Greetings!

Congratulations to Jonathan Churchett on an amazing All-State Performance last night!  As part of the TMEA All-State Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Donald Schleicher (University of Illinois Symphony), he performed Strauss’ Die Fledermaus Overture and Bartok’s Concerto for Orchestra.  Congratulations to Jonathan on a wonderful performance and his distinction as a four year All-State Bassoonist!  Your Anderson family is very proud!

Congratulations to the Winter Guard on being promoted to a higher bracket.  After their performance and high score last weekend they went under review this week by the TCGA Board and were promoted to the next level.  They spent yesterday’s rehearsal putting an additional minute of drill and staging on the floor to meet the requirements of their new division.  GO GUARD!

This week brings us to Solo and Ensemble!  Students will have their second rehearsal with pianists this week as we head to the performance.  Times are published in the other link of this blast.  This year we followed the format that the Leader, Round Rock and Pflugerville schools use in hosting a ‘local’ solo and ensemble in addition to UIL.  All on the same day as our scheduled UIL time, students had the choice to do UIL, Local or both, and we scheduled accordingly.  Students doing our local contest will also get an additional 5-7 minute coaching from judges.  We are excited for the opportunity for our students to get additional feedback and to create a more multi-faceted approach.

If you have questions or see a glitch with the schedule please contact us immediately.  Otherwise, plan to be there early and warmed up for your time on Saturday! UIL groups will see their times tomorrow but they will fall between 9am and 11am at Bowie).

Local Solo and Ensemble is at ANDERSON; UIL solo and Ensemble is at BOWIE.  Unless you signed up for the UIL event, your performances will be at ANDERSON.  See a director if you have questions.

Kristin Wolfe Jensen (UT Professor of Bassoon) will be here Wednesday for our Chamber Music Masterclass in Wind Ensemble.  Ensembles are welcome to sign up for FIT times to rehearse.  If the band FIT is full, please email a director and we are happy to pull you for solo or ensemble practice.

WIND ENSEMBLE – reminder, you have another full rehearsal this Monday night in lieu of sectionals (5-6:30pm).  Reference your orange paper schedule or earlier blasts for specifics.

Band LOCK-IN is Friday, Feb 24!!

Everyone have a great week!

Mrs. Gonzalez