Accolades and Awards Through the Years
2019-2020
Competition Results
River Bluff Marching Contest, Mooresville Blue Devil Classic, Irmo Palmetto Esprit de Corps Invitational, Blythewood Tournament of Bands, Deep South Classic Invittational
SCBDA Region 3 Clinic Band includes 9th and 10th grade students:
Cathy Tang- 1st chair Region Flute, 3rd Alternate All-State
Carla Finkel- 10th chair Flute
Christopher Wargel-- 2nd chair Bassoon
Elizabeth McCallum- 3rd chair Bassoon
Lyn Yu- 17th chair Clarinet All State
John Hicks- 7th chair Clarinet
Shyam Ganesh Babu- 19th chair Clarinet
Jariz Mallebrera Ortiz- 5th chair Alto Saxophone
Trace Simmons-6th chair Alto Saxophone
Case Alexander- 3rd chair Alto Saxophone Alternate Region Band
Ryo Nagao- 4th chair Trumpet
Jordan Folligan- 15th chair Trumpet All-State
Ryan Leadbitter- 14th chair Trumpet
Eliott Rurey- 7th chair Horn
Scott Dillon- 1st chair Trombone
YeJoon Shin- 3rd chair Tuba, 4th Alternate All-State
Parker Reyes- 7th chair Tuba
Alexander Mills- 4th chair Percussion All-State
Wynn Ravan- 6th chair Percussion
SCBDA Region 3 Senior Band includes 11th and 12th grade students:
Regina Davis- 12th chair Flute
Sirawit Shimpalee- 1st chair Oboe, 2nd chair Alternate All-State
Timothy Johnson- 5th chair Clarinet All-State
Dawn Nguyen- 9th chair Clarinet
Samuel Grant- 10th chair Clarinet
Josie Gardiner- 8th chair Trumpet All-State
Daniel Moon- 9th chair Trumpet
Thomas Temple- 1st Chair Trumpet Alternate Region Band
Marcus Gramling- 3rd chair Horn
Jane McCallum- 8th chair Horn All-State
Dalton Mills- 7th chair Horn
Josiah Staples- 2nd chair Trombone Alternate Region Band
Dallas Carraway- 2nd chair Tuba Alternate Region Band
Rahul Shankar- 3rd chair Percussion Alternate Region Band.
2018-2019
Competition Results
Irmo Palmetto Esprit de Corps Marching Competition- Superior rating;2nd place class 4A
Blythewood Tournament of Band- Superior rating
Blue Devil Classic- Superior rating;3rd Place overall Class 3A; 2nd Place Percussion; 2nd Place Marching; 2nd Place Colorguard
Loris Band High School Competition -Superior Rating
First place in ALL Categories-
1st- Drum Major
1st- Color Guard
1st- Percussion
1st- General Effect
1st- Music
1st- Visual Performance
Region Three Clinic Band includes 9th and 10th grade students:
Zachary Huang- 4th chair Flute
Regina Davis- 5th chair Flute
Sirawit Shimpalee- 2nd chair Oboe
John Hicks- 12th chair Clarinet
Shyam Ganesh Babu- 15th chair Clarinet
Josh Fernandez- 3rd chair Alto Saxophone
Jariz Mallebrera Ortiz- 1st chair Alto Saxophone Alternate Band
Josie Gardiner- 5th chair Trumpet All-State Band
Thomas Temple- 12th chair Trumpet
Daniel Moon- 1st chair Trumpet Alternate Band
Jordan Folligan- 6th chair Trumpet Alternate Band
Dalton Mills- 3rd chair Horn
Braylon Ratcliff- 6th chair Horn
Jaceb Sauve- 1st chair Horn Alternate Band
Andrew Juhn- 2nd 1st chair Horn Alternate Band
Brantley Evans- 6th chair Trombone
Scott Dillon- 7th chair Trombone
Parker Reyes- 5th chair Tuba
Alexander Mills- 3rd chair Percussion
Region Three Senior Band includes 11th and 12th grade students:
Paola Rodriguez- 2nd chair 1st chair Flute Alternate Band
Timothy Johnson- 6th chair Clarinet
Will Norris- 7th chair Clarinet
Tyrell Fleshman- 8th chair Clarinet
Dawn Nguyen- 20th chair Clarinet
Jasmine Hughley- 4th chair Bass Clarinet
Adam Miller- 1st chair Baritone Saxophone Alternate Band
Carson Fields- 4th chair Trumpet All-State Band and All-State Orchestra
Chiffon Washington- 4th chair Trumpet Alternate Band
Jane McCallum- 1st chair Horn
Elizabeth Dillon- 4th chair Horn
Ahmad Alford- 1st chair Tuba Alternate Band
Dallas Carraway- 2nd chair Horn Alternate Band
State Concert Festival
Symphonic Band- Straight Superior Ratings,Superior with Distinction Rating
Concert Band- Straight Superior Ratings,Superior with Distinction Rating
USC Clinic Participants
- Paola Rodriguez
- Sirawit
- Regina Davis
- Tyrell Fleshman
- Jasmine Hughley
District Honor Band (22) students
Trumpets- Carson Fields, Josie Gardiner, Thomas Temple
Flutes- Paola Rodriguez, Regina Davis, Chyane Ishmal, Zachary Huang
Clarinets- William Norris, Timothy Johnson, John Hicks, Shyam Babu
Bassoon- Christopher Wargel, Elizabeth McCallum
Alto Saxophone- Jaris Mallebrera, Josh Fernandez, Trace Simmons
Baritone Saxophone- Adam Miller
Horn- Dalton Mills
Trombone- Scott Dillon, Brantley Evans
Tuba, Parker Reyes
Percussion- Alex Mills
SC Youth Philharmonic
- Carson Fields
- Zach (flute)
- Paola Rodriguez
- Timothy Johnson
- Josie Gardiner
USC Flute Day
Paola Rodriguez, Regina Davis
Australia Band
Sirawit's Accomplishment - Congratulations to Sirawit Shimpalee! He won an international audition to perform in the 2019 High School Honors Performance Series at Sydney Opera House. Sirawit is our principal oboist in the Spring Valley Symphonic Band and in the South Carolina Youth Philharmonic.
Band Student Leaders
Show: Evil Among Us by Michael Pole Senior
Drum Major- Carson Fields
Junior Drum Major- Jasmine Hughley
Band Captain- Will Norris
Brass Captain- Eric Whitlow
Woodwind Captain- Tyrell Fleshman
Section Leaders: Flute- Chyane Ishmal & Paola Rodriguez Clarinet- Tyrell Fleshman Saxophone- Adam Miller Trumpet- Josie Gardiner Mellophone- Dalton Mills Low Brass- AJ Alford & Josh Curry
Percussion Captains: Drum Line- Kevin Hetzel
Front Ensemble- Gabbi Brazell
Color Guard Captains: Amber Isler, Kasia Keith, Taryn Brazell
Librarian(s): Chyane Ishmal, Josh Curry, Ellie Helm
Equipment Captain: Josh Curry, Alex Turnbach
2017-2018
Reservation Tournament of Champions Gaffney High School - 3rd place overall Class 2A; Best Drum Major in Class 2A
Blythewood Tournament of Bands - Excellent Rating; 4th place overall in Class 2A
Western Carolina University Tournament of Champions - 3rd place Best Color Guard; 4th place overall Class 2A
SCBDA 5A State Finals - Excellent Rating; 11th Place
Richland Two District Honor Band Clinic and Concert
Victoria Hopkins - Alto saxophone
Jordan Seeger - Baritone saxophone
Trado Mayson - Tenor saxophone
Will Norris - Clarinet
Tyrell Fleshman - Clarinet
Gloria Kim - Clarinet
Gabriel Corn- Euphonium
Dexter Almond - French horn
Eloise Lamie - French horn
Carson Fields - Trumpet
Ahmad Alford - Tuba
SCBDA Region Three Bands and All-State Bands
Clinic Band= 9th &10th Grade
Senior Band=11th &12th Grade
Timothy Johnson- 1st Chair Clarinet Clinic All-State and 1st Chair All-State Orchestra
Trado Mayson- 2nd Chair Tenor Saxophone Senior All-State
Gloria Kim- 21st Chair Clarinet Senior All-State
Dalton Mills- Alternate Horn Clinic All State and 2nd Chair Horn Clinic Region
Regina Davis- 6th Chair Flute Clinic Region
Sirawit Shimpalee- 3rd Chair Oboe Clinic Region
Dawn Nguyen- 20th Chair Clarinet Clinic Region
Jasmine Hughley- 3rd Chair Bass Clarinet Clinic Region
Josie Gardiner- 1st Chair Trumpet Clinic Region
Carson Holroyd- 14th Chair Trumpet Clinic Region
Thomas Temple- Alternate Trumpet Clinic Region
Jane McCallum- 1st Chair Horn Clinic Region
Josh Finkel- 4th Chair Horn Clinic Region
Dallas Carraway- Alternate Tuba Clinic Region
Tyrell Fleshman- 10th Chair Clarinet Senior Region
Will Norris- Alternate Clarinet Senior Region
Carson Fields- 2nd Chair Trumpet Senior Region
Eloise Lamie- 5th Chair Horn Senior Region
Elizabeth Dillon- 7th Chair Horn Senior Region
Dexter Almond- Alternate Horn Senior Region
Competition Results
River Bluff Marching Contest, Mooresville Blue Devil Classic, Irmo Palmetto Esprit de Corps Invitational, Blythewood Tournament of Bands, Deep South Classic Invittational
SCBDA Region 3 Clinic Band includes 9th and 10th grade students:
Cathy Tang- 1st chair Region Flute, 3rd Alternate All-State
Carla Finkel- 10th chair Flute
Christopher Wargel-- 2nd chair Bassoon
Elizabeth McCallum- 3rd chair Bassoon
Lyn Yu- 17th chair Clarinet All State
John Hicks- 7th chair Clarinet
Shyam Ganesh Babu- 19th chair Clarinet
Jariz Mallebrera Ortiz- 5th chair Alto Saxophone
Trace Simmons-6th chair Alto Saxophone
Case Alexander- 3rd chair Alto Saxophone Alternate Region Band
Ryo Nagao- 4th chair Trumpet
Jordan Folligan- 15th chair Trumpet All-State
Ryan Leadbitter- 14th chair Trumpet
Eliott Rurey- 7th chair Horn
Scott Dillon- 1st chair Trombone
YeJoon Shin- 3rd chair Tuba, 4th Alternate All-State
Parker Reyes- 7th chair Tuba
Alexander Mills- 4th chair Percussion All-State
Wynn Ravan- 6th chair Percussion
SCBDA Region 3 Senior Band includes 11th and 12th grade students:
Regina Davis- 12th chair Flute
Sirawit Shimpalee- 1st chair Oboe, 2nd chair Alternate All-State
Timothy Johnson- 5th chair Clarinet All-State
Dawn Nguyen- 9th chair Clarinet
Samuel Grant- 10th chair Clarinet
Josie Gardiner- 8th chair Trumpet All-State
Daniel Moon- 9th chair Trumpet
Thomas Temple- 1st Chair Trumpet Alternate Region Band
Marcus Gramling- 3rd chair Horn
Jane McCallum- 8th chair Horn All-State
Dalton Mills- 7th chair Horn
Josiah Staples- 2nd chair Trombone Alternate Region Band
Dallas Carraway- 2nd chair Tuba Alternate Region Band
Rahul Shankar- 3rd chair Percussion Alternate Region Band.
