Drum Corps coming to Austin

Round Rock, TX Sunday, June 19, 2011 - 7:30 PM

The very first weekend of the 2011 Drum Corps International Tour continues on Sunday, June 19, with a brand new Premier Event featuring the top eight finishers from last year’s World Championships. The Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex in Round Rock, Texas will play host to these top World Class corps as the exciting summer of 2011 gets underway.
                                                              

Blue Stars - La Crosse, WI

Santa Clara Vanguard - Santa Clara, CA

Phantom Regiment - Rockford, IL

The Cadets - Allentown, PA

Carolina Crown - Ft. Mill, SC

Bluecoats - Canton, OH

The Cavaliers - Rosemont, IL

Blue Devils - Concord, CA

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Drum Corps at the Movies: 2011 Tour Premiere trailer

June 20 event tickets are now on sale through FathomEvents.com

Friday, May 20, 2011 - 3:25 PM

Tickets for Drum Corps International's June 20, "2011 Tour Premiere" are now on sale through FathomEvents.com!

Find a theater near you and order tickets today.
Help us spread the word about this event.
Read more about this special movie theater broadcast.

Drum Camps/Auditions

There are many exciting things in store for next year's drum line!
Our training for next year begins with DRUM CAMP 1 @ HHHS.
Please bring sticks and mallets. Audition materials/information will be provided.

DRUM CAMP 1

Mon.  May 23, 2011     4:15pm - 6:00pm          Information Meeting, 
                                                                                  Marching Fundamentals, and
                                                                                  Front Ensemble (Mallets/Timpani)

Tues. May 24, 2011     4:15pm - 6:00pm           Snare Drum
Wed.  May 25, 2011     4:15pm - 6:00pm          Tenors
Thur.  May 26, 2011     4:15pm - 6:00pm          Bass Drums

AUDITIONS

Wed. June 8, 2011

Specific audition information will be provided during DRUM CAMP 1.
Auditions will be recorded for analysis and future reference.

Please contact me to solve potential time conflicts 
or if you have any questions prior to camp.


 9:00am                     Snare Drum
10:00am                    Bass Drum
11:00am                     Tenors
  1:00pm                     Front Ensemble (Mallets/Timpani)

I will call to let you know audition results. Shortly after, you will get the warm-ups, cadences, and show music. Please prepare these items for DRUM CAMP 2.
Instruments will be available for summer checkout. 
Be ahead of the game! Know your stuff! Success is worth the time/work you invest!

DRUM CAMP 2

July 18 - 22  Times: To Be Announced

Remember to check the band website for summer band information.

Coming Soon...

Coming Soon

Happy New Year/First Week Back

Hello and Happy New Year! I hope you've all had a restful break. Our first week back is going to be busy! We will be selecting solo & ensemble pieces, working on scales/arpeggios/rudiments, reviewing concert percussion technique, etc.

Here is the schedule for the week:
Be sure to bring a practice pad, sticks, and mallets daily!
(no borrowing)

Mon. 1/3/11     - select solos/ensembles
                         - prepare during class

Tues. 1/4/11    - Review Scales/Arpeggios: Ab
                        - Rudiment Review: single stroke rudiments 
                       -  Concert Percussion: bass drum
                        - practice solo & ensemble music
                    

Wed. 1/5/11     - Scales/Arpeggios: Db
                        - Rudiment Review: open/closed rolls
                        - Concert Percussion: crash/suspended cymbal(s)
                        - practice solo & ensemble music

Thurs. 1/6/11   - Scales/Arpeggios: Gb
                        - Rudiment Review: flams/drags
                        - practice solo & ensemble music
      
Fri.    1/7/11     - RECITAL (test grade)
                           (perform an assigned section of your solo(s) for the class)

This week: 12/13 - 12/17

General Announcements: 
    Cards for Wounded Warriors - sign a card, drop it in the Green Card Bag
    CIS Family Support - check the Poster to see what has been contributed
                                     - our family still needs items

Mon.    12.13     Orchestra Concert   @ 8pm

Tues.    12.14     Symphonic Band Rehearsal    4:15pm - 5:00pm (band hall)
                           Concert Band Rehearsal         4:15pm - 5:00pm (stage)

Wed.     12.15    Wind Ensemble Rehearsal      7:45am - 8:30am
                           Symphonic Band Rehearsal   4:30pm - 5:30pm (stage)
                           Concert Band Rehearsal         4:30pm - 5:30pm (band hall)

Thurs.   12.16    Wind Ensemble Rehearsal      7:45am - 8:30am

                          Wind Ensemble Report Time                 6:30pm
                           Symphonic Band Report Time              6:15pm
                           Concert Band Report Time                   TBA
                           Jazz Band Report Time                         6:30pm

                           Band Concert @ 7:00pm


Fri.        12.17    Early Out
                           Percussion: Browse Solo & Ensemble Literature
                           Check-out Instruments for the Break

                        

This week: 11/30 - 12/3 (in class)

Schedule:

Tue.  11/30     C Major scale/arpeggio - full range/by memory
                       Individual:  Nutcracker Sweets: 
                                          Miniature Overture, March, and Sugar Plum
                       Orchestra:  Distribute Percussion Parts
                       Ensemble:  Carol of the Bells (Sight Reading)
                                                
Wed. 12/01    F Major scale/arpeggio - full range/by memory
                      Individual:  Nutcracker Sweets: 
                                          Miniature Overture, March, and Sugar Plum
                                          Orchestra Music 
                     
Thur. 12/02   Bb Major scale/arpeggio - full range/by memory
                       Ensemble:  Nutcracker Sweets: 
                                          Miniature Overture, March, and Sugar Plum
                      
Fri.    12/03   Eb Major scale + Arpeggio - full range/by memory
                      Orchestra Rehearsal in the Band Hall

                      Individual:  Nutcracker Sweets: 
                                         Miniature Overture, March, and Sugar Plum
                                         Distribute/Assign Band Music 
                                   

Holiday treats with a kick!

