Liberty High School Band - Awards and Honors

Awards and Honors

Spring Semester, 2006-2007:

Region 10 Band Festival (Bridgeport, WV - 04/26/2007)
The Concert Band was awarded straight Superior Ratings (I) at the WVSSAC Region 10 Band Festival in Bridgeport, WV. The band's performance included Flight of Valor (James Swearingen) and Parade of the Tall Ships (Jay Chattaway).

Fall Semester, 2006-2007:

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros (Charleston, WV - 9/26/2006)
The Liberty Marching Band performed their "Standstill Conga Show" at Pittsburgh's PNC Park prior to the Pirates v. Astros Major League Baseball Game.

Spring Semester, 2005-2006:

Atlantic Dance and Cheer Competition (Charleston, WV - 1/29/2006)
The Liberty Danceline was awarded 1st Place in the Pom and Kick categories at the Atlantic Dance and Cheer Tri-State Open Championships in Charleston, WV.

Waikiki Holiday Parade Invitational (Honolulu, HI)

The Liberty Marching Band was invited to perform in the 2006 Waikiki Holiday Parade in Honolulu, Hawaii, and to participate in a military concert at the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Dedicated to the 65th Anniversary of the historic attack that marked the US entrance into World War II. 18 bands from the Mainland United States as well as 12 Native Hawaiian Bands and numerous military bands were selected to participate in this parade, making it the largest parade in it's 40 year history.

Fall Semester, 2005-2006:

School Band and Orchestra Magazine (12/2005)

Mr. Stoneking's biography was featured in School Band and Orchestra Magazine's 8th Annual "50 Directors Who Make a Difference" article.

WVCAF North Central WV Dance Competition (Clarksburg, WV - 11/12/2005)
The Liberty Danceline was awarded 1st Place in the Pom category at the WVCAF North Central West Virginia Dance Competition held at Robert C. Byrd High School.

Buckwheat Festival (Kingwood, West Virginia - 9/30/2005)
The Marching Band was awarded 1st Place - Division III Parade Band at the Buckwheat Festival's "School Days Parade" in Kingwood, WV. The parade selection was "Veracruz" by Jay Bocook.

Spring Semester, 2004-2005:

Strawberry Festival (Buckhannon, WV - 05/20/2005)
The Symphonic Band was awarded Second Place in the AAA Class and Third Place Overall Grand Champion at the Strawberry Festival's Concert Band Competition in Buckhannon, WV. The band's performance included La Fiesta Mexicana: II. Mass (H. Owen Reed, Grade Level VI) and Emperata Overture (Claude T. Smith, Grade Level V).

American Dance and Cheer Eastern Regional Competition (Williamsburg, VA - 05/01/2005)
The Danceline Competition Squad placed Second in the Pom Division and First in the High Kick Division at the American Cheer and Dance Association Regional Competition held at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, VA. Their scores from this competition have qualified them for the ADAC National Competition next year.

Region 10 Band Festival (Bridgeport, WV - 04/28/2005)
The Symphonic Band was awarded a Superior Rating (I) at the WVSSAC Region 10 Band Festival in Bridgeport, WV. The band's performance included La Fiesta Mexicana: II. Mass (H. Owen Reed, Grade Level VI) and Emperata Overture (Claude T. Smith, Grade Level V).

2005 WV State Majorette Festival (Buckhannon, WV 03/19/2005)
The Flagline was awarded 1st Place at the West Virginia State Majorette Festival in Buckhannon. Their performance selection was the Harry Connick Jr. Big Band Arrangement of "We Are In Love".

2005 Presidential Inaugural Parade (Washington, DC - 1/20/2005)
The Marching Band performed at the 55th Presidential Inaugural Parade in Washington, DC. The Inaugural Parade tradition marks more than 220 years of band participation - dating back to April 30, 1789, when members of the Continental Army escorted George Washington to his swearing-in ceremony at Federal Hall in New York City. The parade selections were America The Beautiful and God Bless America.

