SCVNews.com | Valencia Pride of the Vikings Marching Band Advances to SCSBOA Championships

[Sign Up Now] to Receive Our FREE Daily SCVTV-SCVNews Digest by E-Mail

Inside

Weather

Calendar

Today in
S.C.V. History

December 24

1965 - Signal newspaper owner Scott Newhall shows up for a duel (of words) with rival Canyon Country newspaper publisher Art Evans, who no-shows and folds his paper soon after [story]

Valencia Pride of the Vikings Marching Band Advances to SCSBOA Championships

Press Release | Tuesday, Nov 14, 2023

Click Here to Get Our 'SCV This Morning' Newsletter

Tweet This

Facebook

Digg This

Bookmark

Stumble

RSS

The Valencia High school Pride of the Vikings Marching Band and Color Guard has been selected to compete in the 2023 Southern California Schools Band and Orchestra Association championships after earning top honors at the Moorpark Battle of the Bands 2023/2A Prelims Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 11.

The Pride of the Vikings emerged victorious receiving the following awards:

— 1st Place Overall Band

— 1st Place Overall Percussion

— Overall Visual Effect

— Overall General Effect

— Overall Music Performance

— Round Four 1st Place Band

— Round Four 1st Place Percussion

— Round Four 1st Place Auxiliary

Valencia High School will proudly represent the Santa Clarita Valley at the 2A Division Championships on Saturday, Nov. 18.

Thirty-two Division 2A schools competed during the season, with the top 12 high school marching band finalists from across Southern California showcasing their talents at Long Beach City College.

“Our staff and students have poured their hearts and souls into this season,” said Valencia High School band director Kelvin Flores. “It is so exciting to be advancing into the championships as one of the top four groups, especially with the various challenges experienced this year. It speaks to the resilience, dedication and perseverance of the students, parents and staff. I am incredibly proud of their growth this season.”

The band and color guard members will perform “Highway Hypnosis,” a captivating narrative that chronicles an unforgettable road trip journey from Colorado to Arizona and finally to California. The performance features a visually stunning map that guides the audience through the mountains, the desert’s heart and then to the vibrant adventures of the Southern California coast.

Per an SCSBOA source referencing the six competing divisions, “220 high school bands and 735 performances have come down to the final 72 Championship finalists and one more magical performance from each one. Congratulations to our Top 12 in each division.”

The SCV community is invited to join in cheering on the Valencia High School Pride of the Vikings Marching Band and Color Guard at the SCSBOA Championships on Saturday, Nov. 18. The band will be performing at Long Beach City College Veterans Memorial Stadium, 5000 E. Lew Davis St., Long Beach, CA 90808, at 3:16 p.m. Full Retreat Awards at 3:45 p.m.

Comment On This Story

COMMENT POLICY: We welcome comments from individuals and businesses. All comments are moderated. Comments are subject to rejection if they are vulgar, combative, or in poor taste.
REAL NAMES ONLY: All posters must use their real individual or business name. This applies equally to Twitter account holders who use a nickname.

0 Comments

You can be the first one to leave a comment.

Click here to cancel reply.

LOCAL SCHOOL LINKS

West Ranch High’s Naomi Kim Earns Congressional Award Gold Medal

Friday, Dec 20, 2024

The William S. Hart Union High School District has announced Naomi Kim, a senior at West Ranch High School, has earned the Congressional Award’s highest award: The Gold Medal.

FULL STORY...

Matias Castro, Golden Valley High Grad, Named 2025 YoungArts Winner

Friday, Dec 20, 2024

Matias Castro a graduate of Golden Valley High School, three-time participant in the William S. Hart Union High School District Honor Band and current first-year student at University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music has been named a 2025 YoungArts winner with distinction in Jazz Alto Saxophone, the highest honor of the organization.

FULL STORY...

Jan. 8-10: West Ranch SoCal Winter Break Lacrosse Camp

Thursday, Dec 19, 2024

A three day SoCal Winter Break Lacrosse Camp will be held Wednesday Jan.8 through Friday, Jan 10 at West Ranch High School.

FULL STORY...

Newhall School Trustees Name Ernesto Smith 2025 Board President

Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024

The Newhall School District Governing Board members held their annual organizational meeting on Dec. 17 to elect 2025 Governing Board officers and representatives.

FULL STORY...

Castaic School Board Elects Mayreen Burk as Board President for 2025

Tuesday, Dec 17, 2024

The Castaic Union School District Board of Trustees held their Annual Organizational Meeting on Monday, Dec. 16. At that meeting the Board members elected officers and representatives of the Board for 2025.

FULL STORY...

