MRJH Band Notes
3.11.24
Dear Band Parents and Students,
Thanks again for all your support this year. It’s been so much fun making music together and our band students are so awesome to work with! The next couple of weeks will be busy. I’ll send out more info as we get closer to events. Remember to check the calendar on the band website for the most updated info. Updated itineraries (except for District Int Band Festival) can be found by clicking on the event.
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CONCERTS:
March 20th, MRJH Auditorium
We’re excited for our upcoming Spring Concerts!
Come join us for an evening of great music! Admission is Free!
6:30 PM Beginning, Int Jazz & Concert Bands
(6 PM Call Time (students meet in the band room))
7:30 PM Advanced Jazz and Symphonic Bands
(7 PM Call Time (students meet in the band room))
FULL BAND REHEARSALS:
· 3/19 Full Symphonic Band Rehearsal 7:00-8:05 AM (no Jazz Band)
· 3/19 Full Beginning Band Rehearsal 1:45-2:45 PM
· 3/20 Jazz Ensemble rehearsals 6:45 AM (Advanced) 7:30 AM (Intermediate)
· 3/20 Full Concert Band Rehearsal 3-4 PM
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JAZZ FESTIVALS:
Congratulations to our Jazz Band students! Both of our Jazz Ensembles did a great job at the District Jazz Festival. Both bands received straight Superior ratings (I, I)!
Advanced Jazz also did awesome at the State Jazz Festival the following week bringing home two Superior Ratings (I, I-)!
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DISTRICT ADVANCED BAND FESTIVAL:
Symphonic Band did an amazing job at the District Advanced Band Festival. They received straight Superior ratings (I, I). We’re looking forward to their performances this week at the State Band Festival in Salt Lake.
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MRJH SYMPHONIC BAND AUDITIONS/BAND PLACEMENTS:
Symphonic Band auditions/placements are coming up. Audition/Placement info and submissions will be on Canvas soon (probably in the next week or two). Students auditioning will be given two minutes to play as many of the 12 major scales from memory as they can. Students wishing to do some two octave scales will be given three minutes. After that, they will be given one minute to play a Bb chromatic, F two-octave chromatic or full range chromatic scale from memory. Remember, accuracy counts. If you make too many mistakes, the scale won't count, so don't sacrifice accuracy for speed. Scales can be found in the Foundations for Excellence Book or on the Band Website in the student resources section.
Now is the time to prepare. If you learn two or three new scales per week, you'll be in great shape!
Concert (Intermediate) Band:
All Band students who don’t audition for Symphonic Band or aren’t placed in Symphonic Band, should sign up for Concert (Intermediate) Band. This is a great band and has qualified for State several times. No matter what, BE A PART OF THE BAND!!!
Percussion:
Percussionists should sign up for Intermediate Percussion. Percussionists will be placed in either Concert or Symphonic Band via audition in the fall.
Jazz Ensemble Auditions:
Jazz Auditions will be held in May. Audition Info will be available in the Band Room and also posted on the Band Website the first week of May. Students in Jazz Band need to be enrolled in Concert Band, Symphonic Band or Percussion.
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Upcoming MRJH Band Events:
See the Band Website’s Calendar for updated info and itineraries as they become available.
3/13 State Band Festival (CB) @ U of U
3/14 State Band Festival (SB) @ U of U
3/20 Band Concert (all bands) @ MRJH
3/24 District Int Band Festival (CB) @ Viewpoint MS
3/18-3/31? Symphonic Band auditions/placements (will be on Canvas)
5/5 Evening of Excellence (Adv Jazz)
5/7 Band Concert (all bands)
5/13-16 Jazz Auditions
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THANK YOU!
Mr. Bateman :-)
Band Notes 1/21/25
Dear Band Parents and Students,
Thanks again for all your support this year. It’s been so much fun making music and our band students are so awesome to work with! Remember to check the calendar on the band website for the most updated info.
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BANDS MAKE STATE!
