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
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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And there it is folks… The band room is officially closed for spring break! Mr. Ridgell and I hope you all enjoy the time off. Rest up because the end of the year approaches and a lot of amazing things are on the horizon. We will not be available for email or to be reached during this week. We wish you all a wonderful spring break and we will see you Monday morning March 24th at 7:20 AM! ... See MoreSee Less
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Enjoy your time off! Well deserved!
As promised, here are the audition and ensemble placement audition information for the 2025-2026 School Year.
We will release the exercises to the students in a few weeks so that we give all students the same amount of time to practice.
If you want to start practicing now, we encourage you to practice your chromatic scale. If you want to practice your sightreading, I encourage you to use websites like sightreading factory to do some practice exercises.
For incoming 9th graders or VHS new members, please practice those scales 🙂
We are excited to see our students continue to grow and our program get even better next year. ... See MoreSee Less
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VOTE for our amazing band for the Sarasota and Manatee High School Sports Awards! Thank you for supporting your VHS Band!!!!!
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Do we have to register in order for the votes to count?
The LNS Advanced Band had an absolutely marvelous performance today at their districtl MPA! What an inspiring performance! Congratulations to these fine young musicians and Ms. McKenzie their amazing director!! ... See MoreSee Less
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It was great to see the Venice middle school wind ensemble back at MPA after a year hiatus! We hope the students had a good time. Thank you to all the students for their hard work to prepare for this performance assessment. ... See MoreSee Less
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Schedule for this week! Spring break approaches ... See MoreSee Less
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That’s our Guard! We are beyond proud!! ... See MoreSee Less
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Way to go! 💚
I'm just amazed at the growth of this program. Love it so much!
This program has come so far in a short period of time. Mr. G is simply amazing! Not only a great teacher but such a positive light, he allows them to WANT it for themselves. BRAVA Team! 💚💚💚
And the girls are gorgeous to match their attire!!!
Mr. G, with Kristen and Josh’s help, and whole guard’s hard work brought this program to the next level! Great job Venice Emeralds! 🎉💚❤️🤗
How did they do?
Amazing. Well done Mr G.
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A very special district MPA! I want to thank all the parents first who came along as bus chaperones and supported all kids on the bus and on site!!
Congratulations to our Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble for both performing incredibly well and earning Straight Superiors at MPA! Very emotional performances full of energy and musicianship and most importantly passion. Thank you to all the amazing parents and families who came to support! Special shoutout to Dr. Tanaka and Mr. Kerestely who came to watch our performances. It’s incredible to have a supportive administration who comes to these events. Not typical at most schools!!
The kids nailed the sightreading and even have a few curve balls thrown at them that they nailed. Mic Drop moments for sure.
Congratulations to Merrick Nicholls and Chris Spingola who also earned a Superior on their student conductor entry.
All 3 Advanced Ensembles played amazingly! Mr Ridgell and I are extremely proud of these musicians. We really have something special here and I hope you realize that these kids are incredibly talented and gifted. These kids are what is right with the world!! Congratulations to all! Rest up this weekend. Spring Break approaches soon :-) ... See MoreSee Less
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Please drop any photos or videos below from event you wish to share!!
Emotional and powerful for sure!! Wind ensembles last piece was amazing! Shoutout to the trombones and tubas!! Thank you Mr. Kerestely and Dr. Tanaka for always showing your support! Mr. Wing and Mr. Ridgell, you also get the mic drop!! Well done everyone!! So very proud of our kids, directors, program, administrators and school!! 💚
Congratulations 👏👏👏, A very proud grandparent! You guys are amazing!!!!
My prediction of straight superiors came true. Congrats to all.
Congratulations…..a stunning performance last night🎶
We were very impressed. Bravo 🤩 and Congratulations 👏🏻 .
It was incredible!
What an AMAZING night of music that everyone should be so proud of.. BRAVO to All 👏🏼
The growth of the Program has been amazing to watch. ♥️
Congratulations 👏👏👏!🎈🎉
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Come on out to the Riverview performing arts center at 4:30 PM and 8:00 PM for our MPA performances! You do not want to miss this. Let’s fill the house with Venice Band supporters!!! alumni, families, friends. Tell everyone! It’s FREE! ... See MoreSee Less
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Slay VHS!!!