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River
Hill High School Music
Boosters Parent
and Student Handbook
and Calendar 2000-01
River
Hill High School Music Boosters 2000-01
Handbook Welcome
to the 2000-01 school year at River Hill High School. The experiences that our students will have in the
Music Department over the next few years will not only help them in their
musical education, but will provide them with a feeling of belonging and
an understanding of working together as a unit.
In addition, their experiences in the Music Department will enhance
their poise and their self-confidence.
The
Music Boosters have prepared this handbook for parents and students to
outline the many Music Department activities, policies, and opportunities
at River Hill High School. Our
intent is to make as much information available as soon as possible so
students and parents may enjoy a successful year as part of the Music
Department. This is the third
edition of the handbook, so please consider it a work in progress and give
your questions and comments to Sue Zimmerman, the handbook coordinator.
Her phone number is (301) 854-0050 and e-mail zimmermansue@juno.com.
II. Music
Boosters
All
parents of students in any Music Department group are automatically
members of the Music Boosters and no dues are collected.
The Music Boosters is a volunteer organization and a non-profit
corporation. It is a separate
group from the RHHS General Boosters and the P.T.S. A. The sole purpose of the Music Boosters is to support the
Music Department and its students. This
support takes many forms, including assisting with uniforms, chaperoning
trips, fundraising, hospitality and much more. The Music Boosters also
provides an opportunity for parents to show support for our students at
performances and competitions. The
fund raising activities provide the necessary monetary assistance for the
Music Department and help our students become integral members of the
department. These activities
also give students the opportunity to raise funds to help pay for the
Spring Music Festival Trip. The
Music Boosters provides parents the opportunity to become involved at
River Hill High School, as well as to meet new people and make new
friends. Like any volunteer organization, it requires the input of
many people to make it successful. The
more parents that become involved in the Music Boosters, the better job we
can do for our students. With
no increases in funding from the Board of Education, the efforts of the
Music Boosters are essential to support the level of excellence the RHHS
Music Department is striving to achieve. Payments
There
is a locked box inside the music teachers’ office where all fees and
payments are to be placed. This
is called THE BOX. Since we
can never totally guarantee security, you are asked to make payments by
personal check or money order. The
Music Boosters can not be responsible for cash that is deposited in THE
BOX. Tax
exempt Number The
Music Boosters is a non-profit corporation and has a tax-exempt number.
If you are purchasing supplies to be used by the Music Department,
you may use the number and avoid paying sales tax.
Please call the treasurer to obtain a copy of the card. Meetings There
are three general membership meetings each year, which all parents are
strongly encouraged to attend. At
the meetings we will review the accomplishments of the Music Department
and discuss upcoming projects and budget issues.
This is an excellent way to learn about what is happening in the
Music Department and to meet other parents.
All general meetings begin at 7:30 and are usually preceded by a
board meeting at 6:30. The
meetings are held in the band room. The
following are our scheduled meetings for the 1999-00 school year:
Monday September 18 (overview of year’s activities)
Monday January 8 (fundraising
update)
Monday May 7 (budget
and election of officers) Also,
the Executive Board of the Music Boosters will meet each month at 7:00 in
the choir room. The meetings
will be on the first Monday of the month except when there is a school
holiday on that day. These
meetings are open and all parents are invited to attend. Officers Feel
free to contact any of our officers with questions or suggestions:
Communications Information
will be shared with parents and students in many different ways.
We have found one of our most frequent complaints from parents is
lack of awareness of due dates for fees or other important information.
Announcements will be made to the students in class, notices will
be sent home from school, mailings will be sent to homes, and you will
receive phone calls several times a year from a phone tree.
A new addition will be an easel in the band and choir room.
Important information will be made available to the students on
these boards which will be updated regularly.
Students will also be able to sign up for events such as car washes
and fruit deliveries on these boards.
The band director will be sending newsletters to band members as
needed throughout the year to inform students and families about band
camp, marching performances, and jazz band schedules.
Also, please carefully read both this handbook and the PTSA
Newsletter that is mailed to your home.
