Meet the Boosters
Mr. Wing has been the Director of Bands at Venice High School since 2020. He received his Bachelors Degree in Music Education from Southeastern University in Lakeland Florida. In 2015, he completed his Masters Degree in Wind Band Conducting from the American Band College of Sam Houston State University.
Vice President of Operations/Volunteer Coordinator. Born and raised in Vermont, moved to FL in 2002 where she met and married her husband of 13 years. 3 children ages 4, 13 and 15 year old VHS Sophomore Berlyn who plays Flute in Symphonic & Marching bands and Oboe in Wind Ensemble. Background in Dental and Medical fields with a passion for volunteering and helping others.
Is a CFP, he is new to us in 2022 helping keep all things financial on track.
Looking over all things technical and in charge of the finance team
Originally from Pennsylvania, relocated to the Venice Area in 1996. She is a CPA holding B.S. degrees from Penn State and USF. She has held board positions with Sarasota Scullers Youth Rowing Program and Laurel Nokomis PTO.
I’m a graduate of VHS 1997 and have been serving the community ever since. I’m happy to serve on many local community Not For Profit boards. You will find me game days in VHS Marching Indians Concession stand.
I was born and raised here in Sarasota County. My husband and I graduated from VHS in 2004 & have been married for 15 years. We have 2 children. Julia a sophomore at VHS, she plays the mellophone & French horn. Cameron is in 6th grade and started band this year playing the trumpet.
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All parents of band students are invited and encouraged to attend Band Booster meetings. Meeting take place monthly, typically on the second Thursday in the band room starting at 7:00 pm.
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Please visit the following businesses who have donated to the VHS Band Boosters. With their support, our Venice High School Band program continues to travel and perform in various cities throughout the United States. We thank them all for their continued support.
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The Venice High School Music Boosters are the parent volunteer boosters of the Venice High School Band program, based in Venice, Florida.
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- 1 Indian Ave, Venice FL 34285, US
Congratulations to the VHS Chorus for an incredible Spring Concert. Special shoutout to Aiden Brown for playing Percussion with the Advanced Choir tonight. Super proud of all those students who are in both programs. Very proud of you! Can’t wait for our concerts Wednesday and Thursday! Bravo to Mrs. Smith and our chorus! ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations to Anna Blubaum and Sean Burns this years VHS Bands Golden Eagle recipients. This is a highly prestigious award at VHS and because we now have 2 band directors, we can pick 2 recipients! Both are well deserved!!! Congrats! ... See MoreSee Less
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Well deserved!! Congratulations 🎉
Way to go, Anna and Sean!!
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💚 WEEKLY SCHEDULE 💚 ... See MoreSee Less
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Any more information on the incoming 9th graders auditions? We have no details: is there a schedule, is it any time, is it the only day, etc.
It’s a very special week with our 2 concerts and the banquet on Saturday! I can’t wait to celebrate our seniors. It’s a special special time! ... See MoreSee Less
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Our VHS Band members thrived once again this weekend at Gulf Coast Honor Band. We had a huge amount of students make the band, we had many students earn scholarships to study this summer and all 3 of the top positions in young artist have been selected by VHS Band students
3rd place- Vincenzo Boncoraglio
2nd place- Cole Duncan
1st place- Sean Burns who performed his solo at the live concert to thunderous applause!
Mr. Ridgell and I are thankful to all the folks that make this event possible each year. I am so proud that our band is representing our school in an amazing way! ... See MoreSee Less
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Venice takeover!
Can we talk about how we DOMINATED the program?? I think I counted 22 students, the most of any school represented!! 💚
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Great to see all the families at the MANDATORY Icebreaker night! Here is our 2024 Field Show!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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Welcome to the band both first time students/parents and current students/Parents.
Below you’ll see our new online contract that goes over what is expected of all students and members of the band program.
You’ll also be able to fill out your contract and contact information so we can set you up in our new member system. The new system called Cut Time will send out announcements and has the ability to pay your dues.
You will all receive a text to login within the next couple of weeks. ... See MoreSee Less
2024- 2025 School Year Commitment Contract
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2024- 2025 School Year Commitment Contract Volunteering: Mandatory Parent Volunteer Credit: Must volunteer at 3 events during the 2024-2025 school year (per student) at Home football games, Italian fe...Comment on Facebook
Huge Congratulations to Junior John Kotkiewicz who has been contracted to play for the Spirit of Atlanta Drum Corps this summer season. This is a result of incredible hard work and hours of practice to prepare for the grueling auditions. We look forward to seeing him in DCI this season! We are so proud of you! ... See MoreSee Less
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BIG CONGRATS JOHN! So proud to have you as my private student.
Congratulations John!!!
Congrats John!!! We will be at the DCI Semi finals in Atlanta on 7/27! Hoping to get to see him perform!
Awesome accomplishment …Congratulations!!
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This is great John!!!!
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YAAAAAAAAAS!! Was waiting to hear. So amazing!!! 🙌💪
Go John! That’s my nephew!
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Huge congratulations to freshman Lena Smith who was selected to participate in the FBA Nine Star Honor Band this summer at the FBA Summer convention. We are proud of you and know you will represent VHS Band with pride! ... See MoreSee Less
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Awesome accomplishment..Congratulations!
Nine Star is amazing! Have fun Lena!
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