He also studied trumpet in the studio of Dr. Marty Robinson. Mr. Seda is currently enrolled in the Masters of Music Education Program at Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, Illinois. According to Seda, They dug deep to be sure they could remain on the project. Southwest DeKalb Alumni will serve as the liaison between the school, community and the former attendees to "Enhance Our Community" DrumRoll SouthWest Dekalb HomeComing vs Arabia Mountain 2017 - YouTube 0:00 / 15:34 DrumRoll SouthWest Dekalb HomeComing vs Arabia Mountain 2017 atlbattle 189K subscribers Subscribe 5.8M. Southwest DeKalb has won 24 athletic State Championships which is the second highest of all DeKalb County schools, most recently being Girls Basketball and Boys Track and Field 2016. 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 2008-2013. 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. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. He held the principal trumpet chair in the FAMU Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band, and the lead trumpet chair in the FAMU Jazz Ensemble. He was appointed to a dual role from 1998-2004 as DeKalb County Music Coordinator and Southwest DeKalb High School Co-Director of Bands. He was also a performer and a writer for the 20th Century Fox hit movie \"Drumline.\"ATL DRUM ACADEMY was formed from his love to not only play but teach other kids and adults alike who have the same passion as himself. The kids were very proud of the product.. 13 were here. As we always do, we rehearsed regularly during classes, after school sectionals and full band and special clinics, said Seda. Ranking high among the many proud traditions of Southwest Dekalb High School is the highly acclaimed Marching Panther Band. Website. 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. Mr. Seda received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Music Education from Florida A&M University. Check out the Schools Like Mine Dashboard to find similar Georgia schools. Zoe Saldana, and Orlando Jones co-star. Under Mr. Roberts' tutelage the band was invited to perform in the1997 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. by Ricky. He was also in the trumpet studio of Dr. Marty Robinson. You are my power to work so please appreciate me by giving your valuable opinion. The SWD boys' track and field teams have won ten state titles, most recently in 2022, including national championships in 1996 and 2007. and our The band was on the film set from mid-October 2001 through February of 2002. In addition to his membership in GMEA and Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity, Mr. Roberts is a member of Kappa Kappa Psi Band Fraternity, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and Music Educators National Conference. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place. They were quite determined to create an accurate portrayal of a real band director. 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. The SWD girls' track and field teams have won five state titles, in 1984, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2011. We do a lot of activities with ft. home is a 4 bed, 2.5 bath property. #SWD #SouthWestDeKalbPantherBand #SWDDancingDivas2019-20 Edition of the SouthWest DeKalb "Marching Panther Band" at the Dekalb County "Back 2 School" Rally.T. Cookie Notice Hailing from Decatur, GA, with a current membership of 170-plus students, the program offers many performance options. 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. However the focus and effort from all involved, especially the students, was much more intense [preparing for the festival]. Region 2 DeKalb Council of PTA Scholarshi. 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. Copyright 2020 Music Education Alliance. SWD is in Decatur, Georgia, an eastern suburb of Atlanta. 27. r/TheWayWeWere 6 days ago. It was the only Georgia school to be honored.[4]. Southwest DeKalb High School. 3 days. After the movie, record producer Dallas Austin tapped the marching band for a sequel. The companyalso. In 2008, Mr. Roberts was recognized by the Dallas Austin Foundation as its 2008 Maestro of the Year in Music Education. Additionally, he served as Assistant Band Director of the Atlanta Olympic Band, which performed in the Closing Ceremonies of the 1996 Olympic Games. Mr. Seda has been recognized and honored by Whos Who Among Americas Teachers multiple times. It houses one of the two High Achievers Magnet Programs in DeKalb County, the other being Chamblee High School. In 2006 SWD was honored by the College Board as a model of excellence for AP class implementation. Mr. Seda received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Music Education from Florida A&M University. 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. James O. Seda is currently the Director of Bands at Southwest Dekalb High School. He was Italian and the family joke was that she taught him how to weld and he . One of Mr. Roberts greatest accomplishments as a music educator was the Southwest DeKalb Panthers being the only band in America selected to perform in the Opening Ceremonies of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games where he worked with world renown Super Producers Kenny Ortega (High School Musical and This Is It) and Don Mischner (Prince Super Bowl Halftime 2007). 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. Mr. Seda has been the Director of Bands at Southwest Dekalb High School since 2001. The band were invited to Italy for the Tournament of Roses parade. Under the guidance of Mr. Roberts, the DeKalb County School District has one of the largest, most active and innovative music programs in the state of Georgia. These are 2 powerhouse schools in Dekalb County outside of Atlanta Ga. 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. Both actors came to the school and attended classes with the Southwest DeKalb band members, training with the bands drum line. provided the official band ofthe Atlanta Falcons in 2007 and theWNBAs Atlanta Dream in 2014. The Southwest Dekalb High School Band Program has established a tradition of excellence and quality in musical performance. Mr. Seda has been the Director of Bands at Southwest Dekalb High School since 2001. As an educator, Mr. Roberts has served as the Music Coordinator of the DeKalb County School District since 1996. And introduce yourself to me in the comment section. In 2005, Mr. Roberts also worked as the Executive Band Consultant on the Missy Elliot hit song, Bad Man, from her album, The Cookbook. 