There is a listing of web sites and telephone numbers to call for
information. For up to date information about events and deadlines, you
are encouraged to sign up for the Unofficial RHHS Register by sending an
email to riverhill@egroups.com. Mr.
Steve Wampler is the director of the band program at RHHS.
His e-mail address is swampler@mail.howard.k12.md.us
or wamp@home.com. Mr. Scott
Vincent is the percussion instructor.
Mr.
Steven Wampler began his music career in Orange, Virginia as a trumpet
player. After high school,
Mr. Wampler entered the U.S. Army and served as a bandsman
at Ft. Hood, Texas, where he changed his MOS to flute and
saxophone. After completing
his tour of service, he attended Temple Jr. College for one year and
completed his B.S. in Music Education at the University of Connecticut as
a bassoon major. After
teaching in Vermont for 4 years, Mr. Wampler taught for one year in
Connecticut and returned to UConn where he earned his MM in Music
Education with an emphasis in conducting.
He was graduate assistant to Prof. Gary Green, now at Miami.
Mr. Wampler was director of bands at Edison High School in Fairfax
County, Virginia for 7 years before moving to River Hill High School.
Mr. Wampler and his bands have performed for three presidents, the
first Martin Luther King Day Observance Parade in Atlanta, Georgia and
have received numerous “Superior” ratings, awards, and honors. Mr.
Wampler has studied conducting with Gene Corporon, Gary Green, Larry
Ratcliff, H. Robert Reynolds, Craig Kirchoff, Dr. Paul Phillips, Alan
Gillespie and Dr. “Dutch” Cossaboom.
Mr. Wampler has been active in musical theatre and won the FORSCOM
Award of Excellence for “Pippin.”
In addition, he has conducted “Jesus Christ, Superstar,”
“Music Man,” “Grease,” “Anything Goes,” to name a few and
performed in the Pit with many others. Marching
Band (Including Guard and
Percussion Pit) The
Marching Band is composed of all members of the Wind Ensemble, interested
members of the Symphonic Band and Percussion Ensemble, and the Color Guard
(Silks). Students who are
Marching Band Only MUST attend
all of the summer band camp to march in the fall marching season. Marching Band members must attend all performances and
competitions through out the fall. The
band will march at all River Hill High School home football games.
In addition, they will compete in three or four marching band
competitions. Guard members
will have tryouts in the spring to be eligible to be members of the guard.
Final auditions occur at summer band camp.
Family and friends are always welcome at any of these performances.
The band members appreciate the support of their fans and the home
football games are always a lot of fun. The
entrance fee to River Hill football games is about $3.00 per person.
Typically, competitions charge an admission fee of about $5.00 per
person.
Marching
Band Camp will
be 9 AM-4PM July 31- Aug 11 Flag Camp 9 AM – 4 PM July 31- Aug 4. Percussion
9:00 AM-4:00 PM August 2
- 4 (New Marching Band
Students)
9:00 AM-4:00 PM August 7- 11 (All Band Members) Aug. 13-17 Away Band Camp (All Band Members) During
these practice times, the band and guard will learn and practice the new
show for the fall season. Lunch will not be provided but a 1-hour break is
scheduled during the home band camp. Fees There
will be a fee of $100.00 for all Marching Band members to help cover the
cost of preparing and maintaining a marching program. Siblings are 1/ 2 price ($50.00). Managers will pay a $50.00 fee and they will perform with the
marching band at parades and other activities such as pep rallies. The
marching band fee goes toward the cost of writing the drill, hiring drum
line and guard instructors, equipment, and costs of traveling to and
entering competitions. This
fee is due the first day of Band Camp. Payment may be made by check made
out to RHHS Music Boosters and mailed to the school or placed in THE BOX
on the wall in the music teachers’ office.
This fee is required of all students who participate in the
marching band, even if they do not attend the marching band camp.
If special circumstances make it impossible for you to pay the
total fee at this time, please speak privately to Mr. Wampler. There
will also be a $25.00 uniform usage fee that each student must pay by the
first day of band camp. Uniforms
will not be distributed until this fee has been paid.
Please see Section VI Uniforms
page17 for more information about uniform fees. Practices Please
see the job board in the band room for practice times.
