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Physicals and Summer Camp

Posted on by Wingate
All marching band and color guard members must have an updated sports physical before July 10th. Please contact your primary care doctor and/or Doctor's Care facilities. 

We are getting closer to our first week of camp with guard and percussion. Please do not wait to get things you need for summer camp. Remember the following:
Sunscreen, shorts and t-shirts, proper tennis shoes (no boots/sandals/crocs), bug spray, hat, sun glasses, and your water cooler will be provided to you on the first day. You will need to bring this every day with you!
I hope you have a relaxing next few weeks! See you soon!!

Tiger Band Summer Schedule

Posted on by Wingate
June 26-29, Percussion and Guard Camp from 9am-3pm.

July 10-13, Full Band Camp from 8am-5:30pm
July 17-20, Full Band Camp from 8am-5:30pm
July 20, Parent Preview Show 6pm

**All students participating in marching band will need to be attendance at summer camps**

2022 Band Camp Needs

Posted on by Susan Stevens

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!

Christmas Carols

Posted on by Mr. Romano

On Sunday, December 12, 2021, several members of the concert band met at Rehoboth United Methodist Church and played Christmas Carols before and during their service.  These students volunteered their time to provide community service to Saluda County.  They are as follows:

Drey Farmer, Angel Lezame de Jesus, Guadalupe Yanez-Acosta, Luis Martinez, Wilfredo Lopez, Kentay Etheredge, Erin Black and Jocelyn Yanez-Acosta.  The chuch is setting up a mission's fund to support the tiger band for their performance.

Saluda Christmas Parade

Posted on by Mr. Romano
The Tiger Marching Band gave its last performance of the year at the annual Saluda Christmas parade on December 11, 2021.  The members met at 10 am for a brief rehearsal and then marched the parade through town which began at 11 am.  This year the group played Feliz Navidad.  

Newberry Honor Band

Posted on by Mr. Romano

Six students from Saluda high school were selected for the Newberry college honor band held this week.  They gave a concert Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 2 pm at the Wiles Chapel on the college campus.  
First row Angel Lezama de Jesus and Courie Boatwright
Second row: Jahleel Butler and Aidan Transue
third row: Ilan Guzman and Chase Doubrava
Also pictured is Dr. jerry Gatch, clinician
Mark Romano

Director of Bands
Saluda High School
160 Ivory Key Road
Saluda, SC 29138
864.445.3011
So Many Firsts!!

So Many Firsts!!

Posted on by Susan Stevens

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

Posted on by Susan Stevens
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.