Concert and Symphonic Bands Earn Superior Ratings

Congratulations to the members of the Ridge View Symphonic and Concert Bands for earning Superior Ratings at the State Concert Festival. The students worked hard in preparation for the festival and gave two wonderful performances. Congratulations, students!

Congratulations to Dillon Ashby, Lindsay LeGrand, Jordan Crosby, and Stephen Dixon for a great weekend at the All-State Band Clinic!  They represented themselves and the band program very well; highlighted with great concerts Sunday afternoon.

Congratulations to Zoe Angelac, Jacqueline Arvay, Dillon Ashby, Kendall Bell, Aaron Booker, Lindsey Bost, Jordan Crosby, Leandra Ellis-Gaston, Katie Hafner, Lindsay LeGrand, Maya McKie, Archie Montoya, Tim Nord, and Nicki Pullmann for representing themselves, their families, and the band program in such a positive way this past weekend at the USC Band Clinic.

Congratulations to the band members who were selected by audition to the 2010 SC Region Three Honor Band. They are Zoe Angelac, Jacqueline Arvay, Aaron Booker, Jade Chatman, Jordan Crosby, Stephen Dixon, Leandra Ellis-Gaston, Stanley Flowers, Katie Hafner, Cheyenne Hammond, Danielle Marino, Archie Montoya, Mallory Mullen, Tim Nord, Kristian Ortiz, Bria Scales, Bailey Walker, and Clayvon Wren. Congratulations to Dillon Ashby for being selected by audition to the 2010 SC All State Jazz Band. And special congratulations to the band members who were selected by audition to the 2010 SC All State Band. They are Dillon Ashby and Lindsay LeGrand.

Congratulations to all of our band members who auditioned Saturday for our Region Band. After the 2nd audition in two weeks, both the All-State and Region Bands will be named. A special congratulations to Zoe Angelac, Dillon Ashby, Jordan Crosby, Stephen Dixon, Lindsay LeGrand, Danielle Marino, and Clayvon Wren for making the callbacks!

You are cordially invited to attend the Ridge View Concert and Symphonic Bands’ Winter Concert. The concert will begin at 7:30 pm Thursday, December 10 in the Ridge View High School Auditorium. Admission is one canned good or $1 per person. Proceeds go to “Winter Wishes”, Ridge View’s Winter Community Service project for needy families. We hope that you can join us!

The bands of Richland School District Two have been extended an invitation to perform in Hawaii. In the spring of 2012, Richland District Two’s Honor Band will be representing our district and state by performing a symphonic setting concert at the Battleship “Missouri” Memorial. Band students who are currently in seventh through tenth grades are eligible to be a member of the Richland District Two Honor Band.

Although the Blazer Band received a disappointing 7th Place at the 4A State Finals this past weekend, the band gave a wonderful performance. All of the band members and staff were very excited after the show — as it was the best performance of the year! The two Music Judges had the band in 3rd and 8th place; the Visual Judges had the band in 5th and 7th place; and the Effect Judges had the band in 6th and 9th place. Congratulations, Blazer Band, on another great year!

Congratulations to our Blazer Band for finishing 5th in the 4A State Prelims and once again making it to State Finals! We hope that you can be with us next week at State Finals in Batesburg-Leesville! Also, a very special thanks to all of our parent support in Boiling Springs — lots of parents moving equipment, chaperoning, and supporting us in the stands.

Despite the rainy cold weather, this year’s Town of Blythewood Tournament of Bands was a great success. Many people spent months planning and preparing — and a very long day running the best Marching Band Contest in the state! This event simply could not have happened without our volunteers and students. Thank you for all your hard work! See you next week at 4A Upper State Prelims in Boiling Springs!