Congratulations to our Symphonic & Concert Bands who qualified for State this year. This is a huge achievement as competition and applicants increase every year. Mountain Ridge was one of only 6 schools to get two bands in. Mountain Ridge is also one of three schools who have qualified for the State Band Festival every year since it began in 2007. We will hear about State Jazz later this week. Fingers crossed…
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PRACTICE RECORDS:
Remember, practice records are due this week. Students should be practicing at least 90 minutes a week preferably 20-30 minutes a day to maintain and increase their musical growth and skills. Practice records need to have parent/guardian signatures and points totaled. Additional practice records can be found in the Band Room or on the Band Website. Thanks!
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AFHS Band Auditions & Info: AFHS will be doing band auditions on Jan 29th for next year. There are two options that they can do.
1) They can just sign up for band and be in concert band for their 10th grade year.
2) They can audition for a higher level band
Here is the audition material:
Flute: m. 1-25
Oboe: m. 1-14
Bassoon: m. 7-22
Clarinet: m. 1-18
Bass Clarinet: m. 10-25
Saxophone: m. 9-27
Trumpet: m. 20-34
Horn: m. 14-27
Trombone/ Bass Bone: m. 9-19
Euphonium: m. 18-26
Tuba: m. 11-26
Link for solos. 3C is the solo
https://auditionsolos.com/
Ab 2 octave scale and Full Range Chromatic Scale along with a short sight reading part.
Jazz Auditions will be later.
Any questions about AFHS auditions, please contact Mr. Landis [email protected]
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ALL STATE:
Congratulations to our students who made the All State Junior High Band and performed an amazing concert at Abravanel Hall last week. This is a huge honor and accomplishment.
Noah Young-Clarinet (2nd year)
Warren Maughan-Tenor Sax
Enoch Thomas-Flute
Erica Morrey-Clarinet
Adam Brinton-Clarinet (2nd year)
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MRJH SYMPHONIC BAND AUDITIONS:
Symphonic Band auditions are coming up soon (probably late March or early April)! Students auditioning will be given two minutes to play as many of the 12 major scales from memory as they can. Students wishing to do some two octave scales will be given three minutes. After that, they will be given one minute to play a two-octave chromatic or full range chromatic scale from memory. Remember, accuracy counts. If you make too many mistakes, the scale won't count, so don't sacrifice accuracy for speed. Scales can be found in the Foundations for Excellence Book or on the Band Website in the student resources section.
Now is the time to prepare. If you learn one or two scales per week, you'll be in great shape!
Concert (Intermediate) Band:
All Band students who don’t audition for Symphonic Band or don’t make Symphonic Band, should sign up for Concert (Intermediate) Band. This is a great band and has qualified for State several times. Remember--no matter what, BE A PART OF THE BAND!!!
Percussion:
Percussionists should sign up for Intermediate Percussion.
Jazz Ensemble Auditions:
Jazz Auditions will be held in May. Students in Jazz Band need to be enrolled in Concert Band, Symphonic Band or Percussion.
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Upcoming MRJH Band Events:
See the Band Website’s Calendar for updated info and itineraries as they become available.
1/29 Side by Side (Symphonic Band @ LPHS during school)
2/11 LP Jazz Night (Adv Jazz) 7 PM
2/13 District Jazz Festival (Int & Adv Jazz) at MRJH
2/20 Elementary Tour (Beg Band)
2/20 Band Sign-Up night @ MRJH for next year’s beginners 3:30-7:00 PM
2/21 State Jazz Festival (Adv Jazz) at Vista Heights MS
2/28 District Advanced Band Festival (SB) @ Lake Mountain MS
3/7 BYU Band Festival (SB)
3/13 State Band Festival (CB) @ U of U
3/14 State Band Festival (SB) @ U of U
3/20 Band Concert (all bands) @ MRJH
3/24 District Int Band Festival (CB) @ Viewpoint MS
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THANK YOU!
Mr. Bateman :-)
“The man who disparages music as a luxury and non-essential is doing the nation an injury. Music now, more than ever before, is a national need.”
