It's almost football season and with football come tailgates. The Strom Thurmond Rebel Regiment is kicking off or "Tailgate Time" fundraiser. Please contact any band student to place an order. Also, orders can be placed online. Get ready for football/tailgate season and help the Strom Thurmond Rebel Regiment.

July 08, 2019

On July 4, the Strom Thurmond Rebel Regiment had the honor of representing Strom Thurmond High School, Edgefield County, and South Carolina in the National Independence Day Parade in Washington DC. This was truly an honor for this ensemble. 

October 03, 2018

Congratulations to the Strom Thurmond Rebel Regiment for their great performance at yesterday's River Bluff Swamp Classic. The Rebel Regiment finished third and earned an excellent rating in highly competitive 4A class. Thank you to all of the parents, alumni and community members that came out to support our awesome students. A special thanks goes out to our parents and volunteers that braved a torrential downpour to help feed, load and get us down the road to River Bluff. Please join us next week at District 3 Stadium in Rock Hill for BandBEAT.

The 2018 SCBDA Lower State Championships Schedule has been released and can be found below.

The 2018 Town of Blythewood "Tournament of Bands" schedule has been released and can be found below.  

The 2018 BandBEAT contest schedule has been released and can be found below.  

September 24, 2018

The Strom Thurmond High School Rebel Regiment is raffling off a YETI Tundra 45 cooler filled with a twenty four pack of Coca-Cola. The drawing will be held during halftime at the Strom Thurmond  vs. Pelion game on October 19, 2018. Tickets are $5 or you can purchase five tickets for $20. All proceeds go to help support the Rebel Regiment and the Bands of Strom Thurmond High School. Thank you for your support. If you would like to purchase tickets you can get them at the next several football games, or contact us to arrange pick up.   

River Bluff "Swamp Classic" performance schedule released!!!

June 20, 2018

2018-19 Rebel Regiment Drum Majors Kadeisha Jerry and Braeden Sides head to Columbia to participate in the University of South Carolina Drum Major and Leadership Clinic.  These student leaders will participate in several conducting and leadership training courses during this three-day clinic on the USC campus. Lets wish them good luck and safe travels. 

May 25, 2018

The Bands of Strom Thurmond High was just named a 2017-18 SCBDA Outstanding Performance Award recipient.  The Outstanding Performance Award (OPA) is the largest and most prestigious award given by SCBDA. High school bands receive points for their participation and achievement in four major SCBDA events (SCBDA Marching Band Championships, SCBDA Region/All-State Bands, SCBDA Concert Performance Assessment, and SCBDA Solo and Ensemble Assessment). A minimum of 90 out of 100 OPA points is required for high school programs, The STHS Band was one of eleven 2A high school band programs in the state of South Carolina to earn this prestigious award.  The JET and Merriwether Middle school bands were recipients this prestigious award for the 2017-18 school year.  This is the second time that all three band programs in Edgefield County received the SCBDA OPA in the same year. Congratulations to these three programs on this monumental achievement.  

May 02, 2018

Rising senior Kadeisha Jerry and junior Braeden Sides will lead the Rebel Regiment for the upcoming 2018-19 school year. Congratulations to these two outstanding young musicians.

October 29, 2017

On Saturday October 28, 2017 the Strom Thurmond High School Rebel Regiment competed in the SCBDA's 2A Marching Band Championships on the historic campus of Spring Valley High School. The Rebel Regiment earned the honor to compete in this prestigious event a week after being named the SCBDA 2A Lower State Runner-up. The Rebel Regiment competed against 15 other 2A bands from around the state and was crowned the 2017 SCBDA 2A State Champions receiving a final score of 91.3 and earning caption awards for High Overall Effect, High Music and High Visual. 

