Summer Schedule - The Summer and Fall schedules are ready!

Stadium Sign Sale - Get the information, forms and updates, including the Hands-Off List.

Piccolo Spoleto - Wando Symphonic Band was invited to open Piccolo Spoleto in 2008. What an honor for the entire band and band family. Take a look at the schedule and performance information so you can put the date on your calendar. You might even consider inviting a friend, maybe even someone who has supported you or your children financially over the years (sign sponsor, neighbor, etc).

Concert 1 and Concert 2 Bands - Scored straight SUPERIORS at Concert Festival Thursday night at Airport High School in Columbia, SC. Congratulations to our directors and students. Your performance was superb!

WINTER GUARD - Congratulations to our Winter Guard A and B team for both placing 2nd in Saturday's competition at West Ashley High School. 2 very nice performances and enjoyed by all. Congratulations teams! We are SO PROUD of you!

Symphonic Band - Scored straight SUPERIORS Thursday night at concert festival. Congratulations on a beautiful performance.

The Sudler Flag of Honor - The Wando Band received the Sudler Flag of Honor, An International Award recognizing high school concert bands of outstanding musical excellence. The award is sponsored by Louis and Virginia Sudler, who were (and who's family continues to be) huge supporters of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The award is administered by the John Philip Sousa Foundation, who will present the Sudler flag at one of our upcoming concerts (TBA). The application reads, "The Sudler Flag of Honor, the most prestigious award for high school concert bands." (Although playing at the Midwest Clinic is the highest honor, this is certainly the most prestigious award). The presentation ceremony for the Sudler Flag of Honor will be held at the Wando Band's Spring Concert on May 15, 2008.

The Midwest Clinic - The performance at Midwest 2007 was one of the finest performances heard this year, by national and international attendees at the Midwest Clinic. Directors Scott Rush and Sean McGrew, along with three guest conductors, performed nine pieces of music. The composers/arrangers of the works, along with thousands of musicians, teachers, conductors, students and music benefactors were in attendance. Two, unprecedented standing ovations erupted during and following the Wando performance. Tears flowed after the premiere performance of A Boy's Dream by Jay Bocook. Three video/audio recordings of the Wando Symphonic Band performance in Chicago have been published by the Midwest Clinic. Listen to them now:
A Boy's Dream (Jay Bocook)
Dance of the Jesters (Tchaikovsky / Ray Cramer, arranger)
Resting in the Peace of His Hands (John Gibson)

Before and after their performance as world class musicians, the Wando students attended a stellar performance of the Chicago Brass, discovered the backstory of Oz in Wicked, enjoyed deep dish pizza, and played in the snow like the southern teenagers they are.

2007 5A State Champions - Congratulations to the Wando High School Marching Band for a performance that brought fire to the field and tears to the hearts of parents and judges alike. Read more in the Post and Courier article. "The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand."
- Vince Lombardi

Bands of America (BOA) - The Wando Marching Band placed third overall with a score of 83.65 and tied Kennesaw Mountain HS for first place in visual performance. Kennesaw Mountain HS (Ga) placed first with a score of 85.90, followed in second place by Tarpon Springs HS (Fl) with a score of 85.75. Scores are reported on a 100-point scale. The best outcome was the safe and educational experience provided by the directors, staff and scores of parent volunteers. While the parents enjoyed the competitiveness of the event, the real winners were the students who rooted for each other regardless of what school they attended. With the noise only high school students can muster, the Wando students cheered for the Summerville band earlier in the preliminary competition. Then without missing a beat, the Summerville Band students applauded enthusiastically as the Wando Band entered the field, following up at the end of Wando's performance with a standing ovation. South Carolina band kids are an exceptional group of young people, not to mention musicians! For more information about Wando's BOA experience see the Moultrie News from October 17, 2007.

Grocery Store Cards - Don't forget to make sure that your grocery store cards are linked to the Wando Band. These programs donate much needed funds into the general band account.
Harris Teeter (#5359) - can now be re-linked.
Bi-Lo – Please print this Bi-Lo form and take it to your favorite Bi-Lo store with the Wando Band Boosters, Registration No. 3829.
Food Lion – can be linked at www.foodlion.com. Organization name is Wando High School Band Boosters.
Publix – Fobs and cards are available from the Booster executive board members.