Hailing from Decatur, GA, with a membership of 170-plus students, the program offers many performance options. font-family: "Cambria"; He is a product of the Atlanta Public School System, having graduated from Southside Comprehensive High School. DISTRICT CALENDAR. Mr. Seda worked on the 20th Century Fox motion picture DRUMLINE as a music arranger, band organizer, creative consultant, instrumentalist, and actor extra. The movie directors studied several collegiate bands to accurately replicate the mood and characters of a college band. More details are available in the progress report. Drumline is a 2002 American film directed by Charles Stone III. We work hard and practice hard. Presently, Mr. Roberts is pursuing a Doctorate Degree in Administration from Argosy University in Sarasota, Florida. He was appointed to a dual role from. In March of 2016, the DRUMLine Live Marching Bandperformed for more than 8,000 "Googlers" as a part of the Google (Engage) Employee World-Wide Convention in Anaheim, California. (678) 874-1900. The football team has won numerous region titles: 1972, 73, 77, 78, 81, 83, 84, 87, 88, 89, 90, 94, 96, 99, 00, 09 , 2015. Share Download as PDF Get the data. The marching band were invited to perform in the movie Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming. The SWD High School Band was the only marching band to perform in the opening ceremonies of the 1996 Summer Olympics. The event was concluded by guest speaker Anthony C. Aiken, a retired United States Army Colonel. Millions of people saw the hit 2002 20th Century Fox film, "Drumline." What many probably didn't realize is that the Atlanta A&T University band in the movie was played by a high school band. The high school band program currently has about 250 members and there are another 200 in the middle school program and more in the four elementary bands that feed into the high school. Actor Orlando Jones played the part of Dr. Lee, the motivating band director. Hailing from Decatur, GA, with a membership of 170-plus students, the program offers many performance options. The performances were followed by a performance of the five branch service songs by the Southwest DeKalb High School band. He is a product of the Atlanta Public School System, having graduated from Southside Comprehensive High School. He was also recognized as a 2008 Black History Living Legend by Atherton Elementary School in DeKalb County. The Southwest Dekalb High School Band Program has established a tradition of excellence and quality in musical performance. There are more than 15,000 students participating in band, chorus, and orchestra in DeKalb schools. The SWD girls' basketball team won the Georgia 4A state championship in 2008, 2009, and 2010, and the 5A title in 2013 and in 2016. All students not enrolled in a DeKalb County School District school must also earn a 75th percentile (or higher) total reading score, 75th percentile (or higher) total math score on the baseline M.A.P. Prior to that he served as Assistant Director of Bands at Chapel Hill Middle School for two years, the primary feeder school to Southwest Dekalb High School, also assisting with the band program at Southwest Dekalb simultaneously. 27. r/TheWayWeWere 6 days ago. My Grandmother was a welder during WWII (these are her pictures, she's not in either). The DRUMLine Live Marching Band was featured on worldwide television as they performed with Grammy award winning artist, Ne-Yo, as a part of the 2008 National Hockey League All-Star Game halftime show. According to Seda, They dug deep to be sure they could remain on the project. The band is a strong part of the schools identity. Veterans stood as each song was played, and each was met with applause as well as a medal from DCSD cadets. For more information, please see our Copyright 2020 Music Education Alliance. Mr. Seda also worked on the 20th Century Fox motion picture DRUMLINE as a music arranger, band organizer, instrumentalist, and actor extra. The band were invited to Italy for the Tournament of Roses parade. He has done studio sessions for television and radio commercials, as well as short films and movies. Director Seda put Jones in front of the band and taught him to how to posture himself as band director Dr. Lee, working with him 3-4 weeks before the band started shooting on the set. They also benefitted from the lessons and values communicated at the opening session, and having audience time for the performing groups that ensured mutual respect and appreciation for all. SWD HONORS ALL A'S 1ST SEMESTER 2022-2023. All Rights Reserved. He served as the Chairman of the Music Department and Director of Bands at Southwest DeKalb High School in Decatur, Georgia from 1990 through 1996. Mr. Seda has been the Director of Bands at Southwest Dekalb High School since 2001. According to Seda, Dr. William P. Foster was the brains behind the A&M band program; starting it in 1946 and not retiring until 1998. Zoe Saldana, and Orlando Jones co-star. Dunwoody High School is a public high school in Dunwoody, an incorporated city in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States.. Dunwoody enrolls students in grades 9-12, and is operated by the DeKalb County School System.It follows a four by four block schedule, in which students attend four classes every day for 90 minutes. The shift in editing over to pages for