Band members, please review this document and know the information included in the top section, “3 Steps to Balance, Blend and Intonation…”
Summer 2013
Greetings and welcome to the 2013 Titan Pride Marching Band,
Mr. Harrel and I are in full swing of preparing for this summer and fall. Here are some items of interest to you as you enter into next year.
Marching Band Camp
All members of the band (woodwinds, brass, percussion, colorguard) are to be at camp at the end of July. Please make sure it is in your calendar now. We have changed the way we will do camp this year. We have gone with a more intense schedule per day, but less days. So, if you had already put these dates in your calendar, please read THIS attachment and make necessary adjustments. It is now July 29 to Aug 1.
2013 Marching Band Camp
Fall Marching Band Schedule
The dates on this calendar include all REQUIRED events outside of the school day. The student’s grade is determined, in the fall, primarily by attendance at these events. Please place them in your calendar now. You’ll notice we have scheduled five Saturday competitions. We will NOT be going to all five. We are currently working out some scheduling conflicts before we decide which one’s we will attend, but wanted you to have all five on your calendar as possibilities.
2013 MB Sched April
Drumline Camp
This camp is for the full drumline (battery and frontline). This is an intense week of working on fundamental development, exercises, show music, and comradery. Please make sure your student is in attendance if they play a percussion instrument.
2013 Drumline Summer Schedule
Hosting the Bluecoats Drum Corps
On July 11th, from 6am to 6pm, we will be hosting a DCI (Drum Corps International) group called the Bluecoats. This is a great oppotunity for our kids and families to observe the intensity and dedication it takes to be a successful marching band. We expect all students to attend and observe at least two hours of rehearsal on that day in Titan Stadium. More information to come at a later date.
Physical Exams
ALL members of the marching band MUST have a physical exam done before July 15th (drumline) and July 29th (woodwinds and brass). The physical exam MUST have been performed after February 1st, 2013 and MUST be on the attached form. This can be handed in to the front office at LSW anytime this summer. Please make sure this is done before your son/daughter’s first day of camp, it is NECESSARY!
Physical form
If I don’t get to speak to you until camp, have a great summer!
Major Scales Play-a-Long File
Here’s a recorded audio file, typically referred to in Concert Band as the “lounge lizard” accompaniment, for practicing all 12 of the major scales. The first scale is C Major, followed by F Major and continuing moving up by 4ths through all keys. See Mr. Harrel if you have any questions or would like a copy of the scales on paper.
2013 Drum Major Auditions
Auditions for next year’s Titan Pride drum majors will include conducting the following arrangement of a couple of popular (a while ago) tunes. Download the audio file and score. Get plenty of practice with the audio file so you’re comfortable. Feel free to print the score as needed and put the mp3 on your phone, iPod, etc…
Jazz Camp Info
Check out the jazz camp page for the latest info on this summer’s Summit Swings Jazz Camp.
Cavalcade of Bands
Good morning!
Just reminding you that we have our annual Cavalcade Concerts tonight AND tomorrow night. The concerts begin at 7pm. High School students are expected to be in their seats in the fieldhouse BY 6:45pm. Here is the order of performance for each night:
Monday
Percussion Ensemble
5th Grade Band
7th Grade Band
Concert Band
Tuesday
Titan Jazz
6th Grade Band
8th Grade Band
Symphonic Band
All boys will be turning in their tuxedo (jacket, pants, cummerbund) AFTER the concert. Please make sure they bring a change of clothes to go home in. This is not optional, we need to get them to the cleaners ASAP.
Have a great Monday and see you tonight AND/OR tomorrow night!
State contest information
Here is a document with all the information you should need for State solo/ensemble contest in Columbia on April 26th. This includes info on parking, maps, attire, permission slips (required), etc…
State Band Schedule
Titan Pride this week
Contest is over. Enough said.
The kids did a FABULOUS job. I’m truly amazed by the talent and professionalism they showed throughout this process. The Concert Band played a wonderful performance with some very difficult music, full of some very exposed sections where individuals really had to pull their weight. I’m proud of them for a fine job and an Excellent “2” rating! The Symphonic Band gave a very inspired performance as well, I’ve never been prouder in my 14 years of teaching. They came out with a Superior “1” rating.
Lee’s Summit Festival (see this post)
This Thursday, many kids will be competing at the Lee’s Summit Festival. This will take place between 3pm and 5pm at LSHS in the PAC area. The schedule came out last night, so here it is. Many kids (most of which don’t drive) have times that occur before most of you get out of work. I have asked the kids today to work on carpools with other parents and such. Please help make sure your student gets to LSHS at least 20 minutes prior to their assigned performance time. Students should be dressed appropriately (tuxedo/dress is fine, but could be something a little less formal) Here is the schedule.
Brass Class
This week brass class will be canceled. Please enjoy one more day of 20 extra minutes of sleep.
Jazz in the Courtyard
On Friday, April 19th, the jazz bands from the R7 School District will be putting on a concert in LSW’s courtyard. It is an evening to be enjoyed by all. Please consider attending and supporting our Titan Jazz for an evening of music.
State Contest
On Friday, April 26th, all students who received a “1” rating at District Solo/Ensemble contest last month will be competing at State Solo/Ensemble Contest. This takes place at MU in Columbia. Students involved are excused from school that day. Transportation is NOT provided, so please let me know if you will have trouble getting your son/daughter to Columbia for the event. We probably won’t know performance times until next week.
Cavalcade of Bands
Monday, April 29th – Concert Band and Percussion Class in performance in the LSW Fieldhouse. Concert begins at 7:00pm. Concert attire is the dress for the evening. All tuxedos will be returned to the school after this concert, so boys will need to bring a change of clothes for after the concert.
Tuesday, April 30th – Symphonic Band and Titan Jazz in performance in the LSW Fieldhouse. Concert begins at 7:00pm. Concert attire is the dress for the evening. All tuxedos will be returned to the school after this concert, so boys will need to bring a change of clothes for after the concert.
Music Awards
Tuesday May 7th, all students receiving a music letter or a medal/certificate from solo/ensemble are encouraged to attend our Music Awards Ceremony. This event begins at 6:30pm. Also, there will be some honor performances that night of some of our best musicians on their solos from State.
Have a great week!
Clifton D. Thurmond
Lee's Summit Contest Schedule
As of Tuesday afternoon, here is the schedule for this Thursday’s contest at Lee’s Summit High School. Be sure and check both graphics below, as one is for the Lecture Hall, and one is for room C30. Students should dress nicely and arrive about 20 min. prior to their performance time.
