Congratulations to 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 for outstanding concerts this past weekend as members of the 2010 Region Three Honor Band!

Here are some important reminders…

Events This Week
Monday – Concert Band practice; 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Thursday-Saturday – All State Jazz Band Clinic

Upcoming Events
Mar 8 – Concert Band practice; 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Mar 9 – Booster Club Meeting; 7:30 pm
Mar 10 – Fundraiser Pickup after school until 6:00 pm
Mar 12-14 – All State Band Clinic
Mar 15 – Concert Band practice; 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Mar 15 – Last Spring Trip Payment due ($85 for 1, $127.50 for 2)
Mar 15 – Hawaii Trip payment due
Mar 15 – Students receive surveys for 2010-11 Ridge View Band (due back by March 19)
Mar 18 – Pre-Festival Concert for RV Symphonic, RV Concert, and Kelly Mill MS Bands; 6:30 pm at RVHS; Students dress in Black Formalwear
Mar 22 – Student Holiday
Mar 22 – Concert Band practice; 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Mar 23 – Concert Band at South Pointe HS (York County) for State Festival
Mar 24 – Symphonic Band at South Pointe HS for State Festival
Apr 2-11 – Spring Break
Apr 13 – Booster Club Meeting; 7:30 pm
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)

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

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!

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 our band program in such a positive way this past weekend at the USC Band Clinic. They had a wonderful experience, and they gave a fantastic concert yesterday afternoon!

Reminders of…

Events This Week
Friday and Saturday – Region Band Clinic (itinerary attached)
Sunday – Deadline for students to submit Smart Music Assignment #4

Upcoming Events
Mar 4-6 – All State Jazz Band Clinic
Mar 9 – Booster Club Meeting; 7:30 pm
Mar 12-14 – All State Band Clinic
Mar 15 – Last Spring Trip Payment due ($85 for 1, $127.50 for 2)
Mar 15 – Hawaii Trip payment due
Mar 18 – Pre-Festival Concert for RV Symphonic, RV Concert, and Kelly Mill MS Bands; 6:30 pm at RVHS
Mar 22 – Student Holiday
Mar 23 – Concert Band at South Pointe HS (York County) for State Festival
Mar 24 – Symphonic Band at South Pointe HS for State Festival

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

Thank you for your support!

Congratulations to Dillon Ashby, Kendall Bell, Jordan Crosby, Jonathan Holden, Brad Pouncey, and other members from Richland 2 High Schools in the Richland 2 Jazz Orchestra for their spectacular performance at the South Carolina Music Educators State Convention this past weekend in Charleston! Also, congratulations to Mat Smith for being awarded the Jazz Educator Award from the National Band Association; an well deserved recognition from a very prestigious body of educators.

In order to reduce our fees, I encourage you to sell your Fair Share in our Winter Fundraiser. Orders and money is due Tuesday of next week.

Events This Week
Tuesday – Booster Club Meeting; 7:30 pm (everyone is always invited)

Upcoming Events
Feb 15 – President’s Holiday
Feb 15 – Deadline for students to submit Smart Music Assignment #2
Feb 15 – Spring Trip payment due ($85 for 1; $127.50 for 2)
Feb 15 – Hawaii Trip payment due
Feb 16 – Winter Fundraiser Orders Due
Feb 18-21 – USC Band Clinic
Feb 21 – Deadline for students to submit Smart Music Assignment #3
Feb 26-28 – Region Band Clinic
Feb 28 – Deadline for students to submit Smart Music Assignment #4
Mar 4-6 – All State Jazz Band Clinic
Mar 9 – Booster Club Meeting; 7:30 pm
Mar 12-14 – All State Band Clinic
Mar 15 – Last Spring Trip Payment due ($85 for 1, $127.50 for 2)
Mar 15 – Hawaii Trip payment due
Mar 18 – Pre-Festival Concert for RV Symphonic, RV Concert, and Kelly Mill MS Bands; 6:30 pm at RVHS
Mar 22 – Student Holiday
Mar 23 – Concert Band at South Pointe HS (York County) for State Festival
Mar 24 – Symphonic Band at South Pointe HS for State Festival

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

Thank you for your support!

A big “Thank You” to all of our parents who were involved with preparing and serving the meals at this past weekend’s Winter Band Camp! Mr. McKeithin, Director of Athletic Bands at USC, and all of our other staff members did a wonderful job with the students. The students did a fantastic job as well!

I hope to see you at tonight’s District Jazz Concert – it promises to be special!

