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Martin Jones makes All-State Band Alternate Position

Congratulations to Martin Jones for making an Alternate Position in the 2018-19 Missouri All-State Band on the Contra-Alto Bass Clarinet. Students who make the All-District Band are eligible to audition for the All-State Band. Over 1,000 students auditioned and 27 were auditioning on the same instrument as Martin, in which he ranked 4th overall. The Salem High School Band Director, David Schatz, says “To my knowledge this is the highest ranking any Salem High School band student has ever received in the Missouri All-State Band. This is a rare honor for only a sophomore to receive and it is a testament to Martin’s work ethic."

2018 HS District Band Results

Kira Lacy, Emma Schott, Faith Jasper, Toby Hutto, Christopher McSwain, Johnathan Stark, Martin Jones, and Stephen Lumley

On November 3, 2018 eight students performed with the All-District Honor Bands at Waynesville High School. The following students Faith Jasper, Martin Jones, Kira Lacy, Christopher McSwain, Johnathan Stark and Emma Schott are eligible to audition for a spot in the All-State Band on December 1, 2018.

Salem Marching Blue Completes Record Setting 2018 Season

October 29, 2018 -- The Salem Marching Blue traveled to Reeds Spring, MO on Saturday October 13th to compete in the Ozark Mountain Marching Festival. In class competition, the students were up against bands from Harrison, Cassville, Smith-Cotton HS (Sedalia), St. James, and Trenton. SMB students persevered through wet weather and chilly temperatures to bring home a 2nd place finish in class competition, just behind the band from Harrison, Arkansas. The band qualified to perform in Finals competition, but it was canceled due to rain.
SMB students wrapped up their competitive season on October 20th at Francis Howell North High School in St. Charles, MO. Students once again fought through the elements of over 20 mph winds and gave an outstanding preliminary performance that earned them 1st place in class competition. With two 1st place finishes and one 2nd place finish on the season, the Salem Marching Blue represented the school & community in outstanding fashion and they have raised the standard for future bands at Salem R-80. The band would like to thank the band booster organization, band parents, SMB corporate sponsors, as well as the teachers, staff, & administration at Salem R-80. Our success is a testament to your continued support and commitment to set the standard for music education in Missouri.

This Salem Marching Blue Is Ready to Erupt Towards Success

August 11, 2018 -- The Salem Marching Blue just finished up their band camp and gave a preview performance to the community on August 2, 2018 in the High School Gym. This year’s band includes 66 members and only 10 of them being seniors. Every year the band keeps getting younger, but they have also been getting better. This year’s group is disciplined and hungry for more success to build upon from last year.

This year’s marching show is titled, Volcano. The first movement will portray a Luau party that includes hula dancing, fire twirling and the popular tune “You’re Welcome” from the Disney movie Moana. The next two movements are when the volcano wakes up and erupts onto the field and leads to a dramatic ending. It has been a very interesting year around the world with all the tragic volcano eruptions. These modern events will bring forward some authentic teaching moments as we explore the Polynesian culture that inspired this year’s show.

Make sure to stay tuned throughout our whole season to see how it all develops. Also you can catch our performances at our Marching Festivals throughout the year or our Community Performance on Thursday, October 18 at the Tiger Stadium.

September 29 - Sullivan, MO
October 13 - Reeds Spring, MO
October 20 - St. Charles, MO

We will be doing our community service project again this year so if you need any assistance please contact the Salem R-80 Band Director.

David Schatz
Email: david.schatz@salemr80.org
Phone: (573) 729-6641 ext. 22148

You can receive updates & photos about community projects and other performances on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/salemmarchingblue

Salem's State Solo & Ensemble Festival
First Ever Gold Medals

May 21, 2018 --Three Salem High School students received the first ever gold medals at the 2018 MSHSAA State Solo & Ensemble Festival. Jacob Stacy, Jaden Dunn and Marina Mitani received the highest honor you can achieve with their Saxophone Trio performance. The other students who performed at the State Festival all received Silver Medals: Christopher McSwain - trumpet solo; Johnathan Stark - trumpet Solo; Austin Merritt, Brian Kohut and Hayden Gotchal - snare drum trio and again Marina Mitani - Tenor Saxophone Solo.

2017-18 Honor Band Audition Materials

Honor Band Music

Honor Recordings

SCA Honor Band

February 1, 2018 -- Congratulations to the 30 students who made the 2018 SCA All-Conference Bands this year. Auditions were held on January 30th and they performed a concert at the Ava Performing Arts Center on Saturday February 2 and 5:00pm.

HS Band Photo (left to right): Row 1: Grace Kunkel, Marina Mitani, Jacob Stacy, Martin Jones, Faith Jasper, Shawnna Conner, Laura Benowitz, Emma Schott, Desirae Scott, & Jainey Pettus. Row 2: Hayden Gotchal, Austin Merritt, Johnathan Stark, Christopher McSwain, Chrissie Warner, Collin Hinderliter, Jonithan Gallagher, Gillian Johnson, & Kira Lacy (Not Pictured: Chuck Van Dien & Emily Cunningham)

MS Band Photo (left to right): Taytan Barton, Christopher Harris, Cassandra Snyder, Kelsey Stienbarger, Elexis Crannell, Kaitlynn Stephan, & Toby Hutto. (Not Pictured: Kennedy Major & Kiele Land)

2017 MS District Band Results

January 9, 2018 -- Congratulations to the following 7th and 8th grade students from the Salem R-80 Middle School band for making the 2017-18 Central District Honor Band. The students performed with over 100 other students from all over the district to put on a concert on January 6th at Waynesville High School.

8th Grade Toby Hutto – 16th Chair Clarinet Cassie Snyder – 4th Chair French Horn Kaitlynn Stephan – 10th Chair Flute Kelsey Stienbarger – 3rd Chair Trombone, 7th Grade Lexi Crannell – 2nd Chair Trumpet Kaycee Ditch – 14th Chair Clarinet Christopher Harris – 1st Chair Baritone

Have you visited our Media & Resources Page?

Our Media & Resources page has many things. It includes the basics such as music we are playing in class or classroom syllabi and handbooks. It also includes fun games and useful tools that you may use to learn your instrument.