Instrumental Music Update

Dear Instrumental Community,

Welcome back and Happy New Year! We have a very exciting semester planned for the spring. Here is a brief overview:

• January 26th – January 30th -Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan will be attending the IMEA All State music confrence with Molly Chaney, Kevin Dinh, Dovas Lietuvninkas, and Sarah Otmanski.
• 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.
• February 10th- Winter Band Concert
• February 15th- Metro Suburban Conference Band Festival at Glenbard South High School.
• February 17th – Winter Orchestra and Chamber Music Concert
• March 5th – Solo and Ensemble Contest
• March 18,19, 20th – Spring Musical “The Wiz”
• April 7th- Jazzapalooza
• April 14th- Spring Concert

Thank you for your warm reception at the Holiday Concert! The evening concerts were exceptional, it’s always a great way to bring in the holidays.

On December 15th, 2010 Pulitzer Prize winning composer and RB alum Michael Colgrass visited with the music department. He addressed the students with tales of his numerous musical accomplishments and life stories. The students left the speech inspired by all Mr. Colgrass had to share!

Congratulations to Kevin Dinh, Sarah Otmanski, Cassidy Fritsch, Joe Wilkinson, Becky Pendola, Dovas Lietuvninkas, Ben Mitchell, Andrew Payton, Aron Perfect, Stacy Sherman who were selected to represent RB at this year’s Metro Suburban Conference Band Festival.

Also congratulations to Andrew Payton and Molly Chaney who both recently acquired new instruments over break!

Please keep us up to date with all your accomplishments!

Sincerely,

Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
baumj@rbhs208.org McOlgank@rbhs208.org