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The Rebel Regiment's 2017 program was entitled "Lunar" and featured "Mars" by Gustav Holst, "Space Oddity" by David Bowie, "Moondance" by Van Morrison, "Moonlight Sonata" by Ludwig Van Beethoven, "Brain Damage" by Pink Floyd and "Enterprising Young Men" by Michael Giacchino. The 2017 design team was comprised of Jeff Fackler, John Fannin, Mathew Smith, Jason Frith, Kevin Piner and Justin Craig. The Rebel Regiment Directors are Justin Craig, Candance Craig, Zach Dobbs, and Angelyn Dorn. The 2017 instructional staff includes Tevin Middleton, Josh Hobbs, Adrianna Leon and Kevin Piner for the guard caption and Jason Frith, Brian Turner, and Avery Wise for the percussion caption.

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October 22, 2017

On Saturday, October 28 the Strom Thurmond Rebel Regiment will be traveling to Harry Parone Stadium on the beautiful campus of Spring Valley High School to compete for the 2017 SCBDA 2A State Championships. We would love for all Rebel Regiment fans, parents, and alumni to join us for this prestigious event. The Rebel Regiment will be performing at 9:15pm. Lets take over Harry Parone Stadium on Saturday in support of not only the Rebel Regiment but all 16 SCBDA Finalist bands from around the State.

October 21, 2017

Congratulation to the Strom Thurmond Rebel Regiment who was named the 2017 Blythewood Tournament of Bands Silver Division Grand Champions; winning Class 2A, and winning high visual. The Rebel Regiment was recently named the 2017 SCBDA 2A Lower State Runner-up. The Rebel Regiment traveled to the campus of White Knoll High School to compete against 13 other lower state bands on October 21. Congratulations to the Pelion Marching Pride who was named the 2017 Lower State Champion. Congratulations to the Rebel Regiment on these recent accolades.

October 10, 2017

Rebel Regiment parents, fans, and alumni we will be traveling to Blythewood High School in Blythewood SC on Saturday, October 14 to compete in "The Town of Blythewood Tournament of Bands". Directions to Blythewood, a competition schedule and a copy of our contest itinerary can be found on our band website in the parent section http://www.stromthurmondbands.org/forms-documents-parents. We would love for you guys to joins us as we contine our competitive season. Tickets are $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students K-12. Children ages 6 and under are admitted free. Lets pack the stands and cheer on our students. Thank you for your continued support.

October 08, 2017

On October 7 the Rebel Regiment traveled to  District Three Stadium in Rock Hill to compete in BandBEAT for the first time. BandBEAT was sponsored by Carolina Crown and the Yamaha Corp. This band competition attracted some of the top groups in the region and drew participants from three states across the southeast. This event also allowed the Rebel Regiment to receive adjudication from a national panel of judges using the Bands of America score sheets. The Rebel Regiment finished second in their class and received the seventh highest score of the day. Congratulations to the Rebel Regiment as they continue to compete and entertain audiences across the state. 

October 02, 2017

Rebel Regiment parents, fans, and alumni we will be traveling to District 3 Stadium in Rock Hill SC on Saturday, October 7 to compete in BandBEAT. Directions to District 3 Stadium, a competition schedule and a copy of our contest itinerary can be found on our band website in the parent section http://www.stromthurmondbands.org/forms-documents-parents. We would love for you guys to joins us as we begin our competitive season. Tickets are $12.00 for adults, $5.00 for students K-12. Children ages 4 and under are admitted free. Lets pack the stands and cheer on our students. Thank you for your continued support.

September 25, 2017

Rebel Regiment parents, fans, and alumni we will be traveling to River Bluff High School in Lexington SC on Saturday, September 30 to compete in the 2017 "Swamp Classic" band competition. Directions to River Bluff, a competition schedule and a copy of our contest itinerary can be found on our band website in the parent section http://www.stromthurmondbands.org/forms-documents-parents. We would love for you guys to joins us as we begin our competitive season. Tickets are $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students K-12. Children ages 4 and under are admitted free. Lets pack the stands and cheer on our students. Thank you for your continued support.

September 28, 2017

The Strom Thurmond High School Rebel Regiment is raffling off a YETI Tundra 65 cooler filled with a twenty pack of Coca-Cola. The drawing will be held during halftime at the Strom Thurmond  vs. Brookland Cayce game on October 27, 2017. Tickets are $5 or you can purchase five tickets for $20. All proceeds go to help support the Rebel Regiment and the Bands of Strom Thurmond High School. Thank you for your support. If you would like to purchase tickets you can get them at the next several football games, or contact us to arrange pick up.   

