Weekly Instrumental Update

Hello All,

It’s a very exciting and busy week to be in the music department!

The Orchestra will be traveling downtown on Thursday to attend an open rehearsal of the CSO. While at Symphony Center students will have the opportunity to observe one of the world’s best orchestras in rehearsal as well as an open question and answer session with the orchestra at the end of the rehearsal.

On Friday the Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble will be treated to a concert and clinic by the Illinois Wesleyan University Big Band. This band features Jeff and Steve Kutschke, two RB Alums.

Students are busy putting the final touches on their solos and ensembles. The solo contest will be held at Reavis High School in Burbank IL. If students plan to take the bus to the event, the bus will be leaving at 7:30 AM, this is a half hour earlier than the permission slip states. If you haven’t turned in your permission slip yet, we need it now. Even if you do not plan on riding the bus we need your permission slips.

The Dedication Ceremony will begin at 3:00 PM on March 21st. Symphonic Band, Orchestra, Chamber Choir, and Madrigal students should arrive to the band room at 2:00 PM in their concert attire. This will be a great event for our school and community.

Congratulations to Nate Hurst who was given a full scholarship to IIT. Nate is thrilled, and we are thrilled for you!

Also congratulations to all the students who performed at last Tuesday night’s Orchestra and Chamber Music Concert. The orchestra showcased music from female composers, Mr. Baum premiered an arrangement of a Clara Schumann piece, and all the Chamber Ensembles sounded terrific. What a great concert to show off the talent in the entire music department, great job!

Sincerely,

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