5.19.23
Hello Dragon Band Students, Parents and Families,
We’ve had a productive week here in the band hall. Pictures have been rearranged, lockers have been cleaned, instruments are being inventoried, music has been filed, trash has been thrown away, we’ve got a start on concert performance archives and library refresh - the students have been tremendously helpful in everything we’ve done. Thank you students!
Congratulations to all 9 YAC finalists!
All 9 of these performances were absolutely stellar and a joy to watch and listen to!
Brass placements
Marek Kania
Braden Frazer
Ella Walker
Woodwind placements
Andrew Vu
Vic Ducea
Eric Diaz
Percussion placements
Jack Saxena
Marcus Alagar
Jacob Purcell
Letter Jacket Sizing and Ordering for current JUNIORS
In all classes during finals week
Here's the info you need before fitting-https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-C-eJQxngl_eSjXoxEXmSYcj4hNkh48A/view?usp=share_link
Interested in helping out with uniforms next season?
Rayna Kurunthottical, our excellent uniform captain put together a handy form for you to complete
Uniform Help - still in need of some parent volunteers
We are searching for several people to help with uniforms for next year.
1) 2 people to help and shadow Laura Garland for next school year's marching season.
Work has already begun with sizing but there's lots more to do and Mrs. Garland will need some help and someone to train for when she's graduated
For questions, contact lauragarl.lg@gmail.com
AND 2) A parent to head up Concert Uniform Fittings next year. The job starts late in the fall, and entails:
Line up volunteers (Sign-Up Genius works great) to help with fittings during class periods. The best time is at the end of marching season.
Line up volunteers to hand hem uniforms as marked. Boosters will have a list of volunteers to draw from for this.
Repair hems as needed through the concert season.
Come back the first week of summer and put away returned uniforms in the uniform room.
For questions, contact anne_barnett@roundrockisd.org
More Uniform Info-for STUDENTS
Concert Uniforms
Seniors and students not participating in graduation ceremonies should return their concert uniform the week of May 15. Please return it clean, using the instructions below.
Leave the bow tie in the back pocket of the bag, and remove all personal items, such as socks, shoes, white shirts, tissues, reeds, etc.
Tuxedo:
Jacket – DRY CLEAN ONLY
Pants – Either machine wash, gentle cycle, cold water and line dry OR dry- clean
dry- clean
Dress:
Either machine wash/gentle cycle/cold water/line dry OR dry clean. When you return it to school, pull the bottom of the dress out of the bag, so it doesn’t stay crumpled in the bottom of the uniform bag.
Graduation - Thursday, May 25th
HEB Center in Cedar Park, 8:00pm start
Next year's WE and WS will perform, without percussion
5:30pm Arrive at the band hall, dressed in formal wear with a change of clothes
5:35pm Run through graduation music
6:15pm Ready to load buses - Flutes, Double Reeds and Saxes bus 1, Clarinets and Trumpets bus 2, Horns and Low Brass bus 3
6:25pm Load and Depart
7:00pm Arrive, unload, set up, restrooms
7:45pm Prelude music
8:00pm Graduation begins
10:55pm (approx.) Graduation ends, Postlude music
11:00pm (approx.) Load buses and depart asap
12:00am (approx.) Arrive, unload
BEFORE LEAVING FOR THE NIGHT: Change out of formal wear, store on racks, turn in school owned instrument
Saxophones!
Time for the second annual ASEYouth summer saxophone camp! We’re excited to see you for four days of small group ensembles, games, group lessons, master classes, and more!
Step 1: fill out and submit this form to reserve your spot
Step 2: pay the $225 tuition directly beneath the information form. (If you would like to request a scholarship, please email aseyouth@gmail.com.)
Step 3: relax knowing that you’re one of the coolest saxophonists in the Austin area. 😎
All incoming 7th-12th graders are welcome. We can’t wait to see you there!
Questions? Email aseyouth@gmail.com
French Horns!
What: The Austin Horn Camp is an invaluable and exciting summer opportunity in its second year!
From mass horn choir rehearsals to group warm-up sessions, horn-themed games, faculty performances, chamber groups, and a combined middle school and high school concert at the end--this camp is packed with fun horn activities for everyone!
Who: AHC is open to horn players who have completed grades 6-12 and who have finished at least one year of horn study in school (Beginning Horn or Band).
