Message from DT
Looking back and looking ahead:
We are so excited to honor and recognize our Freshmen Band Members who earned chairs in the TMEA Region 29 Freshmen All Region Band.Their hardworking and dedication is an inspiration to us all.
Sarah Goll, Flute, 2nd Chair
Jazmine Dearlove, Flute, 7th Chair
Jace McLeod, Clarinet, 11th Chair
Leanna Hernadez Sandoval, Clarinet, 13th Chair
Parker Christensen, Euphonium, 3rd Chair
Adelaide Hofmann, Percussion, 1st Chair
Walter Hernadez, Jr., Percussion, 5th Chair
Adrianne Temple, Percussion, 7th Chair
This week is crunch time for those final steps of preparation for everything that our students have been working on since early August when the All Region music selections were announced. Students need to fill the practice room, are practicing during lunches, practicing after school and attending sectionals. This is critical as we are making that final push for All Region and our upcoming Winter Concert.
We are so excited to honor and recognize our Freshmen Band Members who earned chairs in the TMEA Region 29 Freshmen All Region Band.Their hardworking and dedication is an inspiration to us all.
Sarah Goll, Flute, 2nd Chair
Jazmine Dearlove, Flute, 7th Chair
Jace McLeod, Clarinet, 11th Chair
Leanna Hernadez Sandoval, Clarinet, 13th Chair
Parker Christensen, Euphonium, 3rd Chair
Adelaide Hofmann, Percussion, 1st Chair
Walter Hernadez, Jr., Percussion, 5th Chair
Adrianne Temple, Percussion, 7th Chair
This week is crunch time for those final steps of preparation for everything that our students have been working on since early August when the All Region music selections were announced. Students need to fill the practice room, are practicing during lunches, practicing after school and attending sectionals. This is critical as we are making that final push for All Region and our upcoming Winter Concert.
Winter Concert Timeline and Attire:
The Winter Concerts are on two evenings. Tuesday, December 17th at 7:00pm is the concert featuring the Jazz Band and Percussion Ensemble then on Thursday, December 19th at 7:00pm will feature the Concert Bands and Cake Auction (Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band and Concert Band). All concerts will be held in the Harlan High School Auditorium.
Concert Attire for the Winter Concerts will be:
Jazz and Percussion:
Attire: Ugly Christmas Sweaters and black pants/shoes. NO headgear.
Call Time: 6:00pm
Concert Bands and Cake Auction:
Attire: Ugly Sweater, Business Casual, or "Sunday Best."
What is not allowed: Any type of Jeans, Tennis Shoes, White Socks.
Call Times:
6:10 PM Concert Band
6:30 PM Symphonic Band
6:45 PM Wind Ensemble
Concert and Cake Auction Begins at 7:00 PM
Concert Attire for the Winter Concerts will be:
Jazz and Percussion:
Attire: Ugly Christmas Sweaters and black pants/shoes. NO headgear.
Call Time: 6:00pm
Concert Bands and Cake Auction:
Attire: Ugly Sweater, Business Casual, or "Sunday Best."
What is not allowed: Any type of Jeans, Tennis Shoes, White Socks.
Call Times:
6:10 PM Concert Band
6:30 PM Symphonic Band
6:45 PM Wind Ensemble
Concert and Cake Auction Begins at 7:00 PM
Band Hall during 4th and 6th Period Lunches
To clarify the band hall, F wing hall way and Practice Rooms are for Practicing during this time. Any signs of being a vagrant and/or loitering and you will be instructed to immediately return to the cafeteria. This is a privilege that we have and therefore we need to be respectful to those who have allowed us to have the opportunity to work at our craft and to those who are actually practicing.
We have ALL REGION this week (freshmen), next week (5A) and a winter concert coming up so everyone has multiple things to practice. Who are you going to be when you think that nobody is watching you? Think about your behavior and preparation as a year long audition for concert ensembles, marching band spots and leadership positions. 6th Period lunch needs to rack stands and stack chairs so that colorguard can have class later in the day.
