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Perc Up 2009 in Anderson, South Carolina!
Perc Up 2009!
February 21, 2009 at Westside High School
Click Here to visit www.PercUp.org
Bring your drumline or just yourself! Watch some of the world's best percussion experts! Blast! cast members Dave Cox, Lance Kindl, Thom Hannum, Bill Bachman, Paul Byer!
South Carolina Region & State Honors Bands 2009!
Congratulations to the following students who, through auditions, earned a spot in the South Carolina Honor Bands for 2009
Sam A., Asheeka D., Catherine F., Jessica G., Richard L., Nico L., Josh M., Lee M., Andrew M., Sarah M., Coleen N., Robert P., Christopher P., Alexis R., Alicia R., Megan S., Karl S., Charlie S., Rachael S., Daniel V., and Fritz W.
Great Job!
Southside Earns 1st Place Drumline Award!
The Southside High School Drumline, earned a first place trophy this season at the West Oak Warrior Classic. This is the first in the history of the school! The Drumline also place second out of 6 bands in a North Carolina band competition also this season.
This transformation to excellence has happened within this season to the amazement of many. Hard work and a better mindset can accomplish much! Kudos!
Westside Jazz Band Earns Superior Rating at the SCBDA Jazz Festival
March 8, 2008 Newberry, South Carolina
Congratulations to the Westside High School jazz ensemble who earned a superior rating at South Carolina Band Directors Association ( SCBDA ) Jazz Festival at Newberry College!
We received straight superior ratings (3 judges equaled 3 superior ratings for an overall superior rating).
Congratulations to Lee (Westside Percussion Ensemble member) on receiving best soloist award on saxophone!
Annual Governor's All-Star Band
Congratulations to several students who were selected to participate in the 42nd Annual Governor's All-Star Band!
Fritz, Lee, and Rachel from Westside High School along with MaryJo and Jessica from Southside High School.
Students were selected for membership in the Governor's All-Star Band based on a demonstrated level of high musicianship exhibited through placement in SC All-State and Region Bands. These students performed in the SC Carolighting Ceremony, televised live on ETV! The Governor's Carolighting Ceremony was held on on the North steps of The State House on Sunday, November 30, 2008.
South Carolina Region & State Honors Bands 2008!
Congrats to the following students who earned a spot in the South Carolina Honor Bands for 2008, by auditioning!
:::: Region Band - Furman University February 29 - March 1
Karl S., Christopher P., Catherine F., MaryJo D., Jessica G. Alexis R. Alice G., Peter D., Morgan H., Jennifer D., Tyler D., Caitlin W.
:::: Region Band - Lander University February 22-23
Fritz W., Bryce C., Kristan G., Deanne T., Lee M., Rachel S.
:::: Region Band - Fort Mill High School February 22-23
Morgan H.
:::: Greenville All-County Band - Furman University February 4 - 5
Andrew H., Christopher P., Jean (John) T., MaryJo D., Alexis R., Jessica G., Teddy H., Alice G., Greg W.
:::: All-State Bands - March 14-15 Furman University
Jacob L., Alice G., Morgan H.
:::: University of South Carolina Honor Band Clinic- February 14-17
MaryJo D., Ayesha G.,
Note: We do not want to exclude anyone so if you do not see your name, please let us know! We want to recognize everyone!
Governor School Honors!
Congratulations to Blake F. for auditioning and being accepted to the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities! He auditioned with a snare, tympani and mallet solo as well as sight reading! Way to go!
South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities!
Westside Drumline Wins in Drumline Competition
The Westside Drumline won two trophies Saturday in the Chesnee Eagle Drumline Competition. Their sequence of movements and music earned them both The Most Creative Drumline Award and The Most Entertaining Drumline Award. Way to go!!!
The Westside Drumline and Boiling Springs Drumline swept the awards, being the only percussion units to place in the Drumline Competition. Many area high school drumlines competed. Kudos to the Boiling Springs Drumline and all the hard working drumlines who participated!
Union County Drumline Earns Superior
The Union County High School "Sting Machine" marching band and the Union County Drumline earned superior ratings in their first contest at the Chesnee Eagle Classic.
The percussion score was third for the entire day. The band earned 2nd place in their class. Great job!!!
South Carolina Region & State Honors Bands 2007!
Congrats to the following students who were selected for SC Region and State honor bands, 2007!
EHS - Jacob, Peter, Christina, Abbey, Charles, Adrien, Christina, Taylor,
GMA - Karl, Jennifer
UHS -Tyler, Caitlin, and Stephen,
WHS - Fritz, Danielle, Jeff, and Zach.
LSM - Rachael, Brian and Luke
UHS - Stephen J., Tyler D,
SMS - Blake F., Jerome D. Samit P
USC Band Clinic Participation:
UHS - Tyler D, Jana C. Lindsey C.and Caitlin
Way to go!
Kudos to Students Who Made Honor Bands 2006!
Congratulations to students who auditioned and participated in All-County Band, All-Region Band and All-State Band!
The following students were selected:
Morgan, Peter, Jacob, Stephanie, Lee, Abbey, Jennifer, Adrien, Christina, Clint, Kyle, Donovan, Briana, Ashley, Gary, Will, Jessica, and Justin.
