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BOF FEBRUARY NEWS

February Events (See calendar for specific times)

Feb 5 (Th) - Jazz Band 4-5 pm

Feb 12-15 - USC Band Clinic (selected students)

Feb 16 (Mon) - President’s Day - No School

Feb 17 (Tue) - Dr. Hicken to work with 1st/2nd block classes

Feb 19 (Thu) - County Band Clinic (afterschool)

Feb 20 (Fri) - County Band Clinic (all-day)

Feb 24 (Tue) - Pre-CPA Performance (time TBA)

Feb 27 (Fri) - Region Band Clinic (all day)

Feb 28(Sat) - Region Band Clinic

Upcoming Events

Mar 5 or 6 - Jazz Performance Assessment at Newberry College 

Mar 10, 11 - Strings Host CPA at FIHS

Mar 16-20 - Spring Break Week

Mar 24, 25 - SCBDA CPA at Woodmont HS

Mar 26-27 - Dollywood Trip with Strings

Mar 31 - Winterguard Friends and Family Show at Hillcrest HS

Monthly Highlights

Concert Band

REGION BAND RESULTS

Huge congratulations to our BOF members and Rudolph Gordon Gator Band members for your impressive Region/All-State Results! We are incredibly proud of all of you!

Clinic Band (9th-10th)

• Emaree Wagner - 1st Chair Oboe
• Wolf Forbes - 2nd Chair Bassoon
• Zoe Waye - 5th Chair Clarinet
• Rebecca Richardson - 7th Chair Clarinet
• Jazlyn Stafford - 22nd Chair Clarinet
• Olivia Cross - 24th Chair Clarinet
• Jake Sandmeyer - 2nd Chair Trumpet
• Olivia Ford - 9th Chair Trumpet
• Christian Gordon - 10th Chair Trumpet
• Skyler McBride - 1st Chair Bass Trombone
• James Ferguson - 4th Chair Euphonium
• Daniel Pearson - 5th Chair Tuba
• Hannah Hudson - 1st Alternate Clarinet
• David Rottach - 1st Alternate Tuba
• Jace Davis - 4th Alternate Percussion

Senior Band (11th-12th)

• Destin Nutt - 10th Chair Clarinet
• Louis Afeli - 24th Chair Clarinet
• Caleb Knauff - 3rd Chair Alto Sax
• Matthew Giorgianni - 4th Chair Euphonium
• Nathaniel Aviles - 3rd Chair Tuba
• Mya Whitner - 7th Chair Tuba
• Arianna Wofford - 1st Alternate Tenor Sax

Rudoph Gordon MS 

All-State Band

• Isabella W. - 4th Chair Trombone
• Aubrey B. - 5th Alternate Trumpet

Region Band

• Harper G. - Clarinet
• Tara K. - Clarinet
• Aubrey B. - Trumpet
• Kylie A. - Trumpet
• Lachlan A. - Tuba

COUNTY BAND RESULTS

Wind Ensemble

• Caleb Knauff - 1st Chair Alto Saxophone

Symphonic Band 

• Emaree Wagner - 2nd Chair Oboe
• Wolf Forbes - 1st Chair Bassoon
• Zoe Waye - 3rd Chair Clarinet
• Destin Nutt - 4th Chair Clarinet
• Rebecca Richardson - 7th Chair Clarinet
• Hannah Hudson - 11th Chair Clarinet
• Jazlyn Stafford - 19th Chair Clarinet
• Olivia Ford - 4th Chair Trumpet
• Jake Sandmeyer - 11th Chair Trumpet
• Taylor Phillips - 12th Chair Trumpet
• Christian Gordon - 13th Chair Trumpet
• Matthew Murphy - 5th Chair French Horn
• Kris Sullivan - 3rd Chair Euphonium
• Matthew Giorgianni - 4th Chair Euphonium
• Daniel Pearson - 1st Chair Tuba
• Nathaniel Aviles - 3rd Chair Tuba
• David Rottach - 7th Chair Tuba

ALL COUNTY CLINIC - FEBRUARY 19/20 - EASTSIDE/RIVERSIDE HS

• Parents will need to provide transportation to and from the clinic. Please let Mr. Tillman know if any issue arises providing transportation. 
• All Black Concert Attire 
• Mr. Tillman will be responsible for students throughout the clinic. WE ARE IN NEED OF 1 CHAPERONE IF ANYONE IS AVAILABLE.

