The South Central District Bandmasters Association

PRESENTS

The 2008 High SchoolDistrict Concert Band Festival

Shelby High School • Malcolm Brown AuditoriumShelby, North Carolina

March 17, 18, 19 and 20

Mr. James Phillips, Festival Chairman

Judges - March 19 - 20, 2008Mr. Bill Witcher, Lenoir, North Carolina

Mr. Benji Springs, Greensboro, North CarolinaCol. Gary Lamb, Aiken, South CarolinaMr. Lou Cefus, Aiken, South Carolina

Cleveland County Schools, Dr. Bruce Boyles, Superintendent • Shelby High School, Mrs. Dianna Bridges, Principal

Judges - March 17 - 18, 2008Dr. John Entzi, Asheville, North Carolina

Mr. Martin Dickey, Fort Mill, South CarolinaMr. Phillip Riggs, Clemmons, North CarolinaMr. Tyler Flemming, Kingsport, Tennessee

2:45 pm BREAK

3:00 pm Cherryville Concert Band • Carrie Nicholson, DirectorBillboard March John Klohr/Balent

IV Clash of the Ironclads James HosayFreedom, Justice, Honor Robert Longfield

3:30 pm Ardrey Kell Symphonic Band • Larry Shane, DirectorBunker Hill Karl King

IV Lindbergh Variations Robert SheldonOcean Ridge Rhapsody Robert Sheldon

4:00 pm Burns High School Band • Richard Plyler, DirectorHosts of Freedom Karl King/Swearingen

IV Where the Black Hawk Soars Robert W. SmithBy the River of Babylon Ed Huckeby

4:30 pm Cannon School Band • Brad Davis, DirectorBelleau Wood March John Edmondson

IV Tribute to Grainger Percy Grainger/RagsdaleJupiter Holst/Owens

5:00 pm Charlotte Catholic Symphonic Band • Lauren Williams, DirectorBonds of Unity Karl King/Swearingen

IV Dusk Steven BryantFortress Frank Ticheli

5:30 pm DINNER BREAK

6:15 pm Forestview High School Band • Rebecca Bennett, DirectorSilvercrest James Swearingen

IV Exaltation James SwearingenChorale and Shaker Dance II John Zdechlik

6:45 pm South Mecklenburg Symphonic Band • Richard Proide, DirectorOur Director Bigelow/Swearingen

IV/V Declaration, Ballade and Finale Ed HuckebySedona Steven Reineke

9:45 am North Mecklenburg Concert Band • Cornelius Logan, DirectorTBA TBA

II/III Convington Square James SwearingenBy Dawn’s Early Light David Shaffer

10:15 am Charlotte Catholic Concert Band • Lauren Williams, DirectorAlamo Karl King/Swearingen

III Yorkshire Ballad James BarnesCarpathian Sketches Robert Jager

10:45 am Monroe High School Band • Jim Hill, DirectorActivity March Harold Bennett/Clark

III Pevensey Castle Robert SheldonMoscow, 1941 Brian Balmages

11:15 am Kings Mountain Ninth Grade Band • Andrew Washburn, DirectorChampions of Freedom Ken Harris

III Portrait of a Clown Frank TicheliSandcastle Sketches Robert Sheldon

11:45 am LUNCH BREAK

12:45 am Shelby High School Band • James Phillips, DirectorAllied Honor Karl King/Swearingen

IV Gathering Places Pierre La PlanteThe Great Locomotive Chase Robert W. Smith

1:15 pm Parkwood High School Band • Doug NeSmith, DirectorPatton arr. by Ralph Ford

IV Of Pride and Celebration James SwearingenThe Last to Defend David Shaffer

1:45 pm Lincolnton Wind Ensmeble • David Benfield, DirectorMiss Liberty Karl King/Swearingen

IV The Last to Defend David ShafferBlue Ridge Saga James Swearingen

2:15 pm Hunter Huss High School Band • Chris Kale, DirectorCoast Guards Karl King/Swearingen

IV Majestia James SwearingenDies Irae Elliot Del Borgo

Day 1 • Monday, March 17, 2008

Day 2 • Tuesday, March 18, 20088:00am Jay M. Robinson Concert Band • Blair Smith, Director

Land of Liberty James SwearingenIII Bristol Bay Legend Robert Sheldon

The Great Outdoor Overture Rob Grice

8:30 am Hickory Ridge Concert Band • Chris White, DirectorWedgewood March William Owens

III Carolina Legend James SwearingenCimarron Trail David Shaffer

9:00 am East Rowan Concert Band • Doug Morin, DirectorMilitary Escort Harold Bennett/Balent

III Kentucky 1800 Clare GrundmanBlue Ridge Overture Frank Erickson

9:30 am Burns Ninth Grade Band • Richard Plyer, DirectorCommand March John Edmondson

III Locksley Hall Elliot Del BorgoInto the Light David Shaffer

10:00 am BREAK

10:15 am Marvin Ridge High School Band • Keith James, DirectorLexington Karl King/Swearingen

