Dear Music Community,
Congratulations to all our All State Musicians! This year every instrumentalist chosen to represent RB auditioned into the All State Honors Band. Molly Chaney was 2nd chair bass, Maddy Muntean was 9th chair first flute, Dovas Lietuvninkas was 2nd chair trumpet, and Andrew Payton was 4th chair tuba. Joining them in Peoria was Kyle Perfect and James Wang who each sang with the All State Honors Choir, and Haley Buntrock who received 3rd place for her composition “Falling.” Congratulations once again to all of you. Did you know that since 1991 RB has sent 51 musicians to the All State Festival?
You can hear our all state musicians with their fellow colleagues on Thursday February 9th at 7:00 PM in the Auditorium. The band, directed by Kevin McOlgan, will be presenting their winter concert.
A Quick look ahead:
• February 17th, Jazz Ensemble hosts the Battle of the Big Bands. RB Auditorium, 7:00 PM, $10 adults, $5 students under 18 years old.
• February 21st, Metro Suburban Band Festival (Only selectees) All Day
• February 23rd, Winter Choir and Orchestra Concert. RB Auditorium, 7:00 PM, free admission
• March 3rd, Solo and Ensemble Contest. Reavis High School, Burbank IL. All Day
• March 5th, Chamber Orchestra Recital, 7:00 PM, Location TBA, free admission
Now is the time to start thinking ahead towards summer music camps. If you are interested in attending one of the fabulous camps in the area and want more information, please speak to Mr. McOlgan or Mr. Baum.
Did you know that the RB Music Department currently serves 248 students? That’s 17% of the entire school!
Sincerely,
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
baumj@rbhs208.net Mcolgank@rbhs208.org
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Instrumental Music Update
Hello everyone!
Congratulations to Sam Romo who purchased a vintage Buffet R13 Clarinet this weekend! It's always exciting when one of our students saves their own money to buy a professional instrument. Sam is a student of Colleen Corning, RB's clarinet teacher, who helped him find the right instrument.
Also, Congratulations to Alex Buffo who had the opportunity to play Taps at Soldier's Field recently for the Illinois Warrior Summit. Alex played on stage beside country singer Rockie Lynne. Alex is part of the group "Buglers Across America" who provide buglers for different events, mostly funerals of veterans, and every once in a while something different and fun like this.
This Saturday the Marching Band will be participating in the Von Steuben Day festival and parade. Come show your support for the band and love for all things German at our most memorable parade in the fall!
IMEA auditions are fast approaching. If you need help of any sort please don't hesitate to see Mr. McOlgan or Mr. Baum.
Sincerely,
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
baumj@rbhs208.org mcolgank@rbhs208.org
Congratulations to Sam Romo who purchased a vintage Buffet R13 Clarinet this weekend! It's always exciting when one of our students saves their own money to buy a professional instrument. Sam is a student of Colleen Corning, RB's clarinet teacher, who helped him find the right instrument.
Also, Congratulations to Alex Buffo who had the opportunity to play Taps at Soldier's Field recently for the Illinois Warrior Summit. Alex played on stage beside country singer Rockie Lynne. Alex is part of the group "Buglers Across America" who provide buglers for different events, mostly funerals of veterans, and every once in a while something different and fun like this.
This Saturday the Marching Band will be participating in the Von Steuben Day festival and parade. Come show your support for the band and love for all things German at our most memorable parade in the fall!
IMEA auditions are fast approaching. If you need help of any sort please don't hesitate to see Mr. McOlgan or Mr. Baum.
Sincerely,
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
baumj@rbhs208.org mcolgank@rbhs208.org
Friday, May 13, 2011
RB Orchestra Attendes Open Rehearsal of the CSO With Yo Yo Ma!
Yo Yo Ma and Stephen Lester play a duet for the audience prior to answering students' questions.
On Thursday May 12th, RB Orchestra Students attended a field trip to hear Ricardo Mutti and Yo Yo Ma rehearse with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Center. Susan Synnestvedt, mother of Alex and Maddy Muntean, performs with the orchestra, it was nice to see a familiar face in the orchestra, RB students even applauded as she entered the stage! Students were delighted to hear Mason Bates’ The B Sides, a modern piece that used electronic instruments and percussion effects to create dance club inspired classical music. Then Yo Yo Ma came out to rehearse the Schumann Cello Concerto. He played the piece entirely from memory flawlessly and with finesse and charisma that only a musician of the highest caliber can do. At times he would close his eyes and play with a sensitivity that won the hearts of the audience in a few notes, at other times he performed fiery bursts of notes, adding an exclamation point by jumping out of his seat. Needless to say, the RB students were amazed! The rehearsal concluded with the Strauss Aus Italien. Mutti’s carefully choreographed visualizations brought out the best of the orchestra, at times he even engaged the audience into the rehearsal. To cap off the afternoon, Yo Yo Ma and Stephen Lester led a Q&A session with the audience. RB students Olivia Lauritsen and Findlay Ross both had the opportunity to have Yo Yo Ma answer their questions.
Olivia Lauritsen asks Yo Yo Ma and Stephen Lester when they decided to become a professional musicians.
