10.24.25
Hello Dragon Band Students, Parents and Families,
It’s been a strong week of rehearsals for both our V and JV groups, with V gearing up for the Area contest and JV maintaining their show in addition to transitioning to a concert setting.
UIL is aware of the possible inclement weather on Saturday. Here is the information from UIL about the Area contest:
"At this point, our plan is to indeed hold the contest on Saturday! The negatives of moving to Monday (transportation, massive volunteer workforce, judges, and more) outweigh the negatives of doing it Saturday. Here are some things to keep in mind as you prepare:
Please let your parents and administration know that SAFETY will be the first concern, so long delays are possible.
Please let your parents and administration know that EXTENSIVE deliberation has been made by Region Executive Secretaries and the UIL state office pursuant to the decision to proceed with the contest on Saturday rather than moving it to Monday.
It is possible that a delay could be called WHILE you are in warmup or on the field.
Let your parents and patrons know that the stadium will have to be cleared in the event of lightning. They have to go to their cars. Round Rock ISD protocol is that we must wait 30 minutes until after the last lightning within 10 miles.
It is possible (although we HOPE this doesn't have to happen) that finals might be canceled - Absolute worst case scenario - but we can't have any band performing after midnight.
Please arrange for some kind of cover for your electronic equipment as needed.
Feel free to provide some kind of rain gear for the performers.
Our hope is that the rain dissipates from the forecast (as it has been trending the past day or so) and that weather conditions are optimal as you perform on Saturday."
ALL CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR THE UIL AREA MARCHING CONTEST! ALL HANDS ON DECK!
You are needed and there are many opportunities to help!
Saturday, October 25th
Round Rock Dragon Band Boosters are the host for this event and the UIL Region Marching Contest on October 14th
Most spots are adult/parent only, but JV students can (and are encouraged to) help in some areas (marked on sign-up) WITH a parent.
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Next Week’s Rehearsals
Monday 10.27 4:45-6:30pm V Percussion
Tuesday 10.28 4:45-7:45pm V Full
Thursday 10.30 4:45-7:45pm V Full
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 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 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
Saturday, October 25th, UIL Area Marching Contest - Reeves
EAT before you come to school
11:15am Report to Band Hall
11:30am Rehearsal
12:50pm Break, EAT a good snack, drink a lot of water, get dressed in full uniform
1:50pm Waiting to board buses
2:00pm Depart for Reeves
2:30pm Arrive, unload, circle time
3:10pm Warm Up
3:40pm Move to gate
3:55pm Enter field
4:00pm Perform
5:30pm Prelims Awards
6:00pm EAT Dinner at the stadium
7:30pm Finals Begin
8:30/9:00pm (approx.) Perform
10:45pm Finals Awards
11:15pm Return to RRHS
11:45pm Arrive, unload, store things properly, go home!
Friday, October 31st, 2025 - Away vs. Stony Point
7:00am Full V in the stadium
8:00am JV joins, “Thriller” for Dragonettes
8:30am Rehearsal ends, move to band hall
9:00am School begins
4:20pm School ends, EAT, refill DB water jug with water
4:50pm Get dressed in full uniform
5:15pm Inspection
5:30pm Load buses and depart ASAP
6:15pm Arrive, unload, move into the stands
7:00pm Game begins
8:07pm (approx) Halftime, V performs, “Thriller” for Dragonettes
9:57pm (approx) Game ends
10:10pm (approx) Load trucks and buses and depart ASAP
11:00pm (approx.) Arrive at RRHS, unload, store items properly
11:30pm (approx.) Go home
Grades and Eligibility
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
IMPORTANT DATES FOR MARCHING SEASON ELIGIBILITY
Events students become ineligible for if failing on the October 10th 9 Weeks Grade Check
UIL Area Marching
Away v. Stony Point
UIL State Marching
BOA San Antonio
NOVEMBER 3 IPR GRADE CHECK DATE
NOVEMBER 10 ELIGIBILITY GAIN ONLY
Band Class Procedures and Plans
Weekly Class Plans (there are tabs at the bottom of the sheet for JV and V week of)
V percussion goes outside daily during class
V winds go outside on Tuesdays and Thursdays
JV winds and percussion usually go outside on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Directors will listen to students weekly who are planning to audition at TMEA Region Band Auditions in December
Heads Up!
Middle School District Band Audition Help Needed!
Saturday, November 1st, hosted at Cedar Valley Middle School and Chisholm Trail Middle School
Both campuses will ask for help from high school band students
If you’d like to be a Cedar Valley helper, sign up here
If you’d like to be a Chisholm Trail helper, sign up here
Students: You may not park in the the medical office building parking lots on the other side of the fence from the practice field and campus
Doctors from those offices will tow student’s cars
Parents for Arts Education
We have an amazing opportunity to get in front of thousands of community members (last year over 32,000 people were there!) at the Round Rock Arts Festival on October 3rd-5th
Thanks to Scot Wilkenson and the City of Round Rock Arts and Culture Department, PAE/SAE will be covering the "Make Music" area and we need additional volunteers!
Lots of students need service hours (especially "outside" service hours for NHS) and we can provide that
Here's the link to a Google form to sign up for a 3 hour slot
📢 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.
Texas Future Music Educators - TFME
If you’re interested in continuing your love of music after high school, please come to the TFME meeting on Monday, October 27 at 5:00 pm. You’ll receive the Zoom link leading up to the week of the meeting.
Interest Form link: https://forms.gle/fRSGSbeshRTAdSRE8
A poster to hang in your rehearsal hall or music wing can be found here:
2025 Join TFME QR Code
Bassoonists: Please see Mr. Mobley or Ms. Benford if you’re interested in this bassoon from a private seller:
Schrieber Bassoon for sale - $1700.00
All wood, made in Germany, recently serviced with several new pads
FLUTES!
All flute students are invited to participate in Austin Flute Society Events this year! We have several events that are made for YOU - the students! Here are a few highlights:
1) TMEA High School Region Mock Audition: Performers will receive helpful feedback and tips to make their real audition a success! This will be held Saturday, Nov. 8 at 4 pm at St. John's United Methodist church in Austin.
2) Flootapalooza is a solo performance opportunity open to all students! Learn any solo or etude and perform it for your friends and family on a beautiful stage! Performers will receive positive feedback and an outstanding performer in each age group will be awarded. This exciting event will be held Saturday, February 7. A sign up form will be on the website soon.
All AFS events are $10 to participate OR students can purchase a $20 membership that is good from now until next August, and all events are FREE! For more information and events, they can visit www.austinflutesociety.org
Coming Soon
Saturday 10.25 UIL Area Marching Contest, Reeves, all day, times TBA
Friday 10.31 Away v. Stony Point, 7:00pm, Reeves
Monday-Tuesday 11/3-11/4 UIL State Marching Contest, San Antonio Alamodome
Friday-Saturday 11/7-11/8 BOA San Antonio, Alamodome, times TBA
Monday 11/10 Varsity Parent Send Off Show, Dragon Stadium, 7:00pm
Thursday-Sunday 11/13-11/16 BOA Grand Nationals, Indianapolis Lucas Oil Stadium
Friday 11/14 Tentative - Playoff Game #1 JV attends
Monday 11/17 TMEA Region Orchestra Auditions, Westwood HS, 6:00pm
Tuesday 11/18 Band Booster Meeting, Band Hall, 7:00pm
Friday 11/21 Fitness Gram in all classes
Friday 11/21/Saturday 11/22 Tentative - Playoff Game #2 All attend
Monday-Friday 11/24-28 Thanksgiving Break
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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