The usual practice times for marching band will be Tuesdays from
6:30– 8:30PM. And Thursdays from 2:30-4:30PM.
Marching Band members will receive a schedule of after school and
evening rehearsals for August through November.
In addition, there will be scheduled practices on Saturdays of home
football games as well as Saturday practices before competitions. Uniforms Each member of the Marching Band will be issued a uniform to be worn at all performances. The band members will receive a jacket, pants, and hat. Members must supply their own black socks. Shoes and gloves will be needed and can be purchased during band camp. Mrs. Valerie Evans will be in charge of glove and shoe distribution and payments. If you have any questions please call
her at (301) 483-9699. Uniforms
will be distributed during the first few weeks of school and after uniform
fees been paid. Please see Section VI Uniforms page 16 for more information about uniforms. Chaperones Six
chaperones are needed for every home game to help Mr. Wampler and to keep the
students organized. One chaperone
for every 10 students is needed for every away competition.
Permission forms and medical forms are also required to attend all the
away competitions. Mrs. Pat
Knaack will be recruiting chaperones and helping Mr. Wampler with paperwork.
Mrs. Knaack’s phone number is (301) 596-9950 and e-mail jak8801@aol.com. Pit
Pals A
dedicated group of 6-8 volunteers is needed for each marching band show to
help move equipment on and off the field and in and out of the band room.
Please call Mr. Jim Knaack at (301) 596-9959 if you are available to
help. This group also helps with
the indoor drum line as well as arranging for all large instruments and
equipment to go to away competitions. Special hats are provided. Color
Guard Ms.
Michelle Bazlamit will be the instructor for the guard.
Ms. Bazlamit is currently enrolled at Wake Forest University and is
captain of the color guard at Wake Forest.
Uniforms All
members will need to purchase their own footwear. Other parts of the uniform will be provided.
All rookies must purchase a practice rifle.
The uniform for the indoor season has not yet been determined. Fees There
will be a $100.00 fee for all outdoor guard members to help cover the cost of
writing the drill, paying the instructors, equipment, and costs of traveling
to and entering competitions. Siblings
of guard or marching band members are ½ price
($50.00). This fee is due
the first day of summer Band Camp. Payment
may be made by check made out to the RHHS Music Boosters and mailed to the
school or placed in THE BOX on the wall in the music teachers’ office.
If special circumstances make it impossible for you to pay the total
fee at this time, please speak privately to Mr. Wampler. There
will also be a $25.00 uniform usage fee that each student must pay by the
first day of band camp. Uniforms
will not be distributed until this fee has been paid.
Please see Section VI Uniforms page
16 for more information about uniform fees.
Wind
Ensemble The
Wind Ensemble meets all year during period 2 on A day.
It is a regularly scheduled, embedded class that meets every other day.
Students are required to audition for this band.
Wind Ensemble members must be members of the Marching Band, attend
after-school rehearsals and performances, and maintain high standards of
performance and behavior. Students
who do not adhere to these high standards may not continue to be a member of
the Wind Ensemble. The band will
give concerts, attend several adjudications and travel to the Spring Music
Festival. Rehearsals In
addition to practice during the regularly scheduled class period for Wind
Ensemble, there will be Tuesday rehearsals from 6:30-8:30 PM and sectional
rehearsals will be scheduled as needed. Uniforms Students
will be issued a concert dress or tuxedo, cummerbund, and bow tie to wear at
all concerts and adjudications. All
men must purchase a tuxedo shirt through the school for $15.75. Men must wear
black socks and dress shoes. Women
must wear black hose and black dress shoes.
There is a $25.00 usage fee for the concert uniform.
Please see Section VI Uniforms
page 16 for more information about uniforms. Symphonic
Band Any
student who can play a wind instrument or percussion may be a member of the
Symphonic Band. This band meets
all year, every other day, as an embedded class during period 3.
Members of this band may choose to participate in the marching band.
Symphonic Band members will be required to attend after-school
rehearsals as necessary. Members
of the Symphonic Band will also be required to maintain high standards of
performance and behavior. The
Symphonic Band will give several concerts, attend adjudications and travel to
the Spring Music Festival. Rehearsals Some
evening rehearsals will be needed to prepare for concerts.