This was a great opportunity for the orchestra students of RB. We are very lucky to have one of the worlds best orchestras right here in Chicago! Everyone should take advantage of this world class institution, check out www.cso.org for tickets and program information. Also take a look at other photos from the trip on our pictures page.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Instrumental Music Update
Dear Instrumental Music Community,
May is always an exciting month in the music department. On May 1st both the Jazz Band and the Jazz Ensemble played at This Must Be the Place in Lemont. Both groups played a high energy swinging sets to a packed room. The Jazz Band then went on to repeat their set at Hackneys of Palos Hills for yet another packed crowd and professional musicians on May 4th. Thank you to both venues for supporting music education and to Tom Fox and the Brass Tacks Big Band for featuring our students.
Congratulations to Kevin Dinh and Ben Mitchell who have been selected to perform for Senior Awards Night this Wednesday along with Megan Welch and the Seniors of Madrigals. The evening will begin at 7:00 PM with pre-ceremony music provided by Sarah Otmanski and Maggie McLaughlin, and Mr. McOlgan.
On Thursday the Orchestra will be going on a field trip to hear an open rehearsal of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra featuring Yo Yo Ma!
All music ensembles will be photographed on the morning of May 19th. Students should arrive to school by 7:45 in their concert attire. The photo will be taken in the auditorium, more information about ordering this photo, or ordering photos taken earlier in the year will be made available at a later date.
On May 21st the Jazz Band and Chamber Orchestra will be featured along with a Choir at the Riverside Arts Fair. The Jazz Band will begin at 2:00 PM and the Chamber Orchestra will begin at 2:45 PM. We hope to see many familiar faces in the crowd!
On May 24th at 7:00 PM the Chamber Orchestra will hold its final recital of the year at Ascension Lutheran Church in Riverside. The group will be playing two contemporary pieces as well as the 4th movement from Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Orchestra.
The Apollo Awards will be held on May 26th, not May 19th as listed in the student handbook. This is an evening where we celebrate all of our musical accomplishments of the year and award our outstanding musicians. The evening starts at 7:00 PM in the main Gym, and is followed up with a reception to be held in the Cafeteria.
Graduation will be held on June 3rd. All band students need to meet at 6:00 PM that evening dressed up.
Congratulations to Kevin Dinh, Ben Mitchell, Sarah Otmanski, and Sam Romo who all played with the Protégé Philharmonic this weekend at Navy Pier. This is an outstanding orchestra featuring many of Chicago’s most talented young students.
Please keep us informed of all your musical accomplishments!
Sincerely,
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
baumj@rbhs208.org mcolgan@rbhs208.org
May is always an exciting month in the music department. On May 1st both the Jazz Band and the Jazz Ensemble played at This Must Be the Place in Lemont. Both groups played a high energy swinging sets to a packed room. The Jazz Band then went on to repeat their set at Hackneys of Palos Hills for yet another packed crowd and professional musicians on May 4th. Thank you to both venues for supporting music education and to Tom Fox and the Brass Tacks Big Band for featuring our students.
Congratulations to Kevin Dinh and Ben Mitchell who have been selected to perform for Senior Awards Night this Wednesday along with Megan Welch and the Seniors of Madrigals. The evening will begin at 7:00 PM with pre-ceremony music provided by Sarah Otmanski and Maggie McLaughlin, and Mr. McOlgan.
On Thursday the Orchestra will be going on a field trip to hear an open rehearsal of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra featuring Yo Yo Ma!
All music ensembles will be photographed on the morning of May 19th. Students should arrive to school by 7:45 in their concert attire. The photo will be taken in the auditorium, more information about ordering this photo, or ordering photos taken earlier in the year will be made available at a later date.
On May 21st the Jazz Band and Chamber Orchestra will be featured along with a Choir at the Riverside Arts Fair. The Jazz Band will begin at 2:00 PM and the Chamber Orchestra will begin at 2:45 PM. We hope to see many familiar faces in the crowd!
On May 24th at 7:00 PM the Chamber Orchestra will hold its final recital of the year at Ascension Lutheran Church in Riverside. The group will be playing two contemporary pieces as well as the 4th movement from Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Orchestra.
The Apollo Awards will be held on May 26th, not May 19th as listed in the student handbook. This is an evening where we celebrate all of our musical accomplishments of the year and award our outstanding musicians. The evening starts at 7:00 PM in the main Gym, and is followed up with a reception to be held in the Cafeteria.
Graduation will be held on June 3rd. All band students need to meet at 6:00 PM that evening dressed up.
Congratulations to Kevin Dinh, Ben Mitchell, Sarah Otmanski, and Sam Romo who all played with the Protégé Philharmonic this weekend at Navy Pier. This is an outstanding orchestra featuring many of Chicago’s most talented young students.
Please keep us informed of all your musical accomplishments!
Sincerely,
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
baumj@rbhs208.org mcolgan@rbhs208.org
Monday, April 18, 2011
Instrumental Music Update
Thank you to everyone who wrote such nice letters and emails in response to our Spring Concert last Thursday. The evening was splendid, and the kids sounded fantastic! Mr. McOlgan was especially moved by all the parents and students who took the time to meet his mother that night.
