Message from Your Directors
Week 33
The performances this past weekend were everything anyone could ask for who participated in this journey. It can honestly be said that our students were challenged and rose to the occasion to demonstrate the quality that is expected at Harlan High School and especially in the band. Along this very special journey there were countless life lessons that have engaged us all through stress, time management, counting and relying on others and lastly learning the importance of doing our part to the best of our ability to raise the total collaborative output for an ensemble or group. We were challenged musically and strategically the night before and even at the final moment with a Hill Country style monsoon impacting many performers and their families safety and travel. As with every other exposure to an obstacle this past 14 months our community and band members rose to the occasion to demonstrate to anyone that will observe that Harlan High School and the people of this community are resilient and of strong character. Our campus administration served as a monumental supporter throughout each step of the way facilitating some very creative ideas so that we could reach for these opportunities and keep our students safe in the process. The relationships that have been forged through this will be some of the strongest in our lives because of the sacrifices, rigor, grit and perseverance that everyone had to contribute to the common goal of safe and superior quality performances for our students. The Booster Meeting on Wednesday will shed some light on some of the exciting things planned for next year including the requirements of the type of inter-galactic passport that some of you will need. Thank you to everyone (staff, directors, students, parents and administration) who picked part of the load this past year to make this journey possible for our students.
Harlan Band Summer Informational:
The performances this past weekend were everything anyone could ask for who participated in this journey. It can honestly be said that our students were challenged and rose to the occasion to demonstrate the quality that is expected at Harlan High School and especially in the band. Along this very special journey there were countless life lessons that have engaged us all through stress, time management, counting and relying on others and lastly learning the importance of doing our part to the best of our ability to raise the total collaborative output for an ensemble or group. We were challenged musically and strategically the night before and even at the final moment with a Hill Country style monsoon impacting many performers and their families safety and travel. As with every other exposure to an obstacle this past 14 months our community and band members rose to the occasion to demonstrate to anyone that will observe that Harlan High School and the people of this community are resilient and of strong character. Our campus administration served as a monumental supporter throughout each step of the way facilitating some very creative ideas so that we could reach for these opportunities and keep our students safe in the process. The relationships that have been forged through this will be some of the strongest in our lives because of the sacrifices, rigor, grit and perseverance that everyone had to contribute to the common goal of safe and superior quality performances for our students. The Booster Meeting on Wednesday will shed some light on some of the exciting things planned for next year including the requirements of the type of inter-galactic passport that some of you will need. Thank you to everyone (staff, directors, students, parents and administration) who picked part of the load this past year to make this journey possible for our students.
Harlan Band Summer Informational:
| 2021_harlan_informational_updated_050721.pdf |
Wind Ensemble
We only have four days of long preparation this week. Tuesday and Friday will be long and demanding. It is really these moments which will elevate our “good” and make it amazing. There were many lessons that I took away from last week’s clinic and perhaps the most notable one was many of the aspects that we have been working so diligently on are extremely successful. While we do have a number of alignment and technical areas to still “learn” and tighten, there are numerous rewarding musical moments present in our performance.
Remember the words to guide you through the next three weeks:
“Don’t Waste Good”
“Our Time Together is Special”
Have you completed your FEW Schoology assignments? If you have not completed them you should do so and then you will notice how much more clear the ensemble sounds.
Please take a moment and listen to the following recordings.
Pageant by Vincent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTHmcg_jyo0
Vesuvius by Frank Ticheli
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmlNBft0pG8
George Washington Bicentennial March
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CokcSY4iWEw
Remember the words to guide you through the next three weeks:
“Don’t Waste Good”
“Our Time Together is Special”
Have you completed your FEW Schoology assignments? If you have not completed them you should do so and then you will notice how much more clear the ensemble sounds.
Please take a moment and listen to the following recordings.
Pageant by Vincent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTHmcg_jyo0
Vesuvius by Frank Ticheli
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmlNBft0pG8
George Washington Bicentennial March
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CokcSY4iWEw
April 26th - 30th
UIL WEEK - Percussion with us every day
Mon. |
Tues. |
Wed. |
Thurs. |
Friday |
7:30 AM Full Woodwinds 8:30 AM Full Band (w/Percs) |
NO AM REHEARSAL LISTEN TO RECORDINGS |
8:30 AM Full Band w/Percs Report in Concert Attire 9:00 - 11:30 Clinic with everyone |
7:30 AM Horns 8:30 AM Full Band w/Perc |
7:30 AM Trumpets 8:30 AM Full Band 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM UIL Dress Rehearsal |
*On student holidays that occur on Monday, Flute/Oboe/Clarinet students will attend sectionals on Tuesday.
Symphonic Band
What an amazing couple of weeks this has been with your musical growth! I hope you all are excited on how awesome your music is beginning to sound.
Individual responsibility. Communicate, practice and be present. There is no time to waste.
Remember that your absence from rehearsals affects the entire ensemble and our efforts in having a superior performance.
Let’s have another great week of rehearsals and begin putting the pieces together!
Individual responsibility. Communicate, practice and be present. There is no time to waste.
