Marching to Success

This year’s marching
band’s theme
of Beyond the Mirror
has proved to
be successful thus
far as they placed
second, and also
ranked superior, on
October 12 at the
2013 Tournament of
Bands.
Rob Smith, the new
band director for BSHS, said he “wanted a completely
original piece that had never been used before to really
capture the judges’ attention,”which is exactly what he got.
Richard Saucedo, conductor of the Carmel High Band in
Carmel, Ind. and a consistent national finalist, wrote the
Bulldogs’ piece specifically for their show. It is a complex,
unique, and remarkable show that has wowed everyone in
the stands each time they have performed.
This year, BSHS band has placed second at Blythewood
and Providence band competitions. They also received 13th
place on October 26 in Atlanta at the Bands of America
competition. Their score was unfortunately only 0.05 points
from qualifying for finals.
Impressing the judges will be important as they compete
for a state title on November 2nd at Irmo High School, in
Columbia, and also on November 14-16 at Bands of America
Grand National Championship in Indianapolis, Indiana.
At the national championship, they will be competing
against 85 other bands.
BSHS band has had a tradition of success, being Upper
State Champions for four years in a row, and has high
expectations to continue their reign. The four-movement
show, just shy of 10 minutes, is continually improving
thanks to the members of the marching band. Their drive
to succeed encourages them daily as they work countless
hours to be the best. Good luck to the BSHS Band