Fall Semester, 2004-2005:

WVCAF North Central WV Dance Competition (Clarksburg, WV - 11/20/2004)
The 15 member Danceline Competition Squad placed Second in the Open Category and First in the High Kick and Pom categories at the WVCAF North Central West Virginia Dance Competition held at Robert C. Byrd High School, and they were awarded the prestigious Grand Champion Trophy for having the highest point average at the competition.

Salem Apple Butter Festival (Salem, West Virginia - 10/09/2004)
The Marching Band was awarded 1st Place in the Salem Apple Butter Festival "Grand Parade" in Salem, WV. The parade selection was "Veracruz" by Jay Bocook.

Buckwheat Festival (Kingwood, West Virginia - 10/01/2004)
The Marching Band was awarded 2nd Place - Division III Parade Band at the Buckwheat Festival's "School Days Parade" in Kingwood, WV. The parade selection was "Veracruz" by Jay BoCook.

Kennywood Park (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - 08/30/2004)
The Marching Band performed in the "Fall Fantasy Parade" at Kennywood Park in Pittsburgh, PA. The parade selection was "Veracruz" by Jay BoCook.

Spring Semester, 2003-2004:

Walt Disney World (Orlando, Florida - 05/13/2004)
The Marching Band performed in the "Share A Dream Come True" Parade at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida. The parade selection was "We're An American Band".

Region 10 Band Festival (Bridgeport, WV - 04/29/2004)
The Symphonic Band was awarded a Superior Rating (I) at the WVSSAC Region 10 Band Festival in Bridgeport, WV. The Symphonic Band performance included two Grade VI selections, Incidental Suite (Claude T. Smith) Tarantela and Rondo and Festive Overture (Dmitri Shostakovich).

West Virginia State Majorette Festival (Buckhannon, WV - 03/13/2004)
The Danceline received three 1st Place Trophies (Dance, High Kick, and Pom Divisions) and the Flagline received a First Place Trophy (Flag Division) at the West Virginia State Majorette Festival in Buckhannon, West Virginia.

Fall Semester, 2003-2004:

WVCAF North Central WV Dance Competition (Clarksburg, WV - 11/08/2003)
The Danceline placed Second in the Jazz/Funk Category and First in the High Kick category at the WVCAF North Central West Virginia Dance Competition held at Robert C. Byrd High School, and they were awarded the prestigious Grand Champion Trophy for having the highest point average at the competition.

Spring Semester, 2002-2003:

Region 10 Band Festival (Bridgeport, WV - 05/02/2003)
The Symphonic Band was awarded a Superior Rating (I) at the WVSSAC Region 10 Band Festival in Bridgeport, WV. The Symphonic Band performance included two Grade VI selections, Stormworks Movement I: Timestorm (Melillo) and Variations on a Korean Folksong (Chance).

Spring Semester, 2001-2002:

Region 10 Band Festival (Bridgeport, WV - 04/26/2002)
The Symphonic Band was awarded a Superior Rating (I) at the WVSSAC Region 10 Band Festival in Bridgeport, WV. The Symphonic Band performance included two Grade VI selections.

Spring Semester, 2000-2001:

Region 10 Band Festival (Bridgeport, WV - 04/27/2001)
The Symphonic Band was awarded a Superior Rating (I) at the WVSSAC Region 10 Band Festival in Bridgeport, WV. The Symphonic Band performance included two Grade V selections.

Spring Semester, 1999-2000:

Region 10 Band Festival (Bridgeport, WV - 05/05/2000)
The Symphonic Band was awarded a Superior Rating (I) at the WVSSAC Region 10 Band Festival in Bridgeport, WV. The Symphonic Band performance included two Grade V selections. Additionally, the Freshman Concert Band received a rating of Excellent (II) at the Band Festival for their performance of two Grade IV selections.