III/IV Anthem for Winds and Percussion Claude T. SmithFestive Toccata Elliot Del Borgo

10:45 am Mooresville Concert I Band • Ken Davis, DirectorCoast Guards Karl King/Swearingen

III/IV Tokyo 2000 John O’ReillyEternal Peaks Robert W. Smith

11:15 am East Lincoln Symphonic Band • Dustin Stamey, DirectorLiberty Bell J.P. Sousa/Story

III/IV Cavata W. Francis McBethWhere the Black Hawk Soars Robert W. Smith

11:45 am LUNCH BREAK

12:45 pm East Mecklenburg Concert Band • Scott Clowes, DirectorLexington March Karl King/Swearingen

IV When Honor Prevails James SwearingenLake Canterbury Regatta David Holsinger

1:15 pm Sun Valley High School Band • Jeff Reynolds, DirectorChildren of the Shrine James Swearingen

IV Heatherwood Portrait James BarnesVariants Jack Bullock

1:45 pm Ashbrook Wind Ensemble • Crystal Mullinix, DirectorPeace Jubilee Karl King/Swearingen

IV Cumberland Cross Carl StrommenThe Light Eternal James Swearingen

2:15 pm Bessemer City Concert Band • Laradon Pilot, DirectorUnity March Steve Hodges

IV Blue Ridge Saga James SwearingenFreedom, Justice, Honor Robert Longfield

2:45 pm BREAK

3:00 pm Providence Concert Band • Lealather Mayers, DirectorFlying Tigers March David Shaffer

IV West Highland Sojourn Robert SheldonAscend Sam Hazo

6:15 pm West Rowan Wind Ensemble • Daniel Trivette, DirectorKing Cotton J.P. Sousa/Holcombe

IV Celebration for Band Robert PalmerThe Light Eternal James Swearingen

6:45 pm Salisbury High School Band • Steve Sigmon, DirectorThe Footlifter Henry Fillmore

IV Ghost Fleet Robert SheldonSedona Steven Rieneke

7:15 pm NW Cabarrus High School Band • Todd Whittington, DirectorMiss Liberty Karl King

IV Where the Black Hawk Soars Robert W. SmithTribal Quest Sean O’Loughlin

7:45 pm North Mecklenburg Wind Ensemble • Cornelius Logan, DirectorBroadway One Step Karl King

IV An Irish Rhapsody Clare GrundmanThe Light Eternal James Swearingen

Day 2 • Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - continued

3:30 pm North Lincoln Symphonic Band • Neil Underwood, DirectorValley Forge March John Edmondson

IV Blue Ridge Saga James SwearingenInto the Storm Robert W. Smith

4:00 pm North Gaston Concert Band • Tim Reed, DirectorLiberty Fleet Karl King

IV Ocean Ridge Rhapsody Robert SheldonCumberland Cross Carl Strommen

4:30 pm Vance High School Symphonic Band • Rob Carrington, DirectorUnder the Double Eagle Wagner/Glover

IV Anthem for Winds and Percussion Claude T. SmithAventura James Swearingen

5:00 pm East Rowan Wind Ensemble • Doug Morin, DirectorBlazing Fury David Shaffer

IV On an American Spiritual David HolsingerAmazing Grace Frank Ticheli

5:30 pm DINNER BREAK

Day 3 • Wednesday, March 19, 200810:30 am Mooresville Concert II Band • Joshua Stevenson, Director

March: Celebration and Glory James SwearingenIV/V Simple Gifts: Four Shaker Songs Frank Ticheli

Awakening Hills Richard L. Saucedo

11:05 am Hickory High School Band • Tammy Reyes, DirectorFlying Cadets Karl King

IV/V The Gathering of the Ranks at Hebron David HolsingerAventura James Swearingen

11:40 am Mount Pleasant High School Band • Bart Tulbert, DirectorMarch of the Irish Dragoons arr. by Andrew Balent

V In All Its Glory James SwearingenSolas Ane’ Samuel Hazo

12:15 pm LUNCH BREAK

1:15 pm South Point High School Band • Tim Hamilton, DirectorPurple Carinval Concert March arr. by Frank Erickson

V Fiesta-Val James L. HosayFallen, Fallen is Babylon Jared Spears

1:50 pm Providence Symphonic Band • Lealather Mayers, DirectorOur Heritage Karl King

V Prelude, Siciliano and Rondo Malcolm Arnold/PaynterThe Gathering of the Ranks at Hebron David Holsinger

2:25 pm Weddington High School Band • Robert Owens, DirectorChildren of the Shrine James Swearingen

V The Gathering of the Ranks at Hebron David HolsingerA Longford Legend Robert Sheldon

3:00 pm Hickory Ridge Symphonic Band • Chris White, DirectorRough Riders Karl King

V Declaration Overture Claude T. SmithSimple Gifts: Four Shaker Songs Frank Ticheli

3:35 pm BREAK

3:50 pm Ardrey Kell Wind Ensemble • Larry Shane, DirectorThe Black Horse Troop John P. Sousa

