2008 Woodie Awards
'Battle' to raise money for Relay
By: Megan Bradberry
Issue date: 3/29/06 Section: News
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Megan Bradberry
Staff Writer
American Idol will be put on hold by many students at North Greenville University for the Battle of Bands contest on Thursday. March 30.
The Resident Assistant Association is sponsoring this event.
"The purpose behind Battle of the Bands is to raise funds for Relay for Life," said Kelly Cooper, Student Activities Coordinator.
Judges are being brought in to judge the bands and a People's Choice Award will be given.
The People's Choice Award is determined by students giving money to their favorite band.
"Students will vote and which ever band raises the most money is the winner," said Cooper. One winning band will play for Relay for Life and the other for Cancer Awareness Day.
Some of the bands participating are The Brandon Batson Experience, All Things Transparent, Hidden Presence, Out of the Silent Planet, October Days, Stir-Fry, Here to Praise, King's Ransom, After September and Steve from Human Resources. The sounds of mellow-punk, psychadelic-groovy rock and eclectic, new era noise rock will be displayed in Turner Chapel.
The bands have seven minutes to perform either one or two songs. "It was difficult to pick one song to represent our band. The song we picked is our newest and we feel it represents all our talents," said Kevin McCreary, freshman youth ministry, of All Things Transparent.
Another requirement for the bands is that they must perform a Christian song. "Our songs address a person's life in general - from living the life to the sanctity of life as in abortion," said Bradley Hagen, junior youth ministry, of Out of the Silent Planet. "We address problems and present them through music."
"I think it [song requirements] limits bands, especially on what you can or cannot sing. I know you have to be reasonable in what you sing but I think the limitations go too far," said Ciji Albertson, freshman elementary education.
Students around campus are excited about Battle of the Bands. "It's something different. It gives small bands the chance to get their name out," said John Lamb, sophomore sport management.
Other students are excited about finding new music to listen to. "I think it's a good idea. It allows different types of music to be heard by student who may never think about listening to it," said Trey Lancaster, sophomore broadcast media, of Steve from Human Resources. "I'm really excited about hearing Out of the Silent Planet."
The chance to hear the bands and vote for a favorite is on Thursday, March 30, from 8:30 to 11:00 P.M., in Turner Chapel.
Staff Writer
American Idol will be put on hold by many students at North Greenville University for the Battle of Bands contest on Thursday. March 30.
The Resident Assistant Association is sponsoring this event.
"The purpose behind Battle of the Bands is to raise funds for Relay for Life," said Kelly Cooper, Student Activities Coordinator.
Judges are being brought in to judge the bands and a People's Choice Award will be given.
The People's Choice Award is determined by students giving money to their favorite band.
"Students will vote and which ever band raises the most money is the winner," said Cooper. One winning band will play for Relay for Life and the other for Cancer Awareness Day.
Some of the bands participating are The Brandon Batson Experience, All Things Transparent, Hidden Presence, Out of the Silent Planet, October Days, Stir-Fry, Here to Praise, King's Ransom, After September and Steve from Human Resources. The sounds of mellow-punk, psychadelic-groovy rock and eclectic, new era noise rock will be displayed in Turner Chapel.
The bands have seven minutes to perform either one or two songs. "It was difficult to pick one song to represent our band. The song we picked is our newest and we feel it represents all our talents," said Kevin McCreary, freshman youth ministry, of All Things Transparent.
Another requirement for the bands is that they must perform a Christian song. "Our songs address a person's life in general - from living the life to the sanctity of life as in abortion," said Bradley Hagen, junior youth ministry, of Out of the Silent Planet. "We address problems and present them through music."
"I think it [song requirements] limits bands, especially on what you can or cannot sing. I know you have to be reasonable in what you sing but I think the limitations go too far," said Ciji Albertson, freshman elementary education.
Students around campus are excited about Battle of the Bands. "It's something different. It gives small bands the chance to get their name out," said John Lamb, sophomore sport management.
Other students are excited about finding new music to listen to. "I think it's a good idea. It allows different types of music to be heard by student who may never think about listening to it," said Trey Lancaster, sophomore broadcast media, of Steve from Human Resources. "I'm really excited about hearing Out of the Silent Planet."
The chance to hear the bands and vote for a favorite is on Thursday, March 30, from 8:30 to 11:00 P.M., in Turner Chapel.