Rice Raven Band Notes
For the Week of October 7th
Timpani Masterclass Today at 5:00 PM
Mr. Seth McConnell, Principal Timpanist of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, will be presenting a masterclass on timpani today for our Rice Raven Percussionists from 5:00-6:30 PM in the Band Hall. All 7th and 8th grade percussionists are required to attend except for those participating in tonight's 7th grade football game. Beginning percussionists are encouraged to attend and will receive extra credit.
Pep Rally Performance on Tuesday
Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band students will perform at our campus pep rallies on Tuesday, October 8th in the gym. Students should wear their band polo shirt and jeans. Athletes should wear their team jerseys. Bring your flip folders with your football music.
Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band Students will be dismissed to set up in the gym at the following times:
- Students eating B Lunch will be dismissed at 12:47 PM
- Students eating C Lunch will be dismissed at 12:17 PM and will report to lunch after setting up.
- All students need to be seated in the gym ready to play at 1:00 PM
Contact any of the band directors if you have any questions.
All-Region Entries and Fees are Due Friday, October 11th
Students who have been attending All-Region Preparation section rehearsals and will be auditioning for the All-Region Band must submit their entry fees and forms by this Friday, October 11th. Entry forms are available from the band directors and will be posted to the home page of our band website. Click here for a direct link:
http://www.ricemsband.com/uploads/3/2/1/8/32181425/entry_information_and_form.pdf
French Horn Lessons
Any French Horn students who have been waiting for a private lesson teacher may now contact Tyler Wang. An email was sent to all horn students, and his contact information will be updated on our website today.
Concert Performance Evaluations
Remember that all students must complete a Concert Performance Evaluation each semester as part of their semester exam. A copy of the information and form can be found below.
http://www.ricemsband.com/uploads/3/2/1/8/32181425/concert_performance_evaluation_sheet_2019.pdf
Jazz Band Clinic Added to Calendar
The Rice Ravin' Jazz Band will have a clinic on Friday, November 15th, from 4:00-6:00 PM.
Contact Us
Email: jason.tucker@pisd.edu
Website: ricemsband.com
Phone: 469-752-6132
Facebook: facebook.com/ricemsband
Twitter: @ricemsband