Dear Ridge View Band Parents,

It’s finally football season! We hope to see you at our first football game Friday night as the Blazers host Fort Mill at the District Stadium in Blythewood. Marching Band members need to assemble by 6:00 pm in Summer Uniforms. Summer shirts for wind players will be distributed this week. Make sure that you have white shorts, white socks, and predominately white tennis shoes. Color Guard members already have their summer uniform.

It looks like our Fall Fundraiser was very successful! Products will arrive on September 14, and prizes will be distributed that week as well.

Here are some reminders of…

Events This Week
Mon, Tues, Thur Marching Band practice after school; 4:45 – 7:15.
Wednesday – Scales Test #1 for Symphonic and Concert Bands
Thursday – Last day for Marching Band members to pass off “Adagio” from memory for an “A”
Friday – Marching Band meets at 6:00 pm in Summer Uniform for our first Home Football Game

Events Next Week
Sep 6 – Labor Day; No practice
Sep 9 – Last day for Marching Band members to pass off “Mambo” from memory for an “A”

Important Upcoming Events
Sep 14 – Fall Fundraiser arrives
Sep 14 – Booster Club Meeting; 7:30 pm
Sep 18 – Mini-Camp; 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sep 18 – “Dinner and a Show” – 8:30 pm. BBQ Chicken served prior to Parent Exhibition at 8:30
Sep 25 – Contest at Batesburg-Leesville
Oct 2 – Contest @ White Knoll
Oct 9 – Contest @ Rock Hill
Oct 16 – Tournament of Bands @ Blythewood
Oct 23 – 4A State Prelims @ West Ashley in Charleston
Oct 30 – 4A State Finals @ Spring Valley
Dec 4 – Fruit Arrives; 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Dec 4 – Holiday Music Festival Dress Rehearsal 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Dec 5 – Holiday Music Festival; 6:00 pm
Dec 12 – Blythewood Christmas Parade
Dec 12 – Blazer Band Jacket Ceremony