Band Members perform "porch" concerts
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the St. Clairsville Band Program took to their porches and played music for the community. From beginning band members who just started on their instrument this year to seniors and even band alums. The Porch concerts have continued every Thursday evening at 7pm. Performances have been posted and shared of Facebook each week using the hashtag #stcporchconcert
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Band travels to Disney World
Members of the High School Band traveled to Disney in early March of 2020. Band members enjoyed time in each park and had the opportunity to participate in a Disney clinic with professional Disney Performing Arts clinicians. A magical experience with life-long memories!
Straight "superior" ratings for the St. C Concert band
The St. Clairsville Concert Band earned straight "superior" ratings at O.M.E.A District Large Group Adjudication. Held at Newark HS on March 7th, 2020, the band performed three prepared pieces and sight reading. This marks the 6th year in a row for the concert band to receive a superior rating, qualifying them for the state level.
Band Earns "Superior" Rating at State marching Band Finals
The band concluded their competitive season at the O.M.E.A State Marching Band Finals held at Brunswick High School on November 9th. The band earned the highest overall rating of "Superior" for the second year in a row. During the season, the band finished first in their class at every competition and also won two grand championships awards.
Record year for the St. C Band Program
The Band Program at St. Clairsville had a record breaking year. The band earned the highest rating of Superior at state marching band finals. The concert band earned straight superior ratings at both the district and state level. The concert band also earned the highest rating of gold at the Big Apple Classic. In addition to these honors, the band functions as a source of pride for the school and community by performing at many sporting events, school activities, and community functions. The band was recognized by the Board for Education for their high achievements. These accolades were echoed by WTOV9 News.
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Band earn Gold rating in NYC
The band traveled to New York City on March 15-18 performing in the Big Apple Classic. The band earned the highest rating of GOLD for their performance! In addition, members had the opportunity to see Phantom of the Opera, Lion King and visit the Statue of Liberty, One World Trade, 9/11 Memorial, Little Italy/Chinatown, Ellis Island, Times Square, Top of the Rock
Concert Band going to state!
The St. Clairsville High School Concert Band received a "superior" rating at OMEA District 9 Large Group Adjudication. This is the fifth year in the row the band has earned the highest rating. The band program has earned state honors for both marching and concert band the past four seasons.
"Red Devil" Marching Band earns Superior at State!
The "Red Devil" Marching Band earned the first OMEA State SUPERIOR rating in school history! The band performed their 2018 show "Under My Umbrella" at Brunswick HS on November 3rd.
Band performs in the bahamas!
Members of the "Red Devil" Marching Band traveled and performed on the Majesty of the Seas while visiting Nassau, Bahamas
Band reaches State Level for 4th year in a row!
The St. Clairsville High School Concert Band received a "superior" rating at OMEA District 9 Large Group Adjudication. This is the fourth year in the row the band has earned the highest rating. The band program has earned state honors for both marching and concert band the past three seasons.
"Red Devil" Marching Band qualifies third straight year for state finals
The "Red Devil" Band earned a superior rating at the September 23rd Revere Competition. This marks the third year in a row the band has qualified for state marching band finals.
St. C Band receives "gold" rating in Nashville
Members of the St. Clairsville HS Band will be performing in Nashville, TN. Band members will have the opportunity to visit the Grand Ole Opry, The Hermitage, Wildhorse Saloon, Country Music Hall of Fame and even make a recording in historic RCA Studio B!
The Concert Band earned a Gold Rating for their performance and won grand champion!
The Concert Band earned a Gold Rating for their performance and won grand champion!
Concert Band receives "superior" rating
The St. Clairsville High School Concert Band received a "superior" rating at OMEA District 9 Large Group Adjudication. This is the third year in the row the band has earned the highest rating. The band program has earned state honors for both marching and concert band the past two seasons.
Sophomore Clarinet player to march in Macy's Parade
Sophomore Clarinet player Joel Panas was selected to perform with the Macy's All-American Marching Band in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City!
