Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Basketball Pep Band Schedule
For the basketball games, we are splitting the band into two bands so that everyone only has to come to 4 regular season games instead of 8. Here are both schedules:
Blue Band:
12/7 6:30
12/18 6:30
1/17 6:30
1/31 4:45*
White Band:
12/13 6:30
1/11 6:30
1/25 6:30
1/31 4:45*
*The 1/31 game is a double-header. This is also the last game of the season so both bands will play for both games.
The times listed are arrival times.
All games that are listed are home games and will be played in the gym at MRHS.
Here is the list for who is in which band:
Blue Band:
12/7 6:30
12/18 6:30
1/17 6:30
1/31 4:45*
White Band:
12/13 6:30
1/11 6:30
1/25 6:30
1/31 4:45*
*The 1/31 game is a double-header. This is also the last game of the season so both bands will play for both games.
The times listed are arrival times.
All games that are listed are home games and will be played in the gym at MRHS.
Here is the list for who is in which band:
| Blue Band | White Band |
| Breann Ahlers | Sabrina Atzbach |
| Payton Bright | Destiny Blair |
| Alberto Cervantes-Estrada | George Gonzalez |
| Courtney Heinrich | Alyssa Fortner |
| Jo Kishibe Alexander | Daniel Song |
| Alisha Wilcken | Elvin Do |
| Avery Bento | Karianne Colbert |
| Linda Hagen | Kurt Antiporda |
| Alex Luong | Wil Engstrom |
| Megan Houston | Reily Deaton |
| Voltaire Ngeth | Alana Hoang |
| Kaitlyn Newsom | David McLeod |
| Katie Richardson | Amanda Inthavong |
| Isaiah Tabalbag | Cameron Stedman |
| Lindsey Yaroslaski | Spencer Scott |
| Sarah Yaroslaski | Hannah Van Wyk |
| Brady Flotten | Darius Felder |
| Kerrie Heckel | Alan Contreras |
| Annie Rencher | Kevin Ngo |
| Jon Thunstrom | Tiffany Robinson |
| Anantish Vashist | Gunnar Thompson |
| Mikael Burgos | Jacob Gardner |
| Joshua Gibbs | Jimi Fay |
| Devin Shaw | Alessia Pepe |
| Bobby Beal | Arden Gibb |
| Jonathan Gleason | Matt Forbes |
| Drew Buren | Tevita Tupou |
| Jim Riley | Joselinne Casillas Tapia |
| Esteban Brito | Kelsey Guthrie |
| Mariya Manuel | Kyla Mendez |
| Jasmine Taylor | Daniel Joseph Wilcken |
| Miranda Garcia | Rebecca Tiffany |
| Clara McMichael | Rebecca Gutierrez-Hougardy |
| Elizabeth Nelson | Kevin Ramirez |
| Jeremy McNett | Daniel Nicholson |
| Benjamin Croom | Kirsten Hauke |
| Dom Oliveros | Cade Stedman |
| John Watters | Austin Regier |
| Alex Ankuta | Craig A. H. Smith |
| Sierra Miller | Joseph Burdine |
| Carmen Deol | Markus Arrington |
| Andrew Baklund | Brittany Eads |
| Preston Miller | Andrew Constantino |
| Collin Fenster | Cris Romero Gutierrez |
| Alex Seifert | Christian Pham |
| Jack Williams |
Winter Concert
Our Winter Concert is coming up! Tell your friends and family so that we can pack the PAC!
The concert is next Tuesday (11/27) starting at 7pm at the Highline Performing Arts Center.
Students should be there by 6:30pm to put thier instruments in the green room and find their seat in the audience.
Concert attire is concert black (no costumes this time).
The concert is next Tuesday (11/27) starting at 7pm at the Highline Performing Arts Center.
Students should be there by 6:30pm to put thier instruments in the green room and find their seat in the audience.
Concert attire is concert black (no costumes this time).
Friday, November 16, 2012
Monday, November 5, 2012
Macy's Parade
It's that time of year again! We are once again marching in the Macy's Holiday Parade in Downtown Seattle.
Here's what you need to know for this event:
***UPDATE 11/16***
Rehearsal for the parade will be Wednesday, November 21st from 1-3pm on the practice field at MRHS. Wear layers, it will be cold.
