Georgetown Eagle Band

Holiday Photos

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:09:51 +0000

Photos and videos from the Holiday Band performances

Holiday on Parade

Holiday Concert

Sun City Holiday

Week 17 – December 12-16 (Updated)

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:53:00 +0000

Great job on Saturday with Holiday on Parade!! All of the Sun City residents were very complimentary and some said that they had been looking forward to it since last year. Also, it was great to see you guys together with members of the East View Band. Two schools, one community!!

As we get closer to the Holidays we will be closing out the semester so please make sure you are keeping up with announcements.

Here is the schedule for the week:

MONDAY 12/12(A DAY):

8:30 Concert Band Rehearsal
4:00 Musical Rehearsal in Band Hall 2
4:05 Wind Ensemble Rehearsal in Band Hall 1
5:05 Wind Ensemble Rehearsal ends
6:00 Musical Rehearsal ends
7PM BENOLD MS HOLIDAY CONCERT AT THE PAC

TUESDAY 12/13(B DAY):

7:15 WE Alto Sax/Horn Sectional
7:30 WS Alto Sax/Horn Sectional
8:30 Instrumental Ensemble class
4:00 Musical Rehearsal
4:05 WE Clarinet Sectional
5:05 WE Clarinet Sectional over
6:00 Musical rehearsal over
7PM FORBES MS HOLIDAY CONCERT AT THE PAC

WEDNESDAY(A DAY) 12/14:

*** We will be doing the Fitness Gram on Wednesday during band class so make sure you come to school dressed out for running, curl ups and push ups! Wear sweat pants(shorts underneath in case you get hot), running shoes, t-shirt, and a light jacket. We should not be outside for more that twenty minutes but dress warm anyway.***

7:15 WE Trumpet Sectional
7:30 WS Flute/Clar/Oboe/Trumpet Sectional
8:30 Concert Band Rehearsal

THURSDAY(B DAY) 12/15:

7:15 WE Low Brass/Low Reed Sectional
7:30 WS Low Brass/Low Reed Sectional
8:30 Instrumental Ensemble Class
4:05 WE Flute/Oboe Sectional
5:05 Sectional ends
6:30PM TIPPIT MS HOLIDAY CONCERT AT THE PAC

FRIDAY(A DAY) 12/16:

7:30 Symphonic Band Sectionals
8:30 1st Period Semester Final Exam

*** Here are a few reminders for the week ***

Marching instruments need to be returned on Friday

People who have not paid for region band entries need to pay $12.00 before the end of the semester

Make sure you are attending your sectionals. They do count for a grade!!

Continue to bring in Canns for Cookies!

Let’s have another great week Eagle Band

admin — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:03:27 +0000

The band did an outstanding job on Saturday at the Christmas Stroll Parade! It was great to see all of the GISD bands represented and performing together. What a great experience for everyone!

Also, this weekend the band competed at the All Region Band Auditions. Several students placed well and some advanced!!

Placing in District: Sofia Restrepo on French Horn

Placing in Region: Sherianne Maiorelle on Flute, Aminah Agha on Clarinet, Shane Lemanski on Bass Clarinet, Matthew Stephens on French Horn and Laura Schwietzer on Euphonium.

Advancing to Area: Carter Calkins on Oboe and Gordon Janda on Tuba

Congrats to all of these students for their hard work! Great job!!!

We have another great week coming up. Now that we are in the Holiday Season all of our performances will be geared towards that.

Here is the schedule for the week:

MONDAY 12/5 HOLIDAY CONCERT

ATTIRE: Formal Concert Black. You will need to arrive already dressed for the concert

6PM Jazz Band on Stage(Sound chaeck and warm up)
6:15 Wind Symphony meet in Band Hall 1(Warm up)
Color Guard on stage(Sound check and Warm up)
6:25 Wind Ensemble/Symphonic Band in Yellow(Warm up)
6:30 All percussion meet back stage for set up
6:50 Wind Symphony, Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band all seated in the audience
Color Guard Back Stage
Jazz band on stage
7PM Concert starts – Croomes introduction
7:05 Jazz Band
Guard
Wind Ensemble/Symphonic Band
Guard
Wind Symphony/Staff
9PM Concert Ends

*** Here is a quick reminder about Concert Etiquette***

A theatrical or concert experience is a sharing between the performer and the audience. The performers are giving their time and energy to provide an entertaining and educational experience to the audience. In return, the audience should give its full attention to the performers. In order to do this, the following etiquette must be applied:

No one should move from his or her seat, nor should they be walking up and down the aisles once the performance begins. Anyone arriving late must wait until a selection, event or act is finished before taking a seat.

During the actual performance, remain silent, except in those RARE moments of audience participation. Avoid any excess movement that makes noise.