2018-2019
Competition Results
Irmo Palmetto Esprit de Corps Marching Competition- Superior rating;2nd place class 4A
Blythewood Tournament of Band- Superior rating
Blue Devil Classic- Superior rating;3rd Place overall Class 3A; 2nd Place Percussion; 2nd Place Marching; 2nd Place Colorguard
Loris Band High School Competition -Superior Rating
First place in ALL Categories-
1st- Drum Major
1st- Color Guard
1st- Percussion
1st- General Effect
1st- Music
1st- Visual Performance
Region Three Clinic Band includes 9th and 10th grade students:
Zachary Huang- 4th chair Flute
Regina Davis- 5th chair Flute
Sirawit Shimpalee- 2nd chair Oboe
John Hicks- 12th chair Clarinet
Shyam Ganesh Babu- 15th chair Clarinet
Josh Fernandez- 3rd chair Alto Saxophone
Jariz Mallebrera Ortiz- 1st chair Alto Saxophone Alternate Band
Josie Gardiner- 5th chair Trumpet All-State Band
Thomas Temple- 12th chair Trumpet
Daniel Moon- 1st chair Trumpet Alternate Band
Jordan Folligan- 6th chair Trumpet Alternate Band
Dalton Mills- 3rd chair Horn
Braylon Ratcliff- 6th chair Horn
Jaceb Sauve- 1st chair Horn Alternate Band
Andrew Juhn- 2nd 1st chair Horn Alternate Band
Brantley Evans- 6th chair Trombone
Scott Dillon- 7th chair Trombone
Parker Reyes- 5th chair Tuba
Alexander Mills- 3rd chair Percussion
Region Three Senior Band includes 11th and 12th grade students:
Paola Rodriguez- 2nd chair 1st chair Flute Alternate Band
Timothy Johnson- 6th chair Clarinet
Will Norris- 7th chair Clarinet
Tyrell Fleshman- 8th chair Clarinet
Dawn Nguyen- 20th chair Clarinet
Jasmine Hughley- 4th chair Bass Clarinet
Adam Miller- 1st chair Baritone Saxophone Alternate Band
Carson Fields- 4th chair Trumpet All-State Band and All-State Orchestra
Chiffon Washington- 4th chair Trumpet Alternate Band
Jane McCallum- 1st chair Horn
Elizabeth Dillon- 4th chair Horn
Ahmad Alford- 1st chair Tuba Alternate Band
Dallas Carraway- 2nd chair Horn Alternate Band
State Concert Festival
Symphonic Band- Straight Superior Ratings,Superior with Distinction Rating
Concert Band- Straight Superior Ratings,Superior with Distinction Rating
USC Clinic Participants
- Paola Rodriguez
- Sirawit
- Regina Davis
- Tyrell Fleshman
- Jasmine Hughley
District Honor Band (22) students
Trumpets- Carson Fields, Josie Gardiner, Thomas Temple
Flutes- Paola Rodriguez, Regina Davis, Chyane Ishmal, Zachary Huang
Clarinets- William Norris, Timothy Johnson, John Hicks, Shyam Babu
Bassoon- Christopher Wargel, Elizabeth McCallum
Alto Saxophone- Jaris Mallebrera, Josh Fernandez, Trace Simmons
Baritone Saxophone- Adam Miller
Horn- Dalton Mills
Trombone- Scott Dillon, Brantley Evans
Tuba, Parker Reyes
Percussion- Alex Mills
SC Youth Philharmonic
- Carson Fields
- Zach (flute)
- Paola Rodriguez
- Timothy Johnson
- Josie Gardiner
USC Flute Day
Paola Rodriguez, Regina Davis
Australia Band
Sirawit's Accomplishment - Congratulations to Sirawit Shimpalee! He won an international audition to perform in the 2019 High School Honors Performance Series at Sydney Opera House. Sirawit is our principal oboist in the Spring Valley Symphonic Band and in the South Carolina Youth Philharmonic.
Band Student Leaders
Show: Evil Among Us by Michael Pole Senior
Drum Major- Carson Fields
Junior Drum Major- Jasmine Hughley
Band Captain- Will Norris
Brass Captain- Eric Whitlow
Woodwind Captain- Tyrell Fleshman
Section Leaders: Flute- Chyane Ishmal & Paola Rodriguez Clarinet- Tyrell Fleshman Saxophone- Adam Miller Trumpet- Josie Gardiner Mellophone- Dalton Mills Low Brass- AJ Alford & Josh Curry
Percussion Captains: Drum Line- Kevin Hetzel
Front Ensemble- Gabbi Brazell
Color Guard Captains: Amber Isler, Kasia Keith, Taryn Brazell
Librarian(s): Chyane Ishmal, Josh Curry, Ellie Helm
Equipment Captain: Josh Curry, Alex Turnbach
2017-2018
Reservation Tournament of Champions Gaffney High School - 3rd place overall Class 2A; Best Drum Major in Class 2A
Blythewood Tournament of Bands - Excellent Rating; 4th place overall in Class 2A
Western Carolina University Tournament of Champions - 3rd place Best Color Guard; 4th place overall Class 2A
SCBDA 5A State Finals - Excellent Rating; 11th Place
Richland Two District Honor Band Clinic and Concert
Victoria Hopkins - Alto saxophone
Jordan Seeger - Baritone saxophone
Trado Mayson - Tenor saxophone
Will Norris - Clarinet
Tyrell Fleshman - Clarinet
Gloria Kim - Clarinet
Gabriel Corn- Euphonium
Dexter Almond - French horn
Eloise Lamie - French horn
Carson Fields - Trumpet
Ahmad Alford - Tuba
SCBDA Region Three Bands and All-State Bands
Clinic Band= 9th &10th Grade
Senior Band=11th &12th Grade
Timothy Johnson- 1st Chair Clarinet Clinic All-State and 1st Chair All-State Orchestra
Trado Mayson- 2nd Chair Tenor Saxophone Senior All-State
Gloria Kim- 21st Chair Clarinet Senior All-State
Dalton Mills- Alternate Horn Clinic All State and 2nd Chair Horn Clinic Region
Regina Davis- 6th Chair Flute Clinic Region
Sirawit Shimpalee- 3rd Chair Oboe Clinic Region
Dawn Nguyen- 20th Chair Clarinet Clinic Region
Jasmine Hughley- 3rd Chair Bass Clarinet Clinic Region
Josie Gardiner- 1st Chair Trumpet Clinic Region
Carson Holroyd- 14th Chair Trumpet Clinic Region
Thomas Temple- Alternate Trumpet Clinic Region
Jane McCallum- 1st Chair Horn Clinic Region
Josh Finkel- 4th Chair Horn Clinic Region
Dallas Carraway- Alternate Tuba Clinic Region
Tyrell Fleshman- 10th Chair Clarinet Senior Region
Will Norris- Alternate Clarinet Senior Region
Carson Fields- 2nd Chair Trumpet Senior Region
Eloise Lamie- 5th Chair Horn Senior Region
Elizabeth Dillon- 7th Chair Horn Senior Region
Dexter Almond- Alternate Horn Senior Region
USC Band Clinic
Trado Mayson - Tenor Saxophone
Gloria Kim - Clarinet
Jordan Seeger - Baritone Saxophone
Carson Fields - Trumpet
Tyrell Fleshman - Clarinet
Eloise Lamie - Horn
Timothy Johnson - Clarinet
Dexter Almond - Horn
Jasmin Hughley - Bass Clarinet
Canaan Hodges - Bassoon
South Carolina Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
Carson Fields - Trumpet
Sirawit Shimpalee - Oboe
State Concert Assessment:
Symphonic Band - Straight Superior Ratings; Superior Rating with Distinction
Concert Band - Straight Superior Ratings; Superior Rating with Distinction
Solo & Ensemble - 10 Superior ratings; 3 Excellent ratings
Tri-M Music Honor Society Members
Ahmad Alford
Macey Coulter
Victoria Hopkins
Jasmine Hughley
Gloria Kim
Eloise Lamie
Trado Mayson
Jane McCallum
Jordan Seeger
SCBDA 2017-2018 Outstanding Performance Award
Winter Guard - 2nd place finish at Byrnes High School; 2nd place finish at Clover High School
Band Banquet Awards 2017-2018
Outstanding 8th Grader - Parker Reyes Outstanding Freshman - Josie Gardiner