Schedule - OFFICIAL SCHEDULE COMING SOON IN BH ANNOUNCEMENT and WEBSITE

• Thursday, February 19th - 4:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Rehearsal Eastside HS
• Friday, February 20th - 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Rehearsal at Eastside HS
• Student pickup at 4:00 pm
• Lunch will be provided each day
• 7:00 p.m. - Warm-up for concert at Riverside High School Band Room
• 7:30 p.m. - Concerts at Riverside High School

REGION BAND CLINIC - FEB 27/28 - FURMAN UNIV, MCALISTER AUDITORIUM

• Parents will need to provide transportation to and from the clinic. Please let Mr. Tillman know if any issue arises providing transportation. 
• Lunch will be provided each day
• All Black Concert Attire
• Mr. Tillman will be responsible for students throughout the clinic. WE ARE IN NEED OF 1 CHAPERONE IF ANYONE IS AVAILABLE.

Schedule - OFFICIAL SCHEDULE WILL BE SEND IN AN BH ANNOUNCEMENT and WEBSITE

• Friday, February 27th - 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Lunch provided 
• Saturday, February 28th - 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Lunch provided
• HS Concerts Begin at 5:00 p.m.

PRE-CPA CONCERT WITH FIHS STRINGS

• FIHS Strings and Band will have our Pre-CPA Concert held in the Fountain Inn Auditorium on Tuesday, February 24. This concert will give parents a chance to hear this exciting music students are working on that will be adjudicated in March after Spring Break. Time TBA.

OUTSTANDING DUES

• Marching band dues, Chocolate Money, Class Fees due in BoosterHub

Region, County, All-State, Concert Performance Assessment Registrations have already been paid. Pay your required dues so the Booster Program can run effectively.  

BAND COLLAGE PICTURES 

Please consider ordering a picture! We need about 13 members to purchase to receive our free collage. STILL TIME TO ORDER!!! OPEN UNTIL FEBRUARY 15th! 

See January newsletter below to purchase. 

Marching Band

Band Camp Dates/Times are listed in the BH Calendar. Please plan vacations around these dates.

July

13 M Leadership 9-2

14 T Percussion - 12-5; Rookies/Leadership 9-2; Guard 1-8

15 W Percussion - 12-5; Rookies/Leadership 9-2: Guard 1-8

16 Th Percussion - 12-5; All Winds 9-2; Guard 1-8

17 F All Winds 9-2

20 M Band Camp 9AM - 9PM

21 T Band Camp 9AM - 9PM

22 W Band Camp 9AM - 9PM

23 Th Band Camp 9AM - 9PM

24 F Band Camp 9AM - 9PM

27 M Band Camp 6-9

28 T Band Camp 6-9

29 W

30 Th Band Camp 6-9

31 F Band Camp 6-9

August 

3 M Band Camp 6-9

4 T Teachers return; Band Camp 6-9

5 W

6 Th Band Camp 6-9

• Students interested in training for Leadership/or auditioning for Drum Major should email Mr. Tillman to join the Leadership Google Classroom. Joining does NOT guarantee a spot in leadership but is designed to give you training when we begin the selection process.
• Leadership applications for the 2025 - 2026 school year will be sent out in February. We recommend any student interested in leadership to apply.

Jazz Band

• Our first rehearsal will be Thursday February 5 from 4-5 in the Band Room
• Jazz Performance Assessment - March 5 (Th) or 6 (Fr) at Newberry College Performances - Times TBA

Winterguard

25-26 WINTERGUARD AT HILLCREST HS

Performances - Times TBA

• Catawba Ridge Premier - January 31st
• Irmo - February 21st
• Mauldin - March 7th
• CWEA Championships: Winthrop Coliseum, Rock Hill, SC
• JV - March 27th - Regional AA
• Varsity - March 29th - Scholastic AA
• Friends and Family Show - March 31st @ 6:30 PM. Location TBD.

Other News

NEWBERRY COLLEGE

Here at Newberry College (and most other colleges and universities), most of our ensemble members are not music majors and still have time and interest in performing in one or more ensembles each semester. This allows them to take on less debt and student loans while making new friends, enjoying playing in college level ensembles, getting to travel with sporting team ensembles to away games and bowl/tournament events, and make wonderful music with their peers.

At Newberry College, our students can earn over $7,000 by playing in our marching band for all 4 years in college! Yes, that is just to play in a college marching band! If they choose to play in an additional ensemble in the spring semesters, that can go upward to $11,000 in participation scholarships! Again, this opportunity is for anyone on our campus, not just music majors!

We have additional scholarships to offer your students like our Music Major Scholarships (Music Achievement Scholarship) ranging from $1,000-5,000 annually, our AWESOME Region Band ($16,000 X 4 years) and All-State Band ($17,000 X 4 years) (Music Excellence Scholarship), and many other state sponsored scholarships that can be stacked on top of these amazing opportunities.