– President Woodrow Wilson
3.11.24
Dear Band Parents and Students,
Thanks again for all your support this year. It’s been so much fun making music together and our band students are so awesome to work with! The next couple of weeks will be busy. I’ll send out more info as we get closer to events. Remember to check the calendar on the band website for the most updated info. Updated itineraries (except for District Int Band Festival) can be found by clicking on the event.
--------------------------------------
CONCERTS:
March 20th, MRJH Auditorium
We’re excited for our upcoming Spring Concerts!
Come join us for an evening of great music! Admission is Free!
6:30 PM Beginning, Int Jazz & Concert Bands
(6 PM Call Time (students meet in the band room))
7:30 PM Advanced Jazz and Symphonic Bands
(7 PM Call Time (students meet in the band room))
FULL BAND REHEARSALS:
· 3/19 Full Symphonic Band Rehearsal 7:00-8:05 AM (no Jazz Band)
· 3/19 Full Beginning Band Rehearsal 1:45-2:45 PM
· 3/20 Jazz Ensemble rehearsals 6:45 AM (Advanced) 7:30 AM (Intermediate)
· 3/20 Full Concert Band Rehearsal 3-4 PM
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JAZZ FESTIVALS:
Congratulations to our Jazz Band students! Both of our Jazz Ensembles did a great job at the District Jazz Festival. Both bands received straight Superior ratings (I, I)!
Advanced Jazz also did awesome at the State Jazz Festival the following week bringing home two Superior Ratings (I, I-)!
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DISTRICT ADVANCED BAND FESTIVAL:
Symphonic Band did an amazing job at the District Advanced Band Festival. They received straight Superior ratings (I, I). We’re looking forward to their performances this week at the State Band Festival in Salt Lake.
--------------------------------------
MRJH SYMPHONIC BAND AUDITIONS/BAND PLACEMENTS:
Symphonic Band auditions/placements are coming up. Audition/Placement info and submissions will be on Canvas soon (probably in the next week or two). Students auditioning will be given two minutes to play as many of the 12 major scales from memory as they can. Students wishing to do some two octave scales will be given three minutes. After that, they will be given one minute to play a Bb chromatic, F two-octave chromatic or full range chromatic scale from memory. Remember, accuracy counts. If you make too many mistakes, the scale won't count, so don't sacrifice accuracy for speed. Scales can be found in the Foundations for Excellence Book or on the Band Website in the student resources section.
Now is the time to prepare. If you learn two or three new scales per week, you'll be in great shape!
Concert (Intermediate) Band:
All Band students who don’t audition for Symphonic Band or aren’t placed in Symphonic Band, should sign up for Concert (Intermediate) Band. This is a great band and has qualified for State several times. No matter what, BE A PART OF THE BAND!!!
Percussion:
Percussionists should sign up for Intermediate Percussion. Percussionists will be placed in either Concert or Symphonic Band via audition in the fall.
Jazz Ensemble Auditions:
Jazz Auditions will be held in May. Audition Info will be available in the Band Room and also posted on the Band Website the first week of May. Students in Jazz Band need to be enrolled in Concert Band, Symphonic Band or Percussion.
-------------------------------
Upcoming MRJH Band Events:
See the Band Website’s Calendar for updated info and itineraries as they become available.
3/13 State Band Festival (CB) @ U of U
3/14 State Band Festival (SB) @ U of U
3/20 Band Concert (all bands) @ MRJH
3/24 District Int Band Festival (CB) @ Viewpoint MS
3/18-3/31? Symphonic Band auditions/placements (will be on Canvas)
5/5 Evening of Excellence (Adv Jazz)
5/7 Band Concert (all bands)
5/13-16 Jazz Auditions
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THANK YOU!
Mr. Bateman :-)
Band Notes 1/21/25
Dear Band Parents and Students,
Thanks again for all your support this year. It’s been so much fun making music and our band students are so awesome to work with! Remember to check the calendar on the band website for the most updated info.
-------------------------------
BANDS MAKE STATE!
