| Congratulations to the cast, crew and orchestra for a wonderful production of "Beauty and the Beast." The show was received with "rave reviews" and was enjoyed by everyone. "An experience to remember the rest of your life" are the words used by judge Craig Everett (Band Director at West Carteret) about the performance of the "Band of Knights" Wind Ensemble at State Concert Festival in Shelby on March 17th. The Wind Ensemble's Grade VI performance was awarded with straight "superiors" on stage, and a "superior" in sight-reading. The band received a standing ovation from band students and directors in attendance. In addition to "straight superiors" the judges awarded the Wind Ensemble with "straight As" in every caption. Symphonic Band 2005 Repertoire
Wind Ensemble 2005 Repertoire
The "Band of Knights" Winterguard completed their 2005 competitive season at the Carolina Indoor Performance Association's Championships at Byrnes High School on April 2nd. Seventy-two units competed during the full day of competition. Performing their audience appealing show "History Repeating," out of the 19 guards in their class, our "Band of Knights" Winterguard finished 4th place. Instructors Lisa Biggs and Dana Meisner were thrilled with our guard's performance and said to watch out for them next year. Only graduating one senior member, the "Band of Knights" Winterguard can look forward to even bigger and better things next year.  The "Band of Knights" would like to send special congratulations to our NLHS Chorus and Mrs. Underwood. The Chorus was awarded a "superior" at their State Festival at Wingate College on March 16th. Honors Bands 2005 All-State Band Members Julian Kaplan is 3rd Chair Trumpet in the 2005 Senior High NC All-State Honors Band, and Michael Holland is 4th. Brittany Fainn 7th Chair Clarinet in the same band. Pumpkin Center Middle School baritone player, Austin Reep, is 1st alternate. All-District Band Band students representing North Lincoln High School at All District Band were: Brittany Fainn, Michael Harvey, Julian Kaplan, Michael Holland, Jeffrey Jordan, Michael Smith, and Austin Reep. UNCG Honors Band Congratulations to Anna Sipe, Molly Underwood, Ashan Davis, Brittany Fainn, Hillary Lidman, Michael Holland, Julian Kaplan, Jacob Schronce, Aaron Utke, Andrew Reep, Steven Ameigh, Michael Smith, Justin King, and Max Gratzer who all made the UNCG Honors Band. WCU Honors Band Congratulations to Molly Underwood, Ashan Davis, Jesse Dick, Julian Kaplan, Emily Lauro, Jeffrey Jordan, and Michael Smith. All-County Band Scholarship Awarded Congratulations goes out to Julian Kaplan and Brittany Fainn who were each awarded $100 scholarships for displaying outstanding musicianship qualities. This is the 4th year that Julian has been awarded this scholarship. Winthrop University Honors Band Congratulations to the following band members who participated in the Winthrop University Honors Band. Each band student represented North Lincoln very well......earning very high chair placements and solos. North Lincoln had the most students selected from the 50 schools attending from NC, SC and Ga. Students: Molly Underwood, Anna Sipe, Ashan Davis, Brittany Fainn, Julian Kaplan, Michael Holland, Michael Smith, Jeffrey Jordan. Marching Band, Max's Band Adventure  |
| November 6, 2004 East Lincoln Carolina Classic Denver, North Carolina | Class AAAA 1st place Drum Major 1st place Music Performance 2nd place Visual Performance 1st place Overall Effect 1st place Band Class AAAA GRAND CHAMPION CLASS AAA/AAAA OVERALL GRAND CHAMPION CLASSIC CUP |
| October 23, 2004 Olympic High School Trojan Classic Charlotte, North Carolina | Class AAA Prelims 1st Place Music 1st Place Percussion 2nd Place Marching and Effect 3rd Place Colorguard 2nd Place Overall in Class 3rd Place Band of The Day / Prelims Finals 3rd Place Band |
| October 16, 2004 Western Carolina University Tournament of Champions Cullowhee, North Carolina | Prelims Fourth Place Band Class AA 1st Place Drum Major (Brittany Fainn) Class AA 3rd Place Drum Major of the Day 2nd Place Colorguard Class AA 7th Place Colorguard of the Day 10th Place Band of Prelims (Finalist) Finals 10th Place Band |
| October 2, 2004Pisgah Tournament of Bands Waynesville, North Carolina | Class AAAA 1st place Drum Major 1st place Percussion 1st place Colorguard 1st place Music 1st place Class AAAA "Superior Rating" GRAND CHAMPION |
| September 25, 2004 Royal Regiment Tournament Broome High School Spartanburg, South Carolina | Class AAA Best Colorguard Best Drum Major Best Horn Line "Superior Rating" 1st Place Class AAA GRAND CHAMPION |
| September 18, 2004 Foard Classic Band Competition Newton, North Carolina | Class AAA 1st place Drum Major 1st place Colorguard 1st place Percussion 1st place Music 1st place Effect 1st place Visual "Superior Rating" 1st place Class AAA 2nd place Band of the Day |
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