MESQUITE CONTEST
If you haven't heard thus far, we participated in our first contest in Mesquite.
Out of 30 competing bands, the Rowlett MEB placed 4th and received a "I" rating for the performance.
We are proud of the entire organization from the students and the parents who volunteered.
PLANO CONTEST
Our next contest in Plano on Saturday, Oct 15, the band will participate in a prelims/finals format.
This is an all day affair. More details later in the email.
BAND WEBSITE
Please visit our band website www.rowlettmeb.org for information.
BAND FEST TICKETS
ALSO - we handed out BAND FEST tickets today! Please sell, sell, sell!!
All proceeds go back to the band. $4 per ticket.
SPRING BAND TRIP to BRANSON!!
- Information, payment information and Contract is attached
- NOTE: The trip is optional but want to encourage as many students and chaperones to attend.
- Signed contract and first payment is due by Friday, October 21
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UPCOMING SCHEDULE AND EVENTS
Here the schedule for the next few weeks.
We want to encourage students to manage their time efficiently as October is quite busy!
Tues, Oct 4 - Rehearsal 3:30 - 5:30
Wed, Oct 5 - Stadium Rehearsal 6:00 - 8:00
Thurs, Oct 6 - Rehearsal 3:15 - 5:15
Fri, Oct 7 - Pep Rally ($5 for t-shirt)
- HOMECOMING GAME vs Naaman Forest @ HBJ - 7:00 Kickoff
4:00 - rehearsal
5:15 - inspection
5:30 - depart
7:00 - kickoff
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Monday, Oct 10 - Band Fest
- NO REHEARSAL!!
- 5:45 Call Time at HBJ (Visitors Side) - Please provide own transportation and make arrangements)
- 6:30 Band Fest Begins
- Students may bring homework
- Rowlett MEB performs 6th out of the 7 High School Bands
- 8:30 - estimated time event ends - Please pick up promptly
Tues, Oct 11 - Rehearsal 3:30 - 5:40
Wed, Oct 12 - Stadium Rehearsal - 6:00 - 8:00
Thurs, Oct 13 - Game vs. South Garland @ HBJ (Visitor)
4:00 - rehearsal
5:15 - inspection
5:30 - depart
7:00 - kickoff
Fri, Oct 14 - No school for students - Parent Teacher Conferences
6:00 - 8:00 REHEARSAL!!
Sat, Oct 15 - Plano East Competition @ Clark Stadium
10:15 am - Rehearsal
11:15 am - Load/ Lunch provided by Boosters
12:30 pm - Inspection
12:45 pm - Depart
2:45 pm - Warm-up
3:30 pm - PERFORMANCE!!5:00 pm - Finals Announcement
7:00 - 9:45 - Finals Performances
11:00 pm - Arrive @ RHS
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Monday, Oct 17 - FAIR DAY NO SCHOOL
Tues, Oct 18 - Rehearsal - 3:30 - 5:30
Wed, Oct 19 - UIL - Schedule TBA - getting clarification in regards to PSAT that morning
5:30 - performance
7:00 - arrive at RHS
Thurs, Oct 20 - Rehearsal - 3:15 - 5:15
Friday, Oct 21 - Game vs. Sachse @ HBJ (8th grade band night)
4:00 - rehearsal
5:15 - inspection
5:30 - depart
7:00 - kickoff
TRIP CONTRACT DUE with Non-refundable deposit ($150)
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Thurs, Oct 27 - Game Vs. Lakeview @ HBJ (visitor)
4:00 - rehearsal
5:15 - inspection5:30 - depart
7:00 - kickoff
Saturday, Oct 29 - Area Contest - we are the first band to perform . . .
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Hope this helps thru the month of October! Please encourage efficient time management.
Thanks so much for your continual support of the MEB!!
