All State Band Audition Information

Congratulations to our band members who will be auditioning for All State Band!

2017 Callback Audition Times

Charleston School of the Arts Middle School

(arranged in Score Order)

Level Instrument Time Name

JR Flute 10:12 AM Riley Beckett

JR Oboe 1:12 PM Kelsey Thorvalson

JR Bassoon 2:08 PM Andrew Bednarczyk

JR Clarinet 9:24 AM Gabriella Hylton

JR Clarinet 10:54 AM Keah Rodwell

JR Clarinet 1:06 PM Natalie Holland

JR Clarinet 1:36 PM Ruth Liu

JR Bass Clarinet 10:42 AM Vigi LeBlanc

JR Trumpet 9:06 AM Grace Hill

JR Horn 10:04 AM Maria Alexander

JR Horn 10:52 AM Tiffany Chan

JR Euphonium 10:36 AM Hannah Jones

JR Timpani 11:51 AM Cecilia Ollis

SC All State Bands – Final Auditions January 21, 2017 

Lexington High School 

2463 Augusta Hwy. Lexington, SC 29072 

Instructions for students auditioning: 

• Audition tickets have been provided for all directors via email and are also available at www.bandlink.org. Students will need to have their audition time (available from band director) written on audition ticket. No student will need to know or use an ID number. 

• All students will need to have a paper hard copy of the audition solo. Students may not read the solos off of electronic devices in the audition room. Photocopies of solos will not be provided at the audition site - students need to be prepared and bring their own copy.

 • All students should arrive at Lexington High School 30 to 45 minutes before scheduled audition time.

 • Upon arrival at Lexington High School, follow signs to locate warm-up room and audition room or rooms. 

• No one will be allowed to play their instruments except during audition and in warm-up room. 

• When ready to audition, all students will need to check in with their audition room page prior to their audition time. Ask your room page if your audition is completed in one or two rooms. Once inside audition room, students will sign in on a signature list in their audition room. 

• Food and snacks will be available for purchase at Lexington High School. 

• Do not call or contact Lexington High School with questions or requests for travel directions. Travel directions will be available online at www.bandlink.org. If you have any questions concerning final auditions, ask your band director. 

2017 Region Band Auditions - Official Statement from the SCBDA President

The 2017 SCBDA Region Band auditions have been moved to the inclement weather date, January 14th. Over the past week, the All-State Chairman, Region Chairmen, Site Hosts, and the SCBDA Executive Board have been in daily, sometimes hourly discussions about the viability of holding auditions this weekend based on the forecasted weather events. On Thursday morning, based on National Weather Service forecasts and school district guidance around much of the state, it was determined to postpone the region auditions for Region 1, 2, 3, & 5 to the inclement weather date. On early Friday afternoon, three school districts in Region 4 canceled all weekend travel based on the current forecast at the time. Please understand that many students across the state travel to auditions on school or activity buses. This decision, along with other concerns, forced the postponement of Region 4 auditions to the inclement weather date as well.

We understand that the implementation of this option will present many challenges for both students and directors, but this is the procedure approved by the membership (band directors). There have been many concerns with the region band inclement weather date being on the MLK Holiday weekend and questions as to why it cannot be moved to January 21st.

1. The region audition inclement weather date is January 14th. Moving it to the 21st would create just as many, possibly more issues than using the established/published date.
2. Most region audition host sites are not available to host the weekend of the 21st.  
3. Moving to the 21st would require the All-State auditions to be moved as well thus creating an additional conflict.

Our first priority will always be the safety of students, parents, and anyone involved with our events. After that, we do everything possible to ensure that we do what we can to run the affected event with as little disruptions as possible. Region Band auditions are held in five separate locations involving over 8,500 students and 500+ directors and others who serve as judges. Some regions encompass very large geographic areas and the weather events of this weekend may not affect the entire region.

The SCBDA established inclement weather audition dates years ago to have a contingency for winter weather events. These dates have been developed to allow the most flexibly in the event of “multiple” weekends of weather issues. These dates are posted in the SCBDA handbook and have been approved by the membership of SCBDA. Under our rules, if the region band audition date is compromised then we move to the inclement weather date that is the following weekend.

Furthermore, there have been requests for alternate audition opportunities. Per the established rules, students must audition in person the day of the audition and no alternate form of audition is allowed. Unfortunately, there is no feasible way for students to not be present on the audition day and allow for a fair audition process for all involved. Again, we realize that this will present hardships and decisions for many students who have been working towards the auditions this weekend, but there are no other possible contingencies.

There are a multitude of factors that have to be taken into consideration when making a decision of this magnitude. It is our hope that everyone involved can understand that all decisions are made with the best interests of ALL students and programs involved in our events.

Sincerely,

Joe F. Gulledge III

President South Carolina Band Directors Association

Rock'n Roast Tickets!

Sunday, January 22nd at 2:00

Bowen's Island

Oysters, BBQ, Music, Silent Auction and Fun!

Tickets can be purchased on-line at:  

http://www.charlestoncountysoabands.com/rock-n-oyster-roast-2017.html

Holiday Concert 2016!

WHAT TO DO

SOA MS BAND

HOLIDAY CONCERT

12/12/16

5:15 pm – 6^th grade band reports to band room, get instruments & music, go to Stage

5:30pm- 6^th grade band on stage, Wind Ensemble @ band room to get instruments & music

5:45- Wind Ensemble in RMMT, Take seats in the front 2 rows of the house

6:15 – Theatre opens

6:30 – Concert begins with the 6^th grade band!

6:50 – INTERMISSION

6:55 – Wind Ensemble begins

7:35 – Grande Finale!

7:40 – Reception in Theatre Lobby

Other items:

 Formal black concert attire! 

o   Dresses or Tuxedos

o   Red Cummerbunds/ bow ties /sashes

o   Black Socks or hose

o   Black shoes

       Don’t forget your key  (ID tag?) to your band locker

Please bring in the following items for the post-performance reception.

6th and 7th graders:  Desserts/sweets (no nuts, please) - 2 dozen or equivalent - please being in on serving platter or container

8th graders:  a case of bottled water

Parent volunteers will be on hand, starting at 5:30 p.m., to receive your items.

Thank You!

Band Performance!

Holiday Concert Help Needed!

The SOA MS Band Holiday Concert is Monday, December 12, 2016, and Ms. Reed needs your help during morning practice that school day and before the concert! Please sign up for a slot below.

Information for band students about what to do and for parents about what to snacks to bring for the reception will follow in separate emails. See you there!

Date: 12/12/2016 (Mon.)

Time: 10:00am - 8:00pm EST

Location: Band Room and/or RMMT

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4faeaf29a57-holiday

Rock'n Roast 2017

Reminder about the date for the oyster roast

Just a reminder that the date for the oyster roast is January 22nd from 1-5 on Folly Beach at Bowens Island Restaurant.

The oyster roast committee has been very hard at work collecting amazing things for the silent auction. Remember, this year the oyster roast is the only fundraiser the band will hold so we need to raise even more then the great total we raised last year.

If you own a business, know someone who owns a business, or  frequent a business that you would be able to solicit a donation from I have attached a form to give them that has our tax id number on it.  Any gift cards or certificates for services or art would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Teresa Muthard at mikemuthard@hotmail.com if you can get or have a donation.  

Thank you so much and remember that tickets will be available at the Holiday Concert (25.00 for adults and 20.00 for kids). They make a great holiday gift for anyone (teachers, private music teachers, aunts, uncles, anyone who loves oysters!) We will have a table in the front lobby where you can purchase them before or after the concert.  

See you at the concert and on January 22nd for the roast! Have a great night!

Teresa Muthard