September 17, 2017

On Saturday September 16 the 2017 Rebel Regiment ventured to the upper state to participate in the Powdersville Premiere.  This was the first time that the Rebel Regiment has performed in the upper state since 2005. The Powdersville Premiere was a clinic and exhibition that gave the band an opportunity to work top Drum Corps International contributors Gino Cipriani and Andy Ebert. The Rebel Regiment had an opportunity to perform for a packed house and received feedback from a nationally acclaimed panel of judges. This was a great kick off to our 2017 competitive season.      

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August 12, 2017

Join us on Tuesday, August 15th at 6:30 as the 2017 Rebel Regiment debuts their 2017 competitive program Lunar in exhibition. This event coincides with open house and will be followed by our first booster club meeting of the year at 7:00. Come out and support these great students. We hope to see you there. 

July 28, 2017

The Strom Thurmond Rebel Regiment just completed their first full week of full band camp and the 2017 marching season is off to a great start.  Color Guard and Percussion members have completed their third full week and are making great progress in their development daily. The members and staff are excited about the progress and potential of this 2017 group. We are looking forward to debuting our 2017 program entitled "Lunar" at our first home football game Augusta 18th.   

July 27, 2017

A copy of the marching shoe and accessory order form can be found below.

July 27, 2017

A copy of our 2017 Show shirt and Hoodie order form can be found below.  

July 07, 2017

On July 6th and 7th The Strom Thurmond Rebel Regiment had the pleasure to serve as a host to the seven time Drum Corps International World Champions The Cavaliers from Rosemont, IL. The Cavaliers used JET Middle School and Strom Thurmond High School as their housing site during their recent visit to the Palmetto State as they prepared to compete at CrownBEAT on July 7th. CrownBEAT is a DCI show hosted at River Bluff High School and sponsored by Carolina Crown. It brought six of "Marching Music's Major Leagues" own to the Midlands for an evening of World Class DCI competition. Our members got to watch this world class group rehearse over the course of their two day stay on our campuses. A few of our students even volunteered to help serve the corps. members lunch on Friday before they concluded their stay with us. This was truly a great experience for our band students and for our community.      

June 11, 2017

2017-18 Rebel Regiment Drum Majors Olivia Bedenbaugh and Tia Gordon head to Athens, GA to participate in the University of Georgia Summer Marching Band Camps.  These ladies will participate in several conducting and leadership training courses during their five day stay on the UGA campus. Lets wish them good luck and safe travels. 

May 03, 2017

The Bands of Strom Thurmond High was just named a 2016-17 SCBDA Outstanding Performance Award recipient.  The Outstanding Performance Award (OPA) is the largest and most prestigious award given by SCBDA. High school bands receive points for their participation and achievement in four major SCBDA events (SCBDA Marching Band Championships, SCBDA Region/All-State Bands, SCBDA Concert Performance Assessment, and SCBDA Solo and Ensemble Assessment). A minimum of 90 out of 100 OPA points is required for high school programs, The STHS Band was one of ten 2A high school band programs in the state of South Carolina to earn this prestigious award.  The JET and Merriwether Middle school bands were also recpients this prestigious award for the 2016-17 school year.  This is the first time that all three band programs in Edgefield County received the SCBDA OPA in the same year. Congratulations to these three programs on this monumental achievement.  

April 27, 2017

We held Drum Major training and auditions this past week.  We had eight fantastic candidates audition to fill the void left by senior Drum Major Bryston Butler.  Rising seniors Olivia Bedenbaugh and Tia Gordon were selected to lead the Rebel Regiment for the upcoming 2017-18 school year. Congratulations to these two outstanding young musicians.

April 27, 2017

On Thursday, May 27 more than a 170 Strom Thurmond band parents and students honored the achievements of the 2016-17 Band of Strom Thurmond.  Awards were given to students for their participation and achievement in all facets of the band program including marching band, symphonic band, jazz band, and individual accomplishments.  The banquet was a great evening filled with fellowship and reflection on the 2016-17 school year.  Thank you to all the parents and district staff members that made this event a success.  

