Dear Ridge View Band Parents,

I trust that you enjoyed our open weekend with Marching Band. Now it’s time for a busy week, ending with our own Tournament of Bands! This year, because of the Blythewood City Council’s generous gift, we are billing this as “The Town of Blythewood Tournament of Bands”. We are excited about this joint venture, and we appreciate their support. If you have not yet volunteered, it’s not too late!

Here are some important events…

Events This Week
Monday – Student Holiday – no practice
Tuesday – Booster Club Meeting; 7:30 pm – HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
Thursday – Scales test #3 for Concert and Symphonic Bands
Thursday – 2nd Spring Trip Payment Due
Friday – Home Game / 8th Grade Band Night; 5:30 Call Time
Saturday – Blythewood/Ridge View Tournament of Bands

Upcoming Events
Oct 23 – Game at Spring Valley; 5:30 Call Time
Oct 24 – 4A State Prelims at Boiling Springs HS; Itinerary TBA
Oct 30 – Home Game / Senior Night; 5:30 Call Time
Oct 31 – 4A State Finals at Batesburg-Leesville; Itinerary TBA
Nov 2 – Master Classes for all Symphonic and Concert Band members; 4:00 – 5:30
Nov 6 – Away Game at Blythewood; Call Time TBA
Nov 10 – Master Classes for all Symphonic and Concert Band members; 4:00 – 5:30
Nov 17 – Fruit Orders / Money Due
Nov 17 – Master Classes for all Symphonic and Concert Band members; 4:00 – 5:30
Nov 19 – After-school auditions for all Symphonic and Concert Band members – schedule TBA

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

Spring Trip Payment Dates
October 15 = $85 ($127.50 for 2; $148.75 for 3)
January 15 = $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

Thank you for your support!