Istrouma High Concert Band off to perform at Universal Studios
April 13, 2011
Originally posted on bandhead.org
The Istrouma High concert band is please to announce that on this Thursday we will be departing to Orlando Florida to perform at the Universal Studios concert band band festival. The band has been working very hard and is excited about this great opportunity to represent both Louisiana and Baton Rouge in a major way. Thanks to everyone who helped support our efforts.
Musically Yours,
Juvon R. Pollard Sr.
Director of bands
Istrouma High School
SCSU’s Champagne Dancers to hold Auditions this April
April 10, 2011
Auditions for the 2011-2012 edition of South Carolina State University’s Champagne Dancers will be held:
April 23rd
South Carolina State Campus
300 College Street
Orangeburg, SC, 29115
Dukes Gynmasium
9am-5pm (cuts being made throughout)
or the following weekend
April 30th
Crowne Plaza Atlanta Airport Hotel
1325 Virginia Avenue
Atlanta, Ga 30344
9am-5pm (cuts being made throughout)
For more information contact Director of Bands Eddie Ellis at (803)536.8570 or Blaire Singleton at (803)397.4727
Drummer Devon Miller found his rhythm at Delaware State
April 6, 2011
Underdog inspired many before he died
Starting in ninth grade, Devon Miller searched for an instrument he could play.
He tried piano, but his underdeveloped hands hit the wrong keys.
He picked up trumpets and saxophones, but his short arms couldn’t reach far enough to play all the notes.
He considered drums, but most were too heavy.
Then in January 2010, during his first semester at Delaware State University, he discovered the tenor drum, a light instrument he could hold close to his body, the perfect fit for him to express his love for music.
After more than a year watching Miller overcoming his physical challenges, the events of March 19 shocked many on DSU’s campus. Miller, of Philadelphia, died after suffering a severe asthma attack. He was 20.
Full Article here at DelawareOnline.com
SU Band plans April auditions in New Orleans and Houston
April 5, 2011
The Southern University Band will hold auditions in New Orleans, LA, and Houston, TX. Auditions in Houston will be on Friday, April 15, 2011, at Westbury High School from 4:00pm -8:00 pm. All interested students in the Houston area are asked to come to Westbury’s Campus on this date.Auditions in New Orleans will be on Thursday, April 28, 2011, at O.Perry Walker High School from 4:00pm -8:00 pm. All interested students in the New Orleans area are asked to come to Walker’s Campus on this date.