All applause is simply clapping, but if you particularly enjoy a piece of music or act, it can be vigorous. Verbal whistle sounds are NEVER appropriate and avoid calling attention to yourself as an audience member by yelling at a performer or cheering them on. A standing ovation is appropriate if you especially appreciated a soloist, duet, final number or during a curtain call. This helps to keep the dignity of the hall and the event.

There is to be no flash photography because it is distracting to the performers on stage.

Please turn off all pagers and cell phones, or turn to the silent mode. YOU DO NOT WANT TO CALL ATTENTION TO YOURSELF AS AN AUDIENCE MEMBER!

TUESDAY(12/6) A DAY:

*** No Morning Sectionals!!!***

8:30 Concert Band Rehearsal

4:00 After School Sectionals

WEDNESDAY(12/7) B DAY:

7:15 Wind Ensemble Sectionals

7:30 Wind Symphony Sectionals

8:30 Instrumental Ensemble Class

THURSDAY(12/8) A DAY:

7:15 Wind Ensemble Sectionals

7:30 Wind Symphony Sectionals

8:30 Concert Band Rehearsal

4:00 After School Sectionals

FRIDAY(12/9) B DAY:

7:30 Symphonic Band Sectionals

8:30 Instrumental Ensemble Class

SATURDAY(12/10) HOLIDAY ON PARADE IN SUN CITY

1PM Report to Band Hall 1

1:45 Get in uniform

2PM Load busses and depart GHS for Sun City

2:30 Holiday on Parade

6PM Depart Sun City

6:30 Arrive at GHS

7PM Dismissed

Looking forward to seeing everyone tonight at the Holiday Concert. Let’s have another great week.

Week 15 (November 28 -December 3) Christmas Stroll & Region Band Auditions

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:23:43 +0000

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving Break with plenty of food, family and much needed rest and relaxation. We’ve got another great week coming up so let’s get back into the swing of things!!

Here is the schedule for the week:

MONDAY 11/28(A Day)

8:30 Concert Band Rehearsal
4:05 Wind Ensemble Rehearsal
5:05 Rehearsal ends

TUESDAY 11/29(B Day)

7:30 Sectionals (Alto saxes/Horns)
8:30 Instrumental Ensemble Class
4:05 Wind ensemble Clarinets Sectional

WEDNESDAY 11/30(A Day)

7:30 Sectionals (WS Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Trumpet)(WE Trumpets)
8:30 Concert Band Rehearsal

THURSDAY 12/1(B Day)

7:30 Sectionals Low Brass/Low Reeds
8:30 Concert Band Rehearsals
4:05 WE Flute and Oboe Sectional
5:05 Rehedarsal ends

FRIDAY 12/2(A Day) REGION BAND AUDITIONS PHASE 1

8:30 Concert Band Rehearsal
5PM Registration begins for Region Band Auditions at Vandegrift High School(9500 McNeil Dr. Austin, TX 78730)
10PM Phase 1 Auditions end

SATURDAY 12/3CHRISTMAS STROLL/ REGION PHASE 2

8:30AM Region Band Phase 2 Auditions Begin at Vandegrift HS
11AM Meet for Christmas Stroll on the Square(Location TBA) Wear full uniform(no shako) Santa hats and decorate your horn!!!!
Noon Step off for Christmas Stroll
12:30 Stroll Ends

Lets Have a great week,

Week 13 (November 14-18) Region Jazz Concert & Class Recital

admin — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:41:35 +0000

Congratulations on a great Veteran’s Day performance in Sun City. I have had so many compliments on how your performance added a level of class and sophistication. Also, congrats to Carter Calkins on making second chair at Region Orchestra and advancing to the Area auditions! Great job! Lastly, I would like to congratulate the Benold Middle School Jazz Band for being selected as the winner of the 2011 Texas Jazz Educators Association Jazz Grant.

Here is the schedule for the week:

MONDAY(B DAY) 11/14

8:45 Instrumental Ensemble Class(Prepare for class recital)

TUESDAY(A DAY) 11/15

8:45 Concert band rehearsal (Bring your Holiday Concert Music)

7PM Region Jazz Concert at East View High School Theater

WEDNESDAY(B DAY) 11/16

8:45 Instrumental Ensemble Class (Prepare for class recital)

THURSDAY(A DAY) 11/17

8:45 Concert Band Rehearsal

FRIDAY(B DAY) 11/18 CLASS RECITAL

8:45 Instrumental Ensemble Class-CLASS RECITAL

***Reminder: Region Band money is due by Friday. The fee is $12 (not $10)***

Committee Members Needed

admin — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:46:14 +0000

At this past weeks booster meeting we formed two committees and are in need of people that wish to serve.

First is the Booster Club By-Law Review Committee. Jean Russell has agreed to head this up and we need another two or three people that would like to help with the review.

