Titan Pride Update This Week

This is a copy of the weekly update sent by Mr. Thurmond.

I hope these emails serve as helpful in the planning of your week as well as keeping up on the logistical goings-on within the program.

Tuesday, September 25th
Auditions after school from 3pm to 5pm.  Times have been assigned and are posted on the wall outside the band room as well as on titanmusic.org.
These auditions are REQUIRED for each member of the band enrolled in 4th hour.
Professional recordings of the audition music are also posted on titanmusic.org to serve as a tool in preparation for the audition.
Rehearsal 5:55pm to 9pm

Thursday, September 27th
Homecoming parade.  Students will come to the band room after school.  We will board a bus and be transported to downtown Lee’s Summit for a 3:30 parade.  Students should be picked up by 4:30pm at LSWHS.

Friday, September 28th
Homecoming Football game.  We will perform our show after the game.  We will also be on the field at halftime for king/queen festivities.  Students are to report the band room by 5:45pm.

Have a great week.

Audition Examples

Below you will find the audition excerpts. Please listen to these professionals playing them and match the style, tone, articulation, phrasing, etc…

G Melodic Minor_alto
F Major_alto
Pg 211 22_bari
Pg 44 88_bari
pg 42 79_tenor
D Major Scale_tenor
G Melodic Minor_tenor
Pg 5_bari
Page 9_tenor
P 29 A Major_tenor
78_alto
Bb Major_alto

Oboe G Minor
Oboe Etude 2
Oboe Etude 1
Oboe Db Major

Trombone_Dmin
Trombone_Gmaj
Trombone_#47
Trombone_#21
Trombone_#69

LSW Trumpet AuditionExcerpts

HornBb_Major
Horn_aMel_min
Horn30
Horn28

Ex4_flute
eminorEtude_flute
eminor_flute
DMajorEtude_flute
AflatMajor_flute

Clarinet_scales and thirds
Clarinet_Rose 21
Clarinet_Rose 20 Slow then fast
Bass Clarinet Scales
articulation study p. 24
p.14 #5
P. 36 bass cl #5

Bassoon F Major
Bassoon Etude 3
Bassoon Etude 2
Bassoon Etude 1
Bassoon E Minor

Titan Pride Update for 11-14

The Titan Pride did a GREAT job last Friday in our first marching performance.  We are very proud of the progress we are making, and looking forward to the upcoming parts of our season.  Here is some update information for you:

Monday, September 17
Drumline Rehearsal, 2:30-4:30pm
Trash Bag Fundraiser begins – more information to come home with your child on Monday
Tuxedo sizing session at school 6:00-7:30pm

Tuesday, September 18
Marching Band Rehearsal, 5:55pm – 9:00pm

TRASH BAG FUNDRAISER
Starting Monday, students will be able to sell trash bags of all shapes, colors, and sizes for a 40% profit.  The money they fundraise will go into their individual fundraising account for the NYC trip, future trips, or other required equipment, etc…

CONCERT BAND/SYMPHONIC BAND AUDITIONS
Audtions are taking place on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th, from 3pm to 5pm. Students will be assigned a 6-minute time slot to play in front of a judge to decide who will be in Concert Band and who will be in Symphonic Band.  This audition is  REQUIRED and is for a grade as well.  Students who have a school-related conflict, or need a specific audition time, must submit this information to Mr. Thurmond no later than Wednesday, 4th hour.  I will then post audition times on Thursday, the 20th.

Have a great weekend.
Mr. Thurmond 

Choir Information

Greetings! We just wanted to thank all of you for supporting our students at the Ice Cream Social on Tuesday. We had a great turn out and enjoyed wonderful music in a perfect setting. The big fall concerts are on Monday, Oct 8 (choir) and Tuesday, Oct 9 (orchestra). More information will be coming!

Read on for important information regarding concert attire:

Women’s Dresses (choir, band, orchestra)

Your daughter should have brought home a peach colored sheet of paper two weeks ago regarding our performance gowns. We have measured and ordered dresses for those who need a gown. They are $80.00 (unless they required a larger size) and checks payable to LSWHS. Once your daughter has paid for their gown, we will send it home with her. Below is the information for alterations:

* The skirts come from the factory extremely long. They (both the skirt and its liner) will need to be serged on a serging machine (not a regular hem) so that, when finished, it is 1″ from the floor with their black, close-toed concert dress shoes on.