V Solas Ane’ Samuel HazoVariations on a Korean Folk Song John Barnes Chance

4:35 pm East Lincoln Wind Ensemble • Dustin Stamey, DirectorBlock M Jerry H. Bilik

V/VI Sky is Waiting Samuel HazoSymphonic Dance No. 3 “Fiesta” Clifton Williams

5:05 pm Jay M. Robinson Symphonic Band • Blair Smith, DirectorPavilion March Frank Piersol

VI Third Suite Robert JagerVesuvius Frank Ticheli

5:45 pm East Mecklenburg Symphonic • Scott Clowes, DirectorHands Across the Sea J.P. Sousa/Fennell

VI Britannia Elliot Del BorgoNilesdance David Holsinger

6:25 pm DINNER BREAK

7:15 pm South Mecklenburg Wind Ensemble • Richard Priode, DirectorBoys of the Old Brigade Chambers/Smith

VI Culloden, Mvmt. 3 Julie GirouxThird Suite Robert Jager

7:55 pm Mooresville Symphonic Band • Ken Davis, DirectorThe Bandwagon Philip Sparke

VI Symphonic Episodes Brian BalmagesPoet and Peasant Von Suppe/Fillmore

Day 4 • Thursday, March 20, 200812:00 pm East Gaston Symphonic Band • Joey Dunlevy, Director

Coast Guards Karl King/SwearingenIV/V Fanfare and Intermezzo Robert Sheldon

Donegal Moors Sean O’Loughlin

12:35 pm Olympic High School Band • James Smallwood, DirectorMarch: Celebration and Glory James Swearingen

IV/V Seagate Overture James SwearingenPrelude, Siciliano and Rondo Malcolm Arnold/Paynter

1:10 pm Central Cabarrus Symphonic Band • Jonathan Button, DirectorUnited Nations Karl King/Swearingen

IV/V American Riversongs Pierre La PlanteConcert Variations Claude T. Smith

1:45 pm Piedmont High School Band • Jody Lukac, DirectorAlamo Karl King/Swearingen

V In All Its Glory James SwearingenEmperata Overture Claude T. Smith

2:20 pm BREAK

2:35 pm Crest High School Band • Angie Bess, DirectorRough Riders Karl King/Swearingen

V Crown of Thorns Julie GirouxA Longford Legend Robert Sheldon

Special Thanks To

Day 4 • Thursday, March 20, 2008 - continued

CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOLSDr. Bruce Boyles, Superintendent

SHELBY HIGH SCHOOLMrs. Dianna Bridges, Principal

Mr. David Allen, Assistant PrincipalMrs. Jennifer Walker, Assistant Principal

Mr. Van Canipe, Assistant Principal

SHELBY HIGH SCHOOL BAND BOOSTERSMeg and Tom Nichter, President

Mrs. Debbie Gabriel for her assistance in the Sightreading room.Dr. Oland Summers, announcer for this year’s festival.

Mr. Jack Cummings, Festival RegistrationMr. Richard Holmes for typesetting the printed program for the festival.

THE MUSIC CENTER2040 East Franklin Boulevard

Gastonia, North Carolina 280541•704•861•1037

For Director Hospitality Refreshments

3:10 pm Forest Hills High School Band • Tracy Humphries, DirectorHis Honor Henry Fillmore/Fennell

V Crown of Thorns Julie GirouxOf a Distant Star Ed Huckeby

3:45 pm Porter Ridge High School Band • Ian Faires/ Stephanie Tomberlin, Directors

Peace Maker Karl KingV Declaration Overture Claude T. Smith

At Dawn They Slept Jay Bocook

4:20 pm Myers Park Symphonic Band • C. Whit Blount, DirectorLiberty Bell J. P. Sousa

V Courtly Airs and Dances Ron NelsonChorale and Toccata Jack Stamp

4:55 pm BREAK

5:10 pm Concord Wind Ensmble • Austin Greene, DirectorFortinbras March from “Hamlet” Shostakovich/Suchoff

V Variations on a Korean Folk Song John Barnes ChanceSymphonic Dances Elliot Del Borgo

5:45 pm Independence Wind Ensemble • Christopher Moreau, DirectorMarche Des Parachutistes Belges Leemans/Wiley

V Chorale and Toccata Jack StampDivine Comedy No. 1, Inferno Robert W. Smith

6:25 pm DINNER BREAK

7:25 pm Kings Mountain Blazer Band • Gil Doggett, DirectorMarch “Onward” Ernst Luthold

VI Children’s March Percy GraingerIl Guarany Overture Gomez/Clark

8:05 pm Providence Wind Ensemble • Paul Jackson, DirectorHis Honor Henry Fillmore/Fennell

VI Danse Bacchanale Saint-Seans/SteigerRide Sam Hazo

8:45 pm North Lincoln Wind Ensemble • Neil Underwood, DirectorPas Redouble’ Saint-Seans/Frackenpohl

VI Tancredi Overture Rossini/FalconeEternal Father, Strong to Save Claude T. Smith