**WTRF News Story**
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"Red Devil" Marching Band qualifies for state finals
The "Red Devil" Marching band qualified for state finals for the second year in a row. The band performed at Brunswick HS and received an overall "Excellent" rating.
Concert Band earns Excellent Rating at the state level
The High School Concert Band Earned an EXCELLENT rating at OMEA State Festival.
"Red Devil" Marching Band qualifies for state finals
The "Red Devil" Marching Band earned a Superior Rating at the River View band competition, which qualifies the band for state marching band finals. The band will travel to Brunswick HS on November 7th and perform with some of the best marching bands from across the state!
"Red Devil" Marching Band earns Excellent Rating and 2nd Place!
The "Red Devil" Marching Band performed the past two weekends at OMEA competitions in Licking Heights and Cambridge. The band earned a 2nd place trophy at both competitions and an Excellent Rating.
Middle School Summer Band Week!!
The St. Clairsville Band hosted it's 3rd annual Middle School Summer Band Week!! Students rehearsed during the week and performed a concert at the end of the week. This year, over 65 musicians participated in the summer band week and they put on an outstanding concert!!
Junior High band earns straight superior ratings!!
The 7th and 8th grade symphonic band earned straight superior ratings at OMEA district adjudication. A superior is the highest rating and means "an outstanding performance, with very few technical errors and exemplifying a truly musical expression. This rating should be reserved for the truly outstanding performance."
7th and 8th grade band members participate at Solo & Ensemble
Members of the 7th and 8th grades bands performed as a soloist or in a small ensemble at our District Solo & Ensemble Adjudicated Event. Out of 19 events, they earned 16 superior ratings and 3 excellent ratings!
Marching Band Performs in New York City!
The St. Clairsville "Red Devil" Marching Band performed on the USS Intrepid in New York City. During the stay in the big apple, the band visited the top of the rock, 9/11 memorial, times square, and took in the Broadway musicals The Lion King and Mama Mia! See the band on deck of the USS Intrepid!!
High School Concert Band Earns a Superior Rating
Congratulations to the members of the St. Clairsville high school concert band. They performed at the District 9 OMEA Large Group Adjudicated Event and earned a superior rating. This rating qualifies the band to perform at state large group in May!
WTRF 7 / C.A House Band of the Week!!
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The St. Clairsville Band was named the WTRF 7 / C.A House Band of the Week on September 10th, 2014. You can watch the Channel 7 news broadcast here.
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Middle School Summer Band Week!!
The St. Clairsville Band is hosting it's 2nd annual Middle School Summer Band Week!! Students will rehearse during the week and present a concert at the end of the week. This year, the concert will be held at the St. Clairsville Amphitheater at 6pm on Friday, June 13th. Come out and hear the Middle School Summer Band!
St. C Middle School Students Excel at District Solo & Ensemble
Congratulations to the members of the St. C Middle School 7th and 8th grade bands. A recorded number of students participated in the District Solo & Ensemble Festival this year. Students could perform a solo or in a small ensemble of 3 or more. The students earned 29 superior ratings and 12 excellent ratings this year.
WTOV9 Band of the Week
The St. Clairsville "Red Devil" Marching band is featured on wtov9.com as the band of the week for September 21st. The band performed their halftime production at Martins Ferry Stadium. Click here to check out the video of the band!
St. C Middle School Band Receives Superior Rating
Congratulations to the members of the St. C Middle School Concert Band. They performed for the District IX OMEA Junior High Large Group Adjudication held at Marietta High School. The band received a superior or 1 rating from the judges.
Band Performs at Disney World
Members of the band traveled to Disney World and enjoyed 4 days at the parks, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, and Animal Kingdom. They performed for Festival Disney at Hollywood Studios and received a clinic from an esteemed college band director.
Students selected to perform in District IX Honor Band
Stephanie W. and Laura B. have been selected to represent St. Clairsville High School in the OMEA District IX Honor Band, held on Friday, January 19th. Congratulations!!
Senior trumpet player to march in Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
Congratulation to senior band member Leandra Reed. Leandra was selected from thousands of audition tapes nationwide to be a member of the Macy's Great American Marching Band, and will be marching in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!
