Wind Ensemble
Wind Ensemble
Audition Music
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Wind Ensemble is composed of the most musically and technically advanced students.
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Placement in this Band is based upon musical ability level (determined by observation and assessment over a period of time or audition), bandsmanship (the ability to function in a performing Band that requires self-control, emotional/behavioral maturity, commitment to practice, and a desire to continue to improve as a musician), attendance history, and academic stability.
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Audition material for the Spring Bands will be the Freshmen portion of the previous Fall’s Region Band audition.
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The Wind Ensemble performs several concerts and competes in the UIL Concert and Sight-reading Contest. Additional performances may include one or more festivals and occasional guest appearances.
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Wind Ensemble members work to participate in Region Band tryouts and the UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest. Members are also STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to aggressively participate in private lessons!
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The number of after-school rehearsals decreases drastically after marching season is completed. After-school sectionals and rehearsals are held according to the schedule distributed.
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Student jobs, doctor/dentist appointments, family trips, etc. should be scheduled around these rehearsals. Any unexcused interferences with these rehearsals will result in a grade of a zero for that rehearsal.
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Wind Ensemble members are required to be enrolled in the class.
Symphonic Band
Symphonic Band
Audition Music
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The Symphonic Band is composed of students with above-average musical and technical skills. Expectations and instructions are the same as Wind Ensemble but with less demanding music.
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Placement in this Band is based upon musical ability level (determined by observation and assessment over a period of time or audition), bandsmanship (the ability to function in a performing Band that requires self-control, emotional/behavioral maturity, commitment to practice, and a desire to continue to improve as a musician), attendance history, and academic stability.
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Audition material for the Spring Bands will be the Freshman portion of the previous Fall’s Region Band audition.
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The Symphonic Band performs several concerts and competes in the UIL Concert and Sight-reading Contest and UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest. Additional performances may include one or more festivals and occasional guest appearances.
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We recommend that members of the Symphonic Band audition for Region Band. Members are also STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to participate in private lessons!
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The number of after-school rehearsals decreases drastically after marching season is completed. After-school sectionals and rehearsals are held according to the schedule distributed.
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Student jobs, doctor/dentist appointments, family trips, etc. should be scheduled around these rehearsals. Any unexcused interferences with these rehearsals will result in a grade of a zero for that rehearsal.
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Symphonic Band members are required to be enrolled in the class.
Concert Band
Concert Band
Audition Music
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The Concert Band is composed of students with average musical and technical skills. Expectations and instructions are the same as Symphonic Band but with less difficult music.
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Students will continue to develop their playing skills (scales, note reading, counting, etc.). Special needs, academic grades, and attitudes are considered. Students who show improvement and make a good effort throughout the first semester will have the opportunity to move into the Symphonic Band. Those students still needing extra help with their playing skills will remain in the Concert Band.
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Placement in this Band is based upon audition, bandsmanship (the ability to function in a performing Band that requires self-control, emotional/behavioral maturity, commitment to practice, and a desire to continue to improve as a musician), attendance history, and academic stability.
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Audition material for the Spring Bands will be the Freshman portion of the previous Fall’s Region Band audition.
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Concert Band members will participate in the Marching Band, perform several concerts, may compete in the UIL Concert and Sight-reading Contest, and participate in the UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest.
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Members are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to participate in private lessons!
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The number of after-school rehearsals decreases drastically after marching season is completed. After-school sectionals and rehearsals are held according to the schedule distributed.
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Student jobs, doctor/dentist appointments, family trips, etc. should be scheduled around these rehearsals. Any unexcused interference with these rehearsals will result in a grade of a zero for that rehearsal.
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Concert Band members required to be enrolled in the class.
After-School Rehearsals
Section and Full Ensemble Rehearsals
All students in Wind Ensemble, Symphonic, and Concert Bands will have weekly sectional and full ensemble rehearsals. Section and full ensemble rehearsals will begin at the conclusion of the Marching Band season. Students are expected to be punctual and prepared on a week-by-week basis. Absence from section rehearsals must be in accordance with the attendance policy. Students must make every effort to attend. Section rehearsals are an extension of the classroom and are graded accordingly.
Uniforms
Concert Attire
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Uniform Contract
It is required that all Band members sign and return a Uniform Contract acknowledging their responsibility to care for the uniforms that will be assigned to that Band member.
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Uniform Cleaning Fee
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It is a requirement that all members pay a fee to help with the cost of keeping both the marching and concert uniforms dry cleaned.
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Color Guard members who perform with a performing Band will be required to pay an adjusted uniform cleaning fee. These Color Guard members are responsible for their Color Guard fees.
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Black Socks
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All members of the Concert Bands are required to wear long, unprinted black socks.
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Black socks are a required piece of both marching and concert uniforms.
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Black Dress Shoes
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Appropriate black dress shoes are required for both ladies and gentlemen.
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The Band does not provide shoes for the concert season. Acquiring footwear for the concert uniform is the responsibility of the parents and students.
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Gentlemen
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Black tuxedo coat—issued by the Kingwood Park Band
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Black tuxedo pants—issued by the Kingwood Park Band
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White long-sleeve, button-down, collared dress shirt: Acquiring a white dress shirt for the concert uniform is the responsibility of the parents and students.
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White t-shirt or white under shirt: It is very important that the undershirt is white with no print because it will be visible beneath the white dress shirt. Acquiring a white undershirt for the concert uniform is the responsibility of the parents and students.
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Black bow tie—bow ties are checked out and returned at every concert performance.
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Black cummerbund—cummerbunds are checked out and returned at every concert performance.
Ladies
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Formal black dress—issued by the Kingwood Park Band
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Undergarments should NOT be visible: Any infraction will result in limited performance.
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No open-toed black shoes
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Appropriate stockings
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Concert Black
If for some reason the Kingwood Park formal uniforms are unavailable or there is a performance situation that does not call for the formal uniforms, an alternate uniform will be Concert Black. The Concert Black uniform is a set of black dress clothes provided by the student. Black dress shoes, black socks/stockings, black slacks or dresses, black tops, black undershirts, etc.
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Uniform Decorum
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There will be no variations from the proper wearing of the uniform unless designated by the Directors. Never be seen in public without the proper dress.
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Partial wearing of uniforms is only allowed when a Director tells you to do so.
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There is to be no eating, gum chewing, or drinking anything other than water while in uniform, unless approved by the Band Directors and provided by the Band as part of a Band function.
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There may be inspections before performances to ensure all students are properly attired. Students who do not wear the uniform correctly may not be allowed to perform and will have their class grade lowered as a result.
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Do not wear bracelets, watches, necklaces, or other jewelry. No earrings are allowed. No fingernail polish or paint. No unnatural hair coloring (blue, green, purple, pink, and any other unnatural hair coloring not mentioned).