Hello GEB,
Below you will find all of the details for this week (09/07/20-09/11/20). Remember to always check richardsonband.org for the most updated schedule.
Band Forms Due 09/07/20 @ 11:59 PM
Please fill out the RISD COVID-19 Questionnaire
https://forms.gle/WeZkagN2KCRY9CAr8
Forms are to be completed and returned to Mr. Marquez by Monday, September 7th at 11:59 PM. This can be done through DocuSign or by printing and scanning forms below:
https://richardsonband.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2020-2021-Forms.pdf
Honors Level Band Option Due 09/07/20 @ 11:59 PM
Email Mr. Marquez at jesus.marquez@risd.org if you would like to sign-up for Honors Level Band. The deadline is Monday, September 7th at 11:59 PM. Please see below for details:
The Honors student must:
Exhibit an advanced level of participation, skills, fundamentals and performance.
Attend two professional performances (in-person or virtual) or other performances approved in advance by the director each semester in the student’s respective Honors area. Documentation of these performances will include a program/print out and a minimum two page critique of each performance. The paper must be typed 12 point, Times New Roman font, double-spaced and must reflect the writing quality, content, and construction expected of an Honors student.Content must include a summary of the performance, historical references, analysis of the music performed, and a personal reflection on the performance and its influence on the listener.
Prepare all of the TMEA All Region audition materials during the fall. Students will be expected to perform in their entirety each etude/piece for a director. This may be done live, via google classroom, or zoom. This will be done prior to the actual TMEA audition and at the director’s discretion.
Audition for All Region during the fall. (This will be done virtually)
Attend one fall and one spring concert at your campus in the other music areas. EX: If I’m an orchestra honors student I would attend a band concert in the fall and a choir concert in the spring on my campus, or vice versa. This may be completed virtually if in-person concerts are not allowed. Should there be extenuating circumstances, directors may provide a suitable alternate assignment for credit. Proof of attendance is the only required completion component for credit. No summary or research paper is required. These concerts are in addition to the two professional performances listed above and may not be used to complete both.
Participate in the Richardson Chamber Music Festival as a solo performer and as part of an ensemble. If health regulations and RISD guidelines do not allow for in-person performances students will work with their director to develop an alternate form of completion.
Marching Rehearsal 09/08/20
Rehearsal starts at 6:00 PM. Screening begins at 5:30 PM.
Screener Link:
https://student.risd.org/Identity/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2F
Percussion starting @ 5:30 PM:
Student will be dropped off outside the band hall, come through the Fine Arts doors, get screened, pick up instrument and exit through the Band Hall doors to the outdoor rehearsal site. Front ensemble will rehearse in the band hall.
Sousaphones starting @ 5:30 PM:
Student will be dropped off outside the band hall, come through the Fine Arts doors, get screened, pick up instrument and exit through the Band Hall doors to parking lot (grid)
Woodwind, Brass and Guard starting @ 5:30 PM:
Student will be dropped off on Dogwood Dr., leave case in car (when possible), get screened, and head to their assigned spot.
Reminders for all students:
Wear a mask upon arrival. We will provide you with GEB masks tomorrow as well.
Bring water! WE WILL NOT BE PROVIDING WATER.
Bring mallet bag (percussion)
Bring flag (guard)
Bring instrument (woodwinds and brass). We will not be playing tomorrow but you will need your instrument and neck strap (sax/low reed). We will be trying on bell covers for brass players.
Wear athletic clothing and tennis shoes
Put on sunscreen
Upcoming Events:
09/14 – Marching Rehearsal
09/15 – Marching Rehearsal
09/16 – Early Release
8:20 AM Rehearsals for Wind Symphony and Percussion will begin on September 21st.
Thank you,
Mr. Marquez