Our field trip to see “Working” is Wednesday. Students will leave school 5th hour and should therefore be prepared to eat lunch at school. If you haven’t turned in your permission slips please turn it in A.S.A. P.
The Apollo awards will be held on May 26th in the Main Gym and not on May 19th. Please adjust your calendars.
Congratulations to Joe Wilkinson who played an outstanding audition at Elmhurst College. After the audition Joe was informed by the school that they really wanted him and are prepared to match any scholarship from another school.
Sincerely,
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
baumj@rbhs208.org McOlgank@rbhs208.org
Our field trip to see “Working” is Wednesday. Students will leave school 5th hour and should therefore be prepared to eat lunch at school. If you haven’t turned in your permission slips please turn it in A.S.A. P.
The Apollo awards will be held on May 26th in the Main Gym and not on May 19th. Please adjust your calendars.
Congratulations to Joe Wilkinson who played an outstanding audition at Elmhurst College. After the audition Joe was informed by the school that they really wanted him and are prepared to match any scholarship from another school.
Sincerely,
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
baumj@rbhs208.org McOlgank@rbhs208.org
Monday, April 11, 2011
Instrumental Music Update
Dear Instrumental Music Community,
The Spring concert is upon us. Join us this Thursday evening at 7:00 in the auditorium. Students should be gathering their concert attire tonight to make sure they are ready for Thursday. The call time for students to arrive is 6:15.
Thank you to all who attended Jazzapalozza V. It was a great evening of jazz featuring guest artist Sam Lauritsen. Sam is a RB graduate who performed on the very first Jazzapalozza and is now finishing his degree in Jazz Performance at Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts. Both RB Jazz groups sounded great. Thank you to everyone who brought treats to share, especially Mrs. Baum’s lemon squares.
The Jazz Groups will be featured at This Must Be the Place on May 1st. The Jazz Ensemble will open the evening at 6:00 PM followed by the Jazz Band. Please call 630-243-1500 for reservations.
The Jazz Band will open for the Brass Tracks Big Band at Hackneys in Palos Heights on May 4th. Their set will begin at 7:00.
Mark your calendars for the Apollo Awards which will be held on May 19th at 7:00 PM. All music students will perform, and we will honor our outstanding students.
Sincerely,
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
baumj@rbhs208.org mcolgank@rbhs208.org
The Spring concert is upon us. Join us this Thursday evening at 7:00 in the auditorium. Students should be gathering their concert attire tonight to make sure they are ready for Thursday. The call time for students to arrive is 6:15.
Thank you to all who attended Jazzapalozza V. It was a great evening of jazz featuring guest artist Sam Lauritsen. Sam is a RB graduate who performed on the very first Jazzapalozza and is now finishing his degree in Jazz Performance at Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts. Both RB Jazz groups sounded great. Thank you to everyone who brought treats to share, especially Mrs. Baum’s lemon squares.
The Jazz Groups will be featured at This Must Be the Place on May 1st. The Jazz Ensemble will open the evening at 6:00 PM followed by the Jazz Band. Please call 630-243-1500 for reservations.
The Jazz Band will open for the Brass Tracks Big Band at Hackneys in Palos Heights on May 4th. Their set will begin at 7:00.
Mark your calendars for the Apollo Awards which will be held on May 19th at 7:00 PM. All music students will perform, and we will honor our outstanding students.
Sincerely,
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
baumj@rbhs208.org mcolgank@rbhs208.org
Monday, March 21, 2011
Instrumental Update
Dear Instrumental Music Community,
Congratulations to everyone involved with the musical “The Wiz.” The pit sounded great, the crew performed amazingly, and the cast was exceptional. We hope you had the opportunity to
“ease on down the road” to see the amazing work of the students in the music and drama departments.
On March 5th many of our students participated in the IHSA Solo and Ensemble Contest. Between the choirs, bands, and orchestra students 162 Division 1 medals and 52 Division 2 medals were won. Great job Bulldogs!
The Jazz Band will be performing at This Must Be the Place in Lemont on May 1st and at Hackneys May 4th. Please make reservations if you plan to attend the May 1st concert, we look forward to seeing you there!
The Bands and Orchestras are busy working on their music for the spring concert. This year the concert will be on April 14th at 7:00 PM.
Congratulations to Molly Chaney who has been accepted to Interlocken Music Festival this summer.
Congratulations to Ben Mitchell and Sam Cox who just achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in troop 24. We are all very proud of you both!
Sincerely,
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
Congratulations to everyone involved with the musical “The Wiz.” The pit sounded great, the crew performed amazingly, and the cast was exceptional. We hope you had the opportunity to
“ease on down the road” to see the amazing work of the students in the music and drama departments.
On March 5th many of our students participated in the IHSA Solo and Ensemble Contest. Between the choirs, bands, and orchestra students 162 Division 1 medals and 52 Division 2 medals were won. Great job Bulldogs!
The Jazz Band will be performing at This Must Be the Place in Lemont on May 1st and at Hackneys May 4th. Please make reservations if you plan to attend the May 1st concert, we look forward to seeing you there!
The Bands and Orchestras are busy working on their music for the spring concert. This year the concert will be on April 14th at 7:00 PM.
