Hillwood Band
Director Update
This Week in Band:
THIS WEEK IN BAND:
Monday- Begins Band Placement Auditions (7th Graders)
Wednesday- Charlotte Royall Clinic (Symphonic Band)
Friday- Last day of 3rd Quarter; 8:30pm Performance of Drumline at HMS Gym
See Sectional Schedule Below:
Upcoming Events and Itineraries
Week of March 2- Hillwood Band Placement Auditions
Mrs. Maus will listen to students individually to access and score their audition during class.
Please see specific audition requirements in the handout below. Handout given to students in early February during class.
Friday, March 20- Pre-UIL Contest
It is a practice run through of our UIL contest. We treat it just like UIL.
Students will perform 3 tunes on stage then go to perform a sight-reading piece.
Location: Keller High School
Uniform: Tux Uniform
Itinerary:
6:50am Concert Band Arrives at HMS (Students come wearing Tux Uniform)
7:00am Concert Band Rehearsal
8:00am Concert Band Loads buses
8:15am Concert Band Departs from HMS
9:20 Concert Band Performs
9:20 Symphonic Band rehearsal during 2nd period
10:25am Symphonic Band Loads buses
10:40 Symphonic Band Bus Departs from HMS
11:50 Symphonic Band Performs
1:28 (6th Period) Wind Ensemble changes clothes
1:40 Wind Ensemble Rehearsal
2:15 Wind Ensemble Loads Buses
2:30 Wind Ensemble Departs from HMS
4:00 Wind Ensemble Performance
Friday, March 27- Cafe Hillwood
More info to come.
Thursday, April 2- UIL Contest
Sign Up for Band Camp!
Pictures from Wind Ensemble at SMU
Band Reminders and Procedures
View Student Assignments and Grade Information
Symphonic: http://parkwoodhillwood.band/symphonic-band
Calendar of Required Performances
Private Lesson Information
We want ALL students Signed up for Private Lessons!
Lesson teachers will be calling and emailing parents to schedule lessons!
Lesson Cost for 2019-20 School Year: $20-22 per lesson
Sign Up Here - http://parkwoodhillwood.band/signup/
Scholarship Available, Apply Here: http://parkwoodhillwood.band/scholarship
Required Supplies
Required for All Instruments (except Percussion):
Foundations for Superior Performance Book by Jeff King, Rich Williams
Korg Tuner/Met with Pick Up Microphone
Wire Music Stand (for at home practice and some performances)
Lyre and Flip Folder
BERP (Brass Only)
Volunteer!
Summer workers needed!
- Organizing, Copying music, Google Spreadsheet help, Building Trophy Shelf, etc.
Need 30 volunteers for Oct 19 at District Auditions.
Sign up at the link: https://forms.gle/c389K6w4PPDwJ8Jc7
Wanting to Chaperone for our band events?
- Visit the link to submit an application/ background check: https://www.kellerisd.net/Page/244
Before School Procedure
Directors and students are in sectionals and the Front office NOT be opening the door for Band Students.
Lost and Found!
Personal Items and Instruments should be labeled with your child's Name.
Join Remind!
Wind Ensemble Students: @hmswind19
Symphonic Students: @@hmssym19
Concert Band: @hmscb2019
Join Us on Social Media!
Twitter: @HillwoodBands
Hillwood Band Staff
Zach Woolhouse- Band Director
Ana Castellani- Band Director
Email: jessica.maus@kellerisd.net
Website: http://parkwoodhillwood.band
Phone: 817-744-3383
Twitter: @HillwoodBands