Hello GEB,
First away game = huge success! Thank you again to all of our parents who volunteered and attended the game.
With not having a game this upcoming week (bye week), the goal for the next two weeks will be to learn movement IV and incorporate props into our show before the Homecoming game on September 27th. Rehearsals will continue as regular!
Below you will find all of the details for this week (09/16/19-09/21/19). Remember to always check richardsonband.org for the most updated schedule.
Grades!
The UIL eligibility report will be released on Friday, September 27th. That is just two weeks away! Parents and students – please check FOCUS everyday and make sure to be in constant communication with teachers. EVERYONE MUST PASS!
March-a-thon Prizes
Here is what is in store for all who attain the most donations for our upcoming March-a-thon on September 28th:
TOP 10 earners will get to pie the director of their choice on the day of the March-a-thon.
TOP PARTICIPATING SECTION will earn a pizza party!
EVERY STUDENT who gets a donation will receive a Dunkin’ Donuts coupon for a FREE donut!
Again, please use the link below to email out to everyone you know. You can also turn in cash and/or checks (RABC) to the band safe. To receive credit, make sure donors put your name. If you are turning in money and/or checks to the band safe, place in an envelope and put your name on it.
EVERY Golden Eagle Band member is to obtain a minimum of $250 in pledges.
LEADERSHIP REMINDER – On Friday, September 20th we will be doing our second round of flyer distribution around the neighborhood to promote the March-a-thon. Please meet in the band hall at 4:15 PM. We will be done by 5:00 PM.
Movement I/II Pass-offs Continue (13A-End of II)
Please practice your music and visuals the way we have rehearsed it. Use the click track sent by email.
Jazz All-Region Auditions 09/18/19 (if applicable)
Jazz All-Region auditions will be held on Wednesday, September 18th @ North Mesquite High School starting at 7:00 pm. Please remember to turn in your entry fee of $13 to the band safe by Friday, September 27th.
Plano Drumline Contest 09/21/19
The GEB drumline and front ensemble will be performing at the Plano Drumline Contest on Saturday, September 21st. Please see below for details:
11:00 am: Rehearsal
1:45 pm: Rehearsal concludes (eat lunch – provided)
2:45 pm: Load trucks
3:45 pm: Grab uniform garment bag/shoes and any items needed. NO shakos.
4:00 pm: Load busses/depart (grab box dinner – provided)
4:30 pm: Arrive, unload, and change into uniform
5:30 pm: Warm-up
7:00 pm: Leave for gate
7:12 pm: Staging Area 1
7:24 pm: Staging Area 2
7:36 pm: Performance begins (after our performance, we will watch Hebron and Plano)
8:36 pm: Awards Ceremony
After the awards ceremony, we will return to buses, load trucks and change into regular clothes.
10:15pm: Load busses, head back to RHS
10:45pm: Arrive at RHS, return uniforms/shoes to uniform room, unload trucks.
You may also want bring a little cash for concessions.
Contest site:
John Clark Stadium
6600 Stadium Dr.
Plano, TX 75023
Homecoming Parade Entry 09/27/19
The Golden Eagle Band will proudly march down Belt Line to perform in one of Richardson High School’s grandest traditions, the Homecoming Parade. This event occurs at the end of the school day on Homecoming Friday. The way that the organizers handle the “entry fee” for the Homecoming Parade is fantastic! Rather than collecting money for the entry fee, each band member is expected to donate one pack of underwear/socks, which will be collected and donated to the Clothes Closet, a local charity serving the needs of the area. All donations are accepted but 4t-12/14 underwear and boys/girls socks (non adult) is preferred. There will be a collection area in the front of the band hall for each student to turn in his/her package of underwear. The package should be marked with the student’s name so that we can account for who has already turned in their contribution. This is a great charity and I expect the band to be the single greatest contributor!
TMEA All-Region Music FREE Clinic Opportunity
UT Tyler – 09/28/19
The University of Texas at Tyler (UT Tyler) will also be doing a FREE clinic from 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM for all instruments (9th-12th grade) on the All-Region CLASSICAL Music (area/state) on Saturday, September 28th. Please click the link below for information regarding times, location, required materials and how to register.
Students will need to bring their instrument(s), copy of all-region music, wire music stand and pencil. Students will be excused from the March-a-thon event (not fundraising), but must have proof of clinic attendance.
Upcoming Events
09/24 – Jazz Band Richardson Reads Performance
09/27 – Grade Report Released – ALL MUST BE PASSING!
09/27 – RHS vs WT White Football Game (Homecoming)
09/28 – March-a-thon
10/01 – West JH Football Game
10/01 – RABC Board Meeting
10/04 – RHS @ Pearce
10/05 – Marching Contest #1 (ALL DAY)
10/07 – No School (No Rehearsal)
10/11 – University of Texas Rehearsal
10/11 – RHS vs Molina (JH High Night/University of Oklahoma Performance)
10/12 – Marching Contest #2 (ALL DAY)
Thank you,
Mr. Marquez