April 21, 2017

On Friday April 21, twenty two STHS band students participated in SCBDA Solo and Ensemble Performance Assessment at Aiken High School.  These twenty one students participated in twenty one Solo and Ensemble events with many  of them participating in multiple events.  They earned fifteen superior ratings and six excellent ratings.  Congratulations to these students on their fantastic accomplishment.  

April 13, 2017

As part of our Annual Middle School Band recruiting process the "Swinging' Governors" gave three performances at Douglas, Johnston, and W.E. Parker Elementary Schools. The elementary school students were able to see instrument demonstrations, and got to hear a short concert from the "Swinging' Governors". These performances were geared towards exposing fifth grade students to the opportunity of joining band in the middle school. As students transition to middle there are several opportunities afforded to them, band is just one of those opportunities. Unlike other programs in middle school band is a program that requires its members to begin in sixth grade to ensure that the myriad of musical concepts is taught before transitioning to high school.  

March 23, 2017

The Strom Thurmond High School Symphonic Band received straight superior ratings at SCBDA Concert Performance Assessment on Thursday, March 23.  Concert Performance Assessment was held at Lexington High School this was a three day event and Lexington served as one of four host sites for this state wide assessment event .  Congratulations to this great group of students on this outstanding accomplishment.

March 11, 2017

Edgefield County band students Braeden Sides and Noah Kowalewski participated in the SCBDA's All-State Band Clinic at Furman University March 10-12.  The students participated in rehearsals and master classes over the course of the weekend and the weekend concluded with a concert on Sunday.  Congratulations to these two outstanding band students on this fantastic accomplishment.  

March 04, 2017

The Strom Thurmond High School "Swingin' Governors" received straight superior ratings at SCBDA Jazz Performance Assessment on Saturday, March 4.  Jazz Performance Assessment was held at Newberry College in conjunction with the SCBDA Jazz All-State Clinic.  Congratulations to this great group of students on this outstanding accomplishment.

February 24, 2017

Ten Strom Thurmond Band students participate in the 2017 SCBDA Region 2 Honor Band Clinic.  These ten students auditioned for this ensemble in January and were seated or named alternates.  Gabe Herrin, Jacob Hodges, Andy Hoffmann, Meg Hoffmann, Carly Hutcherson, Tommy McCain, Jordan Pixley, Robert Playford,  will be traveling to the USC School of Music to participate in this honor band clinic.  The students will take in a series of concerts over the course of the weekend and will rehearse in preparation for a concert that will be presented on Sunday February 12 at the Koger Center for the Performing Arts.  The honor band concerts will begin at 2:00pm. 

February 09, 2017

Five Strom Thurmond Band students have been selected to participate in the 39th Annual University of South Carolina Band Clinic with over 400 students from 8 states.  Andy Hoffmann, Meg Hoffmann, Carly Hutcherson, Tommy McCain, and Jordan Pixley will be traveling to the USC School of Music to participate in this honor band clinic.  The students will take in a series of concerts over the course of the weekend and will rehearse in preparation for a concert that will be presented on Sunday February 12 at the Koger Center for the Performing Arts.  The honor band concerts will begin at 2:00pm. 

The Jazz Ensemble needs your help, we are looking to name our ensemble.  Please complete the survey below to help select a unique name for our Jazz Ensemble.  

