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Written By David Mobley

Hello Dragon Band Students, Parents and Families,

Our first of three full weeks of school in a row has been very productive.  The winterguard had a strong outing last week at their contest and the Varsity group is getting ready to head to WGI Austin this Saturday and Sunday.

Mulch Delivery

We need everyone’s help, please volunteer TODAY!

Next Week’s Rehearsals

  • Symphonic Band

    • High Voices - Tuesday 7:30-8:30am 

    • Low Voices - Thursday 4:30-5:30pm

  • Wind Symphony

    • None

  • Wind Ensemble

    • Alto Saxes - Monday 7:55-8:30am

    • Trumpets - Wednesday 7:55-8:30am

  • Jazz Band

  • Next Year’s Legacy and Horizon

    • These rehearsals are not required and are open to all interested students

    • Next Week:  Legacy Part 1 continued

    • Woodwinds - Monday 4:30-5:00pm

    • Brass - Tuesday 4:30-5:00pm

Full Orchestra UIL

Student Leadership Information

  • Open to Next Year's 10th, 11th and 12th grade students only

  • Go to this page on our website to learn more

  • Complete the interest form on the website!

April Recitals

  • April 13th, 14th, 15th or 16th, 6:00-8:45*

  • 1200 Main Building Foyer area

  • Hour length (approx) segments of students performing for friends and families

    • Students won’t be there for the full time, but will be there for about an hour to an hour and a half depending on when they’re scheduled to perform

  • Students will perform a short solo, duet, trio or quartet on one of the 4 evenings

  • Instrumental Choirs also perform!  Students in these  ensembles  (sax choir, tuepha choir, etc.) may perform on multiple evenings

  • We want all students to prepare and perform a recital

Attendance

  • If your student is well enough to attend school, they should be coming to practice and events unless they get sick in the middle of the day and are sent home by the nurse

  • Look ahead at the rehearsal and event schedule and plan your appointments and tutorial help around it

  • The band's calendar is on dragonband.com

  • Attendance at rehearsals and events is mandatory unless otherwise specified

  • Absences due to sickness are excused with notification from a parent if the student has a fever, is vomiting or cannot otherwise get out of bed

  • Absences due to prolonged sickness/injury are excused with a doctor's note

  • Who do I email?  Mr. Mobley for Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony, Ms. Benford for Symphonic Band, Ms. Bouhadana for Concert Band, Mr. Hammack for all Percussion and Mr. Mendieta for Color Guard

  • Absences that are not excused-birthdays, completing homework, studying, test preparation, part time job, pop concerts, parties, vacations, weekend getaways

Grades and Eligibility

  • RRISD Eligibility Calendar

  • Students must remain academically eligible to participate in football games and marching contest performances and all TMEA activities

  • Should a student become ineligible they will still practice with the group during band class and in some cases, outside of the school day

  • There are two types of official grade reporting - IPR (Interim Progress Report) and Report Card

  • We are required to go by these official methods to determine eligibility

Heads Up!

  • United States Air Force Band

    • Your United States Air Force Concert Band & Singing Sergeants will be in the Austin area during their Spring Tour, March 29th-30th!

    • Don't miss this rare and exciting opportunity to hear great patriotic music, the music of Wicked and as always, a salute to celebrate our veterans!

    • Sunday, Mar 29th at 3pm - Leander, TX - Don Tew Performing Arts Center

    • Monday, Mar 30th at 7pm - San Marcos, TX - Texas State University

    • Click here for more information and to get your FREE tickets: https://www.music.af.mil/USAFBand/Events/National-Tours/Concert-Band/

  • TALENT HUNT Omicron Nu Nu chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc

    • We are hosting our 4th annual talent hunt where students have the opportunity to compete for scholarships by showcasing their talent

    • The Talent Hunt will be held on March 4th, 2026 at 6pm at The Kinningham House

    • The registration deadline is February 27th

    • If you are interested in participating please reach out to onn.talent.2021@gmail.com

    • To sign up please  visit www.roundrockques.net

  • Parents for Arts Education

    • 📢 Here's how you can help right now:

      • ✅ Sign up at www.paetx.org – It takes just a minute!

      • ✅ Follow & share our mission on social media to spread the word.

      • ✅ Encourage parents, grandparents, and students (ages 18-118!) to join us.

Coming Soon

  • Wed 3/4 Full Orchestra UIL C&SR

  • Fri 3/6 Jazz Band PIE Banquet, Kalahari

  • Fri 3/6 Mulch Pick Up 4:30-6:00pm

  • Sat 3/7 Mulch Delivery 8am-4pm

  • Tue 3/10 Band Booster Meeting, 7pm, Band Hall

  • Mon-Fri 3/16-20 Spring Break

  • Wed 3/25 Disney Trip Meeting, 6:30pm, 1100 Cafeteria

  • Mon 3/30 Pre UIL Concert, 6:30pm, Hartfield PAC (McNeil)

  • Fri 4/3 No School

  • Mon 4/6 Audition Materials released

  • Wed 4/8 Chamber Ensemble Concert, 6:30pm, Cedar Ridge PAC

Thank You Everyone,

David Mobley

Band Director, Round Rock High School

201 Deepwood Drive, Round Rock, TX 78681

512-464-6028

dragonband.com

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David Mobley https://dragonband.com
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