Date: November 23rd, 2012 (The day after Thanksgiving)
Attire: White shoes, white pants (consider wearing your white pants over top of other pants, it will be cold), blue long-sleeve band shirt (with lots of layers underneath, it will be cold), Santa hat, and white gloves if you have them (by the way, it will be cold).
***UPDATE 11/16***
We do not have a secure location to store extra stuff. This means that parents should watch over instrument cases and other personal belongings if they are brought. Or, you can leave cases and periferals at home and only bring what you need for the parade.
***UPDATED TIMELINE 11/16***
Timeline:
7:04am: Meet at Tukwila International Boulevard Station (15426 35th Ave S, Tukwila) to catch the Light Rail to Seattle*
8:00am: Meet at staging area (7th between Pine and Olive)
8:45am: Parade starts
10:30-11:00am: Parade ends (4th and Stewart)
At this time, we can pack up and take the next Light Rail back to Tukwilla.
*This is optional if you are meeting us there. Students are not allowed to drive themselves. Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to find parking and get to the staging area.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Here's what you need to know for this event:
***UPDATE 11/16***
Rehearsal for the parade will be Wednesday, November 21st from 1-3pm on the practice field at MRHS. Wear layers, it will be cold.
Date: November 23rd, 2012 (The day after Thanksgiving)
Attire: White shoes, white pants (consider wearing your white pants over top of other pants, it will be cold), blue long-sleeve band shirt (with lots of layers underneath, it will be cold), Santa hat, and white gloves if you have them (by the way, it will be cold).
***UPDATE 11/16***
We do not have a secure location to store extra stuff. This means that parents should watch over instrument cases and other personal belongings if they are brought. Or, you can leave cases and periferals at home and only bring what you need for the parade.
***UPDATED TIMELINE 11/16***
Timeline:
7:04am: Meet at Tukwila International Boulevard Station (15426 35th Ave S, Tukwila) to catch the Light Rail to Seattle*
8:00am: Meet at staging area (7th between Pine and Olive)
8:45am: Parade starts
10:30-11:00am: Parade ends (4th and Stewart)
At this time, we can pack up and take the next Light Rail back to Tukwilla.
*This is optional if you are meeting us there. Students are not allowed to drive themselves. Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to find parking and get to the staging area.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Help: Jazz Festival Chaperones
We are still in need of 2-3 chaperones for the jazz festival. The festival is November 15th and we will be gone from 8:00am to 2:00pm. Your biggest role will be to make sure students are where they are supposed to be and that they stay school appropriate. Check your calendars and let me know if you can make it.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Monday, October 15, 2012
Fall Concert *revised 10/22
Our first concert of the year is next Tuesday. The concert is at the Highline Performing Arts Center (401 S 152nd St, Burien, 98148).
Start time is 7pm and the students need to be there at 6:30pm so that they can put their instruments in the green room and find their seat in the audience.
***EDIT***There is an option for concert attire for this concert. Students can choose to either wear concert black as described below or they may choose to wear a school appropriate Halloween costume.
Concert attire is concert black. Juniors and Seniors can wear the old uniform (black slacks, white tux shirt, black vest, and black shoes and socks). For Freshmen, Sophomores, and any Juniors and Seniors that want, concert attire is black slacks, white shirt, black bow tie, black jacket, black shoes and socks (this is industry standard and will work for most community, college, and professional ensembles). Ladies: wear black and keep it school appropriate. It can be a skirt and blouse, slacks and blouse, or a dress. Keep in mind that we will be sitting on stage, so keep long skirt lengths.
It will be a fun concert! See everyone there.
Start time is 7pm and the students need to be there at 6:30pm so that they can put their instruments in the green room and find their seat in the audience.
***EDIT***There is an option for concert attire for this concert. Students can choose to either wear concert black as described below or they may choose to wear a school appropriate Halloween costume.
Concert attire is concert black. Juniors and Seniors can wear the old uniform (black slacks, white tux shirt, black vest, and black shoes and socks). For Freshmen, Sophomores, and any Juniors and Seniors that want, concert attire is black slacks, white shirt, black bow tie, black jacket, black shoes and socks (this is industry standard and will work for most community, college, and professional ensembles). Ladies: wear black and keep it school appropriate. It can be a skirt and blouse, slacks and blouse, or a dress. Keep in mind that we will be sitting on stage, so keep long skirt lengths.