Outstanding Sophomore - Jasmine Hughley Outstanding Junior - Carson Fields
Outstanding Senior/Nancy Zuerner Award - Jordan Seeger
John Phillips Sousa Award/Outstanding Senior Musician - Gloria Kim and Trado Mayson
Hampton Cobb Leadership Award - Will Norris
"Rudi" Spirit Award - Eloise Lamie
Thomas Schwind Memorial Percussion Award - Gabbi Brazell and Justin Castelli
Lazar Family Award - Chuck Gardiner
Best Section Musician:
Flute - Regina Davis Double Reed - Sirawit Shimpalee
Clarinet - Timothy Johnson, Gloria Kim Saxophone - Trado Mayson
Trumpet - Carson Fields Horn - Eloise Lamie
Percussion - Bryson Miller Color Guard - Shelbi Frederick
Low Brass - AJ Alford
Most Improved Section Musician:
Flute - Paola Rodriguez Double Reed - Fernando Soto
Clarinet - Will Norris Saxophone - Adam Miller
Trumpet - Carson Halroyd Horn - Josh Finkel
Percussion - Immanuel Shipman Color Guard - Kayleigh VanAlstine
Low Brass - Brantley Evans
South Carolina Youth Philharmonic Auditions
Carson Fields - Trumpet First Chair
Josie Gardiner - Trumpet
Timothy Johnson - Clarinet
Trado Mayson - Tenor Saxophone
Gloria Kim - Clarinet
Jordan Seeger - Baritone Saxophone
Carson Fields - Trumpet
Tyrell Fleshman - Clarinet
Eloise Lamie - Horn
Timothy Johnson - Clarinet
Dexter Almond - Horn
Jasmin Hughley - Bass Clarinet
Canaan Hodges - Bassoon
South Carolina Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
Carson Fields - Trumpet
Sirawit Shimpalee - Oboe
State Concert Assessment:
Symphonic Band - Straight Superior Ratings; Superior Rating with Distinction
Concert Band - Straight Superior Ratings; Superior Rating with Distinction
Solo & Ensemble - 10 Superior ratings; 3 Excellent ratings
Tri-M Music Honor Society Members
Ahmad Alford
Macey Coulter
Victoria Hopkins
Jasmine Hughley
Gloria Kim
Eloise Lamie
Trado Mayson
Jane McCallum
Jordan Seeger
SCBDA 2017-2018 Outstanding Performance Award
Winter Guard - 2nd place finish at Byrnes High School; 2nd place finish at Clover High School
Band Banquet Awards 2017-2018
Outstanding 8th Grader - Parker Reyes Outstanding Freshman - Josie Gardiner
Outstanding Sophomore - Jasmine Hughley Outstanding Junior - Carson Fields
Outstanding Senior/Nancy Zuerner Award - Jordan Seeger
John Phillips Sousa Award/Outstanding Senior Musician - Gloria Kim and Trado Mayson
Hampton Cobb Leadership Award - Will Norris
"Rudi" Spirit Award - Eloise Lamie
Thomas Schwind Memorial Percussion Award - Gabbi Brazell and Justin Castelli
Lazar Family Award - Chuck Gardiner
Best Section Musician:
Flute - Regina Davis Double Reed - Sirawit Shimpalee
Clarinet - Timothy Johnson, Gloria Kim Saxophone - Trado Mayson
Trumpet - Carson Fields Horn - Eloise Lamie
Percussion - Bryson Miller Color Guard - Shelbi Frederick
Low Brass - AJ Alford
Most Improved Section Musician:
Flute - Paola Rodriguez Double Reed - Fernando Soto
Clarinet - Will Norris Saxophone - Adam Miller
Trumpet - Carson Halroyd Horn - Josh Finkel
Percussion - Immanuel Shipman Color Guard - Kayleigh VanAlstine
Low Brass - Brantley Evans
South Carolina Youth Philharmonic Auditions
Carson Fields - Trumpet First Chair
Josie Gardiner - Trumpet
Timothy Johnson - Clarinet
2016-2017
Blythewood Tournament of Bands - Excellent Rating; 4th place overall in Class 2A
Western Carolina University Tournament of Champions - 2nd Place Best Color Guard; 4th place overall Class 2A
Band Beat Tournament of Champions - 1st Place Class 3A, 6th Place Overall, Outstanding Music, Outstanding Visuals, Outstanding Effect
Richland Two District Honor Band Clinic and Concert
Breha Fulford- Flute
Chris Juhn- Principal Clarinet
Dylan McCormick - Alto Saxophone
Victoria Hopkins- Alto Saxophone
Trado Mayson- Tenor Saxophone
Jordan Seeger- Baritone Saxophone
Melody Davis- Trumpet
Dexter Almond - French Horn
Eloise Lamie - French Horn
Hannah Havens- French Horn
Alan Port- Trombone
Gabriel Corn- Euphonium
Mazen Cotran- Percussion
SV Clarinet Ensemble - performance for the South Carolina Music Educator's Association
Blythewood Tournament of Bands - Excellent Rating; 4th place overall in Class 2A
Western Carolina University Tournament of Champions - 2nd Place Best Color Guard; 4th place overall Class 2A
Band Beat Tournament of Champions - 1st Place Class 3A, 6th Place Overall, Outstanding Music, Outstanding Visuals, Outstanding Effect
Richland Two District Honor Band Clinic and Concert
Breha Fulford- Flute
Chris Juhn- Principal Clarinet
Dylan McCormick - Alto Saxophone
Victoria Hopkins- Alto Saxophone
Trado Mayson- Tenor Saxophone
Jordan Seeger- Baritone Saxophone
Melody Davis- Trumpet
Dexter Almond - French Horn
Eloise Lamie - French Horn
Hannah Havens- French Horn
Alan Port- Trombone
Gabriel Corn- Euphonium
Mazen Cotran- Percussion
SV Clarinet Ensemble - performance for the South Carolina Music Educator's Association
10th annual Coastal Carolina University Honor Band and Scholarship Festival
Ahmad Alford - Tuba Macey Coulter - Alto Saxophone Tyrell Fleshman - Clarinet Eloise Lamie - French Horn Trado Mayson - Tenor Saxophone Dylan McCormack - Alto Saxophone Will Norris - Clarinet Dennis Patterson, Jr. - Euphonium Alexander Whitson - Oboe Zachary Whitson - Trombone |
Senior All-State (11th& 12th Grade):
Chris Juhn- 1st Chair Clarinet
Gloria Kim- 20th Chair Clarinet
Clinic All-State (9th & 10th Grade):
Timothy Johnson- 13th Chair Clarinet
Jane McCallum- 1st Alternater Horn, and Jane is also 1st Chair Horn Clinic Region.
Senior Region Band (11th & 12 grade):
Alex Whitson-4th Chair Oboe
Ryan Brock- 22nd Chair Clarinet
Raechal Sampson- 5th Alternate Clarinet
Trado Mayson- 1st Chair Tenor Sax
Dexter Almond- 4th Alternate Horn
Alan Port- 3rd Alternate Trombone
Dennis Patterson- 3rd Chair Euphonium
Mazen Cotran- 3rd Chair Percussion
Clinic Region Band (9th & 10th Grade):
Dawn Nguyen- 9th Chair Clarinet
Tyrell Fleshman- 11th Chair Clarinet
Will Norris- 21st Chair Clarinet
Ethan Goodman- 8th Alternate Clarinet
Carson Fields- 11th Chair Trumpet
Jane McCallum- 1st Chair Horn
Elizabeth Dillon- 3rd Chair Horn
Ahmad Alford- 6th Chair Tuba
Dallas Carraway- 4th Chair Tuba
USC Band Clinic
Alex Whitson- Oboe
Tyrell Fleshman (Honor Band)- Clarinet
Victoria Hopkins and Dylan McCormick- Alto Saxophones
Trado Mayson (Honor Band)- Tenor Saxophone and Piano
Jordan Seeger- Baritone Saxophone
Carson Fields (Honor Band)- Trumpet
Dexter Almond and Eloise Lamie- French Horns
Alan Port and Zach Whitson- Trombones
Dennis Patterson (Honor Band)- Euphonium
Chris Juhn- 1st Chair Clarinet
Gloria Kim- 20th Chair Clarinet
Clinic All-State (9th & 10th Grade):
Timothy Johnson- 13th Chair Clarinet
Jane McCallum- 1st Alternater Horn, and Jane is also 1st Chair Horn Clinic Region.