Mr. David Santiago

Director of Athletic Bands/Assistant Band Director

2100 College Street

Newberry, SC 29108

(office) 803-321-5179

david.santiago@newberry.edu

Communication

• Current members 
• IS YOUR INFORMATION UP TO DATE?
• Signup for BoosterHub to receive Announcements and Volunteer
• Level 2 Volunteer Sign up
• Email Mr. Tillman to sign up for Remind and Band App
• Check out our Social Media on Instagram and Facebook

Who are we? BAND OF FURY!!

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BOF JANUARY NEWS

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

We hope everyone had a fantastic break and a wonderful time celebrating the holidays.  We look forward to all 2026 has to bring to the Band of Fury! 

December Events (See calendar for specific times)

Jan 10 (Sat) - Region Band Auditions

Jan 17 (Sat) - Inclement Weather Region Band Auditions

Jan 19 (Mon) - MLK Holiday - No School

Jan 20 (Tue) - HS County Band Auditions

Jan 24 (Sat) - All-State Auditions - All-State Jazz Band Auditions

Jan 31 (Sat) - Inclement Weather All State Auditions

Upcoming Events

Feb 16 (Mon) - President’s Day - No School

Feb 19 (Thu) - County Band Clinic (afterschool)

Feb 20 (Fri) - County Band Clinic (all-day)

Feb 24 (Tue) - Pre-CPA Performance (time TBA)

Feb 27 (Fri) - Region Band Clinic (all day)

Feb 28(Sat) - Region Band Clinic

Monthly Highlights

Concert Band

All State Callbacks!

• Congratulations to the following members for being eligible to audition for All State this year.  Auditions will be held at Chapin High School on Saturday, January 24.

Clinic Level

• Emaree Wagner (Oboe)
• Wolf Forbes (Bassoon)
• Zoe Waye (Clarinet)
• Rebecca Richardson (Clarinet)
• Jake Sandmeyer (Trumpet)
• Olivia Ford (Trumpet)
• Skyler McBride (Bass Trombone)

Senior Level

• Destin Nutt (Clarinet)
• Caleb Knauff (Alto Saxophone)
• Nathaniel Aviles (Tuba)

Pre-CPA Concert with FIHS Strings

• FIHS Strings and Band will have our Pre-CPA Concert held in the Fountain Inn Auditorium on Tuesday, February 24.  This concert will give parents a chance to hear this exciting music students are working on that will be adjudicated in March after Spring Break. Time TBA.

Outstanding Dues

• Marching band dues - total outstanding $605 (3 students)
• Chocolate Money - total outstanding $480 (9 students)
• Class fees - total outstanding $2200 (30 students)

Region, County, All-State, Concert Performance Assessment Registrations have already been paid.  Pay your required dues so the Booster Program can run effectively.  

Band Collage Pictures - STILL TIME TO ORDER!!!  OPEN UNTIL THE END OF THE MONTH!

To order View/Pictures 

• Go to https://shealyphotography.gotphoto.com/login
• Check announcements in BoosterHub Annoucements for the ACCESS CODE.
• Check your student’s name for accuracy on the keepsake collage.
• We will receive a complimentary framed wall collage if 35% of families participate.

PRICE LIST (as of 10/13/2025)

Professional Retouching

• Price Professional retouching - $8.00

Prints

• Print 8x10 - $25.00
• Print Set of 4-3.5x5 - $25.00
• Print Set of 2-5x7 - $25.00
• Multi Print 8 Wallets (2.5x3.5) - $25.00
• Group Print 8x10 - $25.00

Product Packages

Ultimate Package - $95.00

• 2 x Print 8x10 (Individual photos)
• 2 x Print Set of 2-5x7 (Individual photos)
• 1 x Multi Print 8 Wallets (2.5x3.5) (Individual photos)
• 1 x Photo Download original size (Individual photos)

Deluxe Package - $75.00

• 2 x Print 8x10 (Individual photos)
• 1 x Print Set of 4-3.5x5 (Individual photos)
• 2 x Print Set of 2-5x7 (Individual photos)
• 1 x Multi Print 8 Wallets (2.5x3.5) (Individual photos)

Classic Package - $65.00

• 2 x Print 8x10 (Individual photos)
• 1 x Print Set of 2-5x7 (Individual photos)
• 1 x Multi Print 8 Wallets (2.5x3.5) (Individual photos)

Basic Package - $55.00

• 1 x Print Set of 2-5x7 (Individual photos)
• 1 x Multi Print 8 Wallets (2.5x3.5) (Individual photos)

Downloads

• Photo Download original size - $45.00
• Download all photos - $75.00

Gifts

• Magnet 4x5 4x5 magnet - $10.00
• Metal Ornament :: Luxe Standard $20.00

Shealy Photography

Phone: +1 803-206-8595

Email: jessie@shealyphotography.com

Marching Band 2026

• Students interested in training for Leadership/or auditioning for Drum Major should email Mr. Tillman to join the Leadership Google Classroom. Joining does NOT guarantee a spot in leadership but is designed to give you training when we begin the selection process.