Congratulations to Molly Chaney who has been accepted to Interlocken Music Festival this summer.
Congratulations to Ben Mitchell and Sam Cox who just achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in troop 24. We are all very proud of you both!
Sincerely,
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Instrumental Update
Hello Instrumental Music Community,
The February concert season has come to an end. It’s a bit weird to not have a concert tonight after three Thursdays in a row with concerts. The first concert was the Battle of the Big Bands featuring the RB Jazz Ensemble, the second concert was the Winter Band Concert, and last week we closed out the season with the Winter Orchestra and Chamber Music Concert. All three concerts were spectacular! Thank you to everyone who came out to support our musicians.
Permission slips have been distributed for Solo and Ensemble contest to be held on March 5th at Reavis High School. We just received the times today; students can look on the music office windows to find their times.
Be sure to tune in to WFMT (98.7 FM) this Saturday at 10:00 AM for a live broadcast of the Merit School of Music Wind symphony featuring RB students Dovas Lietuvninkas, Adrienne Witek, and Andrew Payton. If you can’t listen at that time, the show will be repeated on March 3rd later in the evening. The program is called “Introductions” and features the talents of Chicago’s brightest young musicians.
Connor Fagen, guitarist for Jazz Band recently performed for a full house at Fitzgerald’s Night club in Forrest Park. The club has recently begun a Sunday open teen mic. Marco Severini, Tyler Straka, and future RB Drummer Adrian Murphy performed last week at the night light in Berwyn. Thank you for representing RB with your talents!
Please keep us up to date with all your accomplishments.
Sincerely,
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
The February concert season has come to an end. It’s a bit weird to not have a concert tonight after three Thursdays in a row with concerts. The first concert was the Battle of the Big Bands featuring the RB Jazz Ensemble, the second concert was the Winter Band Concert, and last week we closed out the season with the Winter Orchestra and Chamber Music Concert. All three concerts were spectacular! Thank you to everyone who came out to support our musicians.
Permission slips have been distributed for Solo and Ensemble contest to be held on March 5th at Reavis High School. We just received the times today; students can look on the music office windows to find their times.
Be sure to tune in to WFMT (98.7 FM) this Saturday at 10:00 AM for a live broadcast of the Merit School of Music Wind symphony featuring RB students Dovas Lietuvninkas, Adrienne Witek, and Andrew Payton. If you can’t listen at that time, the show will be repeated on March 3rd later in the evening. The program is called “Introductions” and features the talents of Chicago’s brightest young musicians.
Connor Fagen, guitarist for Jazz Band recently performed for a full house at Fitzgerald’s Night club in Forrest Park. The club has recently begun a Sunday open teen mic. Marco Severini, Tyler Straka, and future RB Drummer Adrian Murphy performed last week at the night light in Berwyn. Thank you for representing RB with your talents!
Please keep us up to date with all your accomplishments.
Sincerely,
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Instrumental Update
Hello Music Community,
Thank you to everyone who came out in support of the Jazz Ensemble last Thursday evening. The band sounded great and warmed the crowd up for the two outstanding pro bands to follow!
The Annual Winter Band concert will be held this Thursday, February 10 at 7:00 PM in the auditorium. Highlights include Ben Mitchell performing the Straus French horn Concerto, Prokofiev’s classic Peter and the Wolf acted out by RB’s own Shenanigans, and a setting of My Lord What a Morning in honor of Black History Month.
Congratulations to Marco Severini, Tyler Straka, and Adrian Murphy who performed at Brixies in Brookfield for the annual Special Olympics fundraiser. It’s great to volunteer for such a noble cause, they sounded great!
See you Thursday,
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
baumj@rbhs208.org Mcolgank@rbhs208.org
Thank you to everyone who came out in support of the Jazz Ensemble last Thursday evening. The band sounded great and warmed the crowd up for the two outstanding pro bands to follow!
The Annual Winter Band concert will be held this Thursday, February 10 at 7:00 PM in the auditorium. Highlights include Ben Mitchell performing the Straus French horn Concerto, Prokofiev’s classic Peter and the Wolf acted out by RB’s own Shenanigans, and a setting of My Lord What a Morning in honor of Black History Month.
Congratulations to Marco Severini, Tyler Straka, and Adrian Murphy who performed at Brixies in Brookfield for the annual Special Olympics fundraiser. It’s great to volunteer for such a noble cause, they sounded great!
See you Thursday,
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
baumj@rbhs208.org Mcolgank@rbhs208.org
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Instrumental Update
Dear Instrumental Music Community,
Congratulations to all music students who represented RB at this year’s IMEA District festival. It was an exceptionally great year with 19 choir students, 4 band students and 3 orchestra students participating from RB. Dovas Lietuvninkas, Kevin Dinh, and Molly Chaney all sat first chair in their sections!
Last week we held our annual feeder school band festival. Over 80 eight graders joined us for full day of rehearsals and community building. It was very exciting to see our 8th graders so spirited about being a part of band next year; we look forward to seeing them soon!
December 1st, will be “We are RB”. Both Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble will be performing during the evening. Although this is an evening targeting 8th graders, all are welcome to attend our performances this evening.