Senior Region Band (11th & 12 grade):
Alex Whitson-4th Chair Oboe
Ryan Brock- 22nd Chair Clarinet
Raechal Sampson- 5th Alternate Clarinet
Trado Mayson- 1st Chair Tenor Sax
Dexter Almond- 4th Alternate Horn
Alan Port- 3rd Alternate Trombone
Dennis Patterson- 3rd Chair Euphonium
Mazen Cotran- 3rd Chair Percussion
Clinic Region Band (9th & 10th Grade):
Dawn Nguyen- 9th Chair Clarinet
Tyrell Fleshman- 11th Chair Clarinet
Will Norris- 21st Chair Clarinet
Ethan Goodman- 8th Alternate Clarinet
Carson Fields- 11th Chair Trumpet
Jane McCallum- 1st Chair Horn
Elizabeth Dillon- 3rd Chair Horn
Ahmad Alford- 6th Chair Tuba
Dallas Carraway- 4th Chair Tuba
USC Band Clinic
Alex Whitson- Oboe
Tyrell Fleshman (Honor Band)- Clarinet
Victoria Hopkins and Dylan McCormick- Alto Saxophones
Trado Mayson (Honor Band)- Tenor Saxophone and Piano
Jordan Seeger- Baritone Saxophone
Carson Fields (Honor Band)- Trumpet
Dexter Almond and Eloise Lamie- French Horns
Alan Port and Zach Whitson- Trombones
Dennis Patterson (Honor Band)- Euphonium
Chris Juhn for being honored at All-State as concertmaster and principal (1st chair) clarinet. Chris also won 2nd place in the Phi Beta Mu scholarship audition and will receive $500.00 toward his tuition.
Chris Juhn was also awarded the "Most Outstanding Bandsman" for the state by Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity. In April, Chris will be the featured soloist with The South Carolina Youth Philharmonic as the winner of the SCPO Young Artist Concerto Competition |
Winter Guard - placed 3rd in the State CWEA (Carolina Winter Ensemble Association) Finals, held at Rock Hill High School
Chaya Brown
Jayla Carlisle
Shelbi Frederick
Ellura Helm
Arlesha Hughes
Destiny Hunter
Amber Isler
Kasia Keith
Iyana Lathan
Dynasia Matthews
Jaila Morant
Tatiana Musgrave
Coaches Lauren Brown and Matt Ward
State Concert Assessment:
Symphonic Band - Straight Superior Ratings; Superior Rating with Distinction
Concert Band - Straight Superior Ratings; Superior Rating with Distinction
Solo & Ensemble - 25 Superior ratings
South Carolina Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
Carson Fields
Chris Juhn
Alex Whitson
Zach Whitson
Tri-M Music Honor Society Members
Ahmad Alford
Macey Coulter
Trado Mayson
Jordan Seeger
Chaya Brown
Jayla Carlisle
Shelbi Frederick
Ellura Helm
Arlesha Hughes
Destiny Hunter
Amber Isler
Kasia Keith
Iyana Lathan
Dynasia Matthews
Jaila Morant
Tatiana Musgrave
Coaches Lauren Brown and Matt Ward
State Concert Assessment:
Symphonic Band - Straight Superior Ratings; Superior Rating with Distinction
Concert Band - Straight Superior Ratings; Superior Rating with Distinction
Solo & Ensemble - 25 Superior ratings
South Carolina Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
Carson Fields
Chris Juhn
Alex Whitson
Zach Whitson
Tri-M Music Honor Society Members
Ahmad Alford
Macey Coulter
Trado Mayson
Jordan Seeger
Band Banquet Awards 2016-2017
Outstanding 8th Grader - Dalton Mills Outstanding Freshman - Jasmine Hughley
Outstanding Sophomore - Carson Fields Outstanding Junior - Trado Mayson
Outstanding Senior/Nancy Zuerner Award - Mazen Cotran
John Phillips Sousa Award/Outstanding Senior Musician - Christopher Juhn, Dennis Patterson, Jr.
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award - Dylan McCormick
Hampton Cobb Leadership Award - Jordan Seeger
"Rudi" Spirit Award - Alan Port
Alisha Jeneratte Millwood Color Guard Scholarship - Iyana Lathan
Thomas Schwind Memorial Percussion Award - Matthew Moore and Alex Whitson
Lazar Family Award - Gwen Perrotti
Best Section Musician:
Flute - Jacob Brock Double Reed - Alex Whitson
Clarinet - Chris Juhn Saxophone - Trado Mayson
Trumpet - Carson Fields Horn - Eloise Lamie
Percussion - Mazen Cotran Color Guard - Amber Isler
Low Brass - Dennis Patterson and Zach Whitson
Most Improved Section Musician:
Flute - Paola Rodriguez Double Reed - Canaan Hodges
Clarinet - Will Norris Saxophone - Dylan McCormick
Trumpet - Ethan Drake Horn - Hannah Havens
Percussion - Bryson Miller Color Guard - Jayla Carlisle
Low Brass - A. J. Alford
Outstanding 8th Grader - Dalton Mills Outstanding Freshman - Jasmine Hughley
Outstanding Sophomore - Carson Fields Outstanding Junior - Trado Mayson
Outstanding Senior/Nancy Zuerner Award - Mazen Cotran
John Phillips Sousa Award/Outstanding Senior Musician - Christopher Juhn, Dennis Patterson, Jr.
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award - Dylan McCormick
Hampton Cobb Leadership Award - Jordan Seeger
"Rudi" Spirit Award - Alan Port
Alisha Jeneratte Millwood Color Guard Scholarship - Iyana Lathan
Thomas Schwind Memorial Percussion Award - Matthew Moore and Alex Whitson
Lazar Family Award - Gwen Perrotti
Best Section Musician:
Flute - Jacob Brock Double Reed - Alex Whitson
Clarinet - Chris Juhn Saxophone - Trado Mayson
Trumpet - Carson Fields Horn - Eloise Lamie
Percussion - Mazen Cotran Color Guard - Amber Isler
Low Brass - Dennis Patterson and Zach Whitson
Most Improved Section Musician:
Flute - Paola Rodriguez Double Reed - Canaan Hodges
Clarinet - Will Norris Saxophone - Dylan McCormick
Trumpet - Ethan Drake Horn - Hannah Havens
Percussion - Bryson Miller Color Guard - Jayla Carlisle
Low Brass - A. J. Alford
2015-2016
Blythewood Tournament of Bands - Best Percussion in Class 2A; 3rd Place Overall in Class 2A
Providence Cup Providence High School - Excellent Rating
SCBDA 5A State Finals - Excellent Rating; 12th Place
Outside Clinics:
Coastal Carolina Clinic
Macey Coulter - Saxophone
Ethan Dilley - Saxophone
Tyrell Fleshman - Clarinet
Nate Hammonds - Tuba
Eloise Lamie - French Horn
Trado Mayson - Saxophone
Dennis Patterson - Euphonium
Alan Port - Trombone
Jordan Seeger - Saxophone
Zach Whitson - Trombone
Alex Whitson - Oboe
All State Band
Gloria Kim- Clinic All-State Clarinet
Christopher Juhn- Senior All-State Clarinet
Region 3 Band
Kevin Kim- Clinic Region Flute
Tyrell Fleshman- Clinic Region Clarinet
Trado Mayson- Clinic Region Tenor Saxophone
Carson Fields- Clinic Region Trumpet
Eloise Lamie- Clinic Region Horn
Dexter Almond- Clinic Region Horn
Alex Whitson- Senior Region Oboe
Jessica Perry- Senior Region Clarinet
Breanna Murrin- Senior Region Clarinet
Ethan Dilley-Senior Region Alto Saxophone
Melody Davis-Senior Region Trumpet
Dennis Patterson Jr.- Senior Region Euphonium
Rayvon "Nate" Hammonds- Senior Region Tuba
Christopher Juhn earned a featured performance in the SCBDA State Master Recital.
Chris performed at this showcase event February 4, 2016 at the Hootie Johnson Recital Hall in the Darla Moore School of Business facility at USC.