the movies, characters, actors, directors, composers, crew and galleries is now fully in effect. Mr. Roberts also serves as the President and CEO, Director, Playwright, and Creator of the critically acclaimed Theatrical Production, DRUMLine Live, which toured all across the U.S., Japan, and Korea from, Mr. Roberts also served as the Director for Halftime Live, whichprovided the official drumline for the Atlanta Hawks from, As an educator, Mr. Roberts has served as the Music Coordinator of the DeKalb County School District since 1996. Mr. Seda received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Music Education from Florida A&M University. The members were held responsible for keeping up their grades. Seda is a 1998 graduate of Florida A&M, an institution that has been legendary for producing a huge number of band directors who have made their mark in the music world. Don P. Roberts received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) in Tallahassee, Florida. We are making this vision and mission a reality every day, in every classroom throughout the District. The 2,474 sq. Mr. Seda received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Music Education from Florida A&M University. Dr. Fosters goal was to just make music, but his standards wore o on generations of band directors. Students in the band program consistently place high and in large numbers in the District IV Honor Bands. As the chief band consultant, he played a vital role in the making of Drumline and its success. For those who are new and are wondering about why this was necessary, read the shift in editing starting March 1st blog. Southwest Dekalb High School Bands Decatur, GA The Southwest Dekalb High School Band Program has established a tradition of excellence and quality in musical performance. While there, he studied conducting with Dr. William P. Foster and Dr. Julian E. White. It was a success at the box office, earning over $56 million in the U.S., and almost $1.2 million in foreign markets. The school and community embrace the band and theres an expectation of the band to be successful., As a final thought, he adds, Southwest DeKalb is about 98% African-American. Mr. Seda is a member of the American Bandmasters Association, Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity, Minority Band Directors National Association, Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the Screen Actors Guild, International Trumpet Guild, MACE and NAACP. Mr. Seda has been recognized and honored by Whos Who Among Americas Teachers multiple times. As a member of the world famous Marching 100 Mr. Seda served as trumpet section leader for two years, as well as being elected business manager, vice-president, and president in consecutive years. In 2005, Mr. Roberts also worked as the Executive Band Consultant on the Missy Elliot hit song, Bad Man, from her album, The Cookbook. They were quite determined to create an accurate portrayal of a real band director. Were not here as an African-American band; were here as a band, period., Music for All Inc.39 W. Jackson Place, Suite 150Indianapolis, IN 46225Local phone: 317.636.2263Toll-free: 800.848.2263, Music for All, Inc.501(c)(3) not-for-profit|Terms of Use|Contact, A Unique Rehearsal Approach: Mt. ft. home is a 4 bed, 2.5 bath property. They won the Georgia AAA state championship in 1973 and the AAAA state championship in 1995. These are 2 powerhouse schools in Dekalb County outside of Atlanta Ga. He served as the Chairman of the Music Department and Director of Bands at Southwest DeKalb High School in Decatur, Georgia from 1990 through 1996. This 2538 square foot single family home has 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Free Internet and Tablet The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a U.S. government program that helps many low income households pay for broadband service and internet connected devices. Be sure to subscribe and hit that notification button to see round #2? Mr. Seda received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Music Education from Florida A&M University. Even a couple band slogans made it into the movie. Region 2 DeKalb Council of PTA Scholarshi. Website. James O. Seda is currently the Director of Bands at Southwest Dekalb High School. Mr. Roberts' bands (Southwest DeKalb High School and McNair Middle School) received superior ratings for fifteen consecutive years from the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA). This home is located at 3787 BIRCHBRIAR CT, DECATUR, GA 30034. Mr. Roberts has served as a clinician, adjudicator, and arranger for many different organizations throughout the Southeast. He is Co-Founder of Precision Incorporated (Summer Band Camp), Chief Consultant for the Metro Atlanta Battle of the Bands, and former Executive Producer of DeKalb Schools Television Show, "Music in Motion". Southwest DeKalb Alumni will serve as the liaison between the school, community and the former attendees to "Enhance Our Community" The Southwest Dekalb High School Band Program has established a tradition of excellence and quality in musical performance. Most recently, Mr. Roberts was appointed as the Executive Band Consultant for the upcoming 2017 BET movie, The Yard. He also worked in the same position for the VH-1 and Fox Television Studios movie, Drumline: A New Beat, which is the