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. 3090 Sherwood Oaks Ln , Decatur, GA 30034-3571 is a single-family home listed for rent at /mo. According to Seda, "The retention is excellent. font-family: "Cambria"; His educational philosophy is to foster a firm understanding and appreciation of music by exposing his students to its many styles, therefore making them competitive and adaptive in any musical situation. (Dekalb County Schools,[2] January 2022). 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. The film opened to highly positive reviews with most critics liking the energy and playing of the musical bands in the film. The movie directors studied several collegiate bands to accurately replicate the mood and characters of a college band. He was appointed to a dual role from. This 2538 square foot single family home has 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. assessment taken in the school year 2020-2021. 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! 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. Nick Cannons character was based on a hotshot kid who was defiant, and he couldnt read music. This home is located at 3787 BIRCHBRIAR CT, DECATUR, GA 30034. The buyer assumes all responsibility for the property condition and occupancy. Seda says that not listening to the director and the bands leadership would not equal success in the real world, and the band would not adjust to him as it did in the movie. 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. Mr. Seda also worked on the 20th Century Fox motion picture DRUMLINE as a music arranger, band organizer, instrumentalist, and actor extra. According to Seda, The retention is excellent. The screenplay, which was inspired by The Southwest Dekalb High School Drumline or known as SWD written by Tina Gordon Chism and Shawn Schepps. Directions. Television and radio features are also to his credit as CNN displayed his talents in a television documentary on the life of jazz musician Jesse Stone. 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. He is a product of the Atlanta Public School System, having graduated from Southside Comprehensive High School. Mr. Seda received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Music Education from Florida A&M University. 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. SWD HONORS ALL A'S 1ST SEMESTER 2022-2023. Southwest Dekalb High School Virtual Pre-Commencement and Senior Awards Ceremony SWD Panther TV 1.4K views Streamed 1 year ago **JACKSON STATE** SONI$ B@0M 0F DA $0UH SOUTHERN HERITAGE. He has done studio sessions for television and radio commercials, as well as short films and movies. When the name of the school is mentioned, people automatically think of the band. served as the Executive Band Consultant for the Twentieth Century Fox hit movie, Drumline. He was responsible for training the actors, writing the precision drills, rehearsing the band, etc. 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). He was also recognized as a 2008 Black History Living Legend by Atherton Elementary School in DeKalb County. The band is a strong part of the schools identity. Mr. Seda is active as a trumpet and band clinician and an adjudicator. One of the bands performing at the "BET southern classic" is Clark Atlanta University, whose campus is used as the setting for Atlanta A&T . He has done studio sessions for television and radio commercials, as well as short films and movies. He was also the Associate Producer and Executive Band Consultant for the ESPNU Television series, The Battle, which featured some of Americas best Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching bands. It is a part of the DeKalb County School System. The screenplay, which was inspired by The Southwest Dekalb High School Drumline or known as SWD written by Tina Gordon Chism and Shawn Schepps. 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. The Southwest Dekalb High School Band Program has established a tradition of excellence and quality in musical performance. Share this video with your friends who are looking for these types of videos.Don't forget to subscribe and click the bell icon for \"ATL DRUM ACADEMY\"#drumline #drumsolo #drumbattle #stephenson #southwestdekalb #marchingband #drums #drumlessons #drumeo #drumming #kidsdrumlessons #atlantadrumacademy #atldrumacademy #drumlessonsforbeginners #drumforkids #drumpractice #drumlessons #drumlinepractice The SWD High School Band were also credited on Mariah Carey's album Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel on the track "Up Out My Face (The Reprise).". 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. While attending Florida A&M University, Mr. Seda was a very active musician. Veterans stood as each song was played, and each was met with applause as well as a medal from DCSD cadets. Mr. Roberts has served as a clinician, adjudicator, and arranger for many different organizations throughout the Southeast. 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. 2023 by DRUMLine Live Entertainment Group, LLC, Mr. Don P. Roberts, M.M.ED. 16 of 19 found this interesting Interesting? 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. The SWD boys basketball team won the Georgia 5A region championship in 2003 and 2019, the 4A region title in 2011. As well The Marching Panthers rival is Stephenson High School located in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Someone from Fox came and heard the Southwest DeKalb band and the ensemble ended up portraying a college band. font-family: "Verdana"; Hailing from Decatur, GA, with a current membership of 170-plus students, the program offers many performance options. 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. Privacy Policy. More. [3], In 2011 the school was one of 14 recognized nationally by the College Board for leading the nation in helping African American and/or Latino students to succeed on Advanced Placement exams.