January 22, 2017

On Saturday, January 14th over 50 students from Edgefield County Auditioned for the SCBDA's Region 2 Honor Band.  11 of those students received invitations to audition for the SCBDA's All State Honor Band.  Congratulations to the 24 Edgefield County Band Students that were seated or named alternates in the SCBDA Region 2 Honor Bands. There were also 2 Edgefield County Band Students seated or named alternates in SCBDA All State Honor Band. JET Middle School students Anna Caddell (6), Baylee Redman (4), Luke Dampier (9), Allison Carter (1), Lacy Latham (3), Parker Kelly (C11), Nathan Campbell (C1), and Tori Ryan (C4) for being selected to the SCBDA Region 2 Honor Bands! Congratulations to Merriwether Middle School students Savannah Godwin (7), Kasey Richardson (4), Brantson Kulp (2), Aren Brenes (3), Jake Roberson (C4), and Mark Gibbs (C3) for being selected to the SCBDA Region 2 Honor Bands! Congratulations to Strom Thurmond High School students Braeden Sides (1), Kevin Johnson (A4), Robert Playford (A1), Tommy McCain (A1), Carly Hutchinson (A1), Gabe Herrin (A1), Meg Hoffmann (A2), Andy Hoffmann (12), Jordan Pixley (7), and Jacob Hodges (A2) for being selected to the SCBDA Region 2 Honor Bands! Congratulation the JET's Noah Kowalewski (6) and Strom Thurmond's Braeden Sides (A5) for selected to the SCBDA All State Band. We are very proud of your hard work and accomplishments!

January 22, 2017

Strom Thurmond High School had 3 students audition for the SCBDA All State Jazz Ensembles on Saturday, January 21.  Congratulations to Gabe Herrin, Andy Hoffmann and Braeden Sides on a job well done.  

January 16, 2017

Congratulations to everyone that auditioned for the SCBDA Region 2 Honor Band on Saturday. A special congratulations to Jordan Pixley (STHS), Braeden Sides (STHS), Anna Caddell (JET), Baylee Redman (JET), Noah Kowalewski (JET), Luke Dampier (JET), Allison Carter (JET), Lacy Latham (JET), Brantson Kulp (MMS), Savannah Godwin (MMS) and Aren Brenes (MMS) who received All State callbacks. Final Region Band results will be announced after All State auditions on Saturday.

October 29, 2016

The Strom Thurmond Rebel Regiment finished their 2016 competitive season on Saturday, October 29 at Spring Valley High School.  The Rebel Regiment placed fourth out of 14 ensembles at 2016 SCBDA 2A State Championships with an overall score of 89.7.  This is fourth place finish was the ensembles highest state finals finish since 2012 and concluded a very successful 2016 competitive season for the Rebel Regiment.  Thank you to all the parents, donors, and community members who continue to support the Rebel Regiment and the Bands of Strom Thurmond High School.       

October 22, 2016

Congratulations to the Strom Thurmond Rebel Regiment for their great performance at SCBDA 2A Lower State. The Rebel Regiment finished second place in a highly competitive class. Please join us next week for SCBDA 2A State Championships at Spring Valley High School. We perform at 2:45pm, let's pack Spring Valley's stadium next week.

October 15, 2016

Congratulations to the Strom Thurmond Rebel Regiment for their great performance at today's Blythewood "Tournament of Bands". The Rebel Regiment earned Best Percussion, and finished second place in a highly competitive 2A class. Please join us next week for SCBDA 2A Lower State Championships at West Ashley High School. We perform at 7:30pm, let's pack West Ashley's stadium next week.

October 05, 2016

Due to the Governor's statewide school shutdown at the approach of  hurricane Matthew and out of an abundance of caution Friday night's away football vs. Swansea High School has been rescheduled for Friday 11/4/2016.

October 05, 2016

Due to the Governor's statewide school shutdown at the approach of  hurricane Matthew and out of an abundance of caution this weekend's contest has been cancelled.  Please be safe and have a restful weekend.

October 01, 2016

Congratulations to the Strom Thurmond Rebel Regiment for their great performance at today's River Bluff Swamp Classic. The Rebel Regiment earned Best Percussion, Best Music, and finished first place in a highly competitive 4A class. Please join us next week for the Irmo Esprit de Corps. We perform at 3:30pm, let's pack Irmo's stadium next week.

The 2016 Palmetto "Espirit de Corps" contest schedule has been released and can be found below.  

The 2016 SCBDA Lower State Championships Schedule has been released and can be found below.

The 2016 Town of Blythewood "Tournament of Bands" schedule has been released and can be found below.  

River Bluff "Swamp Classic" performance schedule released!!!

September 03, 2016

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