long awaited sequel to Drumline. The movie premiered on VH-1 in October 2014, and was nominatedfor "Best Music Supervision" for Television: Long Form and Movies, by the Guild of Music Supervisors. He was also in the trumpet studio of Dr. Marty Robinson. Drumline is a 2002 American film directed by Charles Stone III. In 2003, it was nominated by the NAACP as Most Outstanding Motion Picture and also nominated for an American Choreography Award for outstanding achievement in a feature film. The official page of Southwest DeKalb High School DRUMLine Live is now working in collaboration with the Creative Booking Agency (CBA) in preparation for the upcoming 2017 tour. The five series weekly show debuted in the fall of 2010. The band also recorded the compact discs, "We Rock the House", in 1996 and Band of the 90s in 2000. Region 2 DeKalb Council of PTA Scholarshi SWD MAGNET PROGRAM PRESENTS GIWAYEN MATA! That band was the Marching Panthers of Southwest DeKalb High School, Decatur, GA. 20th Century Fox was not interested in the production of a sequel, so instead Austin decided to produce a reality television show, Drumroll: SWD, which aired on Peachtree TV, a Turner Broadcasting Station. Mr. Seda has performed in Paris, France, The Montreaux Jazz Festival in Montreaux, Switzerland and the North Seas Jazz Festival in The Haag, Holland. The Southwest DeKalb High School band was the first African American high school band to ever perform for the Georgia Music Educators Association Convention in state history (1996). I think the experience of being on a movie set and the amount of recognition they got had a lasting impact on the program, helping recruitment. 2863 Kelley Chapel Rd Decatur GA 30034. 2023. He is a product of the Atlanta Public School System, having graduated from Southside Comprehensive High School. Fosters motivation and inspiration and high standards wore o on me., After student teaching at Southwest DeKalb, Seda taught band at the schools middle school feeder program for two years, while also assisting at the high school. Southwest Dekalb High School, affiliated with Dekalb County School District, offers education to students in grades nine through 12. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place. It houses one of the two High Achievers Magnet Programs in DeKalb County, the other being Chamblee High School. We have a supportive community. As the students gained more knowledge as to the significance of the event, as well as what it meant to our program, school and community to be invited, they took ownership to insure our success at the festival., While the students enjoyed all the aspects of the festival, the master classes were especially impressive and effective. While attending Florida A&M University, Mr. Seda was a very active performer, soon earning the principal trumpet chair in the FAMU Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band, and the lead trumpet chair in the FAMU Jazz Ensemble. He has also performed in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands and Jamaica. Seda says all were pleased with the portrayal that made it into the film. Mr. Seda is active as a trumpet and band clinician and an adjudicator. James O. Seda is currently the Director of Bands at Southwest Dekalb High School. The Southwest DeKalb High School band was the first African American high school band to ever perform for the Georgia Music Educators Association Convention in state history (1996). Southwest DeKalb High School. Southwest DeKalb High School Dekalb County Schools Registration Infinite Campus District Home Parents School Nutrition Bus Routes Quick Links Extracurricular Activities & Clubs Student Activities & Organizations Click here for flyer! You are my power to work so please appreciate me by giving your valuable opinion. If you have a DVD of the movie, look for Seda in the scene near the beginning of the film, as one of the four musicians playing When the Saints Go Marching In.. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. There are also three Special Interest Magnet schools in Dekalb County. SWD Alumni Selected as First Female FAMU Drum Major in History, Mr.Alfred Watkinsrehearsed SWD Wind Symphony, 2018 SWD Bands,Created byER Digital Marketing. Yes No | Share this. 13 were here. While attending Florida A&M University, Mr. Seda was a very active musician. The school system allowed the band to film early in the day and then go back to class. Southwest Dekalb High School Unclaimed 2863 Kelley Chapel Road, Decatur, GA 30034 Contact info 4 /10 GreatSchools Rating 11 reviews 1,176 Students Grades 9-12 4 /10 GreatSchools Summary Rating 4/10 Test Scores below average 6/10 Student Progress average 2/10 College Readiness below average 3/10 Equity below average Last updated: Jul 31, 2022 Hailing from Decatur, GA, with a current membership of 170-plus students, the program offers many performance options. Southwest Dekalb High School will be moving to zero tolerance for dress code violations! 