The End of Year Banqet committee is the second group that needs to be filled. We are in need of a chair and several people to work with the Seniors, Directors and Steering Committee to start the planning process. Please send me an email and let me know if you would like to help on either committee. Thank you all for everything you do. Stan Fischer 512-970-9710 stanfischer@suddenlink.net

Week 12 (November 7-12) Veteran’s Day & Region Orchestra

admin — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:35:27 +0000

Saturday at Texas State was a great time and a great pregame performance! Thanks to the TX State band and staff for all of their hospitality. What a greaty way to end the season. Also, congrats to all of the winners from Friday night’s Masquerade Party.

Here is the schedule for the week:

A WEEK

MONDAY(11/7) A DAY

8:45 – Concert Band Rehearsal

7PM – Band Booster Meeting

TUESDAY(11/8) B DAY

8:45 – Instrumental Ensemble Class

WEDNESDAY(11/9) A DAY

8:45 – Concert Band Rehearsal

THURSDAY(11/10) B DAY

8:45 – Instrumental Ensemble Class

FRIDAY(11/11) A DAY – VETERAN’S DAY CEREMONY AT SUN CITY PLAZA

8:00AM – Wind Symphony Reports to Band Hall 1 for a rehearsal with Choir and Orchestra(Wear Dark pants or skirt and white Dress shirt)

9:00 – Depart for Sun City

9:30 – Unload and Set up on the Plaza

10:15 – Warm up and Sound Check

10:45 – Pre Ceremony Patriotic Music

11:00 – Ceremony Begins

12:00 – Ceremony ends

12:30 – Depart for GHS

1:00 Arrive at GHS

SATURDAY(11/12) REGION ORCHESTRA AUDITIONS

8:30AM – Report to Cedar Park HS (Only for students signed up for Region Orchestra)

1:00PM – Audition ends (Certain sections will be done earlier)

Let’s have a great week Band,

Masquerade Photos

admin — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 04:17:46 +0000

Week 11(Oct. 31-Nov. 5) Texas State Band Day

admin — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:04:35 +0000

First of all congratulations to all of you on a great marching band season! What a great end to the season with the seniors being recognized for all of their commitment and hard work. In addition, I was very proud of the Forbes and Benold band students for their great performances at their concerts last week and at the game on Friday. Great job bands!!

Moving forward we have one final performance for the marching band season. That’s right, this Saturday is Texas State Band Day! I’m looking forward to joining the Bobcat Band for their game vs. Prairie View A&M University this Saturday. What an honor for the Eagle Band. Also we will have the Masquerade Party this Friday night!

Here is the schedule for the week:

B WEEK – NO AFTER SCHOOL REHEARSAL THIS WEEK

MONDAY 10/30(B DAY) – NO LEADERSHIP MEETING

8:45 – Instrumental Ensemble Class(Prepare for Friday Class Recital)

TUESDAY 11/1(A DAY) – BAND PARENT MEETING

8:45 – Marching Band Rehearsal in Band Hall 1(Bring your marching instrument and print out all Texas State Band music from Charms

WEDNESDAY 11/2(B DAY)

8:45 – Instrumental Ensemble Class(Prepare for Friday Class Recital)

THURSDAY 11/3(A DAY) – CONCERT BAND REHEARSAL

8:45 – Concert Band Rehearsal(You will need your concert instrument)

FRIDAY 11/4(B DAY) – CLASS RECITAL AND MASQUERADE PARTY

8:45 – Instrumental Ensemble Class(CLASS RECITAL IN BAND HALL 1)

7PM – MASQUERADE PARTY IN BAND HALL 1

10PM – Masquerade ends

Information on donating items or volunteering to help with the Friday, November 4th Masquerade Party is available under Eagle Band Volunteer:

http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/242345634562836097

Thank you for helping the Eagle Band!

SATURDAY 11/5 – TEXAS STATE BAND DAY!!!

10AM – Report to the Band Hall, pack and load, pick up boxed lunch

10:30 – Depart GHS

12:30 – Arrive at Texas State University

1:30 – Rehearse with Bobcat Band at the practice field

2:25 – Line up and march down with Bobcat Band

2:40 – Pregame show

3:00 – Kickoff! GO BOBCATS!

5:10 – Halftime…enjoy the show!

6:15 – Game over. Pack and Load

6:45 – Depart TX State

***PACK A SACK DINNER FOR AFTER THE GAME***

8PM – Arrive at GHS. Unpack

8:30 – Announcements and dismissed

Lets have another great week Eagle Band! Also best of luck to all of the Benold and Forbes band students at the Middle School Region Band auditions this Saturday.

GO EAGLES!!!

Senior Night Photos

admin — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:43:05 +0000