The Rubinator Chronicles

Congratulations to the Stevens Concert Band I, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble on your Superior performances at UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest this week.  Your band directors are extremely proud of your accomplishments this year!

Early rehearsals are over for these groups although students involved in the Stevens Full Orchestra will have a couple of early rehearsals prior to the concert in May.

What a terrific year!

(from the TMEA website)

The Texas Music Scholar Award designates students in high school music programs who exemplify attributes of meritorious performance in the areas of scholarship, musicianship, and citizenship.

Designation is attained by TMEA Active Member recommendation of students in grades 9-12 that have met the following criteria during the current school year:

• Is a viable member of the school’s parent musical organization for the entire school year
• Maintains on overall “A” average as defined by the local school district for the entire school year
• Maintains academic eligibility for the entire school year
• Participates in all scheduled events of the parent organization
• Attends, as an audience member, two director-approved concert events of high school, collegiate or professional level during a school year
• Has auditioned, been selected, and participated as required in a TMEA or ATSSB organization (band, orchestra, or choir)
• Performs a UIL Prescribed Music List Class 1 solo for a competition or public performance
• Consistently exhibits behavior which brings honor to the parent organization, school and community

These criteria may be met through participation singularly or in any combination of band, orchestra, or vocal organizations. The distinction may be achieved each school year.

The school year is defined as the beginning of the year through the next-to-the-last official grade reporting period of the local school district for the purposes of calculating grade averages and determining eligibility.

Texas Music Scholars receive a certificate, patch and letter from the Texas Music Educators Association signed by the Executive Director. Please note that this is an award, not a scholarship or other offer of money.

Attention Students:

Call time for band students in periods 1, 2 & 3 is at 6:00 pm.  We will wear formal attire for this concert.  Ladies may wear stud earrings but not anything that will become a distraction on stage.

The concert is free and open to the public.  Start time is 7:00 pm.

PROGRAM

CONCERT BAND II

Toccata for Band

The Marching Song

SYMPHONIC BAND

Longford Legend Mvt 1

Rhosymedre

Rhythm Stand

Ghostfleet

WIND ENSEMBLE

Candide Suite Movements1-5

1. Best of All Possible Worlds

2.  Westphalia Chorale and Battle Scene

3.  Auto Da Fe (What a Day)

4.  Glitter and Be Gay

5.  Make Our Garden Grow

An American Elegy

The Sinfonians

Students in 4th period band may attend the concert for extra credit.  Just get a program and have Mr. Rubio, Mr. Dominguez, Mr. Turpin or Mr. Morgan sign it.