Latest Additions to SCVNews.com


Today in SCV History (Dec. 24) 1965 - Signal newspaper owner Scott Newhall shows up for a duel (of words) with rival Canyon Country newspaper publisher Art Evans, who no-shows and folds his paper soon after [story]	NORAD Ready to Track Santa’s Flight for 69th Year NORAD monitors and defends North American airspace 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. On Dec. 24, NORAD has one additional mission: tracking Santa Claus as he makes his way across the globe delivering presents to children.	Last Chance to ‘Let It Glow, Let it Glow, Let It Glow’ The Santa Clarita Valley is ablaze with holiday lights and displays. Here are few of the most popular spots to see the lights. Some displays wrap up on Christmas night, others will run through New Year’s Day. See them before they are turned off until next year.	L.A. County Sheriff’s Department Awarded $2.2M Grant to Increase Safety on Roads The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will increase patrols throughout the community and provide other traffic safety programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on roads.	Public Health Confirms Human H5 Bird Flu Case in L.A. County The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed a human case of H5 bird flu in an adult who was exposed to livestock infected with H5 Bird flu at a worksite.	CalArtian Filmmakers Premiere Works at International Film Festival Rotterdam 2025 The International Film Festival Rotterdam unveiled the first highlights of its 54th edition, set to take place in the Netherlands from Jan. 30 to Feb. 9. Among the lineup are world premieres by two filmmakers who graduated from California Institue of the Arts.
SCV Water Announces ACWA Edward G. ‘Jerry’ Gladbach Scholarship Established in honor of the late Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach, a past Association of California Water Agencies president, Santa Clarita Valley Water vice president and longtime local, the 2025/26 Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship application is available.	Volunteer for the 2025 Greater L.A. Homeless Count On Tuesday, Jan. 21, the city of Santa Clarita will partner with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and the local nonprofit Bridge to Home for the 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count.	L.A. County Secures $1M Grant to Bolster Beach Resilience Los Angeles County will receive $1 million from the California Ocean Protection Council to advance coastal resilience efforts to protect the county’s iconic beaches from climate change-accelerated erosion threats, the Department of Beaches and Harbors has announced.	Ken Striplin \| Fourth Year of the SC2025 Strategic Plan The new year is just around the corner and with the change of the calendar, we will be in the homestretch of the city’s Strategic Plan, Santa Clarita 2025 (SC2025).	FYI Holds Annual Holiday Party for Local Foster Youth Fostering Youth Independence held its annual holiday celebration for all the organization’s local foster youth and allies.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 23) 1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]
Today in SCV History (Dec. 22) 1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]	Today in SCV History (Dec. 21) 1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]	Santa Clarita Seeks Applicants for Summer Lifeguard Jobs The city of Santa Clarita is seeking enthusiastic individuals with a passion for swimming, exceptional customer service and community engagement to join the lifeguard team.	Jan. 1: California State Parks First Day Hikes California State Parks is calling all outdoor enthusiasts to step into the new year with a breath of fresh air. On Wednesday, Jan. 1, State Parks will host its highly anticipated First Day Hikes, offering over 90 guided hikes at more than 70 of California’s most iconic and breathtaking parks.	Dec. 21: Residential No Burn Day in Santa Clarita Valley The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a residential No Burn Day Alert on Saturday, Dec. 21, for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley.	Public Health Warns Against Consuming Raw Milk The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is urging residents to avoid consuming or feeding to their pets raw milk due to the ongoing spread of H5 bird flu in dairy cows.
Feb. 3: Deadline for Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival Vendors Applications The Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival is hosting a call for vendors for its return April 12 and 13, 2025.	Protect the Most Vulnerable from COVID-19 this Holiday Season The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is reminding residents to remain vigilant as the holidays approach and to use the preventive tools available to protect the county’s most vulnerable populations from COVID-19.	Jan. 18: Zonta Lifeforward Workshop ‘All About Communication’ The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley will host a free Lifeforward workshop "All About Communication" on Saturday, Jan. 18, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Valencia United Methodist Church, 25718 McBean Parkway. Valencia, CA 91355.	Jan. 14: InfluenceHER Building Transformative Mutual Mentorship Start the new year off with a InfluenceHER Building Transformative Mutual Mentorship meeting Tuesday, Jan. 14 at Kindred Spirits, 24510 Town Center Drive Valencia, CA 91355.	Ondré Seltzer \| SCVEDC Celebrates 15 Years in 2025	CalArtians Among Sundance 2025 Lineup The Sundance Institute has unveiled the eagerly anticipated program for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, the country’s premier stage for independent cinema.