Hello GEB,
Below you will find all of the details for this week (11/11/19-11/16/19). Remember to always check richardsonband.org for the most updated schedule.
Marching Band Season Recap
Thank you to all of the students and parents for a wonderful marching season! Special thanks goes to the seniors who have given 4 years of dedication to the program – we truly appreciate you! The GEB had beautiful performances and finished off the year with the following recognitions:
Midlothian Marching Showcase – 3rd place
McKinney ISD Marching Invitational – 7th place
Region 3 UIL Marching Contest – straight superior ratings
RABC Board Meeting 11/12/19
Parents – our next board meeting is on Tuesday, November 12th at 6:30 PM.
All-Region Masterclasses 11/12/19 and 11/14/19
The second round of all-region masterclasses start this week. These classes will meet after school from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM and are to aide students in their all-region music. They are require for Wind Symphony, Symphonic Winds and Symphonic Band; they are highly recommended for Concert Band. Please see below for dates:
November 12th – Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, Euphonium/Tuba
November 14th – Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet
Concert Percussion Auditions 11/13/19 and 11/14/19
Concert percussion auditions will occur on 11/13 AND 11/14. Please contact Mr. Schmuck and Mr. Muzquiz for details.
Fall of Fame Breakfast Jazz Band Performance 11/14/19
Call Time: 6:15 AM
Location: Richardson YMCA
Performance: 7:30 AM
Load Buses: 8:30 AM
Attire: Nice clothes
Breakfast provided!
9th Grade All-Region (more details to come) 11/16/19
9th Grade All-Region Auditions will be held at North Mesquite High School on November 16th and transportation is provided. ALL 9th graders that have been communicated with during classes will be required to audition. The director(s) reserve the right to prevent a student from attending the audition based on the preparation of the music. All students involved personally registered 2 weeks ago during their band classes. The region audition fee is $15. Please submit payment by 5:00 PM on November 15th to the band safe. You can pay with cash, money order or check (made out to RABC).
Upcoming Events
11/18 – All Region Masterclass – Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Euphonium/Tuba
11/20 – All Region Masterclass – French Horn
11/20 – RISD Chamber Music Festival Solos, Solos/Ensembles Due
11/21 – All Region Masterclass – Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone/Bass Trombone
12/02 – All Region Masterclass – Trombone/Bass Trombone
12/03 – PTA Full Orchestra Rehearsal
12/03 – CB Dress Rehearsal
12/05 – PTA Full Orchestra Performance
12/05 – SW, SB Dress Rehearsal
12/07 – RISD Parade/Phase I High School All-Region Auditions
12/09 – Phase II High School All-Region Auditions
12/10 – SW, SB, CB Dress Rehearsal
12/11 – Winter Concert
12/12 – Fitness Gram
12/13 – Fitness Gram
12/13 – Honors Level Band Papers Due
12/13 and 12/14 – All Region Orchestra Clinic and Concert (if applicable)
12/16 – 12/20 – Finals Week
Things To Be Thinking About…
1) Please see email sent from Mr. McKinney last week regarding the RISD Chamber Music Festival. Proof of purchase for both the solo/accompaniment and ensemble must be shown by November 20th for a performance grade.
2) Honors Level Band papers (for those who signed-up) are due by Dec. 13th. Students must attend two professional performances 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 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. Students must also complete a research paper each semester on a topic approved by the director. The paper must be a minimum of six pages typed 12 point, Times New Roman font, double spaced, and include a work-cited page. A minimum of three sources is required. The paper must reflect the writing quality, content, and construction expected of an Honors student.
Musical Information (if applicable)
Wind Symphony selected members – thank you again for your participation in this year’s musical production – Urinetown! The last couple of years we have had amazing performances and even been nominated for best pit orchestra by the Dallas Summer Musicals. More importantly, we have had so much fun!?
Please take a look at our rehearsal schedule once again. Musicals have A LOT OF VERY DIFFICULT and it takes much effort to put it all together. Notice that our rehearsal schedule includes MANY late nights, weekend rehearsals/performances, rehearsals on days when there is no school, and rehearsals during finals week. Rehearsals may be added, if needed, and taken away if things are going well. As we get closer to the performances, rehearsals may go past the times listed.
Students will receive 80+ hours of service! They will be allowed to work on homework or go practice on their own when they are not rehearsing a song at that moment.
REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE VOLUNTEERING FOR THIS ACTIVITY AND AS SUCH, YOU MUST COMMIT TO ALL REHEARSALS – NO EXCUSES. YOU ARE ALSO COMMITTING TO PRACTICING ALL THROUGHOUT THE THANKSGIVING/WINTER BREAK.
A STUDENT WHO IS NOT PREPARED ON THEIR MUSIC (AS WELL AS OTHER IN PARTS OF THE PROGRAM – ALL REGION, CONCERT MUSIC, SOLO AND ENSEMBLE, ETC), RUNS THE RISK OF BEING REMOVED.
Musical Rehearsal Schedule (subject to change)
Monday, November 11 – 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday, November 13 – 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Friday, November 15 – 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Monday, November 18 – 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday, November 19 – 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Monday, December 2 – 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday, December 4 – 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Thursday, December 12 – 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Monday, December 16 – 4:30 PM – 8:00 pm
Monday, January 6 – 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday, January 7 – 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Thursday, January 9 – 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Monday, January 13 – 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM (with singers)
Wednesday, January 15 – 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM (with singers)
Saturday, January 18 – 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (with singers auditorium)
Tuesday January 21 – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (with singers auditorium)
Saturday, January 25 – 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (with singers auditorium)
Monday, January 27 – 5:00 PM-10:30 PM Dress Rehearsal #1 (Auditorium)
Tuesday, January 28 – 5:00 PM-10:30 PM Dress Rehearsal #2 (Auditorium)
Thursday, January 30 – 5:30 PM-10:00 PM – Musical Performance #1
Friday, January 31 – 5:30 PM-10:00 PM – Musical Performance #2
Saturday, February 1 – 5:30 PM-10:00 PM – Musical Performance #3
Sunday, February 2 – 12:00 PM-5:00 PM – Musical Performance #4
Thank you,
Mr. Marquez