To clarify the band hall, F wing hall way and Practice Rooms are for Practicing during this time. Any signs of being a vagrant and/or loitering and you will be instructed to immediately return to the cafeteria. This is a privilege that we have and therefore we need to be respectful to those who have allowed us to have the opportunity to work at our craft and to those who are actually practicing.
We have ALL REGION this week (freshmen), next week (5A) and a winter concert coming up so everyone has multiple things to practice. Who are you going to be when you think that nobody is watching you? Think about your behavior and preparation as a year long audition for concert ensembles, marching band spots and leadership positions. 6th Period lunch needs to rack stands and stack chairs so that colorguard can have class later in the day.
ALL REGION - LET'S GO HAWKS!
We have been preaching practice slow, practice with a metronome and simply practice small chunks since the beginning of August. This PROCESS is the most paramount to developing your individual musicianship and challenging you to be a critical thinker while engaging in college level literature. The two most vital acts that a single band student can do to ensure that they will gain more enjoyment during the hours of marching band or concert band rehearsal is to become a more well rounded musician. This awareness gives them the tools to be more cognitively aware of the music creation that is going on around them. They transform themselves from being a simple rider on the train to the engineer.
5A All Region Audition (Saturday December 14th at Brackenridge High School) participants- There will be a list posted on the front of the band hall. Check it and if you do not wish to attend simply write an “X” by your name. We will be providing school bus transportation to and from Brackenridge High School for the audition. If you would prefer to utilize your own to or from the event you will need to email Dr. Tucker stating your desires to provide this transportation for your child by Wednesday (December 10th) at 8:00 AM. Students will need to be at Brackenridge High School by 7:45 AM on Saturday (December 14th).
Schedule for Saturday, December 14th
6:30 AM Band Hall Opens
7:00 AM Load Bus at Harlan
7:10 AM Depart
7:45 AM Student Check In
Auditions will begin around 8:30 AM and many of the rooms are stacked with multiple instruments.
5:00 PM Estimated Time of Arrival Back to Harlan
5A participants - This audition should include all of those who participated in Freshmen round auditions plus sophomores, juniors and seniors. It is strongly encouraged that everyone attend this round of auditions because it is vital for the student to not only perform but listen to other students who have also been working to develop their own musicianship. If a student does not feel secure, confident or ready they should come and find time to play for a director. An Attachment will be loaded later this week for this audition.
Weekly Objective Sheets will be attached to each ensemble’s weekly schedule below. They are to provide a steady diet of practice material motivation, reminders of sectional schedule and upcoming performances, chair tests and assessments.
5A All Region Audition (Saturday December 14th at Brackenridge High School) participants- There will be a list posted on the front of the band hall. Check it and if you do not wish to attend simply write an “X” by your name. We will be providing school bus transportation to and from Brackenridge High School for the audition. If you would prefer to utilize your own to or from the event you will need to email Dr. Tucker stating your desires to provide this transportation for your child by Wednesday (December 10th) at 8:00 AM. Students will need to be at Brackenridge High School by 7:45 AM on Saturday (December 14th).
Schedule for Saturday, December 14th
6:30 AM Band Hall Opens
7:00 AM Load Bus at Harlan
7:10 AM Depart
7:45 AM Student Check In
Auditions will begin around 8:30 AM and many of the rooms are stacked with multiple instruments.
5:00 PM Estimated Time of Arrival Back to Harlan
5A participants - This audition should include all of those who participated in Freshmen round auditions plus sophomores, juniors and seniors. It is strongly encouraged that everyone attend this round of auditions because it is vital for the student to not only perform but listen to other students who have also been working to develop their own musicianship. If a student does not feel secure, confident or ready they should come and find time to play for a director. An Attachment will be loaded later this week for this audition.
Weekly Objective Sheets will be attached to each ensemble’s weekly schedule below. They are to provide a steady diet of practice material motivation, reminders of sectional schedule and upcoming performances, chair tests and assessments.
Ensemble Schedules
Attendance has been very good except for only a few cases. Those individuals are putting their band placements in jeopardy. We will be holding sectionals after school this week. Check the schedule below to know you exact commitments for the week.
