CONCERT BANDS
In the James F. Byrnes band program, students are able to audition and participate in one of four performing ensembles – the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band I & Concert Band II. All concert bands perform several local concerts throughout the school year. as well as performing at the SCBDA Concert Performance Assessment. The concert bands at James F. Byrnes has a long tradition of excellence and have received numerous Superior-Ratings at the SCBDA Concert Performance Assessment.
ACCOLADES
- 34-Time Recipient of the South Carolina Band Directors Association Outstanding Performance Award
- Governor’s Inaugural Ceremonies, Featured Performance – 1991, 1995, 1999
- National Adjudicators Invitational – 2003
- University of South Carolina Band Clinic & Director’s Symposium – 2002, 2025
- South Carolina Music Educators Association Conference – 1999, 2025
- South Carolina Music Educators Association Virtual Performance – 2021
MARCHING BAND
The James F. Byrnes Marching Band, known as the “Rebel Regiment,” has two performing marching bands – a football marching band, and a competitive marching band. The Football marching band consists of 8th grade band students, students not in competition band, and competition marching band members. The football marching band performs at home and away football games, as well as local and national parades. The competitive marching band members are selected based on musical and marching abilities, and their desire to achieve a high degree of artistic excellence. The competitive marching band competes in local, regional, and national competitive venues.
ACCOLADES
- John Philip Sousa Foundation’s “Sudler Shield” – 2001
- Bands of America Al Castronova Esprit De Corps Award – 1997
- Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade – 1980, 1996, 2002
- 111th Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade – 2000
- Presidential Inaugural Parade – 1985, 2001
- Pearl Harbor Commemoration Concert – 2004, 2011
- Bands of America Class Champions – 1999, 2016, 2017, 2021, 2022, 2024
- Bands of America Regional Champions – 1999, 2024
- 27 Time SCBDA Upper State Champions
- SCBDA 3A State Champion – 1983, 1988
- SCBDA 4A State Champion – 1994, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2006
- SCBDA 5A State Champion – 2016, 2018
- SCBDA 6A State Champion – 2024
winter ensembles
The Byrnes Winter Guard has three competitive groups, which consists of “Indigo”, “Sapphire”, and “Topaz.” All three guards are members of the Carolina Winter Ensemble Association (CWEA), and have performed and competed with groups from South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee. “Indigo” is Scholastic Open Class, “Sapphire” is Scholastic A Class, and “Topaz” is Scholastic AAA Class.
ACCOLADES
- 2009 Scholastic A Class Finalist
- 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014 Scholastic Open Class Finalist
- 2021 Scholastic Open Class Virtual Finalist
Byrnes percussion
District 5 Schools and the James F. Byrnes Rebel Regiment are proud to introduce the premier year of Byrnes Percussion! Byrnes Percussion began their 2026 Competitive season in Scholastic Open Class and is now competing in Scholastic World Class.
