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Director’s Notes

I hope each of you are having a wonderful summer. Things are busy around here getting ready for another busy marching season. If you will be an incoming freshman, please E-mail me through this web page giving me your contact information, what school you are coming FROM, and your instrument. I encourage all parents to look at thie web site OFTEN to stay informed on summer activities!

A Note from the Booster President

The date for the SV All-Sports Program ads has been extended to July 21st.

Shades Valley Band Honors

• 2007: Superior Rating at the National Adjudicators Invitational, Chattanooga, TN. Also received Best Woodwind section and Best Percussion section.


• 1996-2006: Straight Superior Ratings at Alabama Bandmasters State Contest - 10 YEARS IN A ROW!


• 1996-2006: Best in Class Band at the Greater Birmingham Marching Festival, White Columns Invitational, Phoenix Invitational, Tuscaloosa Showcase of Bands, Pell City Invitational, Heart of Dixie Marching Festival…Just to name a few


• 2005: VMI Contest, Straight 1's


• 2005: Fiesta-Val Contest, 1st in class


• 2003: Dixie Classic Honor Band, St. Louis


• 2002: All-star Music Festival, Orlando, 1

Who's Who List Of Those Contributing To Shades Valley's Success

• Jazz legend Wynton Marsalis


• Guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel


• The Alabama Symphony Orchestra


• The Univ. of Alabama’s Million Dollar Band


• Former Illinois Director, Dr. Harry Begian


• Jazz Vibist, Chuck Redd