“D” Blog

Click the link below to check out the show.  It’s coming along.  Lot’s of energy, lots of excitement, lots to clean (:

http://www.captainshuttle.com/other_videos/0910_gamevideo/0910_gamevideo.html

Great first day of band camp!!!  Some things to remember:

- If you haven’t gotten a locker or an instrument, Tues. is the final opportunity to take care of that at 12:30.

- All band students will take care of their prep day on Wed. 8/11 between 1pm & 4pm.

***Remember the ideas we discussed, work hard, show respect for yourself and each other, communicate, follow instructions, and have lots of fun.  See you out on the field!!!

in the press box at Gus

It’s coming soon!!!  The 2010 Marching Season is upon us.  Take a listen to Part 1, Part 2, Part 2.5 and Part 3 of our 2010 UIL Marching Show – Danzas de los Muertos.

Full Band Part 1 mp3

Danzas Part 2

Danzas Part 2.5

Danzas Part 3

Some dates to remember -

July 28-30: Leadership Camp 8am-3pm/Percussion Camp 1pm-5pm/Band Registration Nights 5pm-8pm (W&TH).  Click the link to the Falcon Band website for full details.  I will be posting information for the leadership team and the percussion section on this blogsite.  Check frequently for updates.

August 2:  Band camp begins!!!  Click the link to the Falcon Band website for full details.

I’m really looking forward to this marching season.  It will be very different and as always, we will be VERY GOOD!!!

See you all soon.

Mr. D.

2009-2010 has truly been a dream year.  The band accomplished so much at such a high level this year, it is really amazing.  Congratulations to all of you on a spectacular year.  The directors and I look foward to preparing for next year and to the Stevens Band continuing to shine brightly for years to come.  Have a great last few weeks of school and enjoy a well deserved summer break.

July 28 – 30 (Wed.-Fri.)  Leadership and Percussion Camp

August 2 (Mon.)  Full Band Camp Begins

www.falconspride.org – it will have the lastest updates and you can sign up for the directors newsletter, SMS text, and Twitter messages about the band.  Stay informed this summer!!!

The Symphonic Band and Concert Band I will have their Mid-Winter Concert at Stevens HS on Wednesday Feb. 3rd at 7pm.  The Wind Ensemble will have it’s Alabama Honor Band Concert Preview at Stevens HS on Thursday Feb. 4th at 7pm. The programs are as follows:

Concert Band I – Jared Morgan, conductor

Nemu-Susato – Van der Roost

Cajun Folk Songs – Mvt. I – Ticheli

Butterfly’s Ball – Fraley

Symphonic Band – John Dominguez, conductor

Military Escort – Bennett

Fantasy on a Japanese Folk Song – Hazo

Second Suite in F for Military Band – Mvt. 1 & 4 – Holst

Wind Ensemble – Robert Rubio, Director of Bands

Pepita Greus – Chovi

Eroica Variations – Beethoven/Erickson

Symphonic Dance No. 3 “Fiesta” – Williams

Symphony No. 3 for Band – Mvt. 2 & 3 – Giannini

Symphony in B-flat for Band – Mvt. 3 – Hindemith

Good Luck to all the bands on their performances this week.

The Stevens Band students participated in the Region XI Band Auditions Friday (12/4) and Saturday (12/5).   Stevens had 32 students enter the competition.  Over 664 students entered the competition for 196 positions.  All 32 Stevens students who entered this event auditioned, and they are to be commended for finishing the process. The results are listed below:

 All-Region Band (Concert January 23, @ Taft HS)

 Piccolos:

Gina G—1st Chair (12th)

Samantha P—2nd Chair (12th)

Flutes:

Sarah S—4th Chair (12th)

Melanie G—6th Chair (11th)

 Oboe:

Ashley R—1st Chair (12th)

 Contrabass Clarinet:

Andrea R—2nd Chair (9th)

 Alto Sax:

Mario E—2nd Chair (11th)

 Tenor Sax:

Christopher M—2nd Chair (12th)

 Trumpets:

Xavier V—1st Chair (12th)

Robert R—11th Chair (11th)