Faculty: Dr. Sarah Au, Ms. Eileen Kane, Ms. Diana McLaughlin, Mr. Shaun Murray, Dr. Curtis Simmons
When: Monday, June 26 - Friday, June 30
Middle School Session: Mon.-Thurs. @ 9am-12pm, Fri. @ 1-4pm & 4:30pm Concert
High School Session: Mon.-Fri. @ 1-4pm and 4:30pm Concert
Where: Walsh Middle School (3850 Walsh Ranch Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78681)
How to Apply: Please submit this Registration Form at your earliest convenience.
We are really looking forward to this summer! Please reach out to me directly, or to austinhorncamp@gmail.com, if you have any questions.
Summer Band Merch Available for Purchase until 6/9/23
Order your Summer Band Merch today!!! Get your optional Dragon Band Summer Merch before 6/9/23. We have hats with personalization and sun blocking Dri-Fit shirts. Order that extra car decal and new yard sign now! This will be an online order only. Show your Dragon Band pride! We will deliver these orders the first week of Summer Band.
We will also soon be opening a fan cloth store with even more apparel options. The products are being finalized and the fan cloth store will open sometime in July or August.
Next Week's Rehearsals
Possible after school date (approx. 1:45pm) for V Brass and Woodwinds, dependent on receiving new music
Upcoming Dates
Thursday, May 25th Graduation HEB Center 8pm (Next year's WE and WS)
Thursday, May 25th Last Day of School
PREVIOUSLY SENT INFO
TXST BAND CAMP | June 11-16, 2023 | High School & Middle School
Perform in concert ensembles with conductors Caroline Beatty, Kyle Glaser, Robert Herrings and Britni Dunn
Top-placing HS students will have the opportunity to perform in chamber ensembles
Jazz & Salsa ensembles are an option for afternoon sessions
Learn from great instrumental faculty and session presenters
Counseling/Supervisory staff are predominantly certified teachers
For more information and registration: www.txst.edu/bands
Used Instruments for Sale
Jazz Band
We're going to run jazz band as a course during the spring semester next year, either 4th or 8th period, not sure which yet
See the linked document for more information than you want to know
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NS9y5RY2uvTrDtMkWxNM3P-xcT10sVaneDbePF6f2SY/edit?usp=sharing
Songs we might play - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HcAnQVd_Dy3RMQU8_aq6XaCDf1Hu-Obk/view?usp=share_link
Interested students should tell their counselor now
We will ask all saxes, trumpets and trombones if they would like to be considered for membership when we do auditions in a few weeks
Other wind students may also be interested and will be considered on a case by case basis
If you have any questions, check with Mr. Mobley
Next Year's Marching Shows
If you'd like to learn about what we're going to be working on next marching season take a look here
Junior Varsity Concept Document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RoyyvesKy-hx1UZyz6wt9WwZbAT6L0mnCwRkfWuZcH8/edit?usp=share_link
Varsity Show Concept Document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BlLTh8sJ_6kipYB5Nj47mQR8BshrTbKTyDTYMP2mzzg/edit?usp=share_link
Varsity Concept Video Preview (small sections of the source material for each portion of the show): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W51lzBJfnI-YHqKQfwMOeA1p5YVbHnQM/view?usp=share_link
Varsity Part 1 - Full winds: score, parts and audio - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DVX23kMD8Q9wL7C0yHGPb77c5KsdjSLH?usp=sharing
Tubas and Euphoniums!
Teupha Week on June 13-16
This is the ultimate Teupha Camp experience – a full week of music-making with over 120 students
Participate in ensembles of all sizes, attend masterclasses, listen to faculty performances, visit instrument and mouthpiece vendors, and take lessons from the Teupha faculty at a discounted rate
Take your musicianship to the next level by signing up for the small ensemble competition where you'll receive an additional free 30-minute coaching with the faculty as you compete for cash prizes and scholarships!
Sign up now at teuphacamp.com to secure your spot at Teupha Camp – we can't wait to see you in March and in June!
Attendance
Look ahead at the rehearsal and event schedule and plan your appointments and tutorial help around it please
The band's calendar is on a google calendar on dragonband.com
Attendance at rehearsals and events is mandatory unless otherwise specified
Absences due to sickness are excused with notification from a parent if the student has a fever, is vomiting or cannot otherwise get out of bed
Absences due to prolonged sickness/injury are excused with a doctor's note
Who do I email? Mr. Mobley for Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony, Ms. Benford for Symphonic Band and Ms. Bouhadana for Concert Band, Mr. Roeder for all Percussion and Mrs. Stone for all Color Guard.
Absences that are not excused-birthdays, completing homework, test preparation, concerts, parties, vacations, weekend getaways
Thank You Everyone,
David Mobley
Band Director, Round Rock High School
201 Deepwood Drive, Round Rock, TX 78681
512-464-6028