Way to go!
Westside Drumline Earns Superior Awards
The Westside High School Drumline earned superior ratings throughout their 2006 fall marching band season. Additionally they were deemed the Most Entertaining Drum Line at the Chesnee Eagle Classic Annual Drumline Competition.
This young percussion group has worked diligently to improve the Ram Band and their percussive skills! Great Job!
Union Percussion Scores a 92 : Band Wins Grand Championship
The Union High School Drumline earned their first superior of the year, scoring a 92 at the Loris Band Day Competition. The score gave them a second place for their class, placing them second overall among all bands participating in the competition.
The percussionists scored 80 twice earlier in the season. Their diligence and recognition of excellence in percussion paid off! Great job!
Congratulations to the band for winning overall Grand Champions for the day!
Westside Ram Band Visits Disney World in Florida
The Westside Ram band traveled to Florida April 2 through 5 to participate in the Magic Musical Days at Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom. They also took part in the musicians’ workshop at EPCOT. While at EPCOT the band took part in a recording session given by real Disney professional musicians. The students got to experience what it takes to produce a Disney movie soundtrack and a look movie studio work.
On the nigh of April 5, the band marched in the closing night parade in the Magic Kingdom. The crowd loved them!
The Westside Ram Band performed flawlessly under the direction of Shane Vickery, Butch Tarburton, David Rice, Jim Irish and Mary Ellen Minnear (flag crops).
Thank you to all band parents and sponsors who helped make this trip possible. Thank you for your support!
Students Perform at Greenville County's Gifted Center
Several private drum lesson students performed at Sterling School's Charles Townes Center on Monday June 2. Charles Townes Center, formerly Greenville County Gifted Center, hosted Think Drums' Fraction ReAction. The Students performed Bucket Bash for all fourth grade students and one third grade class.
The 3rd and 4th grade students were extremely attentive and enthusiastically participated in interactive percussion oriented math drills.
Fraction ReAction is a proprietary percussion music education program designed to make math and fractions more fun. The young percussionists also assisted Mr. Irish with math themed rudiments, exercises, and drum stick tricks. The finale featured a novelty percussion piece entitled "Bucket Bash" played on real five gallon buckets.
Bucket Bash was written by both Mr. Irish and his students as way to study music composition and improvisation. The presentation also gives the private lesson students a chance to perform in front of a live audience. Later that day, the group performed for a Southside High School music class.
All had a great time!
Winthrop Honor Band Clinic 2008
Congratulations Fritz for earning 1st chair in the top band (symphonic band) during the 2008 Winthrop Honor Band Clinic on November 21 & 22, 2008.
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Gabby and Morgan Earn Top Honors at Greenville Academy! |
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Posted by: Admin on 06/27/2006 02:57 PM
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Congratulations to both Morgan and Gabby for attaining the two top music honors awards at Greenville Middle Academy!
Morgan received the best musician award while Gabby received the most improved musician award. Morgan plays flute and percussion and Gabby plays percussion. Gabby learned to read music this year and has worked diligently. Both have exceeded their grade level in percussive skills.
Both students take private lessons from Jim.
Way to go!!!
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Congrats to Nathan - He made the Carolina Youth Symphony! |
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Posted by: Admin on 06/27/2006 02:51 PM
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Congratulations to Nathan who's audition earned him a spot in the prestigious Carolina Youth Symphony in Greenville, South Carolina.
Nathan takes private lessons from Jim, who stated he is very proud of Nathan. Kudos!
Also, congrats to existing percussion students Ben T. and Peter D.
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Posted by: Admin on 04/28/2006 02:18 PM
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The Eastside High School Drumline will perform at three schools on Monday, May 1st. Brushy Creek Elementary, Mitchell Road Elementary and Northwood Middle Schools will be in for a treat when the Eastside Drumline performs its marching percussion enesemble entitled "Signs."
The percussion ensemble also includes mallet percussion and a synthesizer integrated into the music.
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Music Students Outperform Non-trained Students
Last updated by Admin on 09/29/2009 12:16 AM (Read: 159 times)
ScienceDaily (Nov. 5, 2008) — A Harvard-based study has found that children who study a musical instrument for at least three years outperform children with no instrumental training—not only in tests of auditory discrimination and finger dexterity (skills honed by the study of a musical instrument), but also on tests measuring verbal ability and visual pattern completion (skills not normally associated with music).
Fun Facts: Health Benefits of Drumming
Last updated by Admin on 05/04/2008 11:34 PM (Read: 4146 times)
The following facts about the health benefits of drumming are fun to share.
THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON JAZZ: RESEARCHERS USE MRI
Last updated by Admin on 03/24/2008 01:10 PM (Read: 2292 times)
A pair of Johns Hopkins and government scientists have discovered that when jazz musicians improvise, their brains turn off areas linked to self-censoring and inhibition, and turn on those that let self-expression flow.
Study Shows Percussion Improves IQ Scores of Children
Last updated by Admin on 05/06/2006 01:57 PM (Read: 2727 times)
The List of Benefits from Playing the Drums Continues to Grow
Improved IQ scores can now officially be added to the ever-growing list of benefits from playing drums. A recent study shows that playing the drums or other percussion instruments actually improves IQ scores of children.
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