Welcome!

The MRJH Band program is well-known for excellence and has a rich tradition. Mountain Ridge Junior High Bands have consistently received Superior Ratings at Festivals and have received many honors—these include: the first junior high band program from Utah to have performed at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, one of a few junior high bands that have performed at the Utah Music Educators’ Conference and one of only three junior high programs to be selected by audition to the State Junior High Band Festival every year since it began.

Announcements:

Practice Records Due

Practice records are due Nov 18th & 19th. Please make sure practice records are signed and the minutes are totaled. Extra practice records can be found here. Thanks!

Solo/Ensemble Night Coming Up!

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Our version of American Idol, but we had it first! All Symphonic Band students will need to prepare a solo or an ensemble and other band members are highly encouraged to participate. This year's annual MRJH Solo/Ensemble Night is Wednesday, February 5th. Now is the time to prepare! Students should select a piece that is serious in nature (not pop or movie music) and is at their level of difficulty. Solos should also have piano accompaniment. We do have a limited amount of solo and ensemble literature at the school. Students are more than welcome to check with Mr. Bateman for a solo or ensemble piece or they could check with a local music store. Private teachers are also excellent resources for finding a good solo. 9th graders who do well may qualify to perform at the High School solo/ensemble nights and then may have the opportunity to move on to Region and State. This year awards will be given for the following:
  • Outstanding Woodwind (trophy)
  • Outstanding Brass (trophy)
  • Outstanding Percussion (trophy)
  • Outstanding Ensemble (trophies)
  • Superior Rating (blue ribbon)
  • Excellent Rating (red ribbon)
  • Participant (green ribbon)

Holiday Concert December 5th!

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Come join us for an evening of festive Christmas music. This concert will surely put you in the holiday spirit! Friends and family are welcome--admission is Free!

6:30 PM Concert (6 PM call time):
  • Beginning Band​
  • Intermediate Jazz Ensemble
  • Concert Band

7:30 PM Concert (7 PM call time):
  • Advanced Jazz Ensemble
  • Symphonic Band

Full Band Rehearsals: 
  • Jazz Ensembles 12/4 (Wed) 6:45 AM (Adv) 7:30 AM (Int)
  • Beginning Band 12/4 (Wed) 3-4 PM ​​
  • Symphonic Band 12/5 (Thur) 7 AM
  • Concert Band 12/5 (Thur) 3-4 PM

Quick Links

MRJH Band eNewsletter

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Click here to read the October eNewsletter. If you didn't receive it via email, check Charms to make sure your contact info and email addresses are current. Also check your spam folder.