Marching in May

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday May 17th, 18th, 19th

6pm-8pm

At Kempner High School

Marching in May is a required event for all new and returning band members. This is a great opportunity for the band to get to know each other and have a fun time together! Students need to bring their instruments and dress in comfortable clothes. Students will be learning some basic marching fundamentals and learning music for next year’s marching season. We will perform at 8pm on Wednesday night in the student parking lot for parents friends and family. The performance will only take 10 minutes.

Drop students off in the back parking lot or west side parking lot bus ramp. Students need to report to the Commons when they arrive.

Students will participate in games, marching activities, etc outdoors in the marching band parking lot. Students will also have music rehearsals indoors in the Auditorium, Cafeteria, and/or Gyms. All FBISD Covid protocols will be followed including temperature checks, masks, social distancing, etc.

Band Awards Night

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Monday, May 24th

Safari Texas

11627 FM 1464, Richmond, TX 77407

The Band Awards Night will be held on Monday, May 24th at Safari Texas from 6pm to 9pm. Safari Texas is a beautiful venue that offers full service, and even has some exotic animals to see. Only Band students will be allowed to attend. Masks and social distancing will be enforced. Please read the full set of guidelines if you wish.

In the case of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled for Thursday, May 27th. There will be no refunds.

The awards night will include

• Gourmet Meal

• Cake

• Leadership Announcements

• Annual Awards

• Senior Impressions

• Director Impressions

• Time to socialize with your band friends

Solo & Ensemble Contest

Thursday, May 6th at Kempner

performance schedule

All woodwind and brass students are required to play a Solo for contest. Participation will count as a double major grade. Students unable to attend in person due to health concerns will submit a recording through schoology. Students need to arrive to Kempner on May 6th at least 15 minutes prior to their performance time. Upon arrival students will go to the commons and assemble their instrument and warm-up. At their performance time they will go to the location indicated on the performance schedule and play their solo for a judge. Family members are welcome to sit in and watch the performance.

Dress

Students need to dress in performance attire. No jeans, No T-Shirts, No shorts, No tennis shoes.

Introduction

Before each student plays they need to introduce themselves. “Hello, my name is_____. I will be playing______ composed by_______.”

Piano Accompaniment

Some students will be performing with a piano player, their names are highlighted in the schedule. They must attend the rehearsals to practice with the paino player on April 30th and May 4th. The piano players will be here between 4pm-8pm on those dates. Students can show up anytime between 4-8 to rehearse, first come first serve.

Stereo Accompaniment

Students playing solos out of the Blue or Green book will play with a recorded accompaniment. They can practice with the recording anytime, the recording are on the music page.

Rating

Students will receive a rating based on their performance. Division 1, 2, 3, or 4. Students who receive a division 1 rating will receive a medal. After your performance, results will be distrubuted in Mr. Brodt’s office along with medals.