Hellgate High School Band - February 16, 2012

WOW! Where has the time gone? Over half way done with the school year! Speaking of - Seniors, while you are reading this take a few minutes and email your baby pic and senior pic to Drew at celaboras@centric.net

We have been on auto pilot here for a while, but since we are nearly half-way thru Quarter 3 I wanted to give you a quick update. Reminder about FYI points - PRACTICE! and more info. below. THANKS!

We are really sounding good! We have a game TONIGHT- a double-header vs. Big Sky! We need everyone there to support our boys and girls in this cross-town rival game! If you aren't in pep band, come to the game and listen to us blow the house down! The next (and final!) game will be on Tues. 2/21 at 6:15.

Percussion Ensemble
The indoor drumline is in full swing! We will be making more transitions to percussion ensembles once drumline is a little more squared away. Because of this, if there are still people intereseted in being the percussion ensemble, please email Mr. Rokohl or talk to him personally. THANKS!

Next rehearsal: Monday, Feb. 20 6-8pm (Battery for the full 2 hours, front ensemble from 7-8)

One of our extra gigs will be this coming Tuesday, February 21. We will leave during the end of 6th period and head over to Missoula Manor to perform from 2:30 - 3:15. A Mardi Gras Party that actually takes place on Fat Tuesday! Should be fun! Uniform - Red Hellgate shirt/jeans.

Next Friday, February 24th we will be the featured group at the opening of the Hospice Ball. We perform at the Holiday Inn from 7 - 8. Meet at the school at 6:00 PM FULL UNIFORM

We have added the tuning drones to our Audio page on the web site. Please utilize these during your practice sessions to increase your intonation awareness! DRONES

For FYI points, up to 25 points can be taken care of by LISTENING. We discussed in class the YouTube Channel called Concertbandland and NPR Music. While you are listening go to the Hellgate Band Website and under Handbook you will find the FYI Listening Survey. Fill out the form and your listening will be automatically tallied toward your FYI points total!

Friday, February 17, 7:30 PM - Guest Artist Recital - Sentinel High School Auditorium

Saturday, February 18, 2:00pm - Community Recital - Sentinel High School Auditorium

Saturday, February 18, 7:30pm - Finale Concert - University of Montana Music Recital Hall

*$11/adult, $6/senior, $5/student - (free with participant’s name tag)

UM Concert Band Festival - Tuesday, February 28 - Concert Band and Symphonic Band will be spending the day at the University of Montana. We will be performing, get to work with an adjuciator and listen to other bands (including the UM Symphonic Winds). Permission slips will be going home next week! More details to come!

AA Band Festival - Monday, March 5 and Tuesday, March 6 - Wind Ensemble will be hosting AA Band Festival. Big Sky, Sentinel and Billings West will be spending the days with us and we will have concerts both nights! More details to come!