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2017 REGION BAND RESULTS
FROM 2015:
Please join us in congratulating the following students on their success this audition season. 18 Charger band students made Area, Region, District, and/or 9th Grade Region. This year we had the highest number of students to advance to Area Auditions in the history of Clear Springs High School, tripling the number of students who advanced in previous years. Megan Chu, Felix Fang, Alexander Falks, Richard Zhou, Lucas Raleigh, and Gilberto Torres now advance to the Area audition in January for the chance to join the top 1% of musicians in Texas in one of the All-State Bands or Orchestras. Also, special congratulations to Megan Chu and Alexander Falks for making 1st chair on their respective instruments at the Region 17 auditions on December 12.
We are extremely proud of all our students and very happy to see them recognized for their dedication and hard work on such a competitively difficult endeavor. TMEA Region 17 has earned a reputation across the state as having some of the most talented musicians in Texas. These 18 students represent the top 15-20% of those who auditioned in their respective sections in the region.
Those students who earned Area and Region honors will perform a concert on Saturday, January 20, at Santa Fe High School (more details on the band calendar). Students with District or 9th Grade Region honors do not perform a concert. District and 9th Grade patches have already been distributed to students. Region patches will be handed out at the January concert and Area patches will be handed out at the audition in January.
Area/Region/District Honors:
Alexander Falks – Bassoon
Region/District Honors:
Zach Graves – Bb Clarinet
District Honors:
Mackenzie Gaona – Flute
9th Grade Region Honors:
Gannon Allen – Trombone
We appreciate the work of all students who auditioned. If your child did not audition, they will have the opportunity to do so again next fall.
TEXAS MUSIC SCHOLARS
The Texas Music Scholar Award designates students in high school music programs who exemplify attributes of meritorious performance in the areas of scholarship, musicianship, and citizenship in their school and community during the 2018-2019 school year.
Last year fewer than 2100 students were named as Texas Music Scholars. The following students were nominated for this honor by Mr. Williams, and the award was granted by the Texas Music Educators Association, which sponsors the Texas All-State Bands, Orchestras, and Choirs:
Gannon Allen, 10th Grade, Tenor Trombone
Garrett Allen, 12th Grade, Tenor Trombone
Designation is attained by TMEA Active Member recommendation of students in grades 9-12 who have met the following criteria during the current school year:
- Is a viable member of the school’s parent musical organization for the entire school year.
- Maintains in all cumulative coursework an overall “A” average as defined by the local school district for the current school year.
- Maintains academic eligibility for the entire school year.
- Participates in all scheduled events of the parent organization.
- Attends, as an audience member, two director-approved concert events of high school, collegiate or professional level during a school year.
- Has auditioned, been selected, and participated as required in a TMEA or ATSSB organization (band, orchestra, or choir).
- Performs a UIL Prescribed Music List Class 1 solo for a competition or public performance.
- Consistently exhibits behavior which brings honor to the parent organization, school and community.
Congratulations to our Charger Band students for attaining this honor!
Volunteer of the Year
Please take a minute to nominate a volunteer for the Charger Band Volunteer of the Year recognition. So many parents have contributed so much of their time and talent this year to making the 2018-2019 year a success! Go to this link to fill out a quick survey:
https://goo.gl/forms/8or6n3dRsa0GLihm2
The intent of the CSHSBBC Volunteer of the Year Award is to recognize to one parent who exemplifies outstanding commitment to the Charger Band program through volunteer time, energy, and enthusiasm. Nominee may be any Clear Springs High School Band Booster Club (CSHSBBC) member in good standing. The CSHSBBC Executive Commitee will evaluate all eligible entrees and select a winner. Please submit your nominee by Friday April 19th.
Any or all of the following may be considered in making and evaluating nominations. The nominee:
- Has contibuted consistently and sustained throughout the year, not just a single event or two.
- Sets an example that we would like others to emulate.
- Demonstrates exceptional commitment, service, creativity, cooperation, or leadership. The following areas will be assessed:
• impact
• reach
• engagement
• challenges
• inspiration
Note that Executive Board Officers (Tina Foy, Alicia McConnell, India Allen, Brad Horst and Margaret Gibb) are not eligible.
Pre-Participation Physicals
All students who will be participating in High School Band during the 2019-2020 school year are required by the district to have a Pre-Participation Physical which must be dated on or after April 1, 2019. These Physical Forms must be on file by the first day of Summer Band (July 29). Forms are available for pickup in the band office and available for download online by clicking HERE. Students who do not have a current completed form on file in the band office will be sent home from summer band.
This physical can be performed by your family doctor or PA, or at any place that gives sports physicals. The physical forms are due the first day of Summer Band, but can and should be turned in to the band office if completed before the end of this school year. There will be an opportunity to get your physical at Clear Springs on April 23rd. Click HERE to download the flyer.
BE SURE THAT BOTH PARENT AND STUDENT SIGN THE BOTTOM OF PAGES 1, 2, AND 3! FORMS WITHOUT SIGNATURES CANNOT BE ACCEPTED.