Blythewood Tournament of Bands - Best Percussion in Class 2A; 3rd Place Overall in Class 2A
Providence Cup Providence High School - Excellent Rating
SCBDA 5A State Finals - Excellent Rating; 12th Place
Outside Clinics:
Coastal Carolina Clinic
Macey Coulter - Saxophone
Ethan Dilley - Saxophone
Tyrell Fleshman - Clarinet
Nate Hammonds - Tuba
Eloise Lamie - French Horn
Trado Mayson - Saxophone
Dennis Patterson - Euphonium
Alan Port - Trombone
Jordan Seeger - Saxophone
Zach Whitson - Trombone
Alex Whitson - Oboe
All State Band
Gloria Kim- Clinic All-State Clarinet
Christopher Juhn- Senior All-State Clarinet
Region 3 Band
Kevin Kim- Clinic Region Flute
Tyrell Fleshman- Clinic Region Clarinet
Trado Mayson- Clinic Region Tenor Saxophone
Carson Fields- Clinic Region Trumpet
Eloise Lamie- Clinic Region Horn
Dexter Almond- Clinic Region Horn
Alex Whitson- Senior Region Oboe
Jessica Perry- Senior Region Clarinet
Breanna Murrin- Senior Region Clarinet
Ethan Dilley-Senior Region Alto Saxophone
Melody Davis-Senior Region Trumpet
Dennis Patterson Jr.- Senior Region Euphonium
Rayvon "Nate" Hammonds- Senior Region Tuba
Christopher Juhn earned a featured performance in the SCBDA State Master Recital.
Chris performed at this showcase event February 4, 2016 at the Hootie Johnson Recital Hall in the Darla Moore School of Business facility at USC.
Winter Guard - 1st place at the Carolina Winter Ensemble Association at Clover High School
- 1st place at the Carolina Winter Ensemble Association at White Knoll High School
State Concert Assessment:
Symphonic Band - Overall Superior Rating
Concert Band - 5 Straight Superior Ratings; Superior Rating with Distinction
Tri-M Music Honor Society Members
Mazen Cotran Austin Myers
Ethan Dilley Dennis Patterson
Hannah Havens Jessica Perry
Christopher Juhn Alan Port
Breanna Murrin
Solo & Ensemble - 37 Superior ratings; 1 Excellent rating
- 1st place at the Carolina Winter Ensemble Association at White Knoll High School
State Concert Assessment:
Symphonic Band - Overall Superior Rating
Concert Band - 5 Straight Superior Ratings; Superior Rating with Distinction
Tri-M Music Honor Society Members
Mazen Cotran Austin Myers
Ethan Dilley Dennis Patterson
Hannah Havens Jessica Perry
Christopher Juhn Alan Port
Breanna Murrin
Solo & Ensemble - 37 Superior ratings; 1 Excellent rating
Solo and Ensemble 2016...
Casey Carter, Kevin Kim, Mazen Cotran, Christopher Juhn, Victoria Hopkins, Dennis Patterson Jr. , Alan Port, Macey Coulter, Raechal Sampson, Alex Whitson, Gloria Kim, Nate Hammonds, Austin Myers, Brandon Searcy, Zach Whitson, Chanze Pearson, Ethan Goodman, Dasia Owens, Anderson Bowers, Tyrell Fishman, Breanna Murrin, Glennith Johnson, Matthew Moore, Ryan Brock, Jacob Brock, Eloise Lamie, Melody Davis, Carson Fields, Dexter Almond, Melody Davis, Eric Whitlow, Ethan Dilley, Dylan McCormick, Jordan Seeger, and Trado Mayson.
SCBDA 2016 Outstanding Performance Award - 11th Straight Year
Band Banquet Awards 2015-2016
Outstanding Freshman - Carson Fields Outstanding Sophomore - Gloria Kim
Outstanding Junior - Chris Juhn Outstanding Senior - Austin Myers
John Phillips Sousa Award - Ethan Dilley
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award - Trado Mayson
Hampton Cobb Leadership Award - Chris Juhn
"Rudi" Spirit Award - Mazen Cotran
Alisha Jeneratte Millwood Color Guard Scholarship - Lauren Fleming
Thomas Schwind Memorial Percussion Award - Matthew Moore and Mazen Cotran
Lazar Family Award - Bill Norris
Best Section Musician:
Flute - Jacob Brock Double Reed - Alex Whitson
Clarinet - Chris Juhn Saxophone - Ethan Dilley
Trumpet - Melody Davis Horn - Peyton Brazell
Percussion - Mazen Cotran Color Guard - Peyton Rabon
Low Brass - Dennis Patterson and Nate Hammonds
Most Improved Section Musician:
Flute - Kevin Kim Double Reed - Canaan Hodges
Clarinet - Raechal Sampson Saxophone - Jordan Seeger
Trumpet - Ethan Drake Horn - Eloise Lamie
Percussion - Gabbi Brazell Color Guard - Imani Settles
Low Brass - A. J. Alford
Band Banquet Awards 2015-2016
Outstanding Freshman - Carson Fields Outstanding Sophomore - Gloria Kim
Outstanding Junior - Chris Juhn Outstanding Senior - Austin Myers
John Phillips Sousa Award - Ethan Dilley
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award - Trado Mayson
Hampton Cobb Leadership Award - Chris Juhn
"Rudi" Spirit Award - Mazen Cotran
Alisha Jeneratte Millwood Color Guard Scholarship - Lauren Fleming
Thomas Schwind Memorial Percussion Award - Matthew Moore and Mazen Cotran
Lazar Family Award - Bill Norris
Best Section Musician:
Flute - Jacob Brock Double Reed - Alex Whitson
Clarinet - Chris Juhn Saxophone - Ethan Dilley
Trumpet - Melody Davis Horn - Peyton Brazell
Percussion - Mazen Cotran Color Guard - Peyton Rabon
Low Brass - Dennis Patterson and Nate Hammonds
Most Improved Section Musician:
Flute - Kevin Kim Double Reed - Canaan Hodges
Clarinet - Raechal Sampson Saxophone - Jordan Seeger
Trumpet - Ethan Drake Horn - Eloise Lamie
Percussion - Gabbi Brazell Color Guard - Imani Settles
Low Brass - A. J. Alford
2014-2015
River Bluff Swamp Classic - Excellent Rating; Best Pit Crew
Blythewood Tournament of Bands - Excellent Rating
Mooresville Blue Devil Classic - 2nd Place in Class AAA; 1st Place Drum Major in Class AAA; 2nd Place Marching, 2nd Place Music
SCBDA 5A State Finals - Excellent Rating; 10th Place
Outside Clinics
Coastal Carolina Clinic
Ethan Dilley - Saxophone
Christian Scott - Percussion
Dennis Patterson - Euphonium
Zach Whitson - Trombone
Alex Whitson - Oboe
USC Band Clinic
Austin Myers - Trombone
Ethan Dilley - Saxophone
Dennis Patterson - Euphonium
Chris Juhn - Clarinet
Zach Whitson - Trombone
Alex Whitson - Oboe
All State Band
Dennis Patterson - Euphonium
Chris Juhn - Clarinet
Gloria Kim - Clarinet
William Edwards - French Horn
Region 3 Band
Austin Myers - Trombone
David Coulter - Flute
Ethan Dilley - Saxophone
Justin Stombler - Trumpet
Nicolas Threat - Bassoon
Jessica Perry - Clarinet
William Edwards - French Horn
Nate Hammonds - Tuba
Breanna Murrin - Clarinet
Patrick Davis - Clarinet
Ryan Brock - Clarinet
Jala Coleman - Clarinet
Melody Davis - Trumpet
Eloise Lamie - French Horn
Mazen Cotran - Percussion
State Concert Assessment:
Symphonic Band - Straight Superior Ratings: Grade V
Concert Band - Straight Superior Ratings: Grade IV
Solo & Ensemble - 23 Superior ratings; 3 Excellent ratings
South Carolina Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
William Edwards
Chris Juhn
Jayhondra Price
Alex Whitson
Tri-M Music Honor Society Members
Mazen Cotran
David Coulter
Ethan Dilley
Breanna Murrin
Austin Myers
Dennis Patterson
Jessica Perry
Chris Juhn - Clarinet - won the Lake Murray Symphony Young Artist Competition, and performed the Weber Concertino in their Spring Concert as the soloist
SCBDA 2015 Outstanding Performance Award - 10th Straight Year
River Bluff Swamp Classic - Excellent Rating; Best Pit Crew
Blythewood Tournament of Bands - Excellent Rating
Mooresville Blue Devil Classic - 2nd Place in Class AAA; 1st Place Drum Major in Class AAA; 2nd Place Marching, 2nd Place Music
SCBDA 5A State Finals - Excellent Rating; 10th Place
Outside Clinics
Coastal Carolina Clinic
Ethan Dilley - Saxophone
Christian Scott - Percussion
Dennis Patterson - Euphonium
Zach Whitson - Trombone
Alex Whitson - Oboe
USC Band Clinic
Austin Myers - Trombone
Ethan Dilley - Saxophone
Dennis Patterson - Euphonium
Chris Juhn - Clarinet
Zach Whitson - Trombone
Alex Whitson - Oboe
All State Band
Dennis Patterson - Euphonium
Chris Juhn - Clarinet
Gloria Kim - Clarinet
William Edwards - French Horn
Region 3 Band
Austin Myers - Trombone
David Coulter - Flute
Ethan Dilley - Saxophone
Justin Stombler - Trumpet
Nicolas Threat - Bassoon
Jessica Perry - Clarinet
William Edwards - French Horn
Nate Hammonds - Tuba
Breanna Murrin - Clarinet
Patrick Davis - Clarinet
Ryan Brock - Clarinet
Jala Coleman - Clarinet
Melody Davis - Trumpet
Eloise Lamie - French Horn
Mazen Cotran - Percussion
State Concert Assessment:
