Weekly Instrumental Update

Dear RB Instrumental Music Community,

Congratulations to Sarah Buksa who just purchased a Buffet professional A Clarinet.

Also Congratulations to Molly Chaney, Kevin Dinh, Ben Mitchell, and Maddy Muntean who participated in IMEA District 1 Band, and to Kenzo Esqivel who participated in District 1 Orchestra. These students rehearsed all day last Saturday on very challenging pieces with students from all over the Chicago land area.

Kevin Dinh, Ben Mitchell, and Sarah Otmanski all performed this weekend at Navy Pier with the Protege Philharmonic. This is an honors orchestra that features students from all over Chicago land. Great job!

All students have been fitted with concert uniforms. Students should have taken these home by now. Our thanks to Mrs. Strika and Mrs. Glavin for taking on this task!

Instrumental music students should begin selecting and rehearsing their contest solo and/or ensemble.

A reminder: we have terrific teachers that come out to the school every week to teach private lessons. These teachers teach at highly competitive rates. All students should strongly consider taking from these teachers, including any younger students you might have at the grade school. Please contact Mr. Baum for a list of teachers or to talk about their credentials.

Placement for 10-11 school year is coming up shortly. Any non-senior student in concert band, cadet band, jazz band, or who are coming over as a freshman next year should prepare scales and an etude for their audition. In-coming freshmen please contact Mr. McOlgan or Mr. Baum to schedule an audition.

Looking forward to our Holiday Concert on December 10th. Tickets are $5 and will not be pre-sold for this event.

Have a terrific Thanksgiving!

Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
Baumj@rbhs208.org Mcolgank@rbhs208.org