Important:
- It is suggested that parents make a copy of the completed form to keep on file at home.
- If you will be participating in both band and athletics you will need one copy of your physical form on file in the band office and one copy of your physical form on file with the athletic trainer.
- It is the student’s responsibility to make sure a copy of the physical form is made and that one is given to the band directors and one to the athletic trainer.
Indoor Drumline
Did you know that our very own drumline and front ensemble (pit) have been meeting since before the winter break and preparing for Winter Drumline competition? Winter drumline is an energetic, theatrical, indoor marching percussion ensemble that competes during the winter and early spring. Our percussionists will be showcasing their show, Vanity, in a state preview performance this Wednesday, April 3 at 7:00PM in the CSHS competition gym.
SUPPORT THE DRUMS WITH YUMS
BUT HURRY! PRESALES END THURSDAY!
Come see what they’ve been up to and cheer them on as they prepare for their final competition of the season at Texas A&M University Saturday, April 6 at 3:00! They can use some behind-the-scenes support on Saturday, so sign up in Charms if you are available to lend a hand as a chaperone or a roadie.
Volunteer Here: https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/volunteerR.asp?v=4702551&cb=7255221
TCGC Website: https://www.
Concert Uniform Fittings: TAKE 2
Wind Ensemble will be issued uniforms during class on Monday, April1, and Concert and Symphonic bands will be issued uniforms on Tuesday, April 2.
Students, bring your garment bag if you still have it to keep your uniform nice and cozy till you get home.
Parents, Uniform hems may need to be adjusted. Please DO NOT CUT them if they are too long. Please do not use any adhesives or any materials that may result in permanent alteration or wear. A simple whip stitch hem will work for both men’s pants and ladies’ dresses. See the links below for a video on how to hem concert blacks, and another good video that will show you how to “catch stitch” pants and preserve the crease.
Help is needed to get everyone sized and checked out during their class period. Please sign up in Charms if you can lend a hand:
Uniform Fittings on April 1, 10:30-12:30
Uniform Fittings on April 2, 8:00-10:00
Required uniform items that will need to be provided from home are included below.
For our concerts you will need the following items:
Boys:
- Long black socks
- Black dress shoes (black marching shoes are also acceptable)
- White tuxedo shirt
- Black bow tie
- Black Cummerbund
- Tuxedo pants (school owned)
- Tuxedo jacket (school owned)
Girls:
- Black closed toed shoes with 1 inch or less heel
- Concert dress (school owned)
No jewelry is to be worn and any hair ties must be black.
Jason’s Deli Give Back Night
Head over to Jason’s Deli in League City on Thursday, March 28, for a give-back event which will return a portion of your meal receipt to the band when you dine in or take out from 5:00-10:00 p.m.
Please help us out by forwarding this to all of your Jason-loving friends!
Thursday, March 28, 2019
5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Only at the League City location:
2755 Gulf Freeway South
League City, Texas 77573
Region Band Auditions
High school region auditions begin this weekend. Please click on the event on the calendar to see which sections audition on which day. Everyone will audition either Friday or Saturday. Instruments marked “Phase 1” will audition twice. Students who score high enough in Phase 1 will advance to Phase 2. The Phase 2 audition will determine chair order and advancement to Area.
The high school audition process is very different from the one in intermediate school. The first difference is that students audition against students from the entire region, not just the CCISD schools like in intermediate school. Friendswood, Alvin, Brazosport, and Dickinson ISDs are all part of the process.
The second difference is that the larger sections are divided into “waves”. This is to eliminate the time a student is sitting in the audition room. A few years ago, it was very common for students in the flute, clarinet, trumpet, and percussion rooms to go over an hour between audition etudes. As you can imagine, this caused a lot of disruption in the rooms and made for very late evenings.
The “wave” system is for certain instruments. Students should have received an email with the assigned audition times. (The attachment may also be found in Charms in the 2018-19 All State folder.) It is crucial that students pay attention to the last three columns. The numbers 1, 2, or 3 indicate which room/etude in which the student will start. The last column indicates the time the audition is expected to begin. Students must check in at the room 30 minutes prior to that audition time! Students who miss their audition time may not simply show up at a later time and audition.
Transportation will be provided to Alvin High School Friday afternoon. Students who ride the bus will need to be picked up by a parent or guardian when they are finished with the audition. No school transportation is provided Saturday or Monday. This information was on the entry form when students signed up. Each wave is expected to last 2-3 hours. Parents may wait patiently in the cafeteria at Alvin High School or you may drop your child off and pick them up later.
If you have a question or an issue either day, you can contact Mr. Williams via Remind.
Picture Day
We will be having professional photographs taken of all band students on Thursday, December 13th during their band class. All Students (this includes woodwinds, brass, percussion, and color guard) will have their picture taken in their marching jacket as we will be using these pictures to make a composite of the full band. Please wear a black t-shirt to school that day.
The composite, as well the individual pictures, may be purchased. Watch your inbox for the order form. The order form and payment are due on picture day. We will have order forms available outside the PAC the night of the concert.