Raymond Barber
Flutist · Graphic Artist
Early college student and flutist with All-State and regional honors in both band and orchestra, a marching band leader, and a graphic artist.
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About
I've performed in ensembles at the school, regional, state and community levels throughout high school, from marching and concert band to orchestras across Western North Carolina. Performing with community and college ensembles has pushed my playing and connected me with my local arts scene.
Honors
Junior Year · 2025–2026
1st Chair Flute, 11–12 Western All-District Band
1st Chair Flute, Western Regional Honors Orchestra
5th Chair Flute, 11–12 North Carolina All-State Band
3rd Chair Flute, North Carolina All-State Honors Orchestra
Sophomore Year · 2024–2025
1st Chair Flute, 9–10 Western All-District Band
2nd Chair Flute, Western Regional Honors Orchestra
Freshman Year · 2023–2024
2nd Chair Flute (Tied), Western All-District Band
Ensembles
R-S Central High School Marching Band
R-S Central High School Concert Band
Rutherford County Symphony
Gardner-Webb University Orchestra
Brevard Community Band
Leadership
Wind Captain, R-S Central Marching Band
Selected through a competitive interview process. Led the full wind section during rehearsals and observed sectionals to help correct rhythm and timing.
Visual Captain, R-S Central Marching Band
Selected through a competitive interview process. Coordinated the band's marching technique and body movement during visuals.
Summer Programs
Cannon Music Camp, Appalachian State University
Summer 2026 · Invited to attend at no cost.
Mars Hill Summer Music Camp, Mars Hill University
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Community
Rutherford County Symphony
Volunteer performer in children's concerts, winter symphonic programs and themed spring concerts.
Gardner-Webb University Orchestra
Performed by recommendation alongside college musicians.
Performance
Art
Portfolio
Tools
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Resume
Education
Rutherford Early College High School (REaCH)
Spindale, NC · Expected graduation [Year]
Early college program in partnership with Isothermal Community College.
R-S Central High School
Rutherfordton, NC
Band program.
Leadership
Wind Captain, R-S Central Marching Band
Supervised a large section during rehearsals, identified problems and helped members correct them.
Visual Captain, R-S Central Marching Band
Coordinated and taught consistent technique across the full band.
Volunteer
Rutherford County Symphony
Volunteer performer for community and children's concerts.
Skills
Leadership · Teamwork · Communication · Reliability · Time Management · Graphic Design