• Leadership applications for the 2025 - 2026 school year will be sent out in February. We recommend any student interested in leadership to apply.

25-26 Winter Guard at Hillcrest HS

Performances - Times TBA

• Catawba Ridge Premier - January 31st
• Irmo - February 21st
• Mauldin - March 7th
• CWEA Championships: Winthrop Coliseum, Rock Hill, SC
• JV - March 27th - Regional AA
• Varsity - March 29th - Scholastic AA
• Friends and Family Show - March 31st @ 6:30 PM. Location TBD.

Communication

• Current members - Signup for BoosterHub to receive Announcements and Volunteer
• Level 2 Volunteer Sign up
• Email Mr. Tillman to sign up for Remind and Band App
• Check out our Social Media on Instagram and Facebook

Who are we? BAND OF FURY!!

🎶 FIHS WINTER BAND CONCERT! ❄️

Join us Thursday, December 11 at 6 PM for an evening of music and holiday spirit! 🎺✨

This year, we’re partnering with Student Council to support our community. ❤️

Admission: Please bring heated canned goods to donate, such as:

• Chef Boyardee / Spaghettios

• Soup

• Canned meat (chicken, tuna, spam)

• Crackers

Let’s fill the room with music and generosity. See you there! 🎼❄️

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BOF DECEMBER NEWS

Dear Members, Families, and Supporters,

As we close the 2025 marching band season, I’m incredibly proud of all we’ve accomplished together. Our new competition schedule pushed us to grow, adapt, and raise our standards, and every performance reflected the passion and dedication of our students, staff, and supporters.

As we move into the Spring Semester, we’re excited for new opportunities to create, perform, and continue building on the momentum of this year.

Thank you to our students, parents, and supporters for being the heart of this program. Whether you performed, volunteered, or cheered us on, your support made this season truly memorable!

With the holiday season approaching, I wish you joy, rest, and time with loved ones. Here’s to a remarkable 2026 and the music we’ll continue to make together.

Let’s Go Band of Fury!

Mr. Tillman

December Events (See calendar for specific times)

Dec 1 (Mon) - Concert Band Fee Due - $75

Dec 2 (Tue) - Christmas Tree Lighting (call 5:15 pm, perform 5:45 pm)

Dec 3 (Wed) - Fountain Inn Christmas Parade

Dec 11 (Thu) - Winter Concert (6:00 pm)

Dec 13 (Sat) - Breakfast with Santa Fundraiser (9-11 am)

Dec 22 - Jan 5 - Winter Break

Upcoming Events

Jan 10 (Sat) - Region Band Auditions

Jan 17 (Sat) - Inclement Weather Region Band Auditions

Jan 20 (Tue) - High School County Band Auditions

Jan 24 (Sat) - All-State Auditions - All-State Jazz Band Auditions

Monthly Highlights

Christmas Tree Lighting (optional)

Participating students should plan to meet with their instrument/music and stand at 5:15 pm at the SPLASH PAD in downtown Fountain Inn. We will perform from 5:45 until 6:00 pm. Students are dismissed after the performance. Dress in your BOF Hoodie or other Fountain Inn Gear.

Fountain Inn Christmas Parade

All Marching Band students perform in the Christmas Parade on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Meet in the band room after school to change.

• Winds/Percussion: Full marching uniform, shoes, black gloves, Red/White SANTA HATS. It will be cold! - You may wear wear pants and a longsleeved shirt underneath your uniform.

• Color Guard: Christmas sweater, black pants, black shoes Red/White SANTA HATS.

ITINERARY

• Walk to the Younts Center at 4:30 p.m.; parade starts at 5:30 p.m. We are 17/102 so we should be done pretty quickly.

• After finishing, meet at O’Reilly Auto Parts, then return to the band room.

• Parents should help transport students back, or they may walk with staff.

• Band room open until ~7:00 p.m. for equipment drop-off and changing.

Winter Concert

• Thursday, December 11th - 6:00 pm in the FIHS Auditorium.
• Please make sure you have the correct attire. Black socks, black belt, black dress shoes.