* Mrs. Annette Helton is available for this, should anyone need her services. They may contact her at: 816-525-1928 or nettles63@gmail.com or www.TheBestEmbroidery.com

She charges $15 if she has the skirt at least 2 weeks prior to our concert Monday,October 8. She charges $30 if she gets the skirt less than 2 weeks from October 8.

* Each girl will need to take her concert dress shoes when she goes for the fitting, be it Mrs. Helton or whomever.

* The blouses’ necklines must either be tacked or a black camisole worn so absolutely no cleavage shows. 

Concert Choir

Concert Choir members will wear a choir robe and stole. Each member also needs to have concert black clothing (solid black) from the waist down. Men must wear a while collared dress shirt and dark colored neck tie. Women wear solid black dress slacks or skirt with black hosiery.

There is a $30 fee per member that pays for the rental of a choir robe & stole, as well as their choir t-shirt. As of now, we have 20 students who still have not paid their fee. We need the fee taken care of as soon as possible. The student may bring cash or a check (made payable to LSWHS) to Mrs. Pabst (not in the safe, please).

Men’s Choir

Each member of Men’s Choir is required to purchase a dress shirt from our distributor and rent their jacket & tie, totaling $30. If your son is new to men’s choir, we have already measured and ordered their men’s choir shirt. If they have been a member of LWSHS Men’s Choir in previous years and own the shirt, they are only required to pay $10 for the rentals.

We have also sent home all members with their rented jacket & tie. There will be an extra charge at the end of the year if either are returned damaged. They will not receive their shirt until their fee has been paid. Again, we need these paid as soon as possible. Cash or checks (payable to LSWHS) should be given to Mrs. Pabst.

Info: All-District Band and Orchestra Auditions

Greetings!

Thank you to everyone who volunteered or supplied a cake for the ice cream social. All of the groups did an outstanding job and have really made great progress in a short amount of time!

Please make sure to put the All-District Band and Orchestra auditions on your calendar. The auditions will be held at Staley High School this year on Saturday, November 3rd. The cost to audition is $10, which is due by October 12th. If your student is interested in earning a music letter, it is required to audition for the All-District Band (making the band is not required to letter). You can go to https://missouribandmasters.org/missouri-all-state-band for information regarding the audition.

Thanks,

Bret Fischer
Instrumental Liaison

Tuxedo Fittings

All male orchestra and band students must see Yvonne Bechtold to be fitted for tuxedo pants. The following times are available for fittings in the band/orchestra room: 

  • Thursday, September 13 from 6pm to 9pm
  • Monday, September 17 from 6pm to 7:30pm
  • Tuesday, September 18 during 4th hour (10:15am to 11:15am) or 5th hour (11:15am to 12:30pm)
  • Tuesday, September 18 from 6pm to 9pm

Drumline Performance

Congratulations to Mr. Braun and the Titan Pride Drumline on a great job at Drummit at the Summit this weekend. The group excelled on and off the field, taking first place in their division. Thanks to everyone who came to support the drumline. We all saw a great show!

Bret Fischer
Band Liaison

Band Update for Sept. 10th

Monday, September 10th
Drumline Rehearsal, 2:30-4:30

Tuesday, September 11th
Ice Cream Social performance
(Food served starting at 5:30, performances starting at 6pm)

Band students should be in the band room for warm up at 5:45pm
They should be wearing khaki or white shorts/pants along with their Aerodynamics tee shirt, which they will receive Monday or Tuesday during class.
All band members should sell ALL of their ice cream social tickets. This is very important to the success of the program and support from the Music Parents.
A reminder that even the students need a ticket to partake in the concessions.

Thursday, September 13th
Full Band Rehearsal, 5:55pm to 9pm

The Homecoming Parade has been moved to Thursday, September 27th at 3:30pm. The football game will remain on Friday, as originally scheduled. Please make note of this change as we march in this parade.

Help Needed

There are several opportunities in the coming weeks to volunteer with the Music Department.

Ice Cream Social:  There is a desperate need for volunteers to grill and serve food.  Please consider volunteering for this event.  It will be a great evening!

Tuxedo Fittings:  Yvonne Bechtold has scheduled six fittings in the next two weeks to fit the young men in the Music Department with their tuxedos.  Even if you can only assist for an hour, please volunteer to help Yvonne.
Tuxedo Fitting times:
  • Monday, Sept. 10th – 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, Sept. 13th – 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m .
  • Monday, Sept. 17th – 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Sept. 18th – 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. (4th hour)
  • Tuesday, Sept. 18th – 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (5th hour)
  • Tuesday, Sept 18th – 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Thank you!
Nancy Shaeffer
Volunteer Coordinator