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2011 Raleigh Christmas Parade

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The Bluestone Barons traveled to North Carolina on November 19th to participate in the 2011 Raleigh Christmas Parade. The band has participated in the parade for many years and it is considered an annual event. If you would like to see the WRAL coverage of the 2011 parade please visit the station's website at www.wral.com. You can see the Marching Baron's performance in part 6 of the parade video.

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The Franklin County Classic 2011

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The Bluestone Marching Barons performed well in their first competition of the year. Competing in the Franklin County Classic at Franklin County High School located in Rocky Mount, VA, the Marching Barons played and marched well scoring high marks on Saturday. Among the awards received by the Barons during this competition were:

  • A Superior Music Rating
  • 1st Place Drum Line for Class AAA
  • 2nd Place in Music for Class AAA
  • 2nd Place Color Guard for Class AAA
  • 3rd Place overall in Class AAA

Among the bands competing in Class AAA this weekend were Park View High School and Heritage High School. As a side note, The Appomattox Band under the direction of Ricky Allgood Junior also performed well. Could there be some family competition in the future?!

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Interesting Information

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Q:  Can a music education really make my child smarter?

A: Research has now proven that a music education is a vital part of a complete education. Studies show that music enhances higher brain function, that it improves reading and math performance and raises SAT and also IQ scores. In addition, music provides important experiences such as physical coordination, concentration and quick thinking. Discipline problems and substance abuse have also found to be lower in music students. Socially, music helps children develop teamwork skills and prepares them for working with others in the future.

2011 Awards Banquet

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The 2011 Band Awards Banquet was held on June 1, 2011 in the Bluestone High School Cafeteria. Awards for the 2010-2011 Season were handed out by Director Ricky Allgood assisted by the Senior Band students. Food was provided via covered dish and the awards were held thereafter. A band boosters meeting was conducted after the ceremonies were completed. Pictures for the banquet can be viewed in the web site gallery.

Why Join the Band Boosters?

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Here is a list of the many things the band boosters does for your child.

  • feeds the students before every home football game, cost to student $0
  • Buys trophies for the annual banquet and competition
  • Buys new music (avg. cost per song $85)
  • Helps purchase new uniforms, clean and alter them as well (avg. cost $1200)
  • Helps defray cost on t-shirts and sweatshirts for students
  • Pays for VBODA festival @ 3.25 per student
  • Awards a $500 band scholarship each year to a deserving senior
  • Sponsors various fundraisers so students can earn money
  • Provides occasional snacks on trips
  • Pays 1/2 of all district weekend for those students that make the band
  • Helps students with equipment on and off the field at competitions
  • Runs and maintains concession stand for home football games
  • Feeds students snacks and lunch every day during band camp
  • Takes care of annual end of band camp dinner after first performance of band
  • Construct and maintain the Bluestone Band website

You participation is just as important to the band as your child's. Please make an effort to support your child and the band.

Thank you!

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