Congratulations to our Symphonic & Concert Bands who qualified for State this year. This is a huge achievement as competition and applicants increase every year. Mountain Ridge was one of only 6 schools to get two bands in. Mountain Ridge is also one of three schools who have qualified for the State Band Festival every year since it began in 2007. We will hear about State Jazz later this week. Fingers crossed…
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PRACTICE RECORDS:
Remember, practice records are due this week. Students should be practicing at least 90 minutes a week preferably 20-30 minutes a day to maintain and increase their musical growth and skills. Practice records need to have parent/guardian signatures and points totaled. Additional practice records can be found in the Band Room or on the Band Website. Thanks!
-------------------------------
AFHS Band Auditions & Info: AFHS will be doing band auditions on Jan 29th for next year. There are two options that they can do.
1) They can just sign up for band and be in concert band for their 10th grade year.
2) They can audition for a higher level band
Here is the audition material:
Flute: m. 1-25
Oboe: m. 1-14
Bassoon: m. 7-22
Clarinet: m. 1-18
Bass Clarinet: m. 10-25
Saxophone: m. 9-27
Trumpet: m. 20-34
Horn: m. 14-27
Trombone/ Bass Bone: m. 9-19
Euphonium: m. 18-26
Tuba: m. 11-26
Link for solos. 3C is the solo
https://auditionsolos.com/
Ab 2 octave scale and Full Range Chromatic Scale along with a short sight reading part.
Jazz Auditions will be later.
Any questions about AFHS auditions, please contact Mr. Landis [email protected]
-------------------------------
ALL STATE:
Congratulations to our students who made the All State Junior High Band and performed an amazing concert at Abravanel Hall last week. This is a huge honor and accomplishment.
Noah Young-Clarinet (2nd year)
Warren Maughan-Tenor Sax
Enoch Thomas-Flute
Erica Morrey-Clarinet
Adam Brinton-Clarinet (2nd year)
-------------------------------
MRJH SYMPHONIC BAND AUDITIONS:
Symphonic Band auditions are coming up soon (probably late March or early April)! Students auditioning will be given two minutes to play as many of the 12 major scales from memory as they can. Students wishing to do some two octave scales will be given three minutes. After that, they will be given one minute to play a two-octave chromatic or full range chromatic scale from memory. Remember, accuracy counts. If you make too many mistakes, the scale won't count, so don't sacrifice accuracy for speed. Scales can be found in the Foundations for Excellence Book or on the Band Website in the student resources section.
Now is the time to prepare. If you learn one or two scales per week, you'll be in great shape!
Concert (Intermediate) Band:
All Band students who don’t audition for Symphonic Band or don’t make Symphonic Band, should sign up for Concert (Intermediate) Band. This is a great band and has qualified for State several times. Remember--no matter what, BE A PART OF THE BAND!!!
Percussion:
Percussionists should sign up for Intermediate Percussion.
Jazz Ensemble Auditions:
Jazz Auditions will be held in May. Students in Jazz Band need to be enrolled in Concert Band, Symphonic Band or Percussion.
-------------------------------
Upcoming MRJH Band Events:
See the Band Website’s Calendar for updated info and itineraries as they become available.
1/29 Side by Side (Symphonic Band @ LPHS during school)
2/11 LP Jazz Night (Adv Jazz) 7 PM
2/13 District Jazz Festival (Int & Adv Jazz) at MRJH
2/20 Elementary Tour (Beg Band)
2/20 Band Sign-Up night @ MRJH for next year’s beginners 3:30-7:00 PM
2/21 State Jazz Festival (Adv Jazz) at Vista Heights MS
2/28 District Advanced Band Festival (SB) @ Lake Mountain MS
3/7 BYU Band Festival (SB)
3/13 State Band Festival (CB) @ U of U
3/14 State Band Festival (SB) @ U of U
3/20 Band Concert (all bands) @ MRJH
3/24 District Int Band Festival (CB) @ Viewpoint MS
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THANK YOU!
Mr. Bateman :-)
“The man who disparages music as a luxury and non-essential is doing the nation an injury. Music now, more than ever before, is a national need.”
– President Woodrow Wilson