Symphonic Band Scores Straight Superiors!
This has been a great year for our Symphonic Band. The band scored straight superiors at each of its festivals including the State Junior High Band Festival, the BYU Invitational Festival and the District Advanced Band Festival. Congratulations Huskies!
Concert Band gets Perfect Score at District!
Our Concert Band received straight superior ratings at the District Intermediate Band festival including a perfect 35/35 from one of the judges. This band is playing really well and has a bright future ahead of it for next year. Congratulations!!!
Mountain Ridge Places 1st at Peaks!
Congratulations to our Jazz Ensembles at Mountain Ridge. On Friday, the Advanced Jazz Ensemble took 1st place at the Peaks Jazz Festival in the Junior High Division and our Jazz Combo placed 1st in the Combo event. Outstanding soloist awards also went to Christian Stone (trombone in both bands) and Talmage Porter (flute). An added bonus was performing for Victor Lopez who wrote the Latin charts performed by both the Intermediate and Advanced Jazz Ensembles. It was a great festival and our students performed very well. Congratulations to all of them.
Symphonic Band Makes State!
The MRJH Symphonic Band was selected once again as one of
the top junior high bands to participate in the State
Junior High Band Festival. Fifteen bands were
accepted to the festival which will be held at the U of U on March
14th. Congratulations Huskies!
Jazz Ensembles Superior at District!
Recently, the Mountain Ridge Intermediate and Advanced Jazz Ensembles performed at the Alpine District Jazz Festival. Both bands performed well and received straight Superior Ratings. Congratulations Huskies!
MRJH Students Perform in ASD Honor Band!
MRJH Honor Band Students
& Dr. Colonna
The Alpine School District's second Jr. High Honor Band was a great success! Students enjoyed rehearsing with other top band students from around the district with guest clinician and conductor Dr. James Colonna from UVU. Their experience culminated with a concert after only one and a half days of rehearsal. Dr. Colonna was impressed with the quality of the band programs here in the Alpine School District and loves working with our students! Mountain Ridge was well represented. Congratulations to the following students who were selected:
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Talmage Porter - tenor sax
McKenzie Rugg - trombone Christian Stone - trombone Lincoln Stone - trumpet Adam Stott - trumpet Ollie Weaver - clarinet Josh Zabriskie - alto sax Emma Zappala - clarinet |
Dan Asay - tuba
Ethan Bullock - bassoon Emily Cordner - flute Elise Jackman - oboe Eliza Kroes - french horn Holly Lowder - bassoon Madelyn Monson - percussion Karleigh Pavich - clarinet |
Click here to see more photos from the District Honor Band.
MRJH Alumni make All-State Band!
Congratulations to the following who made All-State this year! They performed an amazing concert at Abravanel Hall with guest conductor, clinician and highly regarded composer Sam Hazo.
- Bobby Alger - Trumpet (LPHS)
- Briane Bueno - French Horn (LPHS)
- Jaden Bueno - Trumpet (LPHS)
- Monika Burnside - Piccolo/Flute Orchestra (LPHS)
- Aaron Leifer - Clarinet (LPHS)
- Phillip Leifer - Clarinet (LPHS)
- Logan McAllister – Trombone (AFHS)
MRJH Alumni make All-State Jazz!
Congratulations to the following who made the All-State Jazz Band this year! They will perform in St. George for the Utah Music Educators Conference in February.
- Jaden Bueno - Lead Trumpet (LPHS)
Symphonic Band receives Superior Ratings!
Symphonic Band Performing at 2012 BYU Band Festival
The MRJH Symphonic Band came away with straight Superior Ratings at the BYU Band Festival. Judges scored the band in Box 5 (the highest) in 5 out of 7 categories for a total of 33/35 points from one judge and 33.5/35 points from the other. After their performance, the band had an amazing clinic with John Carnahan where he was able to help them take their music to the next level in preparation for the State Jr. High Band Festival. Special thanks goes to Mike Larsen for helping us transport our larger instruments.
Intermediate Jazz Places 1st!
MRJH Intermediate Jazz Ensemble
The Intermediate Jazz Ensemble was recently named the Outstanding Big Band and placed first in their division at the Peaks Jazz Festival.
Jazz Ensembles receive Superior Ratings!
MRJH Advanced Jazz Ensemble
Both the Intermediate and Advanced Jazz Ensembles recently received straight Superior Ratings at the Alpine District Jazz Festival. Students were able to hear other schools perform and received a clinic by the adjudicators after their performance.