It will be a fun concert! See everyone there.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Homecoming Game and Rehearsals
This Thursday we will have a rehearsal during 2nd and 3rd period on the practice field, not before school (we will still have jazz band).
Friday we will have a rehearsal at the stadium starting at 7:30am. There will be a bus leaving the school for the rehearsal. We will load the bus at 6:45am and leave at 7am. If you are not riding the bus, you are responsible for getting yourself there. Be ready to play by 7:30am (ready to play = instrument out of it's case + on the field).
There is no storage for our equipment at the stadium, so we will have to load and unload twice, once for the rehearsal and once for the game. Everyone's cooperation in loading and unloading will help this process move quickly and efficiantly.
The game starts at 8pm. We have a bus leaving the school at 7pm which means we will load at 6:45pm. If you are not taking the bus, be at the stadium ready to play at 7:30pm.
Our attire for this game is: blue band long-sleeve shirt (wear layers underneath to stay warm), white pants, white shoes, white socks, (optional white gloves).
Make sure you have the following songs memorized: Evil Ways, Call Me Maybe, the Fight Song.
Friday we will have a rehearsal at the stadium starting at 7:30am. There will be a bus leaving the school for the rehearsal. We will load the bus at 6:45am and leave at 7am. If you are not riding the bus, you are responsible for getting yourself there. Be ready to play by 7:30am (ready to play = instrument out of it's case + on the field).
There is no storage for our equipment at the stadium, so we will have to load and unload twice, once for the rehearsal and once for the game. Everyone's cooperation in loading and unloading will help this process move quickly and efficiantly.
The game starts at 8pm. We have a bus leaving the school at 7pm which means we will load at 6:45pm. If you are not taking the bus, be at the stadium ready to play at 7:30pm.
Our attire for this game is: blue band long-sleeve shirt (wear layers underneath to stay warm), white pants, white shoes, white socks, (optional white gloves).
Make sure you have the following songs memorized: Evil Ways, Call Me Maybe, the Fight Song.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Global Connections Band
The Global Connections Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Lyn Nelthrop, has been invited to play for the Presidential Inauguration Music Festival in Washington D.C. This is an extraordianry opportunity and we are proud that they will be representing us in our nation's capital.
If you want to help send them there, there is a great event that features top-notch professional jazz ensembles like Pearl Django at the Copperleaf Restraunt on October 28th. You can not only support a local music program, but also listen to great music.
If you want to help send them there, there is a great event that features top-notch professional jazz ensembles like Pearl Django at the Copperleaf Restraunt on October 28th. You can not only support a local music program, but also listen to great music.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Jazz Band Fridays
In an attempt to gain some additional rehearsal time due to our short rehearsal periods, I am including some Friday rehearsals and sectional times for the jazz band. Rehearsals and sectionals will start after lunch on Friday (12:30pm). Below is the schedule:
Oct 26: Rehearsal
Nov 9: Sectionals
Nov 30: Rehearsal
Dec 7: Sectionals
Jan 11: Rehearsal
Jan 25: Sectionals
Feb 1: Jam Session
Feb 8: Jam Session
Mar 15: Sectionals
Mar 29: Rehearsal
Apr 19: Sectionals
May 10: Rehearsal
Oct 26: Rehearsal
Nov 9: Sectionals
Nov 30: Rehearsal
Dec 7: Sectionals
Jan 11: Rehearsal
Jan 25: Sectionals
Feb 1: Jam Session
Feb 8: Jam Session
Mar 15: Sectionals
Mar 29: Rehearsal
Apr 19: Sectionals
May 10: Rehearsal
IB Music Class Schedule
2012-2013 IB Music Schedule
All classes are from 7:00-8:30pm in the band room.
Tue Nov 6
Tue Nov 13
Thu Nov 29
Tue Dec 4
Tue Dec 11
Tue Jan 8
Tue Jan 15
Tue Jan 22
Tue Jan 29
Tue Feb 5
Tue Feb 12
Thu Feb 21
Tue Feb 26
Thu Mar 7
Tue Mar 12
Tue Mar 19
Tue Apr 16
Thu Apr 18
Tue Apr 23
Thu Apr 25
Tue Apr 30
Thu May 2
Tue May 7
Thu May 9
Tue May 14
Thu May 16
Wed May 22: Test
Thu May 30: Party
Friday, September 28, 2012
Clarification on Pep Band
I understand that we all live busy lives. Many students are involved in sports and other clubs outside of band. I am a supporter of students being involved and I don't want band to get in the way of a great high school experience.
