MRJH BANDS

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 invited by audition to the State Junior High Band Festival every year since it began.

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Miss Croxall

We'd like to introduce and give a warm welcome to Miss Croxall, our new student teacher from BYU. We're excited to have her as a part of our band family and look forward to the things she can teach us. Read more about Miss Croxall here.

Solo/Ensemble Night Coming Up!

Our version of American Idol, but we had it first! Band students are highly encouraged to participate in this year's annual MRJH Solo/Ensemble Night (Wednesday, February 6th). Now is the time to prepare! Those interested 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)

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