band is seeking donations to make the Kelsey Dunn Memorial Solo and Ensemble Festival and Competition possible. The event will take place on Saturday, May 2, and is designed to give Todd County students the opportunity to perform and receive feedback from experienced judges.

  • The Kelsey Dunn Memorial Solo and Ensemble Festival and Competition will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
  • Kelsey Dunn passed away two years ago, at the age of 28.

The players

Kelsey Dunn

A TCCHS graduate and former band member who went on to become the Band Director at North Hardin High School and a percussion instructor at Murray High School. She passed away at the age of 28.

TCCHS Band

The band program at Todd County Central High School, which is organizing the Kelsey Dunn Memorial Solo and Ensemble Festival and Competition.

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What they’re saying

“Kelsey was a beloved figure in the local music community, and we're honored to be able to host this event in her memory.”

— TCCHS Band Director

What’s next

Donations can be mailed to the TCCHS Band at 806 S. Main St, Elkton, KY 42240.

The takeaway

The Kelsey Dunn Memorial Solo and Ensemble Festival and Competition will be a meaningful way for the TCCHS community to honor the legacy of a talented musician and educator who left us far too soon.