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Rogers Band News – October 27, 2018

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Beginning Band Corner You ask and we listen!!!!! We understand communications can sometimes be overwhelming and confusing when addressing multiple classes and levels, so we are aiming to simplify it all! We are going to begin every future band news with a section entitled Beginning Band Corner that focuses on Beginning Band Information only. We will include what is going on in class, along with pertinent upcoming events. Please let us know how you like it!!!!

• All beginning classes have been working on counting and note naming exercises to prepare them for the introduction of their first concert pieces to be played at the Holiday Concert on December 6th!!! This is the most exciting time of the year so far, because they are realizing all of the techniques and skills that they have been working so hard on for the first 9 weeks. The concert pieces will be passed out this week.

• Students should be signed up for Google Classrooms in each of their band classes. There will be weekly assignments posted. It has been fun to watch and hear each student’s submissions! Some submissions will be through google classroom by video or by answering questions. There will also be reminders of what they should be practicing each day at home and upcoming event reminders.

• We are continuing to work on pass-offs an objective in class to be eligible to participate in our Beginner Reward Party at Pinstack on November 14th! Students should continue to submit all practice records and finish the required objectives listed on the back of their practice records. More information to come!

Concert Band Information (Symphonic Winds, Concert Band I & II)

Symphonic Winds Sectionals Schedule – Week of October 29th Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday AM: 7:10am – 8am

Tuba / Euphonium

Bass Clarinet / Bassoon

Percussion / French Horn

Oboe/ Saxophone

PM: 3:30pm – 4:30pm

Trombones Clarinet Flute Trumpet

Concert Band I Sectionals Schedule – Week of October 29th

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday AM: 7:10am – 8am

Percussion / Clarinet

Trombone / Bassoon

Tuba / Euphonium

Flute / Oboe

PM: 3:30pm – 4:30pm

Saxophone Trumpet

French Horn

All-Region Auditions are Next Weekend!!!! Audition Times ARE IN!!!! On November 3rd, all Symphonic Winds members and select Concert Band I & II members will participate

in the Region 24 All-Region Auditions at Rice Middle School in Plano. Please see the attached information packet for more information and for specific audition times. If there is an error, please contact Mr. Holt ASAP!!!!

Sym Winds

CBI

SW, CBI, CBII

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Prosper Middle School Bands at a High School Game?!??! OH YES!!!! Mark your calendar!!!! While the PHS Mighty Eagle Band is in Indianapolis representing Texas at the Music For All Grand Nationals Marching Contest on Friday, November 9th, the Rogers and Reynolds Band Program will be performing in the stands at the PHS vs. Plano Wildcats Football Game at John Clark Stadium in Plano. This is an exciting event that you will not want to miss!!!!! More information to come!!!

After-school Jazz Band Sectionals

All interested 7th & 8th grade students playing traditional big band instruments (sax, t-bone, trumpet, bass guitar, guitar, percussion, piano) are invited to attend the after-school Jazz Band rehearsal this Wednesday from 3:30-4:30pm. Questions? Please contact Mr. Ferman.

Concession Stand Band Parent Volunteers Needed – Next Game Tuesday, Oct. 30th We currently do not have any volunteers for this upcoming game and only have 3 more nights to go!!!! This is our largest fund raiser of the year and to maintain our success, we need your help! If you can volunteer an hour or more of your time, please sign-up using the link below. Thank you for your help!!!!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c44aca62fa13-rogers If you have any questions, please contact Mandy Walsh, Band Concession Coordinator at

mandyrwalsh@gmail.com.

Follow us on Facebook or Instagram!!!!!

www.facebook.com/rogersmsband www.twitter.com/RogersMSBand Contact us: Brandon Holt Director of Bands bmholt@prosper-isd.net Katie Reeves Assistant Director of Bands klreeves@prosper-isd.net

Joshua Ferman Assistant Director of Bands jbferman@prosper-isd.net Shane Snyder Percussion Specialist smsnyder@prosper-isd.net

SW, CBI, CBII

SW, CBI, CBII

All-Region Band Audition Phase I Saturday, November 3, 2018

Location: Rice Middle School 8500 Gifford Dr,

Plano, TX 75025

Student Name: _______________________________________

Instrument: _______________________________________

Room: _______________________________________

Time: _______________________________________

On Saturday, November 3rd all Symphonic Wind members and select Concert Band I will be students participating in the Region 24 All-Region Auditions. They will be competing against students from Plano, Frisco, Little Elm and Prosper ISD. The times and room numbers will be reviewed and released next week. Once we receive these times, we will distribute them to each of the students. So what is this All-Region Audition thing? It is an audition to become a part of the prestigious All-Region Band. It is the highest honor a Middle School band student can achieve. Once a student is in the All-Region Band, they will participate in a clinic/concert held on November 9th & 10th. The band will be comprised of All-Star players from all over Region 24 and will be conducted by a featured clinician. It is an amazing experience for all that participate! What is the audition comprised of? • 2 major scales (must be memorized) • Chromatic Scale (must be memorized)

• A portion of the Lyrical Etude • A portion of the Technical Etude

Where is this going to occur? Phase I (Saturday, Nov. 3rd) Rice Middle School 8500 Gifford Dr, Plano, TX 75025

Phase II (Monday, Nov. 5th) Nelson Middle School 10100 Independence Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75035

Is transportation provided? No. Students are responsible for procuring transportation to and from the event (Phase I). For students that make the Phase II cut, we will have a bus to bring students to Phase II site, however parents will need to pick up their student when they are finished. What is Phase I and Phase II? Due to the large number of students participating in the All-Region process (over 2000+ students!), we must divide it into two different events. After Phase I takes place on November 3rd, the top performers of that day will then advance to Phase II, which takes place after school on Monday, November 5th at Nelson Middle School. More information will be distributed to advancing students later on.