 Horns:

Emily R—6th Chair (9th)

Timothy K—13th Chair (12th)

 Tenor Trombones:

Benjamin R—1st Chair (10th)

Samuel S—2nd Chair (12th)

 Tuba:

Gabriel C—8th Chair (10th)

 All-Region Orchestra:

(Concert Saturday (12/12) @ 4:30, Stevens HS)

Gina G

Ashley R

Xavier V

Benjamin R

Samuel S

 All-Area Band:

(Auditions @ New Braunfels HS on January 9)

Gina G

Samantha P

Sarah S

Melanie G

Ashley R

Mario E

Christopher M

Xavier V

Emily R

Benjamin R

Samuel S

 Other participants: Thalia G (11th), Samantha T (11th), Jesus C (11th), Cynthia G (10th), Nicolette C (11th), Caleb H (12th), Greg R (12th), Antonio G (9th), Collin W (12th), Alissa P (12th), Sarah H (12th), Jeremy S (10th), Brittany S (12th), Austin C (10th), Gabriel H (9th), Tyler M (11th), & Brandon W (9th)

…is a very busy month for us.  Below are some important dates.  For a full list of events sent to you weekly, please sign up for the Director’s Newsletter by clicking on the Band News link and the top of this page.

Dec. 7th (Mon.)  Jazz Concert @7pm in Auditorium

Dec. 8th (Tues.)  Region Orchestra Sectional @O’Connor HS

Dec. 9th (Wed.)  Stevens Orchestra Concert @7pm in Auditorium

Dec. 10th (Thurs.)  RBC Night – pick out your solo for UIL contest 4:30pm – 6:30pm @ RBC Music

Dec. 11th-12th (Fri.-Sat.)  Region Orchestra Clinic and Concert.  Concert is Sat. @Stevens

Dec. 15th (Tues.)  5th Annual Stevens Band Christmas Concert and Dessert Social @7:30pm in Auditorium.  Desserts in Cafeteria after concert.

Dec. 17th (Thurs.)  Band Councial “Remember When…” Social 5pm-9pm in Band Hall

Dec. 18th (Fri.)  LAST DAY OF CLASSES BEFORE HOLIDAY BREAK!!!

in the press box at Gus

Congrats to everyone on a unbelievable marching season.  What a great show and a great band.  Click on this link to see our 2009 UIL Marching Contest Performance: http://falconspride.org/page.php?68

Read the page descriptions below and click on the page at the top that contains the info. you’re looking for.  See you in class!

Click on the Symphonic Band page for updates regarding 2nd period band.

Click on the Band Newsletter page for the lastest updates on what’s going on with the Falcon Band.

Click on the Percussion Info. page for percussion information

Click on the Leadership Team page for leadership websites, updates, and other info.

Click on Percussion Methods for details on what’s going on in 8th period.

Thanks for visiting “D” Blog.  Hope you find your visit “spectacular”!!!

Mr. D.

It’s been a busy week for the band.  Percussion concert on Tuesday, Orchestra concert on Wednesday, Spring concert on Thursday, Jazz Band performance on Friday, and the Banquet on Saturday.  It doesn’t stop…band tryouts, freshmen band camp, and State Solo and Ensemble are on the way.  Keep checking our blogs for the most updated information. 

Check out the show trailer on the band website or on the YouTube link I posted below. 

See y’all tomorrow, let’s have a great concert!!!

Mr. D.

Leadership camp is going great!  I’m really happy with the turnout and the participation.  Check out my Leadership Team page for more info.

Symphonic Band rehearsal was great today (Mon. 5/4).  Hairspray is really coming along.  Practice hard on all of your pieces so we’ll have a great spring concert.  Finish up your listening assignment on the Symphonic Band page.

Percussionists have a busy week ahead.  Check the Percussion Info. page for all the detail on rehearsals for the concert and upcoming drumline try outs.

Everyone needs to practice their music for band tryouts.  Remember, auditions for next year’s bands begin Friday May 15 during class.  Be prepared.

Have a great week Falcon Band…It Starts Here!!!

MR.D.