Wando High School has one of the most comprehensive band programs in South Carolina.
Wando High School has one of the most comprehensive band programs in South Carolina. Two hundred fifty+ students participate in three concert bands, chamber winds, percussion ensemble classes, marching band, jazz band, and various chamber ensembles. The Wando Symphonic Band performed at the 2007 Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic and in 2007 received the Sudler Flag of Honor, administered by the John Philip Sousa Foundation. The band also performed at the 1998 and 2002 Bands of America National Concert Band Festivals. Other honors include being named National Honor Band for the 2005 Grand NAI, the 2004 and 2009 University of South Carolina Band Clinics, and the 2006 and 2011 National Concert Band and Orchestra Invitational through the Disney Honors program. The marching band regularly performs at the Bands of America Super Regional competition in Atlanta, and in 2009 and 2011 performed at BOA Grand Nationals in Indianapolis, both times reaching finalist level. They have been named South Carolina State 5A Champions eight years staright from 2005-2012.
Address & Contact
- Street:
- PO Box 927
- City:
- Mount Pleasant
- State:
- SC
- Zip:
- 29465
- Website:
- www.wandobands.org
- Category:
- School