Susan Stevens

2022 Band Camp Needs

It’s crazy to think that band camp for the 2022 marching season starts in a little over a month! The students will be practicing 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day of camp (July 25-28 and August 1-4). For multiple reasons students are required to stay at the school and not leave at meal time. The band booster club tries to coordinate and serve meals at lunch and supper for each student; this is a large undertaking for the two weeks of band camp. Therefore we are asking any parent, business, or community member who would like to donate time, food, or money to help us accomplish this to please let us know.

If you would like to sign up for a specific meal please click here to sign up for a spot. Typically lunch is a lighter meal: sandwiches, salads, corn dogs, etc. The supper meal is a little more substantial. Last year we had meals like pizza, hamburgers, a taco bar, and BBQ. When providing drinks we ask that you do not send sodas. Large canisters of powdered Gatorade, lemonade, and tea work best. We are planning for 65 students and staff each day.

If you don’t feel like you are able to provide a full meal, but would like to make a financial donation via our website please click here. We also accept Venmo and CashApp. Send Venmo donations to @SaludaHighSchool-BandBoosters or CashApp donations to $SHSbandboosters.

We are also always in need of:

  • cases of water
  • paper plates
  • napkins
  • Plastic/Styrofoam cups
  • plastic utensil
  • Powdered drink mixes (i.e. Lemonade, Gatorade, and Tea)

As always if you cannot financially donate, your time is appreciated. We can always use assistance with:

  • preparing the food bought with the donations
  • setting up and cleaning up the meals
  • filling our coolers with ice each morning for the students to refill their water bottles throughout the day

Thanks you for your help, and Go Tigers!

So Many Firsts!!

So Many Firsts!!

Congratulations to the Saluda Soundwave (aka Tiger Band) on finishing in 1st place in their 2A class, and being Grand Champions in the Green Division at the Henry Laurens Invitational on September 25th. This was their first competition of the season. The kids (and adults) have been working hard since July to have this show ready for this first competition which is the kickoff to our competitive season! Our ultimate goal is STATE on October 30th. Take a minute to view the band’s leadership profiles on the web page to get to know these students a little bit more!

The Soundwave took the field of competition at 4:45 pm full of nerves and excitement and performed their show “The Letters”. The show depicts a love story playing out in letters during the Vietnam War to a background of musical selections that include When a Man Loves a Woman, War: What is it Good For?, The Letter, Leaving on a Jet plan, Adagio for Strings, Taps, and Let There be Peace on Earth.

To say these ladies and gentlemen work hard is an understatement! They have, like everyone else, faced adversity this year due to Covid and other unexpected issues, however they take it in stride, push through, and most of all have fun. For example, an unexpected transportation issue delayed our departure from the competition for over an hour, and instead of grumbling and complaining of being tired and wanting to get home, they stood by the road and cheered for each band as they left the facility. As you can see by the videos and pictures in this post, they love being together and truly are one family. #OneSaluda

The Soundwave will be performing in Hartsville next week. Please view our calendar of events for future competitions and the schedules.

  • 2021 Henry Laurens Invitational Grand Champions

Big Weekend at Home

Saluda Tiger Band helped kick off the home opener this weekend as the football team hosted Ridge Spring-Monetta.  This was the first time this year  the band performed pregame and created the tunnel for the team to run through. Everyone hung tough during the extended lightning delay and returned to the stands to help cheer the Tigers on to a 43 – 6 win over the Trojans. 
 
Tiger Band was able to perform a portion of their competition show during halftime.  Their hard work and practice was evident by their great performance .
 
After the game,  the excitement truly began because the students were able to attend a lock-in at the band room. Most of the kids stayed up all night playing video games, dancing, and having an overall great time! They finished the night/morning with a 5:30 am pancake breakfast. 
 
We also want to thank all of our volunteers for serving in the canteen,  stands, and the lock-in. We couldn’t do it without you. 

Band Needs for August 27th.

Good evening all! This is Susan Stevens, band booster club president. I am reaching out to you all regarding two items for this week. 
1. We need canteen  workers for this Friday nights game. At a minimum we need  8 people inside the canteen to work, currently we have 3, and (2 outside). You can earn $20 off your student’s band fees, bring a friend and they can earn credit for your child as well. Remember this is the bands biggest fundraiser and where we raise the majority of our funds, but we need help to make it work.
2. We are looking for Chaperones for the lock in Friday  night after the game. You can stay 4 hours or until 6am, when every one goes home. We need at least 4 in order for this lock in to happen. We currently have 2.5 willing to stay.  The kids have been looking forward to this as a reward for their hard work. 
 
Thank you parents for all you do!
 
2021 Football Season Opener at Strom Thurmond

Booster Club Meeting Tuesday August 17th @ 7:15

Please join us for our monthly Band Booster Club meeting, Tuesday  August  17th immediately following band practice.

We will be discussing  canteen needs, fundraising  opportunities and more.
If you are interested and available  help the band, we have the following opportunities available:
Working in the canteen on home football games
Being an in the stands chaperone during home football games
Driving the equipment truck
Chaperones for competitions and away games
CDL drivers for busses (pending district policies and approval).
Fitting and altering uniforms
Washing uniforms
Please let me or Mr. Romano know if you have any questions or are will to help out.
 
Sincerely, 
Susan Stevens