Dates and times will be posted. Uniforms Students
will be issued a concert dress or tuxedo, cummerbund, and bow tie to wear at
all concerts and adjudications. All
men must purchase a tuxedo shirt through the school for $15.75. Men must wear
black socks and dress shoes. Women
must wear black hose and black dress shoes.
There is a $25.00 usage fee for the concert uniform.
Please see Section VI Uniforms
page 16 for more information about uniforms. Percussion
Ensemble This
group will meet after school with sectional rehearsals scheduled as needed.
The members will learn rudiments, timpani and mallets.
All percussionists are required to have a stick bag, concert
snare sticks, yarn and hard rubber mallets, pitch pipe, and timpani mallets. The Percussion Ensemble will perform percussion music as well
as perform with the Symphonic Band. Uniforms The
uniform for the percussion ensemble will be decided by Mr. Wampler and the
students. Jazz
Ensemble Students
audition in the fall and after the winter jazz concert for membership in the
Jazz Ensemble. This is a
co-curricular group that meets after school hours.
Members must attend rehearsals and performances, and maintain high
standards of performance and behavior. Students
who miss rehearsals and/or do not prepare music may be replaced at the
director’s discretion after a warning.
A student who is late or misses a performance may be replaced without
warning if the director deems it necessary.
The group includes saxophones, trombones, trumpets, piano, guitar,
bass, percussion and a vocalist. Jazz
Ensemble will perform at concerts, adjudications, community events, and will
travel to the Spring Music Festival. Jazz
students need to attend the spring trip and other jazz trips the jazz band may
take during the school year. There
is one person on a part and an absence hurts the performance. Rehearsals Regular
rehearsals will be held Mondays after school.
Exact times will be posted. Uniform The
uniform will be decided following auditions. Jazz
Lab This
is a regularly scheduled class that meets all year, every other day as an
embedded class during periods 2 and 3. Students
must audition to be a part of this group.
The class will study jazz styles, history, arranging and composition.
The jazz lab will perform at concerts, adjudications, and community
functions. Rehearsals Some
evening rehearsals will be required before concerts. Dates and times will be posted. Uniforms The uniform will be announced. The
Indoor Drum Line/Percussion The
Indoor Drum Line/Percussion will be announced at the conclusion of marching
band season. There will be a
$35.00 fee assessed to pay for instructors and transportation to competitions. Indoor
Guard Indoor
Guard is an extracurricular group that practices after school beginning in the
winter. They will attend
adjudications and travel to the Spring Music Festival. Indoor
guard members will be assessed a fee of $35.00 to cover the costs of
instructors and fees associated with traveling to and entering competitions. Uniform The
indoor guard uniform has not yet been finalized. For those joining after marching band season, there will be a
$25.00 uniform usage fee. Additional
costumes that go with the choreography of the show may need to be purchased by
the individual members. Additional
Ensembles Other
ensembles such as quartets, a clarinet choir, etc. will be formed during the
year. Students will practice
after school. The
Band Letter All
sophomores who are members of the Symphonic Band or Wind Ensemble are eligible
to receive the Band Letter. Students
who complete the following during their sophomore year or later may earn the
Master Musician Band Letter.
1.
Student
participates in 2 years of Marching Band with no unexcused absences. 2.
Student
participates in All State Auditions with a score that reflects preparation. 3.
Student
participates in 3 fruit deliveries each year. 4.
Student
performs 15 service hours that serves the music department. Ms.
Betsy Graff is the director of the choral program at RHHS.
Her e-mail address is bgraff@mail.howard.k12.md.us or elgraff@toad.net. Ms.
Betsy Graff has been the Choir Director at River Hill High School since it
opened in 1996. She began her
teaching career as a middle school vocal music teacher in New York State,
where she was nominated by her colleagues for “New York State Teacher of the
Year”. She has been teaching in
Howard County since 1978, spending 13 years at Atholton High School, and two
years at Owen Brown Middle School. She
has been a part of Music Curriculum teams which have written Curriculum Guides
for Middle School General Music, Instrumental Music K-12, “Music and
Society”, and High School Choral Music. Ms.