We are busy preparing for our Holiday Concerts. This year the concerts will be held on the evenings of December 8th and 9th beginning at 7:00 PM. Pre-orders for tickets went home with all music students today and are due back by December 3rd. Tickets will also be available at the door, but to guarantee entry, please consider pre-ordering.
Thank you to all the mothers who have been helping to fit the band students in their concert attire. Men wear tux’s (provided by the school), black dress shoes and socks, tux shirts, and bow ties. Ladies wear black skirts (provided by the school), black dress shoes, and white blouses that cover to the elbow at a minimum. Once the mothers have fitted students with their uniforms, the students should take them home. If you need us to order a shirt or a bow tie, please let us know.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
baumj@rbhs208.org mcolgank@rbhs208.org
Congratulations to all music students who represented RB at this year’s IMEA District festival. It was an exceptionally great year with 19 choir students, 4 band students and 3 orchestra students participating from RB. Dovas Lietuvninkas, Kevin Dinh, and Molly Chaney all sat first chair in their sections!
Last week we held our annual feeder school band festival. Over 80 eight graders joined us for full day of rehearsals and community building. It was very exciting to see our 8th graders so spirited about being a part of band next year; we look forward to seeing them soon!
December 1st, will be “We are RB”. Both Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble will be performing during the evening. Although this is an evening targeting 8th graders, all are welcome to attend our performances this evening.
We are busy preparing for our Holiday Concerts. This year the concerts will be held on the evenings of December 8th and 9th beginning at 7:00 PM. Pre-orders for tickets went home with all music students today and are due back by December 3rd. Tickets will also be available at the door, but to guarantee entry, please consider pre-ordering.
Thank you to all the mothers who have been helping to fit the band students in their concert attire. Men wear tux’s (provided by the school), black dress shoes and socks, tux shirts, and bow ties. Ladies wear black skirts (provided by the school), black dress shoes, and white blouses that cover to the elbow at a minimum. Once the mothers have fitted students with their uniforms, the students should take them home. If you need us to order a shirt or a bow tie, please let us know.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
baumj@rbhs208.org mcolgank@rbhs208.org
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Weekly Music Update
Dear Music Community,
Congratulations to the following students who were selected to represent RB at this year’s IMEA District 1 festival: For Band: Kevin Dinh, Cassidy Fritsch, Dovas Lietuvninkas, Ben Mitchell. For Orchestra: Molly Chaney, Kelsey Dickeson, and Sarah Otmanski. 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.
Last Sunday the Chamber Orchestra performed it’s first recital of the year. The orchestra performed works by Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg and Molly Chaney performed a solo. Congratulations on a wonderful job!
Thank you to Jim Colombo and the Hauser Jazz Band for hosting the Annual Hauser Jazz Festival last Tuesday. Both the RB Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble were invited to perform along with the Gross Jazz Band and the Hauser Jazz Band at this year’s festival. You hip Jazz Cats sound great!
Friday during school all performing ensembles will have their pictures taken. The Marching band will be wearing their marching uniforms; all other ensembles are to wear concert dress attire.
This Friday Night will be senior night at the home football game. Parents of Seniors in Band should arrive to the football field at 6:45 to be honored along with your senior.
Saturday is the RBEF Telethon, be sure to tune in around 4:00 to hear the Jazz Ensemble perform, and around 5:00 to hear the Chamber Orchestra perform. Mr. McOlgan will also be performing throughout the day with various singers. Jazz Ensemble members should arrive to school by 3:30, Chamber orchestra members should arrive to school by 4:30.
Congratulations to David Monreal who recently purchased a brand new Selmer Reference Alto Saxophone.
Please keep us informed of all your musical accomplishments!
Sincerely,
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
baumj@rbhs208.org McOlgank@rbhs208.org
Congratulations to the following students who were selected to represent RB at this year’s IMEA District 1 festival: For Band: Kevin Dinh, Cassidy Fritsch, Dovas Lietuvninkas, Ben Mitchell. For Orchestra: Molly Chaney, Kelsey Dickeson, and Sarah Otmanski. 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.
Last Sunday the Chamber Orchestra performed it’s first recital of the year. The orchestra performed works by Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg and Molly Chaney performed a solo. Congratulations on a wonderful job!
Thank you to Jim Colombo and the Hauser Jazz Band for hosting the Annual Hauser Jazz Festival last Tuesday. Both the RB Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble were invited to perform along with the Gross Jazz Band and the Hauser Jazz Band at this year’s festival. You hip Jazz Cats sound great!
Friday during school all performing ensembles will have their pictures taken. The Marching band will be wearing their marching uniforms; all other ensembles are to wear concert dress attire.
This Friday Night will be senior night at the home football game. Parents of Seniors in Band should arrive to the football field at 6:45 to be honored along with your senior.
Saturday is the RBEF Telethon, be sure to tune in around 4:00 to hear the Jazz Ensemble perform, and around 5:00 to hear the Chamber Orchestra perform. Mr. McOlgan will also be performing throughout the day with various singers. Jazz Ensemble members should arrive to school by 3:30, Chamber orchestra members should arrive to school by 4:30.
