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New Fund To Help Support The Arts In Center Grove Schools
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Written by Alyshia Kisor, Center Grove Arts Assistance Fund
Wednesday, 28 April 2010
Lately, there has been an uproar in the Center Grove community about potential cutbacks that may affect arts education in the schools. To help support these programs in the future, the Center Grove Marching Arts Alumni and the Center Grove Education Foundation have started the new Center Grove Arts Assistance Fund.
The fund will raise money that will be used for direct assistance to performing arts (such as band, choir, orchestra, winter guard, indoor percussion and theatre) and fine arts (such as drawing, painting, photography and ceramics).
1st-Ever Beyond Tribute / NYC Veterans Day Parade of Pride Band Performance
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Written by Melinda Marinoff, Official Marching Band Sponsor, New York City Veterans Day Parade
Thursday, 08 October 2009
In a first-of-its-kind salute to the millions of men and women who have served America past and present as members of the various military branches, nearly 1,000 high school musicians from across the country will demonstrate their own patriotic spirit and commitment to service in the “Beyond Tribute / NYC Veterans Day Parade of Pride” concert on Tuesday, November 10 in New York City.
In the pre-Veterans Day morning concert in the world-famous Times Square, the students will perform a medley of patriotic anthems to remind the nation that the holiday is more than a day off from school and a great day for mall shopping. Rather, it is a day to honor the sacrifices made by the members of the Armed Services in the name of freedom and democratic ideals.
The Top Ten Marching Moments will be printed in the March/April 2008 issue as well as online. Balloting will be open until February 28th, so please click the link above and let us know your Top Ten!
Hit ABC Show Looking For Marching Band Families
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Written by Gaby Wilson, Casting Producer, Wife Swap
Saturday, 14 February 2009
My name is Gaby Wilson. I'm a Casting Producer for ABC's Primetime show, "Wife Swap." We're currently into our fifth season at the moment and we're looking for one-of-a-kind families with plenty of personality.
Specifically, we're looking for families that love marching in the band!! Do your kids live in their Dinkles? Are you the president of the band boosters? Does your life revolve around band competitions? If you've always thought your family was meant for TV, I want to hear from you! In addition, please feel free to forward this email on to any families you think would be interested in taking part in this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Tournament of Bands Administrative And Leadership Changes
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Written by Jeff Dent, Tournament of Bands
Thursday, 27 November 2008
The National Judges Association has announced changes in the Tournament of Bands and Tournament Indoor Association administration and leadership as of November 2008.
Director of Tournament of Bands is Mr. Jeffrey Dent, Salona, PA. He will be assisted by Dr. John Kreitzer, Lewes, DE.
Continuing as Director of Tournament Indoor is Ms. Donna Stout, Allentown, PA. She will now be assisted by Mr. William Morrison, Altoona, PA.
NJ Teen Wins Halftime Magazine 'Nominate Your Band' Contest
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Written by Eddie Carden, Halftime Magazine
Monday, 24 November 2008
When Rachel Schaeffer, a trumpet player in the Old Bridge High School Marching Knights in Matawan, N.J., entered Halftime Magazine's "Nominate Your Band" contest, she didn't think much of her entry or the grand prize. That all changed when she found out she'd won.
Rachel Schaeffer's winning essay and video answered the question, "How has marching band affected your life?" An online poll of readers and website visitors determined the winner.
More than $3,000 in prizes will be awarded to Schaeffer during the Old Bridge Township Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 25th at 7 p.m., followed by a party for the entire band sponsored by Halftime Magazine.
USSBA Northern And Southern States Championships Are Here
News from USSBA
Written by Youth Education in the Arts website
Thursday, 30 October 2008
Get ready! This weekend the US Scholastic Band Association brings on the Championships! The Northern and Southern States Championship series begin this weekend, Nov. 1-2, in Chattanooga, Tenn., and Allentown and Hershey, Pa. More than 120 marching bands will put their shows to the test, thrill their fans, and savor some of the last moments of the 2008 season.
The USSBA has put together a quick-reference Fan Guide to ease your trip to the Southern States Championship at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., or to the three Northern States Championships at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown, or Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Pa.
Complete Schedules For Northern States Championships Released
News from USSBA
Written by Youth Education in the Arts website
Wednesday, 29 October 2008
After a full weekend of State Championship competitions in New Jersey, Virginia and the New England States, along with several local events in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia, the final scores for placement in competitive pods for the 2008 Northern States Championship were tallied on Monday, October 27.
As per the 2008 USSBA Rule Book, a blind draw within the “pods” of bands achieving the same high score of the season so far was conducted in the USSBA offices in Allentown, PA late Monday afternoon.
The results of these draws provide the outline of the schedules for the upcoming USSBA Northern States Championships at Allentown, PA and Hershey, PA during the weekends of November 1-2 and 8-9.
All alumni, family, and friends are all invited to share an evening with and in support of fellow SCV alumni Rick South and Rob Nieves - band directors at Santa Clara's own Wilcox High School.
Wilcox High School band is raising money for a trip to Ireland this spring. The SCV Alumni Association strongly support Rick and Rob's efforts to educate the youth of Santa Clara.
Please download the attached flyer for more information on Wilcox High School band's fundraiser at Rosie McCann's Irish Pub in Santana Row on November 19th from 5PM to 9PM. Join fellow SCV alumni including SCV legend Rick South and Rob Nieves in support of Wilcox HS Band while enjoying good food and drinks.
It took the pro-active and speedy work of a dedicated US Scholastic Band Association staff, and the patience and loyalty of the Association’s membership, but last weekend’s schedule of events steamed ahead. Despite wind and rain, Mother Nature didn’t stop the USSBA!
“We can’t thank all our members enough for their patience and understanding during the changes to the schedule last weekend. We always watch the weather forecasts the week prior to shows and seeing what was likely coming our way, decisions had to be made for the safety of all,” said Sean King, Director of the USSBA. “As it turns out, those decisions were right on, and no wind, rain and miserable day hampered the experience for our bands.”
Written by Suzanne Comer Bell, Hendersonville Times-News
Monday, 27 October 2008
You’re sitting in a crowd that’s ecstatic with football action, students are climbing the steps calling to each other across the aisles and the pep band is going to town on a cadence or pep song.
“Who’s gonna rock the house? The devils rock the house!” Rows of girls chant and dance along with the band and the cheerleaders. Cymbals and drums crash and thunder. The cheerleaders are about to throw giveaway footballs into the stands. It’s a Friday night football game at Brevard High School, and the Brevard High School marching band is one of the highlights.
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