4.25.25
Hello Dragon Band Students, Parents and Families,
The directors have had a really wonderful time talking to and interviewing all of the leadership candidates during band classes this week. We’ve not done much ensemble rehearsing but students have spent time in class working on spring concert music, chamber ensemble music, recital music and last but not least - audition music!
Next Week’s Rehearsals
Wed 4.23 7:30-8:30am Jazz Band
Seniors!
Please complete this form by April 30th for our Band Banquet senior recognition
Band Banquet
Saturday, May 3rd, 6pm for Seniors, 6:45 for all
1100 building cafeteria
SENIORS - Band Banquet meal tickets will be on sale from Monday, April 7th through Friday, April 25th-closing at 5pm
Meal tickets will be $25 each and will include a BBQ entree & sides from Smokey Mo's, drinks, and desserts
The vegetarian meal option will be a baked potato with all the fixings, sides, drinks, and desserts. This meal is for Seniors and their guests
Seniors will receive a free meal ticket but must reserve one on-line
The meal for seniors and guests will be served at 6pm
Please go to dragonbandboosters.com/bandbanquet to order/reserve a ticket today!
At 6:45pm EVERYONE attends and desserts will be served to all with awards and recognitions shortly thereafter.
Recital Series
We had a great first night of recitals! The kids did a super job performing and we had good audiences for each block, thank you for coming!
We have two more dates on the calendar for after school - May 5th and May 7th. See the schedule for our Recital Series here!
Percussionists only will perform on May 16th
We’ll hold this event in the lobby of the 1200 building (main building off of Deep Wood) in the circular rotunda area
Students have been assigned a date and block time. Blocks will be approximately an hour. After that block is complete, one of our larger chamber ensembles will perform between the soloists and small ensembles and then the next block of performers will begin
Audience members are asked to watch a full block of performers and then can rotate out for our next group.
Juniors!
Check the price list here before attending jacket fitting
Letter jacket fitting, 7:30am-9:00am
Band Hall (or nearby)
Monday, May 5th - Brass
Tuesday, May 6th - Woodwinds
Wednesday, May 7th - Guard and Percussion
Thursday, May 8th - Make Ups
Spring Concert - Thursday, May 8th, RRISD Hartfield PAC - it’s a doozy! Lots of musicians and lots of music to be made!!!
Jazz Band
5:50pm Arrive, store cases in the black box, set up in the lobby
6:15pm Begin performing in the lobby prior to full concert starting at 6:30pm
Flute Choir performs in the front area of the stage at 6:30pm
Concert Band 2
6:00pm Arrive, store cases in the black box
6:10pm Warm Up on stage
6:35pm Perform
6:50pm Sit in the audience to watch the other bands
Clarinet Choir performs in the front area of the stage at ~6:50pm
Horn Choir performs in the front area of the stage at ~ 7:00pm
Concert Band 1
6:10pm Arrive, store cases in the black box
6:20pm Warm Up in the Green Room
7:10pm Perform
7:20pm Sit in the audience to watch the other bands
Trumpet Choir performs in the front area of the stage ~ 7:20pm
Symphonic Band
6:10pm Arrive, store
6:30pm Sit in the audience (with instruments and music) to watch CB2
~6:45pm Warm Up in the Green Room
7:25pm Perform
7:40pm Sit in the audience to watch the other bands
Trombone Choir performs in the front of the stage ~ 7:50pm
Tuepha Choir performs in the front area of the stage ~ 8:00pm
Wind Symphony
6:15pm Arrive, store cases in the black box
6:30pm Sit in the audience to watch CB2 and CB1
~7:10pm Warm Up in the Green Room
8:05pm Perform
8:30pm Sit in the audience to watch WE
Saxophone Choir performs in the front of the stage ~ 8:30pm
Wind Ensemble
6:15pm Arrive, store cases in the black box
6:30pm Sit in the audience to watch CB2, CB1 and SB
~7:30pm Warm Up in the Green Room
8:40pm Perform
Austin Chamber Music Summer Workshop
The workshop takes place at UT Austin from July 14th through July 26th and features a variety of ensemble experiences, coaching sessions, and performance opportunities designed to inspire and challenge young musicians
The Primary Division is a half-day camp designed for intermediate to advanced elementary students ages 7-10, with a minimum of 1 year of private instruction and the ability to read music
For more advanced students, our Young Artist Division provides a comprehensive chamber music experience with more intensive coaching and performance opportunities, allowing students to further develop their technical and collaborative skills.
We're particularly excited to offer scholarships for students who need financial assistance. With full tuition for the Young Artist Division at $1,300 per student, these scholarships are essential to ensuring that talented young musicians from all backgrounds can participate in our program. We'd love to have strong representation from RRISD at the camp this year!
Benefits for students include:
Free concert tickets to Summer Festival concerts for both students and parents
Masterclasses with visiting professional artists, including the Kodak Quartet (winners of our prestigious Coltman Competition)
Performance opportunities throughout the summer
Professional mentorship from accomplished musicians
Development of collaborative skills and musical excellence in a supportive community
Parents!
Advocate for Fine Arts Education Today!
Fine arts education is essential to a well-rounded education, yet Texas schools receive no dedicated funding for these required programs. With the 89th Texas Legislature now in session, we have a critical opportunity to change that—but we need your help!
At Parents for Arts Education, we are working to secure a dedicated fine arts allotment to ensure students have access to the instruments, costumes, supplies, and specialized instruction they need.
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✅ Encourage parents, grandparents, and students (ages 18-118!) to join us.
✅ Help us win the first year organization prize for Amplify Austin Day by donating here before March 5th!
Tubas and Euphoniums!
Teupha Week | June 9-12, 2025 | Cedar Ridge HS, Round Rock TX
Teupha Week is the ultimate Teupha experience, offering four immersive days for students to develop their musical skills, make lasting connections, and be inspired by some of the finest low brass educators in the country.
During Teupha Week, students will participate in a variety of ensembles, ranging from large group performances to smaller chamber ensembles.
Register at teuphacamp.com/teuphaweek before May 15th for early bird pricing!
Grades
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.
The main thing to remember is - ALL STUDENTS - PASS YOUR CLASSES TO REMAIN ELIGIBLE
Attendance
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 Varsity Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony and Concert Band 2, Ms. Benford for Junior Varsity Marching Band and Symphonic Band and Ms. Bouhadana for Concert Band 1, Mr. Hammack for all Percussion and Mrs. Stone for all Color Guard.
Absences that are not excused-birthdays, completing homework, test preparation, pop concerts, parties, vacations, weekend getaways
Upcoming Special Dates and Events
Fri 4.25 Drum Major Auditions
Mon-Fri 4.28-5.1 Auditions
Fri 5.2 Audition Results Posted
Sat 5.3 Band Banquet, 6:30pm RRHS 1100 Cafeteria
Mon 5.5 Recital Series #2
Tue 5.6 Band Booster meeting, 7pm, Band Hall
Wed 5.7 Recital Series #3
Thu 5.8 Spring Concert, 6:30pm, RRISD Hartfield PAC
Sat 5.10 TCGC, guard solo and ensemble
Thank You Everyone,
David Mobley
Band Director, Round Rock High School
201 Deepwood Drive, Round Rock, TX 78681
512-464-6028
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