ABOUT
Here at SRMHS, the purpose of the band program is to educate young people through performance. Students are motivated through teamwork, performance objectives, and evaluation to mature as a musician, performer, student, and as a person. The curriculum is varied and cyclical in nature. The comprehensive program encompasses four years of high school study. Individual development of character, esteem, teamwork, and group accomplishment can be additional rewards of the program.
MEET THE BAND STAFF
Quick blurb about band staff i.e. expertise, experience, etc.
Mr. Andrew George
Band Director
Mr. George, a native of Wilmington, graduated from N.C. Central University in 2002 with a degree in instrumental music education. After 4 1/2 years of being in NCCU's Marching Sound Machine band, he has developed more than 20 years of experience in teaching music and working with high school bands
Mr. Kendall Bishop
Percussion Instructor
Mr. Bishop was Born and Raised in Norfolk, VA. He moved to Raleigh, NC in 2014 to Accept a Music Scholarship at Shaw University. He graduated in Fall 2020 and he started working immediately. After the pandemic's issues slowed, He reached out to Mr. Grandy to volunteer his time and help rebuild the Percussion Section. He's been involved with marching percussion since 2008 and his passion goes much farther than just playing at home. Teaching this program fulfills who he is and what he stands for
Ms. Dezirray Watson
Auxiliary Coordinator
Ms. Dezirray Watson is the Bulldog Band Auxiliary Coordinator. Auxiliary includes dancers (majorette) and flag (color guard). Ms. Watson, an SRMHS alum, earned her bachelor's degree from Winston-Salem State University, where she studied Special Education (K-12) and marched for four years in the Red Sea of Sound as a Scarlet Lace dancer. Prior to joining the staff at SRMHS, Ms. Watson actively volunteered with SRMHS Emotion Dance Company for 14 years. Ms. Watson is also a member of Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority.
The Band Parent Association
The SRMHS Band Parent Association (BPA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that operates to support the education of young people at Southeast Raleigh High School through musical and auxiliary performances. The Band BPA supports the individual’s development of character, self-esteem, teamwork, and leadership skills. The SRMHS BPA does not receive funding from Wake County Schools or Southeast Raleigh High School.
In order to provide support for the SRMHS Band and the auxiliary groups associated with the band, the boosters must raise their own funds through various means, such as fundraising and fair share payments. This is done with two primary goals: 1) to cover the normal operating cost of the organization and 2) to cover the capital needs of the organization. If you would like to donate or sponsorship to the band, please visit our Donations page or Contact the BPA's executive leadership to inquire how you can assist the band.
Nicole Lewis
Booster President
Tamara Mitchell
Booster Vice President
Joel Bowen
Finance Chair