What a weekend!! Congrats to our football team in an
exciting win on Friday. More details later in this email about the
upcoming game.
First of all, congrats to our recently selected TMEA All-
State students:
Rachel Kost - Philharmonic Orchestra
Ross Gerberich - Jazz Band
- This is an INCREDIBLE honor as they competed against the finest
musician in the state.
They will perform with their respectable groups in February at the
Texas Music Convention in San Antonio.
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Next want to congratulate our 9th grade all region students who
auditioned at Rockwall Heath High School on Saturday, November 14.
The following students made the band.
Jade Bowers - 4th
chair Tristan
Howe - 3rd chair
Emma Brinkmeyer -
alternate
Braden Jones - 8th chair
Najeeba Shahim -
alternate
John Lechner - 5th chair
Melanie Paonessa -
alternate
Jacob Torgeson - 10th chair
Antonae Darden - 3rd
chair
Madison Wynne - 10th chair
Joseph Bassett -
alternate
Kelly Long - Alternate
Allan Salto - alternate
Congratulations to these students and all of their hard work.
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Here is the schedule for the upcoming weeks:
Wednesday, November 18
- Trip Contracts are due with a non-refundable deposit of
$150. Even if students opt to decline the trip, we still ask
students to turn in the form.
- We also would like to welcome chaperones to attend as well -
that maybe indicated on the contract - which is attached
Thursday, November 19
Region Jazz Rehearsal - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm @ Rockwall HS
Friday, November 20
- Marching Rehearsal 3:00 - 3:45
Saturday, November 21 - Playoff GAME vs. Skyline @ Mesquite
Memorial
11:30 - Rehearsal
12:15 - inspection
12:30 - depart
2:00 - KICKOFF
6:00 - arrive back at RHS
*Please eat prior to 11:30 arrival - Boosters will not provide
lunch
Region Jazz Concert - 7:00 pm @ Rockwall High School
- please feel free to support our Region Jazz Students!!
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November 23-27 - THANKSGIVING BREAK
Playoff Football Game? Friday or Saturday, November 27 or 28
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November 30 - Dec 5
Tuesday, Dec 1 - Wind Symphony Rehearsal with Percussion
- 2:50 - 4:00
Wednesday, Dec 2 - Honors Band Rehearsal with Percussion - 2:50 -
4:00
Thursday, Dec 3 - Wind Symphony Rehearsal with Percussion
- 2:50 - 4:00
Friday, Dec 4 - Honors Band Rehearsal with Percussion - 2:50
- 4:00
** ROWLETT BAND AUDITIONS during class - (Wed - Fri, December
2-4)
- Music will be 9th grade region
audition cuts and scales
- To determine
Spring Semester band placement
- This may also require some
students to change their schedule
*** Saturday, Dec 5 - Region Auditions @ Berkner HS
- Phase 1
- Details to come
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Dec 7 - 11
Monday, Dec 7 - Region Auditions @ Berkner HS - Phase 2
Tuesday, Dec 8 - Wind Symphony Rehearsal with percussion 2:50 -
4:00
Wednesday, Dec 9 - Honors Band Rehearsal
with Percussion - 2:50 - 4:00
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 - WINTER CONCERT @ RHS - 7:00 pm
- featuring our Four Concert Bands and Jazz Band
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Hope this helps out with your planning in the upcoming weeks.
If we do not get a chance to see you before the break, please
have a wonderful and well deserved Thanksgiving holiday.
Thanks for your support.