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Do all students advance to Phase II? No. Students that score in the top percentages in Phase I are then advanced to Phase II. How do I find out if my student has made Phase II? The Directors will find out which students are advancing to Phase II after the audition is completed on Saturday. That information will be distribute via band news and posted on the band website. How long is the audition? Every student will be given a specific time to audition. Students should arrive at least 30 minutes before their assigned time. Each room monitor does his or her best to keep the room on time. The audition itself should last 30-45 minutes depending on the room size. Once your student is finished with the audition, they are free to leave. Is this required? It is required for all Symphonic Wind Members to participate. CBI students that have been attending the All-Region sectionals may be invited to attend the event based on their level of preparation. How will I know if my student makes the All-Region Band? If your student advances to Phase II auditions and is placed at the top of their Phase II room, they will be awarded All-Region membership in one of the 5 All-Region Ensembles. There will be a clinic and concert for all members of the All-Region Band on Friday, November 9th and Saturday, November 10th. The final concert will be on November 10th. More information will be released to those that become All-Region members after Phase II auditions. What if I have more questions? Contact a director.

REGION 24 MIDDLE SCHOOL AUDITION PROCEDURES 2018  

PHASE I Phase I is a Round Robin audition. You will be in a room with approximately 20 other students, and you will rotate performing the material. This is still an anonymous audition; the judges are behind a curtain. The chromatic scale must be memorized. You should use your own etudes in the audition.  BRASS AND WOODWINDS 

Enter the room with your instrument and music only - no cases, scale sheets, phones  Material  

● 2 major scales (30 points each)  ● Chromatic Scale (40 points)  ● A portion of the Lyrical Etude (100 points)  ● A portion of the Technical Etude (100 points)  

 1. You will be arranged by audition letter in the room. 2. The student with the first audition letter will perform the selected 2 major scales and chromatic, 

followed by each student in letter order. 3. You will get a 30-second warm up every 5 students. Every student is expected to participate in every 

warm up, even if your audition is complete. Students will receive a 1 minute warm up before each round. 

4. The student with an audition letter 1/3 of the way through the alphabet will perform the first etude, followed by each student in letter order. 

5. The student with an audition letter 2/3 of the way through the alphabet will perform the second etude, followed by each student in letter order. 

 PERCUSSION 

Enter the room with your mallets, sticks, and music only - no stick bags or phones  Material Procedure 

● A portion of the Snare Etude (100 points) 1. Play the selected portion of the snare etude ● A portion of the Mallet Etude (100 points) 2. Play the selected portion of the mallet etude  

 1. You will be arranged by audition letter in the room. 2. The student with the first audition letter will perform a portion of the snare etude, followed by each 

student in letter order. 3. You will get a 30-second warm up every 5 students. Every student is expected to participate in every 

warm up, even if your audition is complete. Students will receive a 1 minute warm up before each etude round. 

4. The student with an audition letter 1/2 of the way through the alphabet will perform a portion of the mallet etude, followed by each student in letter order. 

     

PHASE II  Phase II is a Round Robin audition. You will be in a room with approximately 20 other students, and you will rotate performing the material. This is still an anonymous audition; the judges are behind a curtain. The chromatic scale must be memorized. You should use your own etudes in the audition.  BRASS AND WOODWINDS 

Material  ● Chromatic scale (40 points)   ● A portion of the Lyrical Etude (100 points)  ● A portion of the Technical Etude (100 points)  

 Procedure 

1. You will be arranged by audition letter in the room. 2. The student with the first audition letter will perform chromatic and a portion of the Lyrical Etude, 

followed by each student in letter order. 3. You will get a 30-second warm up every 5 students. Every student is expected to participate in every 

warm up, even if your audition is complete. Students will receive a 1 minute warm up before each round. 

4. The student with an audition letter 1/2 of the way through the alphabet will perform a portion of the technical etude, followed by each student in letter order. 

 PERCUSSION 

Material  ● Timpani etude (100 points)   ● Snare/Accessories etude cut not performed in Phase I (100 points)  ● Mallet etude cut not performed in Phase I (100 points)  

 Procedure 

1. You will be arranged by audition letter in the room. 2. The student with the first audition letter will perform the timpani etude, followed by each student in 

letter order. 3. You will get a 30-second warm up every 5 students. very student is expected to participate in every 

warm up, even if your audition is complete. Students will receive a 1 minute warm up before each etude round. 

4. The student with an audition letter 1/3 of the way through the alphabet will perform the snare etude, followed by each student in letter order. 

5. The student with an audition letter 2/3 of the way through the alphabet will perform the mallet etude, followed by each student in letter order.