Symphonic Band - Straight Superior Ratings: Grade V
Concert Band - Straight Superior Ratings: Grade IV
Solo & Ensemble - 23 Superior ratings; 3 Excellent ratings
South Carolina Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
William Edwards
Chris Juhn
Jayhondra Price
Alex Whitson
Tri-M Music Honor Society Members
Mazen Cotran
David Coulter
Ethan Dilley
Breanna Murrin
Austin Myers
Dennis Patterson
Jessica Perry
Chris Juhn - Clarinet - won the Lake Murray Symphony Young Artist Competition, and performed the Weber Concertino in their Spring Concert as the soloist
SCBDA 2015 Outstanding Performance Award - 10th Straight Year
2013-2014
Midland Valley - Mustang Classic - Superior rating; Highest overall Music Performance and Music Effect scores; Best Drum Major; Best Horn Line; 2nd place in class AAA; 3rd place overall
Blythewood Tournament of Bands - Excellent rating; 3rd place in class AAA
Mooresville Blue Devil Classic - 3rd place in class AAA; 2nd place general effect; Best Drum Major; 2nd place Color Guard
SCBDA 5A State Finals - Excellent rating; 12th place
All State Band
Mimi Harding - Senior All-State Flute
Troy Herrmann - Senior All-State French Horn
Christopher Juhn - Clinic All-State Clarinet
Arianna Lee - Clinic All-State Horn
Dennis Patterson - Clinic All-State Euphonium
Region 3 Band
Emily Whitlow - Clinic Region Oboe
Alex Whitson - Clinic Alternate Region Oboe
Madi Lynch - Clinic Region Clarinet
Tyler Froelich - Clinic Region Clarinet
Breanna Murrin - Clinic Region Clarinet
Mazen Cotran - Clinic Region Trumpet
Liqi Zhao - Senior Region Flute
Elisabeth Brown - Senior Alternate Region Flute
Nicolas Threatt - Senior Region Bassoon
Paul Currey - Senior Region Trumpet
Aaron Roach - Senior Region Trumpet
Justin Stombler - Senior Region Trumpet
Zach Tomatz - Senior Alternate Region Trumpet
William Edwards - Senior Region French Horn
Zonnie Harper - Senior Region Euphonium
Winthrop Invitational Band Clinic at Winthrop University
Mimi Harding - Flute - 1st chair
Troy Herrmann - French Horn - 1st chair
Zonnie Harper - Euphonium
David Coulter - Flute
Aaron Roach - Trumpet
Arianna Lee - French Horn
Emily Whitlow - Oboe
Performed with the 282nd Army Band at their Holiday Concert
Aaron Roach - Trumpet
Paul Curry - Trumpet
Troy Herrmann - French Horn
Chris Juhn - Clarinet
Mimi Harding - Flute
Eli Dixon - Trumpet
Nick Threatt - Bassoon
Orializ Martinez - Clarinet
William Edwards - French Horn
Arianna Lee - French Horn
Emily Whitlow - Oboe
Coastal Carolina Band Clinic Wind Ensemble
Dennis Patterson - Euphonium
Ethan Dilley - Saxophone
Mimi Harding - Flute - competed in the live performance round of the SCBDA State Master Recital. The top soloists from every band in the state submitted an audition recording of their performance of a major solo concerto or sonata. Out of the taped auditions, 16 students were selected to perform in The Master Recital that was held February 6th in Charleston as part of the State Music educators Conference (SCMEA). Mimi's performance earned her first place from each of the judges. She received a scholarship, as well as the opportunity to be recognized and perform her solo at the All-State Clinic for the Hall of Fame Banquet.
Mimi Harding won the South Carolina Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition. Mimi performed a concerto with the orchestra and received a scholarship.
Mimi also won in the INSTRUMENTAL category, SENIOR Division of the Columbia Music Clubs Scholarship Auditions at Columbia College. Mimi gained a scholarship from this fine performance.
Troy Herrmann - French Horn - was one of only one hundred high school students from across the country who performed with the Honor Band of America during the National Concert Band Festival at a sold out Clowes Hall in Indianapolis, IN. This is a very elite ensemble, which is selected through a very difficult and highly scrutinized audition process. Troy earned 1st chair out of the 10 Horns who were selected in the country.
SCMEA (The South Carolina Music Educators Association)
The Spring Valley Symphonic Band was selected to be the featured performance at the General Session at the State SCMEA Conference, which was held in Charleston on February 8th, 2014.
Solo & Ensemble - 18 students earned Superior ratings; 6 students earned Excellent Ratings
SCBDA, (South Carolina Band Directors Association) - 2104 Outstanding Performance Award
Midland Valley - Mustang Classic - Superior rating; Highest overall Music Performance and Music Effect scores; Best Drum Major; Best Horn Line; 2nd place in class AAA; 3rd place overall
Blythewood Tournament of Bands - Excellent rating; 3rd place in class AAA
Mooresville Blue Devil Classic - 3rd place in class AAA; 2nd place general effect; Best Drum Major; 2nd place Color Guard
SCBDA 5A State Finals - Excellent rating; 12th place
All State Band
Mimi Harding - Senior All-State Flute
Troy Herrmann - Senior All-State French Horn
Christopher Juhn - Clinic All-State Clarinet
Arianna Lee - Clinic All-State Horn
Dennis Patterson - Clinic All-State Euphonium
Region 3 Band
Emily Whitlow - Clinic Region Oboe
Alex Whitson - Clinic Alternate Region Oboe
Madi Lynch - Clinic Region Clarinet
Tyler Froelich - Clinic Region Clarinet
Breanna Murrin - Clinic Region Clarinet
Mazen Cotran - Clinic Region Trumpet
Liqi Zhao - Senior Region Flute
Elisabeth Brown - Senior Alternate Region Flute
Nicolas Threatt - Senior Region Bassoon
Paul Currey - Senior Region Trumpet
Aaron Roach - Senior Region Trumpet
Justin Stombler - Senior Region Trumpet
Zach Tomatz - Senior Alternate Region Trumpet
William Edwards - Senior Region French Horn
Zonnie Harper - Senior Region Euphonium
Winthrop Invitational Band Clinic at Winthrop University
Mimi Harding - Flute - 1st chair
Troy Herrmann - French Horn - 1st chair
Zonnie Harper - Euphonium
David Coulter - Flute
Aaron Roach - Trumpet
Arianna Lee - French Horn
Emily Whitlow - Oboe
Performed with the 282nd Army Band at their Holiday Concert
Aaron Roach - Trumpet
Paul Curry - Trumpet
Troy Herrmann - French Horn
Chris Juhn - Clarinet
Mimi Harding - Flute
Eli Dixon - Trumpet
Nick Threatt - Bassoon
Orializ Martinez - Clarinet
William Edwards - French Horn
Arianna Lee - French Horn
Emily Whitlow - Oboe
Coastal Carolina Band Clinic Wind Ensemble
Dennis Patterson - Euphonium
Ethan Dilley - Saxophone
Mimi Harding - Flute - competed in the live performance round of the SCBDA State Master Recital. The top soloists from every band in the state submitted an audition recording of their performance of a major solo concerto or sonata. Out of the taped auditions, 16 students were selected to perform in The Master Recital that was held February 6th in Charleston as part of the State Music educators Conference (SCMEA). Mimi's performance earned her first place from each of the judges. She received a scholarship, as well as the opportunity to be recognized and perform her solo at the All-State Clinic for the Hall of Fame Banquet.
Mimi Harding won the South Carolina Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition. Mimi performed a concerto with the orchestra and received a scholarship.
Mimi also won in the INSTRUMENTAL category, SENIOR Division of the Columbia Music Clubs Scholarship Auditions at Columbia College. Mimi gained a scholarship from this fine performance.
Troy Herrmann - French Horn - was one of only one hundred high school students from across the country who performed with the Honor Band of America during the National Concert Band Festival at a sold out Clowes Hall in Indianapolis, IN. This is a very elite ensemble, which is selected through a very difficult and highly scrutinized audition process. Troy earned 1st chair out of the 10 Horns who were selected in the country.
SCMEA (The South Carolina Music Educators Association)
The Spring Valley Symphonic Band was selected to be the featured performance at the General Session at the State SCMEA Conference, which was held in Charleston on February 8th, 2014.