We are partnering with Student Council to provide donations.

This year, we’re partnering with Student Council to support our community. ❤️

Admission: Please bring heated canned goods to donate, such as:

• Chef Boyardee / Spaghettios

• Soup

• Canned meat (chicken, tuna, spam)

• Crackers

Breakfast With Santa Fundraiser

(Also see post in News below) - Saturday, December 13th - Band and Chorus will partner together to bring this for our community. You're invited to Breakfast With Santa!! OPEN TO ALL!!

Package Options - Purchase HERE

• Saturday, December 13th
• 9:00 am - 11:00 am
• Fountain Inn First Baptist
• 206 N. Weston St. Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Band Collage Pictures

To order View/Pictures (Coming Soon)

• Go to https://shealyphotography.gotphoto.com/login
• Check announcements in BoosterHub Annoucements for the ACCESS CODE.
• Check your student’s name for accuracy on the keepsake collage.
• We will receive a complimentary framed wall collage if 35% of families participate.

PRICE LIST (as of 10/13/2025)

Professional Retouching

• Price Professional retouching - $8.00

Prints

• Print 8x10 - $25.00
• Print Set of 4-3.5x5 - $25.00
• Print Set of 2-5x7 - $25.00
• Multi Print 8 Wallets (2.5x3.5) - $25.00
• Group Print 8x10 - $25.00

Product Packages

Ultimate Package - $95.00

• 2 x Print 8x10 (Individual photos)
• 2 x Print Set of 2-5x7 (Individual photos)
• 1 x Multi Print 8 Wallets (2.5x3.5) (Individual photos)
• 1 x Photo Download original size (Individual photos)

Deluxe Package - $75.00

• 2 x Print 8x10 (Individual photos)
• 1 x Print Set of 4-3.5x5 (Individual photos)
• 2 x Print Set of 2-5x7 (Individual photos)
• 1 x Multi Print 8 Wallets (2.5x3.5) (Individual photos)

Classic Package - $65.00

• 2 x Print 8x10 (Individual photos)
• 1 x Print Set of 2-5x7 (Individual photos)
• 1 x Multi Print 8 Wallets (2.5x3.5) (Individual photos)

Basic Package - $55.00

• 1 x Print Set of 2-5x7 (Individual photos)
• 1 x Multi Print 8 Wallets (2.5x3.5) (Individual photos)

Downloads

• Photo Download original size - $45.00
• Download all photos - $75.00

Gifts

• Magnet 4x5 4x5 magnet - $10.00
• Metal Ornament :: Luxe Standard $20.00

Shealy Photography

Phone: +1 803-206-8595

Email: jessie@shealyphotography.com

Marching Band 2026

Students interested in training for Leadership/or auditioning for Drum Major should email Mr. Tillman to join the Leadership Google Classroom. Joining does NOT guarantee a spot in leadership but is designed to give you training when we begin the selection process.

25-26 Winter Guard at Hillcrest HS

Congratulations to the following students for making the 2026 team!

Varsity

• Summer Balding, Adriane Floyd, Bella Hester, Malachi Nutt

Junior Varsity

• Olivia Braswell, Mara Homiszczak, Camden Rogers, Jessica Rucker, Jakara Shumate, Molly Tipton

Clinics and Visits

• Tuba Christmas - See link for more information

Orange Sky Trip - Strings/Band Students

• FUNDAISER - Classic Cookies planned fundraiser for December 2-16 - DETAILS COMING THIS WEEK!
• https://orangeskytravel.com/200072 - Please keep up with your payments! We are planning a fundraiser in December for the trip.

Chocolate Fundraiser Money Due

All money is PAST DUE online in BoosterHub by November 18. No cash or checks. Check your invoice in your account.

Concert Band Class Fees

$75 Class Dues due in BoosterHub by December 1st. Covers registrations, transportation, and select meals for concert band events. 

Communication

• Current members - Signup for BoosterHub to receive Announcements and Volunteer
• Level 2 Volunteer Sign up
• Email Mr. Tillman to sign up for Remind and Band App
• Check out our Social Media on Instagram and Facebook

Who are we? BAND OF FURY!!

You're invited to Breakfast With Santa!! OPEN TO ALL!!

• Saturday, December 13th
• 9:00 am - 11:00 am
• Fountain Inn First Baptist
• 206 N. Weston St. Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Join us for a magical morning filled with holiday fun, great food, and festive activities - all sponsored by the FIHS Band & Choir!

Kick off the holiday season with us --- fun for the whole family!

Click below to view Packages

Purchase HERE