Concert Uniforms 2024

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

Symphonic Pre-UIL, 3/28

Wind Ensemble Pre-UIL, 4/2

Spring Band Concert @ KHS Auditorium , April 8th

Symphonic UIL, 4/12

Wind Ensemble UIL, 4/19

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

Solo & Ensemble Contest 2024

Monday, May 13th

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.

ccccch 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 distributed in Mr. Brodt’s office along with medals.

Pass-Off Assignments

All students are required to turn in 4 pass-off assignments on Schoology on their solo. Students are to record themselves playing the assignment and submit in schoology. Each assignment will count as a Major Grade. Late submissions will only count as partial credit. TURN IN ASSIGNMENTS ON TIME!!!

• Feb 16th- 16 measures of solo

• Mar 8th- Half of solo

• April 5th- Entire solo

• April 26th- Entire solo with recorded accompaniment

Indoor Drumline Information

Costs -$57 for uniform top, ~$37 for uniform pants (using the same as last season), ~$30 for uniform shoes. This is an additional expense unrelated to Marching Band

Shirt(Uniform Top): $57 - Pay to Kempner Band. You can pay online through Zelle or pay Cash/Check to the

band hall safe. Due Feb 3rd.

Uniform Pants - Must purchase yourself. You may pick either the mens or womens option.

Mens: https://a.co/d/5dqOg68

Womens: https://a.co/d/eEfwdes

Uniform Shoes - Must purchase yourself. You may pick either the mens or womens option.

Mens: https://a.co/d/hLXbhPE

Womens: https://a.co/d/hwcMrEp

Percussion is a year long class. It is a performing arts class that has a performing component required to receive credit for the class. The percussion ensemble performs with the marching band during the fall semester and performs independently as a competitive indoor program during the spring semester. Students receive a Fine Arts Credit and a PE credit for participating in Percussion all year. This is a PERFORMING arts class.

Rehearsals - Held every Monday and Thursday 5pm-8pm and Fridays 5-8pm on competition weeks. All rehearsals can be found on the kempnerband.net calendar. Rehearsals subject to change.

Contests- All contests and performances count as a Major Grade. Students will receive a 100%

for showing up and participating.

● Saturday, February 3rd TCGC @ Pasadena M. HS

● Saturday, February 24th @ Waller HS

● Saturday, March 9th TCGC @ Klein Collins HS

● Saturday, April 6th TCGC Area Championships @ Cypress Ranch

● Saturday, April 13th TCGC State Championships @ Reed Arena (College Station, TX)

Uniform Links

As we gear up for an exciting season with our indoor percussion ensemble, I wanted to provide you with important details regarding the uniform costs for the upcoming performances. Each member of the indoor percussion section is required to contribute $57 for their performance top which was ordered by the band program. Additionally, it is important to note that the band program will not be providing pants and shoes for the ensemble. Instead, each member is responsible for purchasing these items individually. The designated pants and shoes can be found in the links below. You can buy either pair of the Mens or Womens, depending on your size and preference. Please make sure to acquire these items promptly to ensure that our ensemble maintains a unified and polished look. We will need the shoes and pants for our competition on February 3rd. Click the links above and purchase them yourselves.

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