Winter Band Festival 2016

I haven't been more pleased with an appearance by the Southern Wells Band in awhile.  Our HS band students represented me, the music department, their parents and Southern Wells HS well.  And, I couldn't be more proud as their director!

The Winter Band Festival event held annually at about this time of the year is a collaborative effort between S. Adams, Bellmont, and Southern Wells bands.  It is hosted by the South Adams Band and their director, Curt Amstutz.  The South Adams music program is quality from top to bottom, and we appreciate their graciousness in hosting our group each year.  This is our music student's opportunity to do several things.  Work on and perform a variety of literature not possible with our smaller band program.  Also, it is an opportunity to perform in a very fine venue that is the South Adams Auditorium.  Finally, and not least important is to rehearse and perform under the direction of a fine conductor from an area university program.

This year's clinician/conductor was Mr. Michael Flanagin from Indiana Wesleyan University.  The program included a piece performed by each school following by the performance of four combined pieces.  Mr. Haigh would like to thank our administration for supporting the event by allowing us to make the "field trip" to rehearse for the day with the other 2 schools.  I also want to thank the parents of the HS band members for supporting their student through attendance at the concert.