Wind Ensemble - Full Rehearsal starts everyday at 8:30 am
Monday (7:30 am to 8:30 am)
Tubas & Flutes
Tuesdays (7:30 am to 8:30 am)
Clarinets
Wednesday (7:30 am to 8:30 am)
Trombones & Saxophones
Thursday (7:30 am to 8:30 am)
Trumpets & Bass Clarinet and Bassoon
Friday (7:30 am to 8:30 am)
Euphoniums & Oboes
Wind Ensemble - Full Rehearsal starts everyday at 8:30 am
Monday (7:30 am to 8:30 am)
Tubas & Flutes
Tuesdays (7:30 am to 8:30 am)
Clarinets
Wednesday (7:30 am to 8:30 am)
Trombones & Saxophones
Thursday (7:30 am to 8:30 am)
Trumpets & Bass Clarinet and Bassoon
Friday (7:30 am to 8:30 am)
Euphoniums & Oboes
| Wind Ensemble Objectives Sheet |
Symphonic Band
Monday (4:30 pm to 5:45 pm)
Tubas/ Euphoniums & Flutes
Trumpets (5:45 pm to 6:30 pm)
Tuesdays (4:30 pm to 5:45 pm)
Horns & Clarinets
Wednesday (4:30 pm to 5:45 pm)
Trombones
Thursday (4:30 pm to 5:45 pm)
Saxophones
Concert Band
DRESS REHEARSAL - EVERYONE
Wednesday (4:30 pm to 6:00 pm) WITH PERCUSSION
Thursday (4:30 pm to 6:00 pm)
Winter Guard - Rehearsal Schedule:
Varsity
Monday and Thursday - 4:45 PM to 7:00 PM
Junior Varsity
Wednesday - 4:45 PM to 6:15 PM
Monday (4:30 pm to 5:45 pm)
Tubas/ Euphoniums & Flutes
Trumpets (5:45 pm to 6:30 pm)
Tuesdays (4:30 pm to 5:45 pm)
Horns & Clarinets
Wednesday (4:30 pm to 5:45 pm)
Trombones
Thursday (4:30 pm to 5:45 pm)
Saxophones
Concert Band
DRESS REHEARSAL - EVERYONE
Wednesday (4:30 pm to 6:00 pm) WITH PERCUSSION
Thursday (4:30 pm to 6:00 pm)
Winter Guard - Rehearsal Schedule:
Varsity
Monday and Thursday - 4:45 PM to 7:00 PM
Junior Varsity
Wednesday - 4:45 PM to 6:15 PM
Percussion Rehearsals - Coming back from Thanksgiving Break
Check here every week for the rehearsal schedule and percussion ensemble assignments for the week
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There will be Percussion Ensemble rehearsal on Tuesday and Thursday this week. There is also concert band auditions on Wednesday after school - see below for more information about that.
See the next column for what is expected preparation for Percussion Ensemble rehearsals, as well as the specific time of rehearsals. These rehearsals are the only rehearsal grades that count now that football season has come to an end - make sure you show up to these rehearsals ready to go! |
Percusssion Ensemble Rehearsal Schedule:
Tuesday, December 10th: (4:30pm - 6:00pm)
- 4:30pm: Good King Wencelas - Whole thing @ tempo - 4:45pm: Angels We Have Heard - Whole thing @ 105bpm. - 5:00pm: We Wish You - Whole thing @ 120bpm. - 5:15pm: Little Jazz Drummer - Letter "E" to the end @ eighth note = 150bpm. Thursday, December 12th: (4:30pm - 6:00pm) - 4:30pm: Christmas Time is Here - Top to bottom @ tempo. - 5:00pm: Little Jazz Drummer - Whole thing @ eighth note = 150bpm. - 5:30pm: Folk Festival - Whole thing @ 120bpm. |
Fall Concert Band Information:
Dress Rehearsals are going to start coming up in the next couple of weeks - please stay tuned and attentive to this section for updates on times/dates as they come.
Concert Band Percussion:
Dress Rehearsal with full band Wednesday, December 11th, from 4:30 - 6:00pm
Concert Band Percussion:
Dress Rehearsal with full band Wednesday, December 11th, from 4:30 - 6:00pm