Congratulations to the following students who were selected to represent RB at this year’s IMEA District 1 festival: In Vocal Jazz Ensemble: Clara Shaw. For Choir: Trent Baer, Ben Bergstrom, Andrew Brondos, Haley Buntrock, Taylor Dalton, Nathan Dimaano, Tre Edwards, Eileena Gurini, Thomas Linehan, Max Marciniak, Sara Nie, Andrew Payton, Becky Pendola, Kyle Perfect, Aron Perfect, Kristin Ripoli, Clarissa Shaw, James Wang, and Kaylee Weinert. For Band: Kevin Dinh, Cassidy Fritsch, Dovas Lietuvninkas, Ben Mitchell. For Orchestra: Molly Chaney, Kelsey Dickeson, and Sarah Otmanski. The Jazz Festival will be held on November 13 and Choir, Band and Orchestra on November 20.
Be sure to tune in to the RBEF Telethon tomorrow, October 23. The Madrigals will perform between 2 and 3 and Men's Ensemble will perform between 3 and 4. And you may even see a choir director in the "Dancing with the Staff" segment at about 2:15. Her dance partner is none other than Jacob Palka!
Last Friday, the choirs were treated to a performance by "The Pikers", an a cappella group from Washington University in St. Louis. Chris Halline, a 2010 graduate, is singing with the group. It was such fun to hear the group and to see Chris again!
The Parent/Student Recital is planned for November 16. If you would like to perform in this exciting fundraiser, please fill out an application next week. Entry fee is $5.00. We would also appreciate backstage help as well!