Graff took a respite from public school teaching 1991-94 and attended the
Florida State University in Tallahassee as a doctoral student where she
studied conducting with Rodney Eichenberger, and is currently a candidate for
the Ph.D in Choral Music Education. Ms.
Graff attended Mount Holyoke college and holds a Master’s Degree in Music
Education from Syracuse University. Ms.
Graff has studied piano, clarinet, voice, and has participated in bands,
orchestras, and choirs at the New England Music Camp in Oakland, Maine.
She has adjudicated Choral festivals throughout Maryland and Northern
Virginia. Ms.
Graff has been active in the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), the
Music Educators National Conference (MENC), and the Maryland Music Educators
Association (MMEA). She served as
the President of Maryland Choral Educators Association (MCEA) from 1989-91,
President of the North Central Region, which encompasses Cecil, Harford,
Howard, and Baltimore County and City from 1998-99, and is currently serving
as the President-Elect of MMEA. She
also served as president of the
student ACDA chapter at Florida State in 1991-92. Concert
Choir The
Concert Choir is the cornerstone of the Choral program at River Hill.
Membership in the Choir is a requirement for participation in any other
choral ensemble. All River Hill students are eligible for membership in the
Concert Choir. Concert
Choir is a credit course which has co-curricular activities.
Students in the instrumental music program and the Tech Magnet program
may participate in the Choir by singing at A, B, or C lunch time and
the weekly after school rehearsals. The
Choir performs at the Winter, MadJazz, and Spring concerts, MayFest, school
assemblies, the Howard County Choral Festival, graduation, community
activities, and travels on the Spring Music Department Trip.
We are adding a new all-choral concert, “A Pops Concert”, on
October 17, 2000. All
State Chorus Students
interested in auditioning for All State Chorus should see Ms. Graff during the
first or second week of school. Ninth
graders audition for Junior Chorus, 10th – 12th
graders audition for Senior Chorus. Students
MUST be registered for choir and/or Madrigal Singers to be eligible to
audition for these groups. Rehearsals Concert
Choir meets on A days during 3rd period for the entire 2000-01
school year. Students whose
schedule conflicts make it impossible to sing for credit attend “lunch
choir” on a regular basis and must be in Choir for the entire lunch shift on
each rehearsal day. These
students have an occasional need to use their lunchtime for make-up work or to
buy tickets for school activities and should notify Ms. Graff in advance. Please see Ms. Graff if your schedule prevents you from
registering for the class. After-school
weekly rehearsals will be held on Wednesdays from 6 to 7 PM.
ALL students in the Choir must attend these rehearsals every week
unless excused in advance. Please communicate with Ms. Graff about any conflicts which
occur! (Each individual situation and emergency will be dealt with
individually.) Students
receive a schedule for the entire year in September.
Please put all dates on your family calendar. Uniforms Students
will be issued a concert dress or tuxedo, cummerbund, and bow tie to wear at
all concerts and adjudications. All
men must purchase a tuxedo shirt through the school for $15.75. Men must wear
black socks and dress shoes. Women
must wear black hose and black dress shoes.
There is a $25.00 usage fee for the concert uniform.
Please see Section VI Uniforms
page 16 for more information about uniforms. Madrigal
Singers The
Madrigal Singers is a chamber choir auditioned from the membership of the
Concert Choir. This ensemble
performs a variety of music, but specializes in the a cappella part-songs of
the Renaissance known as “madrigals”.
Participation in Concert Choir is a requirement for membership in the
Madrigal Singers. This group
performs at the Pops, Winter, MadJazz, and Spring concerts, MayFest, school
assemblies, the Howard County Madrigal Festival, community activities, and
travels on the Spring Music Department Trip.
The 1997-98 and 1998-99 Madrigal Singers were honored by invitations to
sing at the State House and Governor’s Mansion as part of the “Celebration
of the Arts in Maryland.” Rehearsals Madrigal
Singers meet as a class on B days during 3rd period this year.
