Ridge View Blazer Band • Columbia, SC

Ridge View Band News – Week of 5/24/10

admin — Tue, 25 May 2010 15:58:25 +0000

Dear Ridge View Band Parents,

Congratulations to all of our band members for their awards Saturday night at our Annual Band Awards Banquet, especially…

Timothy Altman; John Philip Sousa Award
Kristian Ortiz; Most Outstanding Senior
Taaylor Cross; Most Outstanding Color Guard Member
Lindsay LeGrand; Most Outstanding Junior
Katie Hafner; Most Outstanding Sophomore
Bailey Walker; Most Outstanding Freshman
Beth Pouncey; Most Outstanding 8th Grade Member

Thanks to Diana Arvay and her committee members for all of their hard work to make the night a huge success! Thanks to the Ashbys for a terrific Video Yearbook. Copies can be purchased for $5 while they last.

Important Reminders
June 1 – $100 due for 2010-11 Blazer Band members
First Day of Summer Camp – $75 due for 2010-11 Blazer Band members

Summer Camp (for 2010 Blazer Band)
July 26-30 All Percussion, Color Guard, and Leaders; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
July 29-30 All Rookies; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Aug 2-6 Full Band; 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Aug 9-11 Full Band; 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Aug 12-13 Full Band; 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Weeks of Aug 16, Aug 23, and Aug 30 Full Band on Mon, Tues, Thurs; 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Weeks of Sept 6 through Nov 4 Full Band on Mon, Tues, Thurs; 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Thank you for your support!

Ridge View Band News – Week of 5/17/10

admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 05:26:30 +0000

Dear Ridge View Band Parents,

Congratulations to our Band Members for outstanding Spring Concerts with the Symphonic, Concert, and Jazz Bands! Here is a reminder of our last few days…

Events This Week
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday – Spring Camp for 2010 Blazer Band; 4:00-6:30
Saturday – Awards Banquet

Upcoming Events
June 1 – $100 due for 2010-11 Blazer Band members
First Day of Summer Camp – $75 due for 2010-11 Blazer Band members

Weeks of Aug 16, Aug 23, and Aug 30 Full Band on Mon, Tues, Thurs; 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Weeks of Sept 6 through Nov 4 Full Band on Mon, Tues, Thurs; 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Thank you for your support!

Ridge View Band News – Week of 5/10/10

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 22:39:36 +0000

Dear Ridge View Band Parents,

Congratulations to the 32 students who were selected by audition to our 2010 Blazer Band Color Guard! Joy will continue auditions today for 7 students who had a conflict with the school musical last week, so it may turn out even a little bigger!

Did you forget about today’s deadline for Banquet Reservations? No problem – however, we MUST receive your reservation no later than tomorrow night’s Booster Club meeting.

I hope to see you at tomorrow night’s Booster Club meeting and at Thursday night’s Spring Concert.

Events This Week
Today – Banquet Reservation Deadline
Tuesday – Booster Club Meeting; 7:30 pm
Thursday – Spring Concert; 7:30 pm (band members arrive by 7:00 pm in Black Formalwear)
Saturday – Hawaii Trip payment due

More Upcoming Events
May 17, 18 and 19 – Spring Camp for 2010 Blazer Band; 4:00-6:30
May 22 – Awards Banquet
June 1 – $100 due for 2010-11 Blazer Band members
First Day of Summer Camp – $75 due for 2010-11 Blazer Band members

Weeks of Aug 16, Aug 23, and Aug 30 Full Band on Mon, Tues, Thurs; 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Weeks of Sept 6 through Nov 4 Full Band on Mon, Tues, Thurs; 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Thank you for your support!

Ridge View Band News – Week of 5/3/10

admin — Mon, 03 May 2010 20:03:07 +0000

Dear Ridge View Band Parents,

Congratulations to Joy Pouncey and to our Dance Team for a terrific recital Friday night. Many of these girls will be in our Color Guard next fall. Their future looks good! Please be reminded of these important events, including next week’s deadline for Banquet Reservations.

Events This Week
Today – $100 due for 2010-11 Blazer Band members
Monday-Friday – Color Guard Auditions; 4:30-6:00

Events Next Week
May 10 – Banquet Reservation Deadline (form attached)
May 11 – Booster Club Meeting; 7:30 pm
May 13 – Spring Concert; 7:30 pm (band members arrive by 7:00 pm in Black Formalwear)
May 15 – Hawaii Trip payment due

Weeks of Aug 16, Aug 23, and Aug 30 Full Band on Mon, Tues, Thurs; 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Weeks of Sept 6 through Nov 4 Full Band on Mon, Tues, Thurs; 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Thank you for your support!

Ridge View Band News – Week of 4/26/10

admin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:41:26 +0000

Dear Ridge View Band Parents,

The students performed wonderfully in the Universal Studios Parade Saturday morning! In addition, they had a great time at Wet ‘n Wild, Arabian Nights, Islands of Adventure, City Walk, and Cocoa Beach. I want to thank Scott Field and Steve Kolb for not only chaperoning, but for driving the equipment truck; Dennis and Diana Arvay for chaperoning and driving the extra vehicle; and to Deb Mullen, Sue Nabors, and Anita Ragsdale for being such wonderful chaperones. They each did a fabulous job and are to be commended!

COLOR GUARD AUDITIONS NEXT WEEK!!! Is your child a Color Guard member, or do you know a student / family that may be interested in joining our Color Guard for the 2010 season? Spread the word! Auditions are Monday, May 3 through Friday, May 7 from 4:30 until 6:00.

