Instrumental Update

Hello Instrumental Music Community,


ISHA Solo and Ensemble forms are due tomorrow. All students enrolled in a music performance class must sign up for either a Solo or Ensemble. All solos are to be accompanied. Within the music department we have several pianists Mrs. Watylyk, Mitchell Herrmann, Joe Wilkinson, Anton Kompare, and Mr. and Mrs. Cox who are willing to accompany solos. The contest will be held on March 5th at Reavis High School in Burbank.

On February 3rd the Jazz Ensemble will be hosting The John Burnett Orchestra (WDCB’s British American Buddy) and the Shout Section Big Band (Mr. Baum’s professional band) for a battle of the bands. The concert begins at 7:00 PM, students with I.D. $5, adults $10. Please invite your friends and family!

The bands are busy preparing for the Winter Concert to be held on February 10th. The evening begins at 7:00 PM in the auditorium and will feature several standards, a French horn concerto with Ben Mitchell as soloist, and Peter and the Wolf with a surprise guest narrator!

Congratulations to Cassidy Fritsch and Molly Chaney who both won principal desks in the Chicago Youth Concert Orchestra!

As always, please keep us up to date with all your accomplishments.

Sincerely,

Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan

Baumj@rbhs208.org mcolgank@rbhs208.org