Events This Week
Tonight – EL Wright MS Band and Richland Two Honor Jazz Orchestra Pre-Convention Concert; District Auditorioum at Richland Northeast HS; 7:00 pm
Thursday – USC Percussion Ensemble Pre-Convention Concert; RVHS Auditorium – 6:30 pm
Sunday – deadline for students to submit Smart Music Assignment #1

Upcoming Events
Feb 9 – Booster Club Meeting; 7:30 pm
Feb 15 – President’s Holiday
Feb 15 – Deadline for students to submit Smart Music Assignment #2
Feb 18-21 – USC Band Clinic
Feb 21 – Deadline for students to submit Smart Music Assignment #3
Feb 26-28 – Region Band Clinic
Feb 28 – Deadline for students to submit Smart Music Assignment #4
Mar 4-6 – All State Jazz Band Clinic
Mar 9 – Booster Club Meeting; 7:30 pm
Mar 12-14 – All State Band Clinic
Mar 15 – Last Spring Trip Payment due ($85 for 1, $127.50 for 2)
Mar 15 – Hawaii Trip payment due
Mar 18 – Pre-Festival Concert for RV Symphonic, RV Concert, and Kelly Mill MS Bands; 6:30 pm at RVHS
Mar 22 – Student Holiday
Mar 23 or 24 – State Concert Festival at Lexington HS

For a complete calendar, go to www.blazerband.org

Thank you for your support!

Congratulations to our band members who were selected to participate in the 2010 USC Band Clinic. They are 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. The USC Clinic is February 18 – 21.

Congratulations to our 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. The Region Clinic is February 26-27.

Congratulations to Dillon Ashby for being selected by audition to the 2010 SC All State Jazz Band. The All State Jazz Band Clinic is March 4-6.

Congratulations to our band members who were selected by audition to the 2010 SC All State Band. They are Dillon Ashby and Lindsay LeGrand. The All State Band Clinic is March 12-14.

I am very proud of all of these terrific musicians!

Events This Week
Monday – $60 due ($90 for 2) rom Symphonic and Concert Members for Winter Camp – please pay on time to avoid a $5 Late Fee.
Friday – Winter Band Camp; 4:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday – Winter Band Camp; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Upcoming Events
Feb 4 – USC Percussion Ensemble in Concert; RVHS Auditorium – 6:30 pm
Feb 9 – Booster Club Meeting; 7:30 pm
Feb 15 – President’s Holiday
Feb 18-21 – USC Band Clinic
Feb 26-28 – Region Band Clinic
Mar 4-6 – All State Jazz Band Clinic
Mar 9 – Booster Club Meeting; 7:30 pm
Mar 12-14 – All State Band Clinic
Mar 15 – Last Spring Trip Payment due ($85 for 1, $127.50 for 2)
Mar 15 – Hawaii Trip payment due
Mar 18 – Pre-Festival Concert for RV Symphonic, RV Concert, and Kelly Mill MS Bands; 6:30 pm at RVHS
Mar 22 – Student Holiday
Mar 30 or 31 or April 1 – State Concert Festival at Lexington HS

For a complete calendar, go to www.blazerband.org
Thank you for your support!

I trust that you had a nice Holiday. Today marks the first day of the 2nd semester!

The January payment for our Spring Trip is now past due. If you have not yet made this payment, please do so this week.

Please note upcoming events:

This Week
Saturday - Final All State Auditions

Upcoming Events
Jan 25 – $60 due ($90 for 2) from Symphonic and Concert Members for Winter Camp – please pay on time to avoid a $5 Late Fee.
Jan 29 – Symphonic and Concert Band Winter Camp; 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jan 30 – Symphonic and Concert Band Winter Camp; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Feb 4 – Ridge View, Blythewood, and USC Percussion Ensembles in Concert; RVHS Auditorium – 6:30 pm
Feb 9 – Booster Club Meeting; 7:30 pm
Feb 15 – President’s Holiday
Feb 18-21 – USC Band Clinic for students who are selected (TBA)
Feb 26-28 – Region Band Clinic

Spring Trip Payment Dates
February 15 = $85 ($127.50 for 2; $148.75 for 3)
March 15 = $85 ($127.50 for 2; $148.75 for 3)
Payments must be received ON TIME to be eligible for this trip

For a complete calendar, go to www.blazerband.org

Thank you for your support!

*** All parents are encouraged to attend Tuesday night’s Booster Club meeting. You do not have to be a member to attend.

Events This Week
Tuesday – Booster Club Meeting; 7:30 pm
Friday – Spring Camp Payment Due
Friday – Hawaii Trip Payment Due
Friday – 1/2 day for students

Upcoming Events
Jan 18 – Martin Luther King Holiday
Jan 23 – Final All State Auditions (Schedule TBA)
Jan 25 – $60 due ($90 for 2) from Symphonic and Concert Members for Winter Camp
Jan 29 – Symphonic and Concert Band Winter Camp; 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jan 30 – Symphonic and Concert Band Winter Camp; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Feb 9 – Booster Club Meeting; 7:30 pm
Feb 15 – President’s Holiday
Feb 18-21 – USC Band Clinic for students who are selected (TBA)
Feb 26-28 – Region Band Clinic

Spring Trip Payment Dates
January 14 = $85 ($127.50 for 2; $148.75 for 3)
February 15 = $85 ($127.50 for 2; $148.75 for 3)
March 15 = $85 ($127.50 for 2; $148.75 for 3)
Payments must be received ON TIME to be eligible for this trip

For a complete calendar, go to www.blazerband.org

Thank you for your support!