Congratulations to David Monreal who recently purchased a brand new Selmer Reference Alto Saxophone.
Please keep us informed of all your musical accomplishments!
Sincerely,
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
baumj@rbhs208.org McOlgank@rbhs208.org
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Weekly Instrumental Update
Dear Instrumental Community,
Congratulations to all the students who auditioned for IMEA district Festival last night at Hinsdale central High School. IMEA provides students with an honors music festival with some of our nation’s best directors. Results will be posted soon, look for more updates.
This Friday night we will be hosting 8th graders for Band Night. The feeder school band students will join us as we march around the track, on the field for Pre-Game, and in the stands as we cheer on our team and community!
The Hauser Jazz Festival is next Tuesday October 19th, at 7:00 PM at Hauser Jr. High. The night will feature the bands of Hauser Jr. High, Gross Middle School, and both jazz bands from RB. Be sure to invite all your friends!
On October 22nd we will have our last home game where our seniors and their parents are honored. Parents of seniors, please plan on attending and look for more details to come on this event.
Practice tonight has been postponed until 6:30. We will be finished no later than 8:00 PM. It is very important that all students attend to prepare for Fridays performance. This will be our last practice of the season.
Congratulations to Alex Muntean who auditioned and was accepted into the Western Springs School of Talent Education. Alex will be performing with Allegro, an ensemble that incorporates movement with music.
Sincerely,
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
Baumj@rbhs208.org McOlgank@rbhs208.org
Congratulations to all the students who auditioned for IMEA district Festival last night at Hinsdale central High School. IMEA provides students with an honors music festival with some of our nation’s best directors. Results will be posted soon, look for more updates.
This Friday night we will be hosting 8th graders for Band Night. The feeder school band students will join us as we march around the track, on the field for Pre-Game, and in the stands as we cheer on our team and community!
The Hauser Jazz Festival is next Tuesday October 19th, at 7:00 PM at Hauser Jr. High. The night will feature the bands of Hauser Jr. High, Gross Middle School, and both jazz bands from RB. Be sure to invite all your friends!
On October 22nd we will have our last home game where our seniors and their parents are honored. Parents of seniors, please plan on attending and look for more details to come on this event.
Practice tonight has been postponed until 6:30. We will be finished no later than 8:00 PM. It is very important that all students attend to prepare for Fridays performance. This will be our last practice of the season.
Congratulations to Alex Muntean who auditioned and was accepted into the Western Springs School of Talent Education. Alex will be performing with Allegro, an ensemble that incorporates movement with music.
Sincerely,
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
Baumj@rbhs208.org McOlgank@rbhs208.org
Monday, October 4, 2010
Weekly Instrumental Update
Dear Instrumental Music Community,
The orchestra is busy preparing for their festival coming up this week on Thursday. The theme for the festival highlights American composers and their music. Students will miss third, fourth, and fifth hour classes to rehearse with the Hauser Jr. High Orchestra, watch a presentation by a professional bass teacher, and eat lunch. The day is always a lot of fun. To cap off the festival, there will be a concert that evening at 7:00 PM in the auditorium, all are encouraged to come!
Jazz Ensemble students were presented with a unique opportunity last Friday to work with John Dorhauer, a Chicago area composer and arranger. Mr. Dorhauer donated one of his original pieces to RB at the beginning of the year and came to RB to work with the Jazz Ensemble on his tune. We look forward to performing it on October 19th at the Hauser Jazz Festival at 7:00 PM.
The schedule for auditions for IMEA has been posted outside the band office. Permission slips will be distributed tomorrow during all ensemble rehearsals. Please sign and return by Friday so that we can order our bus.
October 15th and October 22nd are the last home games of the season. On the 15h we will be inviting all 8th grade band students to join the RB marching Band on the field for pregame and in the stands during the game. They will also be treated to a pizza party prior to the game at 5:00 PM in the Choir room. If you know an 8th grader, please encourage him or her to come out to this fun filled evening.
On October 22nd, the parents of seniors in band will be honored prior to the game. If you are the parent of a senior please keep that evening open and be on the lookout for more details to come.
Congratulations to Ben Mitchell who completed his Eagle Scout Project. Ben provided landscaping for the Scottish Home. He will be achieving the rank of Eagle very soon.
As always, please keep us informed of your accomplishments so we may share them with the community.
Sincerely,
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
Baumj@rbhs208.org Mcolgank@rbhs208.org
The orchestra is busy preparing for their festival coming up this week on Thursday. The theme for the festival highlights American composers and their music. Students will miss third, fourth, and fifth hour classes to rehearse with the Hauser Jr. High Orchestra, watch a presentation by a professional bass teacher, and eat lunch. The day is always a lot of fun. To cap off the festival, there will be a concert that evening at 7:00 PM in the auditorium, all are encouraged to come!
Jazz Ensemble students were presented with a unique opportunity last Friday to work with John Dorhauer, a Chicago area composer and arranger. Mr. Dorhauer donated one of his original pieces to RB at the beginning of the year and came to RB to work with the Jazz Ensemble on his tune. We look forward to performing it on October 19th at the Hauser Jazz Festival at 7:00 PM.
