Marching Band Earns Fourth Place at USSBA Nationals
On Friday evening, November 7th, 2008, the Marching Band finished fourth in Division II at the USSBA National Championships. There were 19 bands competing in the division. The competition was held at the Navy - Marine Corps Memorial Statdium, just outside the main campus of the United States Naval Academy, in Annapolis, MD. Congratulations to all members of the band.
Winter Percussion Finishes the Season as Champs
Shepherd Hill's Winter Percussion ensemble took first place at the NESBA championships at Dartmouth High School on Saturday, March 28th. With a score of 87.75, "The Hill" bested 8 other schools in the "Percussion Scholastic Marching 'A'" class, to cap a terrific season. Congratulations to all percussion members.
Winter Guard Finishes Third in Reading
Scoring 83.3 (that's eight three point three) the Color Guard took third place at Reading Memorial High School on Sunday, March 29th, in the "National Scholastic 'A'" class. Over the season the Guard continued to improve their performance, resulting in Sunday's emotion filled season ending show. Congratulations to all Guard members.
BAND CAMP!?!? Already??
Yes, and it's coming soon. Band camp 2009 will run from August 17th through the 21st, beginning at 9AM each day. Monday, Thursday and Friday, camp will go until 5PM. Tuesday and Wednesday will go until 9PM (no kidding!!). Please read the FAQ for additional information related to band camp. The week ends with a performance at 6PM on Friday evening. See you there, and enjoy your summer sectional rehersals.