Events This Week
Tuesday – Children’s Concert (presented by Symphonic Band at District Auditorium; 10:00 am). Students meet in bandroom at 8:30 am, dressed in Black Formal
Saturday – Solo and Ensemble Festival

Upcoming Events
May 3 – $100 due for 2010-11 Blazer Band members
May 3-7 – Color Guard Auditions; 4:30-6:00
May 13 – Spring Concert
May 15 – Hawaii Trip payment due
May 17, 18 and 19 – Spring Camp for 2010 Blazer Band; 4:00-6:30
May 22 – Awards Banquet
June 1 – $100 due for 2010-11 Blazer Band members
First Day of Summer Camp – $75 due for 2010-11 Blazer Band members

Weeks of Aug 16, Aug 23, and Aug 30 Full Band on Mon, Tues, Thurs; 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Weeks of Sept 6 through Nov 4 Full Band on Mon, Tues, Thurs; 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Thank you for your support!

Ridge View Band News – Week of 4/19/10

admin — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:28:22 +0000

Dear Ridge View Band Parents,

It’s time for our Spring Trip!!! After months of careful planning, it’s finally time for our Spring Trip to Florida. Here are some reminders of what I have discussed with the students:

1 – Only one piece of luggage per student under the bus. Remember the Summer Uniform!
2 – One small carry-on bag will be permitted on the bus in the overhead compartment. It should contain swim suit, sun black, lunch money, towel, cap, flip-flops, etc for “Wet n Wild”.
3 – Students are only to be in approved locations at all times.
4 – District, school, and band rules are in effect 24 / 7.

We plan on having a great time, while representing our community, our school, and our families to the best of our abilities.

Events This Week
Monday – Playing Test / auditions
Wednesday – Florida Trip Parade Band rehearsal; 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Thursday – Meet in Auditorium for Florida Trip; Midnight
Sunday – Return from Florida; 10:30 pm

Upcoming Events
Apr 27 – Children’s Concert (presented by Symphonic Band at District Auditorium; 10:00 am)
May 1 – Solo and Ensemble Festival
May 3 – $100 due for 2010-11 Blazer Band members
May 13 – Spring Concert
May 15 – Hawaii Trip payment due
May 17, 18 and 19 – Spring Camp for 2010 Blazer Band; 4:00-6:30
May 22 – Awards Banquet
June 1 – $100 due for 2010-11 Blazer Band members
First Day of Summer Camp – $75 due for 2010-11 Blazer Band members

Weeks of Aug 16, Aug 23, and Aug 30 Full Band on Mon, Tues, Thurs; 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Weeks of Sept 6 through Nov 4 Full Band on Mon, Tues, Thurs; 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Thank you for your support!

Ridge View Band News – Week of 4/12/10

admin — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:06:20 +0000

Dear Ridge View Band Parents,

I hope that your child had a wonderful and relaxing Spring Break! Lot’s of things to do in the near future – Spring Trip, auditions, concerts, banquet, Spring Camp, etc. Please remember:

Events This Week
Tuesday – Booster Club Meeting; 7:30 pm – Election of 2010-11 Officers / Florida Chaperone Meeting afterwards
Wednesday – Florida Trip Parade Band rehearsal; 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Thursday – Hawaii Trip payment due

Events Next Week
Monday – Playing Test / auditions
Wednesday – Florida Trip Parade Band rehearsal; 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Thursday – Depart for Florida (late night TBA)
Sunday – Return from Florida (evening TBA)

Weeks of Aug 16, Aug 23, and Aug 30 Full Band on Mon, Tues, Thurs; 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Weeks of Sept 6 through Nov 4 Full Band on Mon, Tues, Thurs; 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Thank you for your support!

Concert and Symphonic Bands Earn Superior Ratings

admin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:09:49 +0000

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!

Ridge View Band News – Week of 3/29/10

admin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:05:25 +0000

Dear Ridge View Band Parents,

Congratulations to the members of the Ridge View Symphonic and Concert Bands for earning Superior Ratings at our State Concert Festival. I am very proud of each and every member!

Thanks to all who were involved with our Pancake Breakfast two weekends ago, and to parents who cooked and sold BBQ this past Saturday. We APPRECIATE you!!!

Events This Week
Monday – Seniors sign up for Florida hotel rooms at 3:30 pm
Tuesday – Juniors sign up for rooms 7:30 am-8:30 am; Sophomores at lunch; Freshmen at 3:30 pm
Friday – Beginning of Spring Break

Other Important Dates
Apr 12 – Back to School
Apr 13 – Booster Club Meeting; 7:30 pm – Election of 2010-11 Officers
Apr 15 – Hawaii Trip payment due
Apr 22-25 – Spring Trip
Apr 27 – Children’s Concert (presented by Symphonic Band at District Auditorium; 10:00 am)
May 1 – Solo and Ensemble Festival
May 3 – $100 due for 2010-11 Blazer Band members
May 13 – Spring Concert
May 15 – Hawaii Trip payment due
May 17, 18 and 19 – Spring Camp for 2010 Blazer Band; 4:00-6:30
May 22 – Awards Banquet
June 1 – $100 due for 2010-11 Blazer Band members
First Day of Summer Camp – $75 due for 2010-11 Blazer Band members

Spring Trip Dates
Depart late night – Thursday, April 22
Return Sunday, April 25

Spring Camp (for 2010 Blazer Band)
May 17, 18, 19 – 4:00-6:30

Weeks of Aug 16, Aug 23, and Aug 30 Full Band on Mon, Tues, Thurs; 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Weeks of Sept 6 through Nov 4 Full Band on Mon, Tues, Thurs; 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Thank you for your support!

Congratulations to Band Members in All-State Band

admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:39:19 +0000

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.