3090 Sherwood Oaks Ln , Decatur, GA 30034-3571 is a single-family home listed for rent at /mo. In 2008, Mr. Roberts was recognized by the Dallas Austin Foundation as its 2008 Maestro of the Year in Music Education. While it wasnt a consistent schedule, maybe two or three weekdays each week would be devoted to filming, plus weekends. Millions of people saw the hit 2002 20th Century Fox film, Drumline. What many probably didnt realize is that the Atlanta A&T University band in the movie was played by a high school band. At the time, 20th Century Fox was insistent on using a college band. After the movie, record producer Dallas Austin tapped the marching band for a sequel. When the name of the school is mentioned, people automatically think of the band. Prior to that he served as Assistant Director of Bands at Chapel Hill Middle School for two years, the primary feeder school to Southwest Dekalb High School, also assisting with the band program at Southwest Dekalb simultaneously. His educational philosophy is to foster a true understanding and appreciation of music by exposing his students to its many styles, therefore making them competitive and adaptive in any musical situation. He has also performed in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. The actors imitated the bands mottos, language, rehearsal mentality, rehearsal statements, behaviors and as much else as possible to convey atmosphere of the band. According to Seda, "The retention is excellent. While at FAMU, he served as drum major, student conductor, and student arranger in what is considered to be one of the finest band programs in America. He was appointed to a dual role from 1998-2004 as DeKalb County Music Coordinator and Southwest DeKalb High School Co-Director of Bands. Who do you think won round #1? View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. Southwest DeKalb High School. #SWD #SouthWestDeKalbPantherBand #SWDDancingDivas2019-20 Edition of the SouthWest DeKalb "Marching Panther Band" at the Dekalb County "Back 2 School" Rally.T. His 300 member Panther Marching Band was also the hero band in the movie, Drumline. Mr. Seda is a member of Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity, The International Trumpet Guild, Georgia Music Educators Association, Music Educators National Conference, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the Screen Actors Guild and MACE. Lebanon H.S. Both actors came to the school and attended classes with the Southwest DeKalb band members, training with the bands drum line. He has done studio sessions for television and radio commercials, as well as short films and movies. We do a lot of activities with the elementary and middle school bands, so by the time they get to us, they know us well. According to Seda, The retention is excellent. The property is being sold as is and the occupancy status is assumed to be occupied. It houses one of the two High Achievers Magnet Programs in DeKalb County, the other being Chamblee High School. It was the only Georgia school to be honored.[4]. Southwest DeKalb High School 2863 Kelley Chapel Road Decatur, Georgia 30034 Phone 678.874.1902 Southwest DeKalb High School About Us Panther TV SWD Brochure DCSD Launchpad Administration Staff Student Code of Conduct Student Social Media Guidelines Academics Media Center Counseling Department Athletics SWD Student Handbook It is a part of the DeKalb County School System. It is a part of the DeKalb County School System. Mr. Seda received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Music Education from Florida A&M University. provided the official band ofthe Atlanta Falcons in 2007 and theWNBAs Atlanta Dream in 2014. He is also maintaining an active performance schedule, frequenting the jazz scene throughout the southeastern United States. James O. Seda is currently the Director of Bands at Southwest Dekalb High School. The DeKalb School District was recognized as one of the Top 100 Communities in Music Education in America in 2005, 2008, and 2012. The companyalso. However the focus and effort from all involved, especially the students, was much more intense [preparing for the festival]. James O. Seda is currently the Director of Bands at Southwest Dekalb High School. Last edited on 20 February 2023, at 19:21, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "CrossRoadsNews - Southwest DeKalb High continues to dominate AP U S History exam", "SW DeKalb High earns national honor for AP scores | Get Schooled", "Double Olympic 400m hurdles champion Angelo Taylor suspended from coaching for past sexual misconduct charges", "Olympic champ Angelo Taylor continues to coach despite guilty plea in Georgia case", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Southwest_DeKalb_High_School&oldid=1140583037, This page was last edited on 20 February 2023, at 19:21. In 2006 SWD was honored by the College Board as a model of excellence for AP class implementation. Music has impacted and molded Mr. Sedas life, and he feels that he should share and expose his knowledge and experiences with his students so they may have the same opportunities. Mr. Seda is a four-time recipient of the Citation of Excellence award from the National Band Association. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. As an educator, Mr. Roberts has served as the Music Coordinator of the DeKalb County School District since 1996. Throughout the years, \"Pray and Play\" has always been his motto.If you like this video, please SUBSCRIBE and dont forget to press the bell, like, comment and share. They were also featured in the hit movie Drumline in 2002; the movie used students from Southwest DeKalb High School band as well as from other DeKalb County high schools as extras.