All members must be registered for the class.
Special arrangements with Orchestra or Band students whose rehearsals
conflict with Madrigals may be worked out, or Tech Magnet students with credit
conflicts may be accommodated. This
will vary from year to year, and each case will be dealt with individually. Weekly
(required) after school rehearsals will be held on Friday afternoons from
2:15–3:15. A complete schedule
will be issued in September. Please
clear your family calendar for these dates! Uniforms Students
will be issued Renaissance period costumes.
There will be a $25.00 usage fee for the uniform.
Students must provide black tights and special soft-soled, black shoes.
Uniforms fees must be paid before uniforms can be distributed.
For more information on uniforms, please see Section
VI Uniforms on page16. Women’s
Choir Women’s
Choir is open to all women in the Concert Choir. This ensemble performs music for treble voices of many
different styles and periods. This group performs at the Pops, Winter, MadJazz,
and Spring concerts, school assemblies, and travels on the Spring Music
Department Trip. Rehearsals Women’s
Choir meets weekly from 5 to 6 PM on Wednesdays. Uniforms The
uniform will be the same dress as for Concert Choir. Please see Section VI
Uniforms page 16 for more
information about uniforms. . Men’s
Choir Men’s
choir is open to all men in the Concert Choir.
This ensemble performs music for men’s voices of many different
styles and periods. This group
may perform at the Pops, Winter, MadJazz, and Spring concerts, school
assemblies, and travels on the Spring Music Department Trip. Rehearsals Men’s
Choir rehearsal schedule is yet to be determined. Uniforms The
uniform will be the same as Concert Choir.
Please see Section VI Uniforms
page 16 for more information about uniforms. Barbershop
Quartet This
group will be auditioned from interested men from the Concert Choir.
The primary focus of the group will be on singing traditional
Barbershop repertoire. Members of
this group will be responsible for learning some music on their own.
Mr. Ensor will assist in coaching this group.
This ensemble will perform at the Pops, Winter, MadJazz, and Spring
concerts, MayFest, community activities, and travel on the Spring Music
Department Trip. Rehearsals Rehearsal
times will be Tuesdays from 2:10 to 3:10 PM. Uniforms The
uniform will be decided jointly by the group and the instructor.
A vest and hat may be added. Women’s
Small Ensemble (The Divas) This
ensemble will be auditioned from interested women from the Concert Choir.
This group’s repertoire will be focused on arrangements from
different musical eras. This
group will meet at least twice a week – once with Ms. Graff after school,
and once on their own. Members of
this group will be responsible for learning parts on their own.
This ensemble will perform at the Pops, Winter, MadJazz, and Spring
concerts, MayFest, community activities, and travel on the Spring Music
Department Trip. Rehearsals Rehearsal
times will be determined once the membership of the group is established.
Uniform The
uniform for this group will be decided jointly by the members of the group and
the instructor. Mrs.
Rosemary Lather is the director of the orchestra at RHHS.
Her e-mail address is rlather@mail.howard.k12.md.us
or Rlather@aol.com. Mrs.
Lather has been teaching orchestra in Howard County Schools for 16 years.
She is currently orchestra director at River Hill High School and
Clarksville Middle School. This is Mrs. Lather’s 8th year as director of
the Howard County G/T Middle School Orchestra.
Mrs. Lather has previously taught orchestra at Hammond High School,
Hammond Middle School, Patuxent Valley Middle School, Harper’s Choice Middle
School, and Clarksville Elementary School.
She has also taught violin and chamber music for three years at Western
Maryland College. Mrs.
Lather has studied violin with Robert Gerle (Catholic University, Peabody, and
UMBC) and for six years with Herbert Greenberg (BSO Concertmaster).
She has also studied for 6 years with Berl Senofsky and Charles Lebove,
both of Peabody. Her
undergraduate degree is in Music from the University of Maryland.
She also earned the Juris Doctor degree from the University of
Maryland. Mrs.
Lather has played in the Maryland Symphony for 15 years in the first violin
section and she has played in the first violin section of the Harrisburg
Symphony, Fairfax Symphony, and Millbrook Chamber Orchestra.
