Course Description: Students placed in intermedaite or advanced band (Symphonic Band or Wind Ensemble respectively) will be working on a daily basis to develop and their musicianship (reading music, rhythms, music theory and history) and instrumental performance techniques (playing in tune, learning scales and arpeggios, individual tone, articulation, etc.)
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES:
Advanced Band Concerts* Winter Concert: December 13, 2011 Pre-Festival Concert: March 6, 2012 Florida Music Performance Assessment: March 9, 2012* End of the Year Concert & Awards: TBA *All Concerts wil begin at 6:00 pm (except for Florida Music Performance Assessment)
Florida Solo and Ensemble Music Performance Assessment Location: Creekside High School Dates: February 10 and 11, 2012 (students can request a preferred date if necessary). Times: Determined by Florida Bandmaster's Association (2 weeks before event) Registration Fees: Solo* - $10.00; Ensemble - $20.00 total Piano accompaniment is required for all solos - in general pianist fee is $20.00 (paid directly to the pianist).
Limitations/Guidelines: Students performing in solo and ensemble must be a member of the band. 1) Student(s) must complete a solo/ensemble registration form and pay registration fee before Thanksgiving break. 2) Student(s) must perform the solo/ensemble for Mr. Rankin prior to Christmas vacation for approval. 3) A student can perform in no more than four events 4) A student can not perform on the same instrument in the same type of event (2 solos on the same instrument or 2 duets on the same instrument, etc.) However, a flute student could play a flute solo, a flute duet, flute quartet and woodwind chior.
Please check with Mr. Rankin about other specific questions related to solo and ensemble.
Nease Middle School Night: Date - TBA Pacetti Bay advanced band students will have the opportunity to perform during half time of a Nease football with the Nease High School Band.
Details about the event: The band students will have a great time as we rehearse with Mr. Johnson and the Nease band before the game as we prepare for our performance. After the rehearsal the students will eat dinner with the Nease band. Students should have $5.00 for dinner (Last year it was Taco Bell). After dinner we will get lined up to march over to the Nease Stadium for the game. We will sit in the stands with the Nease Band and cheer on the Nease football team. Have fun! Do what the high schoolers do! If they dance - you should dance; if they cheer - you should cheer, etc. It's supposed to be FUN! Just before half-time we will warm up for our performance. During half-time, you'll march right on to the field and play for the hundreds of fans. After half-time you'll have a few minutes to visit the concession stand and get a snack
or drink. Then back to the stands for the fourth quarter and more cheering and playing. After the game, we'll march back to the Nease band room where you will enjoy one final performance from the Nease band. Transportation to Nease from Pacetti Bay is provided and students can be picked at Nease High School or at Pacetti Bay after the game. A parent permission slip and $5.00 for dinner are required from each student. *NOTE: This event is required for all 8th grade band members!
PRISM Concert Trip (presented by the Florida State University College of Music) Date: TBA (Early December) Destination: Tallahassee, Florida Transportation: Charter Bus Spots Available: 140 students; 20 chaperones Cost: TBA
Curious? The PRISM concert field trip was recieved with great reviews by band students and chaperones. Ask any student or chaperone that went on this field trip and you can bet that they will be signing up again this year. The PRISM concert is a non-stop, over the top band performance. Each instrument in the band is highlighted and featured as the college students and professors show their stuff. The finale is overwhelming as the FSU Marching Chiefs surround you and play selections from their current repertoire. The concert is held in the newly renovated Ruby Diamond Auditorium which is located in the iconic Wescott Building on FSU's Tallahassee Campus.
Advanced Band Spring Trip: Date: Proposed for May 3 - 5, 2012 Destination: Orlando, Florida or Atlanta, Georgia Transportation: Charter Bus Spots Available: minimum of 75 students/maximum TBD Chaperones Spots: minimum of 10/maximum TBD Cost: TBD
The advanced band trip has become a highlight of the band expeience at Pacetti Bay. Students in the past have greatly enjoyed the opportunity to perform at Downtown Disney in Orlando, Florida. The cost of the trip last year was $250.00 and we are hoping to keep the price close to that same amount for this year. However, some students suggested that we consider visiting a different city for the trip - so we will be getting more information on expanding the trip as we look at Atlanta, Georgia. Expanding the trip would increase the cost - so we'll keep you informed about the trip as information becomes available.
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