Boiling Springs High School
Boiling Springs, South Carolina
Our Ensembles
Marching Band
The Boiling Springs Marching Bulldog Band is the most visible and active ensemble in the band program. The marching band season starts in mid-July and ends in November. Membership is open to any 9th-12th grader interested in marching, including those interested in trying-out for
color guard. Select 8th graders also participate based on audition performance and directors approval. All members of the Marching Bulldogs are expected to participate in all football games, competitions, and parades.
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Football Games
The band performs in the stands and at half time at home games. The band also takes trips to many of the away games. -
Competitions
We compete against bands from all over the state in local competitions and the state championships. There are usually 4-5 competitions that occur on Saturdays during the fall. -
Community Events
We also get invited to perform at community events such as the Spartanburg and Boiling Springs Christmas parades.
The Boiling Springs High School Marching Bulldog Band is extremely talented and highly competitive. We travel all over the Southeast, and to national competitions, to compete at the highest levels.
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Awards have included:
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More than a decade of top 5 placement in South Carolina State 5A competition.
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Bands of America regional finalists.
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Bands of America Grand National Semi-finalist.
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Numerous Grand Champion awards.
Concert Band
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Boiling Springs High School Symphonic Band
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Conducted by Mr. Scarabino
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Boiling Springs High School Concert Band
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Conducted by Mr. Shadday
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Boiling Springs High School Wind Ensemble
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Conducted by Mr. Scarabino
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Both bands perform at seasonal concerts and at yearly SCBDA Concert Performance Assessments. Many students are selected for the SCBDA Region and All State Bands, and participate each year in the Solo & Ensemble Festival.
The Boiling Springs High School Band (9-12) has consistently received the SCBDA Outstanding Performance Award, which is the highest award given by the SCBDA for an Overall Superior band program in all areas.
Jazz Ensemble
The jazz ensemble will focus on playing jazz music. This jazz ensemble will feature certain instruments and a rhythm section. The jazz ensemble will perform at a various events at Boiling Springs High School and at local area jazz competitions.
Indoor Winter Ensembles
Boiling Springs High School boasts highly competitive, top-level indoor ensemble programs open to all interested students. The winter ensemble season runs from the first of January through the first week of April. All indoor ensembles compete on the Carolina Winter Ensemble Association (CWEA) circuit and Winter Guard International Sport of the Arts (WGI) circuit.
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Winter Guard – An intermediate-level competitive program that combines music, dance, choreography and guard (use of flags, sabers, mock rifles, and other equipment) for a beautiful expression of music. The BSHS Varsity and JV Winter Guards are 2022 SCBDA State Champions in their respective divisions.
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Indoor Percussion – An intermediate-level competitive program that differs itself from a traditional percussion ensemble. It focuses not only on musical performance but could also include theatrics and marching. The Boiling Springs Indoor Percussion are 2024 CWEA Champions in their respective division.