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Symphonic Band performs with G2 at Honors Assembly
The MRJH Symphonic Band performed with GOing 2nd at the Honor's Assembly April 20th. Going Second's website says that they use Music as a strong motivational tool that moves people toward positive change. They are dedicated to inspiring and empowering teens to become involved with music, continue their education, and live a drug-free life.
MRJH Students Make Region!
Congratulations to the following 9th grade students who were selected to continue on by performing at the High School Region Solo/Ensemble Night:
- Chelsea McMillan-Oboe solo
- Maren McAllister-Clarinet solo
- Phillip Leifer-Clarinet solo
- Jace Hulet-Trumpet solo
- Brianne Bueno-Horn Ensemble
MRJH Students Perform in ASD Honor Band!
MRJH Honor Band Students
& Mr. Applonie
The Alpine School District's first Jr. High Honor Band was a great success! Students enjoyed rehearsing with other top band students from around the district with guest clinician and conductor Brent Applonie. Their experience culminated with a concert after only one and a half days of rehearsal. Mr. Applonie was impressed with how well the students were prepared and how quickly they made changes to play more musically. Mountain Ridge was well represented. Congratulations to the following students who were selected:
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Click here to see more photos from the District Honor Band.
Mr. Bateman named Jr. High Music Teacher of the Year
Mr. Bateman was recently recognized as the "Outstanding Junior High Music Teacher of the Year" by the Utah Music Educators Association. UMEA states that this honor is "awarded to a junior high/middle school music teacher who has consistently demonstrated distinct, commendable achievement and service to students and to the profession."
Students Selected for HS Solo/Ensemble Nights
We had a great solo/ensemble night. It was fun to hear everyone perform. Congratulations to the following 9th grade students who were selected to continue on by performing at their High School Solo/Ensemble Nights:
- Chelsea McMillan-Oboe solo
- Maren McAllister-Clarinet solo
- Phillip Leifer-Clarinet solo
- Brianne Bueno-French Horn solo
- Brianne Bueno-French Horn quartet
- Jace Hulet-Trumpet solo
- Ethan Eckersell-Trumpet solo
Mr. Bateman elected as UMEA's Vice President over Jr. High/Middle School Music
Mr. Bateman was recently elected by his peers to the Utah Music Educator's Executive Board as the Vice President over Jr. High and Middle School Music. In this position, he will represent Junior High & Middle School music teachers throughout the state and be involved with planning professional development, collaboration and state festivals.
Symphonic Band Invited to 6th Annual State Jr. High Band Festival!
The MRJH Symphonic Band was selected once again as one of
the top junior high bands to participate in the State
Junior High Band Festival. Fifteen bands were
accepted to the festival which will be held at the U of U on March 15th. Mountain Ridge is one of only three junior highs to make it all six years in a row.
Bands were blindly auditioned by highly acclaimed adjudicators from around the state. Congratulations Huskies!
MRJH Band Students March in Rose Parade!
Congratulations to the following MRJH Band Students who marched in the 2012 Rose Parade with the AFHS Marching Band!
- Maren McAllister-clarinet
- Kenny Jepsen-clarinet
- Sam Howard-trumpet
- Jace Hulet-trumpet
- Tanner Roylance-baritone
MRJH Alumni make All-State Band!
Congratulations to the following who made All-State this year!
The Utah Music Education Association announced its selections for the 2011-2012 All-State Bands & Orchestra. Hundreds of students grades 9-12 auditioned from four sites across the state.
Alternates:
The Utah Music Education Association announced its selections for the 2011-2012 All-State Bands & Orchestra. Hundreds of students grades 9-12 auditioned from four sites across the state.
- Julia Larsen - 1st Flute (LPHS)
- Aaron Leifer - 2nd Clarinet (LPHS)
- Jaden Bueno - 2nd Trumpet (LPHS)
- Will Brooksby - Bass (LPHS)
- Will Ingram – Euphonium (AFHS)
Alternates:
- Karrica Egbert – Bassson alternate #1 (AFHS)
- Logan McAllister – Bass Trombone alternate #2 (AFHS)
MRJH Students Selected for USU Tri-State Honor Band
Three students from MRJH were selected for the USU Tri-State Honor Band. Students must be in the 9th to 12th grades to be nominated. This will be a great experience for our students. They will have the opportunity of performing alongside some of the best players from Utah, Idaho and Wyoming. Many of our students who have been a part of this group have gone on to make the All-State Band later in High School. Congratulations!
- Brianne Bueno - French Horn
- Philip Leifer - Clarinet
- Sam Liechty - Tuba
Marching Bands Take State!
Congratulations to our 9th graders who participated in the LPHS and AFHS
Marching Bands this season. Lone
Peak took first place in
the State 3A Division and American Fork took first place in the State 5A Division.