Pep band is our way of supporting the school. It is both a privilage and an obligation. It is important that we represent both the school and the music program well. In order to do this, we need students to commit to playing these games so long as it is reasonable. Before making future plans, please check the band calendar to keep conflicts at a minimum. Students that have a previously planned event that prevents them from participating will have the opportunity to make up the pep-band game.
In order to be fair to the students that played for the game as well as be sensitive to busy schedules, I offer ways to make up pep band games so that students grades are not affected. Students can make up a pep band game by meeting me after school and doing office work (mostly sorting and organizing music). For students in sports, Friday during lunch is the best option.
Pep band is our way of supporting the school. It is both a privilage and an obligation. It is important that we represent both the school and the music program well. In order to do this, we need students to commit to playing these games so long as it is reasonable. Before making future plans, please check the band calendar to keep conflicts at a minimum. Students that have a previously planned event that prevents them from participating will have the opportunity to make up the pep-band game.
In order to be fair to the students that played for the game as well as be sensitive to busy schedules, I offer ways to make up pep band games so that students grades are not affected. Students can make up a pep band game by meeting me after school and doing office work (mostly sorting and organizing music). For students in sports, Friday during lunch is the best option.
Orchestra Club: Spread the Word
In an attempt to bring a string program to MRHS, we are going to start an orchestra club. This will be for strings only (violin, viola, cello, bass) and to start it out we need at least 10 students to be charter members of the club. If you know of any string players who currently attend MRHS or any motivated students who want to learn a string instrument, have them contact me.
mathew.montgomery@highlineschools.org
206.631.7103
mathew.montgomery@highlineschools.org
206.631.7103
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Pep Band Game Friday
It's another late game.
If you're riding the bus: Load the bus at 6:15. Leave at 6:30. The bus will most likely get back to the school close to 11pm.
If not: see you at the stadium ready to play by 7:30.
Blue band shirts and jeans/spirit wear.
If you're riding the bus: Load the bus at 6:15. Leave at 6:30. The bus will most likely get back to the school close to 11pm.
If not: see you at the stadium ready to play by 7:30.
Blue band shirts and jeans/spirit wear.
Funeral March of a Marionette
Here's a good recording of our arrangement of "Funeral March of a Marionette":
http://www.alfred-music.com/player/AlfredConcertBand2000/19545/player.html?osCsid=196f2e24bc7b94353429b7be007ea9ef
http://www.alfred-music.com/player/AlfredConcertBand2000/19545/player.html?osCsid=196f2e24bc7b94353429b7be007ea9ef
The Witch and the Saint
Good recording of "The Witch and the Saint":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUxnxay1pf0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUxnxay1pf0
Duke Ellington--The Mooche
Here are a couple of good recordings to listen to:
(original 1928 recording) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBOBHB4jR8g
(live sometime in the 50's or 60's) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDVZdZMCc0w
(1966, my favorite trumpet solo of the three) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2i6eYDxaxs
(original 1928 recording) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBOBHB4jR8g
(live sometime in the 50's or 60's) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDVZdZMCc0w
(1966, my favorite trumpet solo of the three) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2i6eYDxaxs
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Band Retreat Pics
The band retreat was a great success! What an awesome time we had playing games and getting to know each other better. Surely this is the start of a great year!
As people entered we played card games.
We then divided into teams and played a few rounds of dodge-ball.
We followed up dodge-ball with "Extreme Hot Potato." This is played by passing around a mystery food item inside of a paper bag while music plays. Once the music stops, whoever is holding the bag has to open it up and eat whatever food item is inside. Sometimes good...somtimes...not so much.
Artichoke hearts.
Cheese and crackers package (all at once).
Yogurt (no spoon).
Not sure, but Spencer started laughing after stuffing his face with it.
Nutella.
Apple.
Chicken and gravy flavored baby food.
Pimentos.
Liver pate`.
Onion.
Mikael finished off the rest of the Nutella.
After lunch we played a rousing game of ultimate frisbee on the field, then went back inside to get to know our sections better and set section goals. The final activity of the day was Simon Says. Mika came up with some creative uses of his powers as "Simon."