The schedule for auditions for IMEA has been posted outside the band office. Permission slips will be distributed tomorrow during all ensemble rehearsals. Please sign and return by Friday so that we can order our bus.
October 15th and October 22nd are the last home games of the season. On the 15h we will be inviting all 8th grade band students to join the RB marching Band on the field for pregame and in the stands during the game. They will also be treated to a pizza party prior to the game at 5:00 PM in the Choir room. If you know an 8th grader, please encourage him or her to come out to this fun filled evening.
On October 22nd, the parents of seniors in band will be honored prior to the game. If you are the parent of a senior please keep that evening open and be on the lookout for more details to come.
Congratulations to Ben Mitchell who completed his Eagle Scout Project. Ben provided landscaping for the Scottish Home. He will be achieving the rank of Eagle very soon.
As always, please keep us informed of your accomplishments so we may share them with the community.
Sincerely,
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
Baumj@rbhs208.org Mcolgank@rbhs208.org
Monday, September 13, 2010
Weekly Instrumental Music Update
RB Bulldog Marching Band Students Play the Fight Song for the reviweing stand and ABC 7's Janet Davis at Saturday's Von Steuben Day Parade.Hello All,
Last Saturday the band participated in the Von Steuben Day Parade and German Festival. We had favorable weather despite concerns earlier in the day over rain. The students marched under cloud cover, and then changed into their street clothes and enjoyed the sun filled German Day Festival. The Bulldog Marching Band marched for thousands of appreciative fans shouting out in glee, “Go RB!” At the end of the parade the students played our Fight Song for the review booth, while Mayor Daley wasn't there, ABC's Janet Davis was! Many thanks to our chaperones, Paul and Debbie Cox, Dina Tardi, Carrie Sherman, Sue Sawyer, and Liz Cudecki, we couldn’t have done it without you! Check out the pictures on the shutterfly site!
Auditions are wrapping up for both band and orchestra. Looking ahead, the orchestra will perform its first concert on October 7th at 7:00 PM. The concert will be held in conjunction with the feeder school Orchestra Festival being held that day. We look forward to seeing you there!
On Thursday we will be holding a Parent Night open rehearsal. Students should come at 6:00 PM, parent should then join us on the field at 7:00 PM. Parent who come will be guided through the show by their students, and then be treated to a private performance of our show.
Friday is the big homecoming performance for band. The band will usher the entire student body to the football field for the pep assembly. That Night all band members should arrive to school at 5:30 PM to prepare for the performance that night. Come out, cheer with us, and cheer us on as we perform our Motown themed half-time show.
Congratulations to Neil Donegan who hosted a recital at his house last Friday night. Neil performed several works from the Suzuki method as a culminating event for the summer. Great job!
Please keep us up to date with all of your musical accomplishments!
Sincerely,
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
baumj@rbhs208.org mcolgank@rbhs208.org
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Weekly Instrumental Update
RB Graduate Sam Lauritsen at the Chicago Jazz Festival performing his own original composition
Dear Instrumental Music Community,
We’re off to a great start! We had our first Home Game performance that looked and sounded great, the orchestra is working hard for their first concert (October 7th), and the jazz groups are swinging away on their music! It was also a pleasure to meet all of you last night!
Both the Orchestra and the Symphonic Band are currently holding auditions for chair placement.
As we look ahead, this weekend is the Von Steuben Day Parade! Students should arrive to the band room at 11:30 AM to change into their uniforms and load the busses. Come out and cheer us on as we march to Lincoln Square, and then join us for the festivities of the German Day Festival.
The first Tri-M Meeting will be held next Tuesday at 7:15 AM in the band room. Come “Try M” and see what this club is all about!
We would like to invite all parents and guardians to next week’s (September 16th) marching band practice for Parents Night. Come experience what your students experience while on the field! Parents who are interested should arrive to the field at 7:00 PM. Students need to arrive by 6:00 PM.
Many students are busy preparing their IMEA Etudes and Scales for auditions on October 12th. It’s not too late to get the music and have it prepared for the auditions, if you are interested please see Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan as soon as possible! This year the auditions will be held at Hinsdale Central High School.
Many of the private lesson teachers have begun teaching for the year! We have a great private studio program featuring some of Chicago’s most talented musicians. All of them are great teachers and can help your student realize his or her potential in music. If interested, please contact us!
Congratulations to former student Sam Lauritsen (2007) who had the opportunity to play at this year’s Chicago Jazz Festival. Sam played with the Roosevelt University Jazz Combo, and even played some of his own original tunes!
Also Congratulations to Drew Kohler, Tre` Edwards, and Chris Buh who were nominated by their peers to Homecoming Court.
Sincerely,
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
baumj@rbhs208.org mcolgank@rbhs208.org
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Weekly Instrumental Update
Dear Instrumental Music Community,
It’s great to be back!
Last week the marching band had a terrific camp. They learned the entire half time show and pre-game in three days! On the fourth day, the students cleaned up the formations and worked with the Puppets who will be joining us for the third tune of the show. Many thanks to the parents who helped us to celebrate our accomplishments with a pizza party, and to the music sponsors for providing the pizza. Be sure to check out our shutterfly site for pictures from camp!