Nothing beats a Ninja Bread cookie!

Region Assignment #2

Remember, the Second Region Assignment is due by Friday at the end of class.
You will be given a large amount of time to work on this in class over the next couple of days.

You are also being graded on how you prepare your work - practice diligently!

Pocket Percussion Teacher

pocket percussion teacher

Week at a Glance

Wed.   11/10    4:30pm - 5:30pm       Parade Practice
                        Section Leader Meeting - Cancelled
                        Reschedule TBA

Thurs. 11/11    9:00am - Meet @ HHHS
                        9:30am - Depart for Parade (Downtown Killeen)
                      11:00am - Veteran's Day Parade begins
                                       After the parade, load trucks, depart for HHHS

Fri.      11/12   6th period - Inventory/Repairs/Region music practice

Region Music Assignment #2 is being moved to Friday, November, 19, 2010
Be Ready!



                      

This week...

Thursday   11/4/2010    After School Rehearsal
                                      4:30pm - 5:30pm

Friday        11/5/2010    Game @ Cove
                                      5:00pm Report Time

Saturday    11/6/2010    Region Jazz Clinic & Concert - Temple College

Region Music Assignment(s) # 2 - Due by Friday Nov. 19

You may record this assignment prior to the due date...
...see me to arrange for your recording time.
Notice the change in grading for each etude.
A metronome is required during the recording.
Check the earlier "helpful" post with the Vic Firth link.



Snare Drum Etude: (100 Points possible)
75% Tempo (quarter note = 60)   Grading Starts at an "A"
50% Tempo (quarter note = 40)   Grading Starts at a "B"
play mm. 1-16
                        
Two Mallet Etude: (100 Points possible)
 75% Tempo (quarter note = 94)   Grading Starts at an "A"
50% Tempo (quarter note = 64)    Grading Starts at a "B"
Beginning - M.7

Timpani Etude: (100 Points possible)
75% Tempo  (dotted quarter note = 40)   Grading Starts at an "A"
50% Tempo  (dotted quarter note = 28)    Grading Starts at a "B"
Beginning- M.30

Four Mallet Etude: (100 Points possible)
75% Tempo  (quarter note = 136)   Grading Starts at an "A"
50% Tempo  (quarter note = 92)    Grading Starts at a "B"
Beginning - M.21

Supply Check - Monday November 1

Remember to have the following:


1 pair Concert Snare Drum Sticks
2 pair  Medium hard yarn mallets
1 pair General to Hard Timpani Mallets
Mallet Bag


Yes, this is for a grade

This week and more...

This Week:

10/25    No Rehearsal       (Mon)
10/26    No Rehearsal       (Tues.)
10/27    4:30pm - 6:00pm (Wed.)
10/28    4:30pm - 5:15pm  Section Leader Meeting/Debrief (Thurs.)
             All others - No Rehearsal
10/29    Game vs. College Station @ Leo Buckley Stadium (Fri.)
             Senior Recognition Night

Battery - Prepare Cheerio and Jersey for the Game


Coming Soon:
 
New Region Music Assignments  
Stand Jam Writing Project
Section Leader Meeting/Debrief 
Parade Music/Part Auditions 
     
11/6       Region Jazz Concert @ Temple HS    
11/11     Veteran's Day Parade    
11/18     Jazz Band Concert         
12/4       Region Band Auditions  
12/16     Christmas Concert

Schedules for Friday and Saturday

Check the band website:
http://www.hhhsredbrigadeband.org/

KISD is giving you $15.00 for meals on Saturday.
Plan on bringing extra money/food.

REGION MUSIC

Remember to check out the earlier post with links to the Region Music.
You are responsible for knowing the Etudes. This will be a a major part of
your SECOND NINE WEEKS GRADE

Trivia: Who first published (author) the popular "8 on a hand" exercise?
          Name the author, book, and original publication date.

Region Music and New Cadence(s)

If you would like to re-record your region music, you must have it done by Thursday - no exceptions.
Times will be available by appointment only (AM/Lunch/PM).

Also, have any new cadences ready to perform in class on Thursday.

Thanks!

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You too can be the proud owner 

of a Drum Line T-shirt...

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Tuesday is Drum Line day - 

wear your t-shirts and 

show your drum line pride!

WOOT! 

JEAH!

Contest Results & Schedule

As you many of you already know, all three judges gave us Division 1 ratings.
This represents a HUGE leap forward for our program!
So, again, congratulations on your efforts. I'm extremely proud of you!
Keep working hard - we're moving up to the next level! Have a great week!

TRIVIA: When was the last time we received superior ratings and what were the individual judges scores?