Solo & Ensemble - 18 students earned Superior ratings; 6 students earned Excellent Ratings
SCBDA, (South Carolina Band Directors Association) - 2104 Outstanding Performance Award
2012-2013
SCBDA Concert Festival
Symphonic Band - Superior rating from all five adjudicators
Concert Band - Superior rating from all five adjudicators
South Carolina All-State Senior Band (11-12)
Flute Mimi Harding 10th Chair
French Horn Troy Herrmann 1st Chair
Trombone Jonathan Lee 7th Chair
2013 South Carolina All-State Clinic Band (9-10)
French Horn William Edwards 4th Chair
2013 South Carolina Region Three Senior Band (11-12)
Flute Liqi Zhao 5th Chair
Flute Nicole Lazar 4th Alternate
Oboe Brennan Booker 1st Chair
Clarinet Orializ Martinez 5th Alternate
Trumpet Paul Currey 4th Chair
Trumpet Ryan McCormick 16th Chair
Trombone Darren Woodland 1st Alternate
Euphonium Zonnie Harper 3rd Chair
2013 South Carolina Region Three Clinic Band (9-10)
Flute David Coulter 4th Alternate
Oboe Emily Whitlow 2nd Alternate
Bassoon Nicolas Threatt 2nd Chair
Clarinet Tyler Froelich 8th Chair
Trumpet Zachary Tomatz 4th Chair
Trumpet Aaron Roach 6th Chair
Trumpet Justin Stombler 4th Alternate
French Horn Arianna Lee 3rd Chair
The Richland 2 District Orchestra
Flute Mimi Harding 1st chair
Oboe Brennan Booker 1st chair
Bassoon Nicolas Threatt 1st chair
Horn Troy Herrmann 1st chair
Horn William Edwards 2nd chair
Horn Sidney Horne 3rd chair
Trumpet Ryan McCormick 3rd chair
Trumpet Aaron Roach 4th chair
Trumpet Zachary Tomatz 5th chair
Trombone Jonathan Lee- 1st chair
Trombone Darren Woodland- 4th chair
Percussion Chandler Pobis- 1st chair
Percussion Daniel Feliciano-2nd chair
Percussion Jonas Hartmann- 4th chair
Performed with the 282nd Army Band at their 2012 Holiday Concert
Flute Mimi Harding
Oboe Brenan Booker
Bassoon Nick Threatt
Horn Troy Herrmann
Horn William Edwards
Horn Arianna Lee
Trumpet Paul Curry
Trumpet Ryan McCormick
Trombone Jonathan Lee
Trombone Darren Woodland
South Carolina Youth Philharmonic
Flute Mimi Harding
Oboe Brennan Booker
Oboe Emily Whitlow
Bassoon Nicholas Threatt
Horn William Edwards
Horn Troy Herrmann
SCBDA 5A State Championships - 8th Place - Finals
31st Annual Blue Devil Classic, Mooresville, NC - Superior rating; 1st Place in Class 4A; 1st Place Music Performance; 1st Place Marching; 1st Place General Effect; 1st Place Percussion; 2nd Place Drum Major; 2nd Place Color Guard
Hartsville Tournament of Bands - Superior rating; Highest overall Music Performance and Music Effect scores; Best Horn Line Award; Best Drum Major; 2nd in class 4A
Congratulations Jonathan Lee and Darren Woodland
Both were selected to be band members in the BCS National Marching Band. They performed
in January at the BCS National Championship Bowl in Miami.
SCBDA Concert Festival
Symphonic Band - Superior rating from all five adjudicators
Concert Band - Superior rating from all five adjudicators
South Carolina All-State Senior Band (11-12)
Flute Mimi Harding 10th Chair
French Horn Troy Herrmann 1st Chair
Trombone Jonathan Lee 7th Chair
2013 South Carolina All-State Clinic Band (9-10)
French Horn William Edwards 4th Chair
2013 South Carolina Region Three Senior Band (11-12)
Flute Liqi Zhao 5th Chair
Flute Nicole Lazar 4th Alternate
Oboe Brennan Booker 1st Chair
Clarinet Orializ Martinez 5th Alternate
Trumpet Paul Currey 4th Chair
Trumpet Ryan McCormick 16th Chair
Trombone Darren Woodland 1st Alternate
Euphonium Zonnie Harper 3rd Chair
2013 South Carolina Region Three Clinic Band (9-10)
Flute David Coulter 4th Alternate
Oboe Emily Whitlow 2nd Alternate
Bassoon Nicolas Threatt 2nd Chair
Clarinet Tyler Froelich 8th Chair
Trumpet Zachary Tomatz 4th Chair
Trumpet Aaron Roach 6th Chair
Trumpet Justin Stombler 4th Alternate
French Horn Arianna Lee 3rd Chair
The Richland 2 District Orchestra
Flute Mimi Harding 1st chair
Oboe Brennan Booker 1st chair
Bassoon Nicolas Threatt 1st chair
Horn Troy Herrmann 1st chair
Horn William Edwards 2nd chair
Horn Sidney Horne 3rd chair
Trumpet Ryan McCormick 3rd chair
Trumpet Aaron Roach 4th chair
Trumpet Zachary Tomatz 5th chair
Trombone Jonathan Lee- 1st chair
Trombone Darren Woodland- 4th chair
Percussion Chandler Pobis- 1st chair
Percussion Daniel Feliciano-2nd chair
Percussion Jonas Hartmann- 4th chair
Performed with the 282nd Army Band at their 2012 Holiday Concert
Flute Mimi Harding
Oboe Brenan Booker
Bassoon Nick Threatt
Horn Troy Herrmann
Horn William Edwards
Horn Arianna Lee
Trumpet Paul Curry
Trumpet Ryan McCormick
Trombone Jonathan Lee
Trombone Darren Woodland
South Carolina Youth Philharmonic
Flute Mimi Harding
Oboe Brennan Booker
Oboe Emily Whitlow
Bassoon Nicholas Threatt
Horn William Edwards
Horn Troy Herrmann
SCBDA 5A State Championships - 8th Place - Finals
31st Annual Blue Devil Classic, Mooresville, NC - Superior rating; 1st Place in Class 4A; 1st Place Music Performance; 1st Place Marching; 1st Place General Effect; 1st Place Percussion; 2nd Place Drum Major; 2nd Place Color Guard
Hartsville Tournament of Bands - Superior rating; Highest overall Music Performance and Music Effect scores; Best Horn Line Award; Best Drum Major; 2nd in class 4A
Congratulations Jonathan Lee and Darren Woodland
Both were selected to be band members in the BCS National Marching Band. They performed
in January at the BCS National Championship Bowl in Miami.
2011-2012
Irmo Esprit De Corp Invitational – Excellent Rating : 2nd Place Class AA • White Knoll Silver
Invitational – Excellent Rating • The Town of Blythewood Tournament of Bands – Superior Rating 2nd Place Class AAA: 6th Place Overall: • SCBDA Lower State Marching Band Championship – 7th Place Class AAAA: Excellent Rating • Fall Concert • 5 All-State Members • 18 Region Band Members • Pre-Festival Concert • SCBDA Concert Festival – Symphonic Band: Superior Rating: Grade VI / Concert Band: Excellent Rating: Grade III • Solo and Ensemble – Superior Ratings15 Excellent Ratings 2 • Spring Concert • Outstanding Performance Award
Irmo Esprit De Corp Invitational – Excellent Rating : 2nd Place Class AA • White Knoll Silver
Invitational – Excellent Rating • The Town of Blythewood Tournament of Bands – Superior Rating 2nd Place Class AAA: 6th Place Overall: • SCBDA Lower State Marching Band Championship – 7th Place Class AAAA: Excellent Rating • Fall Concert • 5 All-State Members • 18 Region Band Members • Pre-Festival Concert • SCBDA Concert Festival – Symphonic Band: Superior Rating: Grade VI / Concert Band: Excellent Rating: Grade III • Solo and Ensemble – Superior Ratings15 Excellent Ratings 2 • Spring Concert • Outstanding Performance Award
2010-2011
Twin City Tournament of Bands – 1st Place Class AAA: Superior Rating: Best Music Performance • White Knoll Silver Invitational – Excellent Rating: 2nd Place Class AAA • The Town of Blythewood
Tournament of Bands – Superior Rating: 1st Place Class AAA: Best Music Performance Class AAA:
Best Color Guard Class AAA • SCBDA Lower State Marching Band Championship – 4th Place Class
AAAA: Superior Rating • State Marching Championships – 12th Place Class AAAA: Excellent Rating • Fall Concert • 6 All-State Members • 29 Region Band Members • Symphonic Band Performance at USC Band Clinic • Pre-Festival Concert • SCBDA Concert Festival – Symphonic Band: Superior Rating: Grade VI / Concert Band: Superior Rating: Grade IV • Solo and Ensemble – 23 Superior Ratings: 1 Excellent Ratings • Spring Concert • Outstanding Performance Award • Disney You’re Instrumental Workshop, Orlando, Florida
Twin City Tournament of Bands – 1st Place Class AAA: Superior Rating: Best Music Performance • White Knoll Silver Invitational – Excellent Rating: 2nd Place Class AAA • The Town of Blythewood
Tournament of Bands – Superior Rating: 1st Place Class AAA: Best Music Performance Class AAA:
Best Color Guard Class AAA • SCBDA Lower State Marching Band Championship – 4th Place Class
AAAA: Superior Rating • State Marching Championships – 12th Place Class AAAA: Excellent Rating • Fall Concert • 6 All-State Members • 29 Region Band Members • Symphonic Band Performance at USC Band Clinic • Pre-Festival Concert • SCBDA Concert Festival – Symphonic Band: Superior Rating: Grade VI / Concert Band: Superior Rating: Grade IV • Solo and Ensemble – 23 Superior Ratings: 1 Excellent Ratings • Spring Concert • Outstanding Performance Award • Disney You’re Instrumental Workshop, Orlando, Florida
2009-2010
