Concert Uniforms

CONCERT UNIFORMS

Uniforms: We have special performance clothing that is owned and maintained by Kempner High School through the annual school district budget, but there are additional items that the student is responsible for providing. These uniforms are expensive and they must last for another 7 years. Take care of them! We will wear the Concert Uniform for all Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and Full Orchestra performances this semester.

Ladies will be fitted in a black concert dress supplied by KHS, but they will need to supply black closed toe shoes.

Gentleman will be fitted in tuxedo jackets and pants supplied by KHS, but they will need to supply their own black socks and black dress shoes (you may wear your marching shoes), as well as a white tux shirt, and black bow tie. A black cummerbund is optional but not required.

Other Considerations when in Concert Uniform;

• No jewelry

• No wild hair colors

• No eating while in uniform

Auditions for Placement 21-22

12 Major Scales

Fight Song

Auditions will be submitted through schoology. Join the course Band 1 Access Code:28M7-SWJM-X8H4Z

Purpose of the Assessment

• We will use the results of the assessment to help determine the placement in performing bands for next year

• Students will be placed in Wind Ensemble(1st Period), Symphonic(2nd Period), or Concert Band(3rd Period)

Other Factors Determining Placement

• Commitment

• Work Ethic/Attitude

• Grades

• Private Lessons

• Director Recommendations

• Available Spots

Audition Scales

Students will perform 12 Major scales in the format from the 12 Major Scales sheet. Students will have a time limit of 2 Minutes. Students should perform as many scales in as many octaves as they can within the time limit. Scales must be performed with no finger mistakes to receive credit.

Priorities of Scales Audition

• Beautiful sound and approach to instrument

• Correct Notes

• Correct Rhythm with an even steady tempo

• Articulation: Tongue up and Slur Down

• Tempo(Only play as fast as you can cleanly)

Fight Song Audition

Students will play the Kempner Fight Song taking the 2nd ending(No repeat). Students must perform the Fight Song at 120BPM to receive full credit. Students will receive up to 100 pts for the Fight Song audition. The Fight Song should be performed in a “March Style”. Staccato 8th notes, lifted quarters, and firm articulation should be used throughout.

Oboe play Alto Sax part

Bassoon/Baritone play Trombone part

Horn play Mellophone part

Questions:

Email: paul.brodt@fortbendisd.com

Band Concert

Our Band Concert is scheduled for Thursday, December 10th at 7pm in the KHS Commons.

The Jazz Band will be performing some of your favorite Holiday tunes! Wind Ensemble, Symphonic, and Concert Band students will be playing Holiday Music in small groups. Percussion will be performing the marching show Hold On and some other exciting music. Please see schedule below. Students need to report to the courtyard band rooms 15 minutes prior to their performance time, assemble their instruments and warm-up on their own, and then be in the commons in time to perform at their scheduled time.

Dress

Ugly Christmas Sweater(optional)

No Jeans

No Tennis Shoes

No shorts

No t-shirts

Covid Mitigation

All audience members must wear a facemask at all times

Audience members will be temperature checked at the door

Audience seats will be spaced 6 feet apart

Performers will be 6 feet apart at all times

Performers will wear mask when not playing

Online Option

Students who do not feel comfortable performing in person will record 3 of the Holiday Carols of their choosing and submit in Schoology to receive a full credit grade for the concert.