Region Band Auditions 23-24

Please click the links and check that you are signed up on the correct audition on the correct instrument. Let me know immediately if changes need to be made.

Students must pay $15 for region auditions. Please pay online or bring cash/check and deposit in the band hall safe.

Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the audition location.

All students must fill out a contract and turn in to Mr. Brodt prior to their audition.

All wind ensemble members are required to audition for region band. Participation will count as a double major grade for them.

Region Band Phase 1

Flute, Trumpet, Tenor Trombone

Monday, November 13th, 2023

Clements HS Commons/Cafeteria

5:00pm Students report

5:30pm Auditions Begin

Region Band Phase 1

Clarinet, Alto Sax, Horn

Wednesday, November 15th, 2023

Clements HS Commons/Cafeteria

5:00pm Students report

5:30pm Auditions Begin

Freshman

Freshman Auditions(All Freshman Instruments)

Saturday December 2, 2023

Terry HS (LCISD) Commons/Cafeteria

9:30am-student report/director meeting

10:00am-auditions begin

Region Band Phase 2

Phase 2 Auditions

T-Sax, B-Sax, Bass Clar, Bassoon, Bass Bone, Euphonium, Tuba

Saturday December 2, 2023

Terry HS (LCISD) Commons/Cafeteria

1:30pm-student report/director meeting

2:00pm-auditions begin

Trunk or Treat 2023

Friday, October 27th

7pm-8pm

KHS Student Parking Lot

This Friday, October 27th, 7:00pm-8:00pm we are going to have our annual Trunk or Treat at KHS in the Student Parking lot. Parents are encouraged to decorate the trunks of their cars and bring candy/treats to pass out to the kids. Parents need to park their cars in the back by the band trailer. This is a really fun event that the kids talk about all year. The more participation we have from parents the more fun our kids will have!!! Sign-up now!!! I.H. Kempner High School Band: KHS Band Trunk or Treat

Directors will be giving out awards for “Scariest”, “Best Candy/Treats”, and “Best Overall”.

AREA Marching Contest Saturday, Oct 28th

Saturday, October 28th

Alvin ISD Freedom Field
10855 County Rd 65, Rosharon, TX 77583

On Saturday, October 28th we are performing for the UIL AREA Marching Band Contest at Freedom Field in Alvin ISD. This is a Pre-lims/Finals style contest. We will perform in our pre-lims performance at 10:45am and will be evaluated by 3 music and 2 visual judges. Only the top 7 bands will advance to Finals. Finals will begin that evening at 6:00pm and the 7 finalist will perform again and be ranked based on their finals performance. The top 3 bands in finals will advance to the UIL State Marching Contest at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio.

Dress: Full Uniform: Students need to wear LONG BLACK SOCKS with the full uniform. Students will wear their member shirt underneath the uniform. They will also wear black compression shorts or black basketball shorts underneath. Students with long hair will have to put their hair in two low braids” when in uniform. Students are not permitted to wear jewelry when in uniform. Students are not permitted to have nail polish on when in uniform. Students are not permitted to eat when in uniform.

Performance Time 10:45 am

Performance Schedule

Tickets are $7 and can be purchased ONLINE

Admission- Admission to the contest is $7.00 per person. The admission ticket is good for both Prelims and Finals. Please encourage your parents and other attendees to purchase their tickets before arriving, from the following link, to avoid a large crowd at the entrance.

Clear bag policy- FREEDOM FIELD HAS A CLEAR BAG POLICY. PLEASE INFORM YOUR PARENTS AND POTENTIAL SPECTATORS!

Meals- The band boosters will provide Kolaches, Donuts, and Juice for Breakfast. They will also provide pizza and Gatorades for lunch at the stadium. Students should bring $$$ for concessions for the evening.

Student Schedule

5:15 am - Report to the Band Hall
5:30 am - Rehearse 
6:10 am - Eat Change Pack Load(Kolaches, Donuts, & Juice)
7:10 am - Inspection
7:20 am - Meeting
7:40 am - Depart KHS
8:40 am - Arrive at Alvin Freedom Field
9:40 am - Warm-up
10:45 am - PERFORMANCE

11:00 am - Gatorades & Snacks

11:45 am - Depart for Mall

12:30 pm - Lunch at Baybrook Mall(Bring $$$)
2:15 pm - Depart mall
4:15 pm - Pre-Lim Awards(Finals Announcement)
6:00 pm - Finals Begin(Performance time TBA)

7:30 pm - Gatorades & Snacks
8:30 pm - Finals Awards
10:00 pm - Arrive at KHS
10:15 pm - Dismiss