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Complete Schedules For Northern States Championships Released |
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Written by Youth Education in the Arts website
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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.
Read the rest of the article here. |
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Wilcox High School Ireland Trip Fundraiser |
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Written by Santa Clara Vanguard website
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Wednesday, 29 October 2008 |
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.
Read the rest of the article here. |
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Herculean Efforts Put Threatened Shows On Track |
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Written by Youth Education in the Arts website
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Wednesday, 29 October 2008 |
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.”
Read the rest of the article here. |
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In The News: Brevard High Band Readies To Compete |
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Written by Suzanne Comer Bell, Hendersonville Times-News
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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.
Read the rest of the article here. |
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In The News: Marching Band Has New Name, Sash |
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Written by Sara Hulett, Arkansas State University Herald
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Thursday, 23 October 2008 |
The ASU Marching Band has a new title. The former "Marching Indians" are now known as "The Sound of the Natural State."
"The nickname for the band was developed to assist in branding and public relations, with emphasis on the numerous times the organization represents the institution and the state at marching band exhibitions and off-campus performances.
The name is designed to set the organization apart from all other "State University Marching Bands."
Read the rest of the article here. |
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In The News: Duel At The Dome |
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Written by Mary Shapiro, St. Louis Suburban Journals
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Thursday, 23 October 2008 |
The 71 members of the Lancer Regiment marching band and flags at Lafayette High School have been practicing relentlessly on "Ghost Train," a composition for band by Eric Whitacre.
"We've been practicing since June for percussion and since July for the full band," said Brad Balog, Lafayette's director of bands.
All that work by Lafayette and other West County marching bands is leading up to the 37th annual Greater St. Louis Marching Band Festival, set for Saturday, Oct. 25, in the Edward Jones Dome.
Read the rest of the article here. |
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USSBA Giants Stadium Event Moves To Union On Sunday |
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Written by Youth Education in the Arts website
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Thursday, 23 October 2008 |
The US Scholastic Band Association [USSBA] has shifted two of its premier Saturday, Oct. 25th events in response to inclement weather forecasted for East Rutherford, N.J., and New Britain, Conn.
* The New Jersey State Championship for Open Bands has been moved from Giants Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 25th to Union High School in Union, N.J., on Sunday, Oct. 26th.
* The New England States Championship at Veteran’s Memorial Stadium in New Britain, Conn., has been moved to a 9 a.m. start time. The original step-off time was 1:30 p.m. There will also be only one awards ceremony at the conclusion of the show at approximately 5 p.m.
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In The News: C-G Band Uniform Fund Drive Completed, Raise Over $75,000 |
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Written by Les Houser, Wright County Monitor
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Thursday, 23 October 2008 |
Thanks to the generosity of many Clarion businesses and individuals, when it comes time for CGHS to "strike up the band" for a new school year next fall, they will be doing so with beautiful new marching uniforms. Given the amount of money raised, fund drive Chair Bud Young was surprised at how quickly the whole thing was completed.
"We did this in about 2 1/2 months, which is amazing," said Young. "The drive is essentially completed, but we still can accept additional donations. It turned out very well and it was fun to be a part of something that the community responded so well to. It was very positive."
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