Remember that your absence from rehearsals affects the entire ensemble and our efforts in having a superior performance.
Let’s have another great week of rehearsals and begin putting the pieces together!
April 26th - 30th
UIL WEEK
Mon. |
Tues. |
Wed. |
Thurs. |
Friday |
Brass 5:15 - 7:15 PM |
Woodwinds 5:15 - 7:15 PM |
Full Band 5:30 - 7:30 PM |
Wind Ensemble Rehearsal 5:15 - 7:00 pm |
UIL DRESS REHEARSAL 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
Concert Band
This class is performing at a very enjoyable level and it is always a pleasure to get to make music with you on a daily basis. We have one thing we need to learn between now and the end of the year and that is how to come into the band class and start our own individual warmup so we can present our pleasant sound at the beginning of class. Do not want for someone else to do the work for you.
Essential Musicianship
“448” on F Eb and Low Bb, 3-1 Intervals- Descending, 7-1 Sets 1-3: Chromatic Scale, 9-1 Rhythm and Tonguing
Essential Elements
Rubank Scales Key of E flat #163, 164, 165 and 166
Repertoire
Journey Down Niagara by Christopher Tucker
Freedom Fighters March by Carol Britten Chambers
Hawkeye Overture by Robert Sheldon
Essential Musicianship
“448” on F Eb and Low Bb, 3-1 Intervals- Descending, 7-1 Sets 1-3: Chromatic Scale, 9-1 Rhythm and Tonguing
Essential Elements
Rubank Scales Key of E flat #163, 164, 165 and 166
Repertoire
Journey Down Niagara by Christopher Tucker
Freedom Fighters March by Carol Britten Chambers
Hawkeye Overture by Robert Sheldon
Week 5 Recording Assignment #1March of Freedom Fighters (MUSIC not CMP) measures 49 with pickup to 97 at Quarter = 92 (audible metronome)
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Week 5 Recording Assignment #2Hawkeye Overture (MUSIC not CMP) measures 9 to 46 at Quarter = 112 (audible metronome)
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Winter Guard
Congratulations!
A huge congratulations to our Harlan Colorguard for receiving a superior rating at their last competition of the season. This year has been everything but normal, but our Colorguard Staff and Students found a way to persevere and adapt to the times and have a successful season. The community surrounding this Colorguard team has also made a tremendous impact on the success of our program - we can’t thank everyone enough for their time and dedication to this performance ensemble. Congratulations to all!
NO REHEARSALS THIS WEEK.
FRIENDS AND FAMILY SHOW
Tuesday May 4th at 7:00 PM
Harlan Campus Gym
A huge congratulations to our Harlan Colorguard for receiving a superior rating at their last competition of the season. This year has been everything but normal, but our Colorguard Staff and Students found a way to persevere and adapt to the times and have a successful season. The community surrounding this Colorguard team has also made a tremendous impact on the success of our program - we can’t thank everyone enough for their time and dedication to this performance ensemble. Congratulations to all!
NO REHEARSALS THIS WEEK.
FRIENDS AND FAMILY SHOW
Tuesday May 4th at 7:00 PM
Harlan Campus Gym
Performance Schedule
Tuesday, May 4th - 7:00pm |
"Friends and Family Show" |
Saturday, March 6th |
Jourdanton High School |
Saturday, March 20th |
James Madison High School |
Saturday, April 10th |
Warren High School **NEW LOCATION** |
Leadership
“Leadership isn’t something you do; leadership is something you are.”
We’ve had an awesome couple of meetings over the past months, and it’s been great to see so many faces attend our leadership sessions. Due to intense rehearsal week and holiday on Friday, our next leadership meeting will be next Wednesday, April 28th at 1:30 PM. This is an early release day and I have a feeling many of you will be on campus.
This meeting will finish out our “So you want to be a leader?” chapter and take us into our leadership audition process. This is an important meeting for everyone wishing to audition for next year's leadership team.
ALL INFORMATION FOR LEADERSHIP AUDITIONS WILL BE GIVEN AT THIS MEETING.
Leadership assignment that was talked about at this past meeting:
What do you want your dream band to achieve? - Make a list of 10 goals that serves as the perfect description of your Dream Band.
You can submit your 10 goals on this google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeu_rszVwFy2aSynixh5k8A3D92ePDgjZ44Gl5-pSiDj486aA/viewform?usp=sf_link
For those that have not filled out the leadership interest form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfkzjLM8euh6YUxDxnwOd3ylYjq6n8ZJQ5wgDeNSnTHROBCA/viewform?usp=sf_lin
We’ve had an awesome couple of meetings over the past months, and it’s been great to see so many faces attend our leadership sessions. Due to intense rehearsal week and holiday on Friday, our next leadership meeting will be next Wednesday, April 28th at 1:30 PM. This is an early release day and I have a feeling many of you will be on campus.
This meeting will finish out our “So you want to be a leader?” chapter and take us into our leadership audition process. This is an important meeting for everyone wishing to audition for next year's leadership team.