A round of high-fives from Cameron to the group.
"Ring Around the Rosie" at various octaves.
Couples dancing.
An acted representation of the effects of global warming on a polar bear.
I had a great time at this retreat and I hope that everyone else did as well.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Band Retreat
Tomorrow, from 9-5 will be our band retreat at MRHS. The purpose it to build up the band program as a team. In order to do this, we will be engaging in many team building activities. No instruments needed. Bring a sack lunch. See you then!
Mr. M.
Mr. M.
Monday, September 17, 2012
Parent Night Highlights
It was great to see the parents at the parent night last Thursday! I saw a lot of familiar faces as well as some new ones.
The first thing that was discussed is this year's band trip. The Wind Ensemble is going on tour in Eastern Washington. We will visit CWU, UI, and possibly WSU, then stop in Leavenworth to put all of our new found knowledge into practice. We will be traveling in tandem with the concert choir. Fund-raising, clinics, and chaperons will be separate, as well as the clinics, but we will be traveling to the same places at the same time. The dates are April 3rd through April 6th (Wed-Sat the week before Spring Break). One thing that wasn't mentioned at the meeting is that we will need at least 6 chaperones (at least 4 men and at least 2 women) to go on the trip with us. Please let me know if you can be a part of this asap.
In order to go on tour, we will need to do some fund-raising. Will Stedman (our Band Booster's President) said that the most effective way to raise funds is for individual families to either: 1) Find a fundraiser that has worked for them before or that they want to try or 2) try a fundraiser that someone else has already put in place. This can take many forms: concessions at sporting events, bake sales, wreaths, cookie-dough, car wash. The other thing that we can do is find local businesses to sponsor in that we could make mention of at our concerts. If anyone has fund-raising ideas, contact Will (WillStedman@RamBandBoosters.com). Also, he is wanting to fill out the Band Boosters officers with a vice president, treasurer, and possibly secretary. Let him know how you would best like to serve.
The last thing that we talked about was concert attire. For the pep-band: the pep-band shirt and jeans are fine with most pep band games. For the Macy's Holiday Parade and the homecoming game, we will wear the pep band shirt (with many layers underneath to stay warm), white pants (white jeans are ok), and white shoes. For our formal concert attire, we are currently in transition. Juniors and Seniors can wear the old concert attire: Black slacks, white tux shirt, black vest, black shoes and socks. The new concert attire is: (Men) Black slacks, white dress (tux) shirt, black bow tie, black jacket, black shoes and socks; (Women) Black dress, or black skirt and blouse, or black slacks and blouse. Ladies keep in mind that we represent the MRHS band program and we are sitting on stage. Skirts should be appropriate length and outfits should be school appropriate. This attire is what is known as "concert black" in the music profession. This is standard for any community/college/professional ensemble, both vocal and instrumental.
Finally, if you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me:
206.631.7103
Mathew.Montgomery@highlineschools.org
Go Rams!
The first thing that was discussed is this year's band trip. The Wind Ensemble is going on tour in Eastern Washington. We will visit CWU, UI, and possibly WSU, then stop in Leavenworth to put all of our new found knowledge into practice. We will be traveling in tandem with the concert choir. Fund-raising, clinics, and chaperons will be separate, as well as the clinics, but we will be traveling to the same places at the same time. The dates are April 3rd through April 6th (Wed-Sat the week before Spring Break). One thing that wasn't mentioned at the meeting is that we will need at least 6 chaperones (at least 4 men and at least 2 women) to go on the trip with us. Please let me know if you can be a part of this asap.
In order to go on tour, we will need to do some fund-raising. Will Stedman (our Band Booster's President) said that the most effective way to raise funds is for individual families to either: 1) Find a fundraiser that has worked for them before or that they want to try or 2) try a fundraiser that someone else has already put in place. This can take many forms: concessions at sporting events, bake sales, wreaths, cookie-dough, car wash. The other thing that we can do is find local businesses to sponsor in that we could make mention of at our concerts. If anyone has fund-raising ideas, contact Will (WillStedman@RamBandBoosters.com). Also, he is wanting to fill out the Band Boosters officers with a vice president, treasurer, and possibly secretary. Let him know how you would best like to serve.
