The 2013 Portsmouth Sound is in it’s second year under the direction of Mr. Matt Swintek. The band is now under the new name of The Portsmouth Sound and has gotten a whole new look to portray the changes that this season has brought. The Portsmouth Sound has re-entered the competition realm and performed at four venues this year, Licking Heights High School, Lancaster High School, Valley High School and Ironton High School. The band received multiple awards this year at all locations including a 1st place in Class C, Best Field Commander Class C, 3rd place Class C, 4th Place Class C and 4th place percussion class C.

The band will compete annually at about 4 or  5 competitions a year. The fall of 2014 will be our second year in the OMEA compeition circuit.

The band also attends all of the PHS Varsity football games, Ohio University Band Day and participates in the Portsmouth River Days, Christmas and Memorial Day Parades.

The band had an outstanding year and has set a high bar for what we plan to do next year. The Portsmouth Sound would like to thank everyone who supported us throughout the year and look forward to everything still to come.