Palmetto Esprit-de-Corps – 2nd Place Class AAA: Excellent Rating • White Knoll Silver Invitational – Superior Rating: 1st Place Class AAA: Highest Visual Effect Class AAA • The Town of Blythewood
Tournament of Bands –Superior Rating: 1st Place Class AAA: Best Music Performance Class AAA •
SCBDA Upper State Marching Band Championship – 10th Place Class AAAA: Superior Rating • Fall
Concert • 12 All-State Members • 26 Region Band Members • Pre-Festival Concert • SCBDA Concert Festival – Symphonic Band: Superior Rating: Grade VI / Concert Band: Superior Rating: Grade IV • Solo and Ensemble – 25 Superior Ratings: 10 Excellent Ratings • Spring Concert • Outstanding Performance Award
Palmetto Esprit-de-Corps – 2nd Place Class AAA: Excellent Rating • White Knoll Silver Invitational – Superior Rating: 1st Place Class AAA: Highest Visual Effect Class AAA • The Town of Blythewood
Tournament of Bands –Superior Rating: 1st Place Class AAA: Best Music Performance Class AAA •
SCBDA Upper State Marching Band Championship – 10th Place Class AAAA: Superior Rating • Fall
Concert • 12 All-State Members • 26 Region Band Members • Pre-Festival Concert • SCBDA Concert Festival – Symphonic Band: Superior Rating: Grade VI / Concert Band: Superior Rating: Grade IV • Solo and Ensemble – 25 Superior Ratings: 10 Excellent Ratings • Spring Concert • Outstanding Performance Award
2008-2009
Low Country Invitational Marching Band Festival– 1st Place Class AA: Excellent Rating: High Music Score Class AA: Outstanding Color Guard Class AA: Outstanding Percussion Class AA • Blythewood / Ridge View Tournament of Bands –Excellent Rating: 3rd Place Class AAA • SCBDA Upper State Marching Band Championship – 9th Place Class AAAA: Excellent Rating • 9 All-State Members • 22 Region Band Members • Fall Concert • Pre-Festival Concert • SCBDA Concert Festival – Symphonic Band: Superior Rating: Grade VI / Concert Band: Superior Rating: Grade III • Solo and Ensemble – 20 superiors • Spring Concert • Outstanding Performance Award • All-Star Music Festivals – Superior Rating: 1st Place Symphonic Band, Orlando, FL: Grand National Champion
Low Country Invitational Marching Band Festival– 1st Place Class AA: Excellent Rating: High Music Score Class AA: Outstanding Color Guard Class AA: Outstanding Percussion Class AA • Blythewood / Ridge View Tournament of Bands –Excellent Rating: 3rd Place Class AAA • SCBDA Upper State Marching Band Championship – 9th Place Class AAAA: Excellent Rating • 9 All-State Members • 22 Region Band Members • Fall Concert • Pre-Festival Concert • SCBDA Concert Festival – Symphonic Band: Superior Rating: Grade VI / Concert Band: Superior Rating: Grade III • Solo and Ensemble – 20 superiors • Spring Concert • Outstanding Performance Award • All-Star Music Festivals – Superior Rating: 1st Place Symphonic Band, Orlando, FL: Grand National Champion
2007-2008
Palmetto Esprit de Corp Invitational Marching Band Festival– Superior Rating • Low Country
Invitational Marching Band Festival– 2nd Place Class AAAA: Superior Rating: High Music Score Class AAAA: Outstanding Color Guard • Blythewood / Ridge View Tournament of Bands –Superior Rating: 1st Place Color Guard • SCBDA Upper State Marching Band Championship – 9th Place Class AAAA: Superior Rating • 5 All-State Members • 23 Region Band Members • Fall Concert • Pre-Festival Concert • SCBDA Concert Festival – Symphonic Band: Superior Rating: Grade VI / Concert Band: Excellent Rating: Grade IV • Solo and Ensemble – 19 superiors • Spring Concert • Outstanding Performance Award
Palmetto Esprit de Corp Invitational Marching Band Festival– Superior Rating • Low Country
Invitational Marching Band Festival– 2nd Place Class AAAA: Superior Rating: High Music Score Class AAAA: Outstanding Color Guard • Blythewood / Ridge View Tournament of Bands –Superior Rating: 1st Place Color Guard • SCBDA Upper State Marching Band Championship – 9th Place Class AAAA: Superior Rating • 5 All-State Members • 23 Region Band Members • Fall Concert • Pre-Festival Concert • SCBDA Concert Festival – Symphonic Band: Superior Rating: Grade VI / Concert Band: Excellent Rating: Grade IV • Solo and Ensemble – 19 superiors • Spring Concert • Outstanding Performance Award
2006-2007
Low Country Invitational Marching Band Festival– 3rd Place Class AAAA: Excellent Rating: 1st Place Color Guard (all day) • Blythewood Tournament of Bands – 1st Place Class AAA: Superior Rating: 1st Place Music: 1st Place Visual: 1st Place Percussion: 1st Place Color Guard • SCBDA Upper State Marching Band Championship – 9th Place Class AAAA: Excellent Rating • 6 All-State Members • 19 Region Band Members • Fall Concert • Pre-Festival Concert • SCBDA Concert Festival – Symphonic Band: Superior Rating: Grade VI / Concert Band: Excellent Rating: Grade IV • Winter Guard - Premier South – 3rd Place A Class: Premier East – 3rd Place A Class: Winter Guard International Richmond Regional Finalist: Winter Guard International Atlanta Regional Finalist: Fort Mill Winter Festival - 2nd place in A Class: Rock Hill Winter Festival – 3rd Place A Class: Airport Winter Festival – 2nd Place A Class: SCBDA State Color Guard Championships - Gold Medalist, A Class: Winter Guard International World Championships – Participant • Solo and Ensemble – 20 superiors • Spring Concert • Outstanding Performance Award
Low Country Invitational Marching Band Festival– 3rd Place Class AAAA: Excellent Rating: 1st Place Color Guard (all day) • Blythewood Tournament of Bands – 1st Place Class AAA: Superior Rating: 1st Place Music: 1st Place Visual: 1st Place Percussion: 1st Place Color Guard • SCBDA Upper State Marching Band Championship – 9th Place Class AAAA: Excellent Rating • 6 All-State Members • 19 Region Band Members • Fall Concert • Pre-Festival Concert • SCBDA Concert Festival – Symphonic Band: Superior Rating: Grade VI / Concert Band: Excellent Rating: Grade IV • Winter Guard - Premier South – 3rd Place A Class: Premier East – 3rd Place A Class: Winter Guard International Richmond Regional Finalist: Winter Guard International Atlanta Regional Finalist: Fort Mill Winter Festival - 2nd place in A Class: Rock Hill Winter Festival – 3rd Place A Class: Airport Winter Festival – 2nd Place A Class: SCBDA State Color Guard Championships - Gold Medalist, A Class: Winter Guard International World Championships – Participant • Solo and Ensemble – 20 superiors • Spring Concert • Outstanding Performance Award
2005-2006
Lowcountry Invitational – 4th Place Class AAA: Excellent Rating • Blythewood Tournament of Bands – 2nd Place Class AAA: Superior Rating: 1st Place Color Guard • SCBDA Upper State Marching Band Championship – 9th Place Class AAAA: Excellent Rating • 2 National Honor Bands of America Members • 6 All-State Members • 19 Region Band Members • Fall Concert • Pre-Festival Concert • SCBDA Concert Festival – Symphonic Band: Superior Rating / Concert Band: Excellent Rating • Winter Guard - Premier South AA Class Champions: Premier East - Promoted to A Class & Grand Champions (all day): Winter Guard International Richmond Regional Finalist - 6th place: Winter Guard International Atlanta Regional Finalist - 10th place: Spring Valley Winter Festival - 2nd place in A Class: SCBDA State Color Guard Championships - Gold Medalalist, class A: Carolina Winter Ensemble Championships - Gold Medalist, Class A • Solo and Ensemble – 20 superiors • Spring Concert • Outstanding Performance Award
Lowcountry Invitational – 4th Place Class AAA: Excellent Rating • Blythewood Tournament of Bands – 2nd Place Class AAA: Superior Rating: 1st Place Color Guard • SCBDA Upper State Marching Band Championship – 9th Place Class AAAA: Excellent Rating • 2 National Honor Bands of America Members • 6 All-State Members • 19 Region Band Members • Fall Concert • Pre-Festival Concert • SCBDA Concert Festival – Symphonic Band: Superior Rating / Concert Band: Excellent Rating • Winter Guard - Premier South AA Class Champions: Premier East - Promoted to A Class & Grand Champions (all day): Winter Guard International Richmond Regional Finalist - 6th place: Winter Guard International Atlanta Regional Finalist - 10th place: Spring Valley Winter Festival - 2nd place in A Class: SCBDA State Color Guard Championships - Gold Medalalist, class A: Carolina Winter Ensemble Championships - Gold Medalist, Class A • Solo and Ensemble – 20 superiors • Spring Concert • Outstanding Performance Award