 
The instrumental music program at Graham High School is known to be an extremely well rounded program. High honors are routinely earned by the marching, concert, and jazz bands. The Graham High Big G Marching Band has a continuing tradition of having superior field shows and parade marches. The jazz band and concert band are know for their musical skills and quality sound. The marching band currently has 105 members. Graham is one of four high schools in Tazewell County. Graham High school opened on May 26, 1914. Graham, Virginia took on the name of Bluefield in 1924 because of its close proximity to Bluefield, West Virginia. The high school retained the name Graham and adopted the moniker of "Graham Men" subsequently shortened to "G-Men." Theories of the orgin of G-Men can be traced to the year 1936-37 when news reporter Stubby Currence, writing about the football team, often said, "They always get their man," a reference to FBI agents. The original school colors were orange and maroon, later changed to maroon and gray. In 1956, a new school was erected in the Double Gates area of Bluefield, Virginia. Graham High School has maintained a tradition of educational excellence under twelve principals. This excellence was rewarded when Graham High School was named one of the first schools in the state of Virginia to be Internationally Accredited. The school continues to remain one of the few schools in the state to have such an honor.
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