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The Bands of Wando |
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BOA Grand Nationals - Wando band students and extended family members are overjoyed with the 11th place finals finish at the 2009 BOA Grand Nationals marching band competition. The show, Beyond, was presented three times; in quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals. This is the first time that the Wando Marching Band, under the direction of Mr. Scott Rush and assisted by assistant directors Mr. Sean McGrew and Mrs. Lanie Radecke, has participated at the national level in marching band competition. The band recently placed fourth in BOA Super-regional Competition in Atlanta, prior to Grand Nationals 2009. The back story is even more amazing. The Wando Band program does not excel because of funding or birthright. It is a story about students who have learned to pursue excellence in themselves because of a shared vision that extends beyond the individual. Wando musicians excel because of their love and passion for music and for each other. This success is a direct outgrowth of the educational philosophy of Scott Rush and the tremendous outpouring from the Mount Pleasant community in support of the band program at our one, national-level high school. Other bands at Grand Nationals 2009 may have been more technical, but none were more passionate. Emotion erupted from the 232 students in the spontaneous and unified singing of the Wando alma matter in the Indianapolis Hyatt Hotel following the announcement of the 12 finalist bands, to the hugs and tears shared in the "senior tunnel" just prior to finals competition. Of course, most evident to the ten thousand spectators and judges in Lucas Oil Stadium was the love laid down on the field, generating memories for a lifetime. Wando Bands. A musical journey for life. Fruit Sale - Instructions have been sent by email. |
2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 SCBDA 5A State Marching Band Champions
Physical Address: 1000 Warrior Way, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466
Postal Address: PO Box 927, Mount Pleasant, SC 29465
Mr. Rush: 843-881-8257; Mr. McGrew: 843-881-8258
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Last Update January 5, 2010