Symphonic/Concert UIL

Location: Crawford High School

801 Caldwell Ranch Blvd, Rosharon, TX 77583

On Friday, April 17th the Symphonic Band and Concert Band will have UIL Contest at Crawford HS. These two separate ensembles have DIFFERENT itineraries, please see below. All members will be performing their Concert Program and Sight-Reading.

This performance is free and open to the public. We would love for you to come out and support our awesome Band students.

UIL counts as a Double Major Grade. Do not miss the pre-uil for any reason!!!

Dress: Concert Uniforms(Tuxedos and Concert Dresses)

Concert Band Friday, April 17th

6:45 am - Report to KHS
7:30 am - Depart KHS
8:30 am - Arrive at Crawford HS
8:55 am - Warm-up
9:30 am - PERFORMANCE
10:00 am - Sight-Reading
10:45 am - Depart Crawford
11:40 am - Arrive at Kempner
12:26 pm - Go to C Lunch

Symphonic Band Wednesday, April 1st

10:20 am - Report to Band Hall(4th period)
10:25 pm - ECPL(Chic-Fil-A)
11:40 pm - Depart KHS
12:40 pm - Arrive at Crawford
1:10 pm - Warm-Up
1:45 pm - PERFORMANCE
2:15 pm - Sight Reading
3:15 pm - Depart Crawford
4:15 pm - Arrive at KHS

Spectator Information(PLEASE READ)

Spectator Map

Per ACHS Administration, the campus would like for parents and spectators to check in and get a visitor’s badge from the front office between the hours of 7:00am-3:00pm. They will then drive around to the Fine Arts entrance and enter through the Fine Arts performance doors. I have attached a map and instructions for you to share with all the band directors, their students, and families.

At arrival, please check-in at the front Receptionist’s office to receive your Visitor’s Badge:

1.           Park in the Front Visitor Lot

2.           Check-In/Receive Badge

3.           Drive back to the Fine Arts Area, park in the Spectator Lot and enter through the Fine Arts Doors. Please see the map attached.  

**Due to the distance between the front office and the Fine Arts performance area and the unpredictable traffic patterns on Highway 521 and Caldwell Ranch Blvd., I would encourage parents/spectators to arrive AT LEAST 45 minutes before their child’s performance time.  

For performances after 3:00pm, spectators can come directly to the Fine Arts performance area.

I fully recognize the complexity of this situation, and it is certainly not ideal – but I am just the messenger. If you have questions, please let me know and I will do my best to answer them.

Audition for Placement 2026-2027

ALL returning kempner band students and incoming 8th graders are required to submit an audition. Failure to do so will result in placement in the concert band.

12 Major Scales

Fight Song

AUDITIONS ARE DUE MAY 5th!!!

AUDITIONS WILL BE SUBMITTED THROUGH Google Docs. You must have a google account to submit.

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(2nd Period), Symphonic(1st 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.gov

Wind Ensemble UIL

Location: Kempner High School

On Friday, April 10th the Wind Ensemble will have UIL Contest at Kempner HS. All Wind Ensemble members will be performing their Concert Program and Sight-Reading.

This performance is free and open to the public. We would love for you to come out and support our awesome Wind Ensemble students. This is the FINAL UIL for our awesome senior class!!!

UIL counts as a Double Major Grade. Do not miss the UIL for any reason!!!

Dress: Concert Uniforms(Tuxedos and Concert Dresses)

Friday, April 10th

7:30 am - Report to Band Hall
7:45 am - Get dressed
8:00 am - Line up 
8:15 am - Warm-up(on stage)
9:00 am - PERFORMANCE
9:45 am - Sight-reading
10:30 am - Pizza
11:26 am - Return to class(5th period)