The last thing that we talked about was concert attire. For the pep-band: the pep-band shirt and jeans are fine with most pep band games. For the Macy's Holiday Parade and the homecoming game, we will wear the pep band shirt (with many layers underneath to stay warm), white pants (white jeans are ok), and white shoes. For our formal concert attire, we are currently in transition. Juniors and Seniors can wear the old concert attire: Black slacks, white tux shirt, black vest, black shoes and socks. The new concert attire is: (Men) Black slacks, white dress (tux) shirt, black bow tie, black jacket, black shoes and socks; (Women) Black dress, or black skirt and blouse, or black slacks and blouse. Ladies keep in mind that we represent the MRHS band program and we are sitting on stage. Skirts should be appropriate length and outfits should be school appropriate. This attire is what is known as "concert black" in the music profession. This is standard for any community/college/professional ensemble, both vocal and instrumental.
Finally, if you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me:
206.631.7103
Mathew.Montgomery@highlineschools.org
Go Rams!
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Band Parent Potluck 9/13
This Thursday (9/13) is the band parent potluck starting at 6:30pm in the MRHS cafeteria. What you bring is based on what year your student is:
Freshmen: drinks
Sophomores: sides
Juniors: main dishes
Seniors: desserts
Students do not need to be present. We will be going over plans for this year including the schedule, fundraising, and a possible trip. Come with questions, suggestions, and (most importantly) food. See you then.
Freshmen: drinks
Sophomores: sides
Juniors: main dishes
Seniors: desserts
Students do not need to be present. We will be going over plans for this year including the schedule, fundraising, and a possible trip. Come with questions, suggestions, and (most importantly) food. See you then.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Sunday, September 2, 2012
First Pep Band Game
Our first pep band game is this Friday (9/7). The game starts at 8pm and we are playing the national anthem, so be in your seat ready to play no later than 7:30pm.
Transportation: There will be a bus available for us. It leaves at 6:30pm from the MRHS. We will load the bus at 6:15pm (including percussion equipment). The bus is not mandatory, but if you are using alternate transportation, there is a form that needs to be filled out. You only need one form for all of the football games. Students can pick the form up from me on Tuesday.
Attire: Wear your blue pep-band long-sleeve t-shirt and jeans. Please make sure you wear layers underneath to stay warm! If you do not have a band t-shirt yet, wear blue.
GO RAMS!
Band Student Handbook
Last week in class we went over the band student handbook in class. The handbook should be signed by both the student and the parent and turned in on Tuesday, September 4th.
Two things I forgot to include in the handbook were how to letter in band and how to qualify for the "8 Year Award."
There are two letters that students can earn: band and jazz. Two full years in Wind Ensemble will qualify a student to earn a letter in band. Similarly, two full years in Jazz Band will qualify a student to earn a letter in jazz.
The "8 Year Award" is awarded to student who have participated in school band for eight years without a break. This is awarded to the students who started band in 5th grade and continued for every term until their senior year in high school. The only exception is for students that went to Parkside and started in 6th grade. This is one of the highest honors that a band student can achieve because of the dedication and perseverance that it takes to commit to band for eight years.
Two things I forgot to include in the handbook were how to letter in band and how to qualify for the "8 Year Award."
There are two letters that students can earn: band and jazz. Two full years in Wind Ensemble will qualify a student to earn a letter in band. Similarly, two full years in Jazz Band will qualify a student to earn a letter in jazz.
The "8 Year Award" is awarded to student who have participated in school band for eight years without a break. This is awarded to the students who started band in 5th grade and continued for every term until their senior year in high school. The only exception is for students that went to Parkside and started in 6th grade. This is one of the highest honors that a band student can achieve because of the dedication and perseverance that it takes to commit to band for eight years.
Welcome
Welcome to the new MRHS Bands blog.
This is designed to be for parents, students, and fans of the Mt. Rainier Band program.
This blog will replace the old MRHS Bands website. The website took too much time for me to update and when other things took priority, I ended up just not updating it at all. This format is much more conducive to how I communicate. I hope that you will find this useful as well.
This is designed to be for parents, students, and fans of the Mt. Rainier Band program.
This blog will replace the old MRHS Bands website. The website took too much time for me to update and when other things took priority, I ended up just not updating it at all. This format is much more conducive to how I communicate. I hope that you will find this useful as well.
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