Solo & Ensemble Contest 2023

Monday, May 15th

All Band students are required to play a Solo for contest(Except Color Guard). Participation will count as a double major grade. Students unable to attend in person due to health concerns will have to play their solo in front of class.

Students need to arrive to Kempner on May 15th 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.

Check the schedule for your performance time!!!

Schedule

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_______.”

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.

Concert Uniforms 2023

Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band members will wear Concert Uniforms to the following performances:

Pre-UIL @ Fulshear HS , March 28th-29th

Spring Band Concert @ KHS Auditorium , April4th

UIL @ Fulshear HS, April 12th-13th

Concert 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 white tux shirt and black bow tie, as well as black socks and black dress shoes (you may wear your marching shoes) . A black cummerbund is optional but not required.

Please have theses items by the end of Spring Break!

Other Considerations when in Concert Uniform;

• No jewelry

• No wild hair colors

• No eating while in uniform

Drumline TCGC State Championships @ Texas A&M Reed Arena

The Indoor Drumline has their TCGC State Championships Contest on Saturday, April 15th at Texas A&M Reed Arena. They have worked really hard to make it to state and we would love to have you come out and support these great students!!!

When: Saturday, April 15th

Where: Texas A&M Reed Arena, 730 Olsen Blvd, College Station, TX 77843

KHS Drumline Performance at 1:34pm

Awards at 10:34pm

Tickets are $20 (fees may apply)

Purchase Tickets Here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/TCGCStaff/_2023TCGCColorGuardCircuitChampionshipsReedArenaPercussionWinds

Parking is $10 for this weekend.

*There is a clear bag policy in effect at Reed Arena for all spectators.*

Schedule of all groups

Student Schedule

6:45 am - Report
7:00 am - Rehearse
8:00 am - Eat, Change, Pack, Load(Chick-fil-a)
8:50 am - Inspection
8:55 pm - Meeting
9:00 am - Depart KHS
11:00 am - Arrive/Unload
11:15 am - Restroom
11:30 am - Lot Warm-Up
12:30 pm - Check-In
12:58 pm - Report to Tunnel
1:16 pm - Official Warm-Up
1:34 pm - PERFORMANCE
1:45 pm - Load Trailer
2:30 pm - Lunch at "On the Border" bring $$$
5:30 pm - Return to Reed Arena
10:34 pm - Retreat(Awards)
11:30 pm - Depart Reed Arena
1:00 am- Arrive back at KHS
1:15 am - Dismissal