In addition, she has been the concertmistress of the Columbia Orchestra
for 4 years. In
her spare time, Mrs. Lather and her husband, Tom, are very active performing
music of the Civil War era. They
perform all over the east coast for reenactments at battlefield parks, Civil
War roundtables, 19th century balls and weddings, etc. The Lathers
have completed their second CD of Civil War era music and the CD’s are
available at battlefield bookshops and through the Lathers.
Mr. and Mrs. Lather have recorded the sound track for several
battlefield visitor center videos and documentaries. Mrs.
Lather, her husband, and two children, Tom and Amy, reside in the River Hill
High School school district along with their three dogs. Orchestra Orchestra
meets B day period 3 throughout the school year. Students with prior playing experience may join the
orchestra. Those players whose
schedule prevents them from enrolling in orchestra may be allowed, by
audition, to participate in the orchestra.
These players must attend lunch rehearsals and rehearsals on Thursdays
from 2:10-3:00. Orchestra members
will perform at concerts, adjudications, community events, and will travel to
the Spring Music Festival. Each
student will need access to a cassette recorder and a blank tape for playing
tests. Rehearsals Additional
rehearsals may be needed as performances approach. They will be held on Monday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30, as
needed. Uniforms Students will be issued a concert dress or tuxedo,
cummerbund, and bow tie to wear at all concerts and adjudications.
All men must purchase a tuxedo shirt through the school for $15.75. Men
must wear black socks and dress shoes. Women
must wear black hose and black dress shoes.
There is a $25.00 usage fee for the concert uniform.
Please see Section VI Uniforms page 16 for more information about uniforms. The River
Hillbillies Bluegrass Band The much acclaimed River Hillbillies rehearse at a
mutually agreeable time They are
directed by Rosemary and Tom Lather. The
instrumentation consists of banjo, guitar, fiddle, and bass.
A mandolin player would also be welcomed.
The band performs at Music Department Concerts, as well as other
events. Interested players may
contact Mrs. Lather. Dress will be decided by the group. Small
Ensembles One
or two string quartets may be formed and will practice once a week after
school. There will be a variety
of performance opportunities. Other
small groups may be formed for the Solo and Ensemble Festival. String, wind, and percussion players may be needed for the spring musical to play in the pit orchestra. Uniform
Description Marching
Band Marching
Band members will be issued a marching band uniform.
Men and Women
Pants
Jacket
Hat
Blue Garment Bag Additionally
all students are required to purchase through Mr. Wampler:
Gloves
price varies according to instrument played
Black marching shoes
$20.00 - $24.00
Music lyre
$4.00 - $8.00 depending on instrument Members
must wear black socks. Outdoor
Guard The
members of the guard will be issued a white skirt, blue sequined hat and
cummerbund, and a red scarf. The
students must provide a bodysuit, tights, gloves, and shoes.
Additional costumes may need to be purchased by the individual members
to go with the choreography of the show for the winter guard. Indoor
Drum Line Please
see marching band information. If
a student was already in the marching band, there will be no additional
uniform fee. If the student was
not in the marching band, a $25.00 uniform usage fee will be charged. Wind
Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Choir, Percussion Ensemble, and Orchestra Students
in these groups will be issued the following concert uniform:
Men
Black tuxedo jacket
Women Black dress
Black tuxedo pants
Black garment bag
Black cummerbund
Black bow tie
Black garment bag
Men
are expected to purchase a white tuxedo shirt through the school.
The cost is approximately $15.75.
Men are to wear black dress shoes and black socks. Women
are to wear black hose and black dress shoes.
Necklaces and large earrings must not be worn.
A slip must be worn under the dress. Jazz
Ensemble and Jazz Lab The
Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Lab members’ uniform has not yet been finalized.
A pair of khaki pants and black dress shoes will probably be needed to
be supplied by the students. Vocalists will supply their own appropriate
dress. No uniform usage fee will
be charged for Jazz Ensemble or Jazz Lab members.
Men and women will wear the same uniform Madrigal
Singers Madrigal
Singers will be issued the following costume:
Men
Pants
Women
Dress Jacket
Hat
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