Spring Band Concert Monday, April 8th

On Monday, April 8th we will have our Spring Band Concert in the Kempner Auditorium. Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, and Jazz Band will be playing their UIL Concert Programs.

At the conclusion of the performances we will hold a brief meeting to nominate Band Booster Officers for the 24-25 school year. Positions are: President, Vice President, VP of Volunteers, Treasurer, Fundraising Chairperson, and Secretary. Nominations will be voted on at our Band Parent Meeting on May 7th.

Concerts count as a Double Major Grade. Do not miss the concert for any reason!!! Especially don’t miss because of the eclipse, :).

Dress: Concert Uniforms(Tuxedos and Concert Dresses)

Monday, April 8th

6:30 pm - All Students Report

6:45 pm - Symphonic Band seated on stage in uniform

7:00 pm - Symphonic Band Performance

7:30 pm - Wind Ensemble Performance

8:00 pm - Meeting/Nominate Boosters

8:10 pm - Dismiss

Audition for Placement 2024-2025

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

12 Major Scales

Fight Song

AUDITIONS ARE DUE MAY 12th!!!

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

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