Congratulations to the following students who were selected to the 2012 Broward All County Band
Rebecca Tutunick, Pic/Flute 1st Chair
Gabriel Guerra, Bb Clarinet 1st Chair
Alex Spanoudis, Bb Clarinet
Rachel Reiss, Bb Clarinet
Caroline Chu, Bb Clarinet
Ari Kravatsky, Bassoon
Nicole Oliva, Bassoon
Samantha Godskind, Alto Saxophone
Edward Voor, Trombone
Abigail Lannon, Euphonium
The All County Elementry, Middle, and High School Bands will be in concert Monday, January 23rd, at the Coral Springs City Center.
Congratulations to the 122 members of the Stoneman Douglas Eagle Regiment Marching Band for two fantastic performances at the 2011 FMBC State Championships at the Tropicana Dome in St. Petersburg. All bands in five classes (1A-5A) — there were more than 95 competing marching bands– marched in semifinal competition earlier Saturday. The top five bands in each class, as ranked by judges’ scoring, advanced to the finals.
The Eagle Regiment Marching Band were crowned 1st Runner Up in Class 4A. The band also received awards for Best Color Guard. It was truly an outstanding weekend and we are so proud of our students for the way they represented our school and community.
Below some of the comments from the fantastic judging panel.
Tony Balin, Richmond Indiana, GE Coordination “Nice job Stoneman, Nicely done, Very well trained band. Top 5 in the State of Florida, what a great way to conclude your season. Guys, thank your director and staff, all your parents, and helpers, because they believe in you, they love you, they know that this program is something to have pride in and just want to be a part of.”
Richard Saucedo, Carmel, Indiana, Music Ensemble “Some nice playing all the way through out. Boy, I really enjoyed the sax, piccolo, baritone, tuba solos, just really, really nicely done. Boy what a great program, some great teaching going on, just wonderful stuff guys. Congratulations, it seems like year after year, you guys always produce a quality product. So, congrats again and best of luck”
W.L. Whaley, Denver, Colorado, Music Ensemble “Wonderful Band, great, great performance tonight. Lots of energy, Very, very powerful.”
2012 FLORIDA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION CLINIC-CONFERENCE
JANUARY 11-14, 2012
Congratulations
Rebecca Tutunick (Piccolo) and Gabriel Guerra (Bb Clarinet) for your selection to the 2012 Florida Bandmasters Association All State Concert Band.
They will perform at the 2012 Florida Music Educators Association Clinic-Conference in Tampa, January 11-12, 2012.
I want to thank you for a wonderful weekend. Such an outstanding celebration of excellence! Great rehearsals, a wonderful end of season picnic (Thank You Parents!!!) and a performance that earned Best in Class for Music, General Effect, Visual Performance, Auxiliary, and Percussion, 1st Place 4A, and Overall 2nd Runner Up. I just really felt so proud to be the Director of this program. So excited to “WOW” the croud at the 2011 FMBC State Championships in the Tropicana Dome! Hail Regiment!!!
Congratulations to the Stoneman Douglas Eagle Regiment Marching Band for their outstanding performance at the Boca Raton Marching Band Invitational this past Saturday. The Band won Best Music, Best Color Guard, 1st Place Class 5A, and overall highest show score. Due to rain, the show was moved inside for standstill performances.
The band’s final local performance will be this Saturday at Santaluces High School.
Congratulations to the Stoneman Douglas Eagle Regiment Marching Band for 22 years of Straight Superior Ratings at the Florida Bandmasters Association District 15 Marching Band Evaluation this past Saturday at Coral Springs High School.
Some to the judges comments were:
“A very well prepared band with lots of exciting moments throughout. Great Band Sonorities!”
“Professional Sound! Awesome! Bravo!”
“Very fine presentation! Individuals and ensemble had command of the style and execution of the visual aspects of the show.
“Great sound, style, contrast. Appreciate all your hard work!”
“Good Show. Guard, your visual sold the show. You are the visual voice of the band!”
Congratulations to the Stoneman Douglas Eagle Regiment Marching Band for their outstanding performance at the 2011 John I Leonard Competition which featured 30 Marching Bands from Broward, Dade, and Palm Beach. The Band received Distinguish Ratings in Music and Visual Performance, General Effect, Auxiliary, Percussion, and Drum Majors. Won Best in Class 4A for Auxiliary, Music, Visual, General Effect, Drum Major, and Woodwinds.. 1st Place Class 4A and Overall Grand Champions. Please visit http://youtu.be/n-dO1j66TgA to view the band’s performance!
Congratulations to the Stoneman Douglas Eagle Regiment Band for their outstanding performance this past Saturday at the Flanagan Marching Band Competition. The Band won “Best in Class” for Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Color Guard, Music, Visual Performance, General Effect, and Drum Major, 1st Place Class 4A, and Overall 1st Runner Up.
Samantha Godskind, Band Captain
Josh Guttveg, Drum Major
Caroline Chu, Asst. Drum Major
Rebecca Lorenzo, Guard Captain
Section Leaders
Emily Johnson, Flute
Rachel Reiss, Clarinet
Paul Martorano, Saxophone
Chris Panakal, Trumpet
Joe Leonard, Mellophone
Edward Voor, Baritone
Jared Barreto, Contra
Jeremy Guttveg, Battery
Ari Kravatsky, Pit
Samantha Krueger, Librarian
Matt Konis, Equipment Manager
