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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.

Deadline to turn in applications for the Band Booster Scholarship is Friday May 1st at 4:30pm.  All info. must be complete.  No late applications will be accepted.  Thanks for applying.

Mr. D.

SB members:

Click on the Symphonic Band page.  Listen to the UIL recordings and post a comment on that page.  Comments should be about elements we discuss in class everyday (i.e. tone, tuning, dynamics, musicality, etc.).  Don’t forget the password, have fun with it.

Mr. D.

Congrats to all the bands on their performances at UIL.  We are so proud of you all and the effort you put into making our program one of the best around!  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, how to audition for the 2009-2010 band classes, and our UIL recordings. 

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 info. on the Percussion Concert and drumline auditions.

Click on the Leadership Team page for leadership camp dates and important upcoming events.

Click on Percussion Methods for details on what’s going on with that class and syllabus info.

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

Mr. D.