CHARLOTTE — Six Charlotte Catholic High School band students won acceptance into the University of South Carolina Honor Band. The annual clinic, held recently at the Koger Performing Arts Center in Columbia, S.C., hosted more than 400 high school musicians from around the Southeast.
Upon arrival, students auditioned against each other for placement in one of four bands. A renowned collegiate music educator directed each band. While rehearsing over the weekend, students enjoyed performances by the University of South Carolina Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble and Jazz Band, as well as the adult community band, the Palmetto Concert Band.
Four of the six students won positions in the top performing ensemble. Pictured are (from left): Ian Russell, Patrick Macalintal, Emma Joseph, Abbey Roper, Ben Ranzinger and Evan Woody.
— Timothy W. Cook