IHS Band Honors and Awards

For a listing of awards for a specific season, select from the following:

2007-2008 2006-2007 2005-2006 2004-2005 2003-2004 2002-2003 2001-2002 2000-2001

1999-2000 1998-1999 1997-1998 1996-1997 1995-1996 1994-1995 1993-1994

The Irmo High Symphonic Winds and Symphonic Band have earned consistent superior ratings at the South Carolina Band Directors Association concert band functions for more than a decade. Additionally, during the 1990's the Symphonic Winds have performed on three different occasions at the University of South Carolina Director's Symposium, appeared at the University of Southern Mississippi Band Workshop, the University of Georgia's "Jan-fest," the CBDNA/NBA Conference in Biloxi, Mississippi, and have given numerous performances at South Carolina Music Educators Association state conventions in Greenville, S.C. The Symphonic Winds earned an invitation to perform at the Bands of America National Concert Band Festival presented in March 1996 at the Medinah Temple in Chicago, Illinois, and again in March 2000 at the Murat Theater in Indianapolis, Indiana. Both bands have earned division titles at the National Adjudicator's Invitational in Atlanta, Georgia, and also in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where the Symphonic Winds were awarded the title of "National Grand Champion." In May 2000, the band was awarded the SUDLER FLAG OF HONOR presented by the John Phillip Sousa Foundation for outstanding concert band achievements.

The Irmo High Marching Band earned its tenth consecutive South Carolina State 5A Championship title (eleven overall) with the 2003 Marching Band Show. The school moved to 4A in Fall 2004. The Marching Band has participated in regional and Grand National Bands of America marching competitions, consistently placing as a finalist in regional competitions and twice winning the "Esprit de Corps" award at Grand Nationals. The marching students represented the state of South Carolina in the Inaugural Parade for President Clinton and appeared in the Federal Express King Orange Jamboree Parade in Miami.

The Bands of Irmo have exceeded superiority by taking ownership of themselves and their performances. The leadership of the officers and the determination and support of the band members and their families makes the band a recognized success in our community. Most Irmo band students study privately, and attend summer music camps including Brevard, Furman, Sewanee, Appalachian State, and the University of South Carolina. Irmo is consistently represented by students who earned invitations to perform with the South Carolina All-State and Regional Bands. Many band students earn "Superior" ratings at the State Solo and Ensemble Festivals. Irmo Bands are well represented at the SC Governor's School for the Arts and at the Bands of America National High School Honor Band. The members of the band continue to work diligently in their quest to be the best. They learn about music and a great deal about life. The students learn to accept responsibility, to work hard for a common goal, and to discipline themselves to do what is necessary to accomplish those goals.

BOA Regional St. Petersburg, FL

2004-2005

Concert Festival

Carnegie Hall Recap

2005 National Honor Band of America

State 4A Finals Info - Batesburg-Leesville

BOA Regional St. Petersburg, FL Recap

Spring Valley "Festival of Bands"

Class 4A - 1st Place - Superior Rating

White Knoll "Silver Invitational" Results

2003-2004

USSBA South Carolina Regional - Mt. Pleasant, SC

Ridge View Tournament of Bands - Columbia, SC

Bands of America Atlanta, GA Regional - Atlanta, GA

Preliminaries: 5th Place (tie), Third Place, Class AAA

2003 SCBDA 5A State Championships - Rock Hill, SC

Bands of America Grand National Championships - Indianapolis, IN