ALL INFORMATION FOR LEADERSHIP AUDITIONS WILL BE GIVEN AT THIS MEETING.
Leadership assignment that was talked about at this past meeting:
What do you want your dream band to achieve? - Make a list of 10 goals that serves as the perfect description of your Dream Band.
You can submit your 10 goals on this google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeu_rszVwFy2aSynixh5k8A3D92ePDgjZ44Gl5-pSiDj486aA/viewform?usp=sf_link
For those that have not filled out the leadership interest form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfkzjLM8euh6YUxDxnwOd3ylYjq6n8ZJQ5wgDeNSnTHROBCA/viewform?usp=sf_lin
Percussion
Solo Recital Date: Tuesday, June 1st
Tuesday, June 1st after school from 5:30 - 7:30pm will be the our final performance of the semester. All of the students have been working hard on their solos, and they will be given the chance to perform them for the end of the school year. The performance will be in the band hall, so parents are allowed to watch as their child performs, but seating will be limited due to the band hall capacity so please be considerate of others. Masks are still required when inside of the school building. Concert order will be Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. Please reach out to Mr. Partida if you have any questions.
Concert Band SchedulesThe below schedule will be updated weekly to reflect the needs of the Concert Band Ensembles for rehearsal times after school. Remember to get to rehearsal 10-15 minutes prior to your start time for set up in order for rehearsals to start on time!
Wind Ensemble:
Morning rehearsals starting THIS WEEK - Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for our final concert. Concert is on Thursday, May 20th. Symphonic Band:
Wednesday after school rehearsal starting THIS week, May 19th. Concert is on Thursday, May 20th. Concert Band:
Concert Band music will be rehearsed this week! Concert is Thursday, May 20th. Lessons with Mr. Millette:
Mr. Millette will be providing online lessons during the school year via Skype, Facetime, or Zoom. If you are interested in participating, the rates are the exact same as regular private lessons during the school year ($18 per half hour). He will have materials for you to work through, and with gearing up for next season, Mr. Millette will also be offering private online instruction with resources geared towards this goal. So, if you are interested, reach out to him: paul.c.millette@gmail.com |
Percussion Ensemble ScheduleThe Percussion Ensemble Schedule is now FLIPPED for the rest of the year - see the schedule below for more.
Tuesday: Running the tunes to see what is ready to play on Thursday's Concert
5:30pm - Fractalia
5:45pm - On the Spectrum 6:00pm - Six 6:15pm - Bucket O Rocks 6:30pm - Level Playing Field 6:45pm - Sharpened Stick Thursday:
CONCERT DAY
Use this link for the health screening for those who are coming to percussion ensemble:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-uVgASeid7Y7Eqzw25KZUw6gBJYnowcmhrSDEL-Ywi6Oewg/viewform?usp=sf_link For all May related dates and times of events, please look at the digital calendar located on the harlan band website here: Band Calendar |
Drumline and Front Ensemble Auditions
Looking Ahead…
Here are the dates for the Percussion Camps happening over the summer at Harlan High School. Front Ensemble auditions will take place during the June and July camps - you DON'T want to miss them. Students are expected to bring a lunch (no off-campus lunch) and will have an hour to eat. Bring a HUGE water jug as well. Dress appropriately for summer weather (shorts), but with tennis shoes. These camps are required and will be pivotal in determining who is placed where in the marching ensembles. If you want to impress us and want to be considered for an important spot in the ensemble, then show up to everything. If you don’t show up and don’t communicate, we will assume you are lacking the motivation necessary to be put on an important part of the ensemble. For instance, a dentist appointment is not an acceptable excuse for missing these camps because they can be scheduled at any time in the summer.
Percussion Camp 1: June 14th - 18th, 8am to 5pm. **NEW DATES**
Percussion Camp 2: July 19th - 23rd, 8am to 5pm.
Please let Mr. Partida (steven.partida@nisd.net) or Dr. Tucker (andrew.tucker@nisd.net) know if you have any questions or concerns about any of this. Let’s Go Hawks!
Here are the dates for the Percussion Camps happening over the summer at Harlan High School. Front Ensemble auditions will take place during the June and July camps - you DON'T want to miss them. Students are expected to bring a lunch (no off-campus lunch) and will have an hour to eat. Bring a HUGE water jug as well. Dress appropriately for summer weather (shorts), but with tennis shoes. These camps are required and will be pivotal in determining who is placed where in the marching ensembles. If you want to impress us and want to be considered for an important spot in the ensemble, then show up to everything. If you don’t show up and don’t communicate, we will assume you are lacking the motivation necessary to be put on an important part of the ensemble. For instance, a dentist appointment is not an acceptable excuse for missing these camps because they can be scheduled at any time in the summer.
Percussion Camp 1: June 14th - 18th, 8am to 5pm. **NEW DATES**
Percussion Camp 2: July 19th - 23rd, 8am to 5pm.
Please let Mr. Partida (steven.partida@nisd.net) or Dr. Tucker (andrew.tucker@nisd.net) know if you have any questions or concerns about any of this. Let’s Go Hawks!