Thursday night will be the first marching band practice. Practice will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
On Friday all Marching Band students should wear their polo’s to school for the pep rally that day. Students will be excused from 7th hour to prepare for the assembly.
Friday is also the first home game. All band students should report to the band room at 5:30 PM to change into their uniforms and rehears the show.
The permission slip for the Von Steuben Day parade and festival went home yesterday. Please sign and return the form as soon as possible. The Parade will be on September 11th, and always promises to be fun. Last year the band and German club even got to march before Mayor Daley!
Congratulations to Joe Aieta and Kristen Tomecek who both attended Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp this summer, Sarah Otmanski and Kevin Dinh who attended the Illinois Summer youth Music Camp, Lucia Mancini who toured Europe with the Blue Lake International Choir, and Molly Chaney who toured Europe with the Blue Lake International Orchestra. All Students had a great opportunity to learn and practice music! Please feel free to ask us, or these students for more information about summer camps!
Musically yours,
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
baumj@rbhs208.org mcolgank@rbhs208.org
It’s great to be back!
Last week the marching band had a terrific camp. They learned the entire half time show and pre-game in three days! On the fourth day, the students cleaned up the formations and worked with the Puppets who will be joining us for the third tune of the show. Many thanks to the parents who helped us to celebrate our accomplishments with a pizza party, and to the music sponsors for providing the pizza. Be sure to check out our shutterfly site for pictures from camp!
Thursday night will be the first marching band practice. Practice will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
On Friday all Marching Band students should wear their polo’s to school for the pep rally that day. Students will be excused from 7th hour to prepare for the assembly.
Friday is also the first home game. All band students should report to the band room at 5:30 PM to change into their uniforms and rehears the show.
The permission slip for the Von Steuben Day parade and festival went home yesterday. Please sign and return the form as soon as possible. The Parade will be on September 11th, and always promises to be fun. Last year the band and German club even got to march before Mayor Daley!
Congratulations to Joe Aieta and Kristen Tomecek who both attended Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp this summer, Sarah Otmanski and Kevin Dinh who attended the Illinois Summer youth Music Camp, Lucia Mancini who toured Europe with the Blue Lake International Choir, and Molly Chaney who toured Europe with the Blue Lake International Orchestra. All Students had a great opportunity to learn and practice music! Please feel free to ask us, or these students for more information about summer camps!
Musically yours,
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
baumj@rbhs208.org mcolgank@rbhs208.org
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Instrumental Update
Hello all,
We're back and off to a great start at band camp! With two days behind us we have thirty sets learned and two songs down. Ahead of us we have one more half time tune, Pre-game, and lots of fun! Check out more pictures on the picture website. Congratulations to all the students who are making this year's band camp a huge success!
Reminder: Thursday is picture day! Students should wear their polo's and bring their instruments. Seniors will have a picture taken at 9:25 AM. Everyone (including seniors) will have their picture taken at 11:10 AM. Everyone should show up 15 minutes ahead of time.
We are also in need of Uniform helpers. We need to measure all the students and have them fitted into uniforms by the first game on August 27th. Please contact us if you are available to help!
Congratulations to Alex Spirios who recently bought a new bass clarinet! Please keep us up to date about all your achievements.
Musically Yours,
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
baumj@rbhs208.org Mcolgank@rbhs208.org
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Instrumental Update
Hello,
The schedule for fall sports pictures has been posted. All pictures will be taken on Thursday August 19th. Students should wear their polo's and bring thier instruments. Seniors will have a picture taken at 9:25 AM. Everyone (including seniors) will have their picture taken at 11:10 AM. Everyone should show up 15 minutes ahead of time.
We are in need of help for Band Camp. We need parents to help hydrate the students during camp. If you are free from 2:00 - 8:00 and would like to help, please contact us!
We are also in need of Uniform helpers. We need to measure all the students and have them fitted into uniforms by the First game on August 27th. Please contact us if you are available to help!
Musically Yours,
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
baumj@rbhs208.org Mcolgank@rbhs208.org
The schedule for fall sports pictures has been posted. All pictures will be taken on Thursday August 19th. Students should wear their polo's and bring thier instruments. Seniors will have a picture taken at 9:25 AM. Everyone (including seniors) will have their picture taken at 11:10 AM. Everyone should show up 15 minutes ahead of time.
We are in need of help for Band Camp. We need parents to help hydrate the students during camp. If you are free from 2:00 - 8:00 and would like to help, please contact us!
We are also in need of Uniform helpers. We need to measure all the students and have them fitted into uniforms by the First game on August 27th. Please contact us if you are available to help!
Musically Yours,
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
baumj@rbhs208.org Mcolgank@rbhs208.org
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Instrumental Update
Hello all!
We hope your summers are going well and you are enjoying your time off. Both Mr. McOlgan and Mr. Baum are eager to see you soon and get back to teaching music. Congratulations to all of you participating in the area's many fantastic music camps!
We wanted to take this time to remind you that Marching Band Camp will be held August 16th - August 20th from 2 PM until 8 PM. since we will be going later in the evening, please bring dinner. Also remember to bring and drink plenty of water.
Also, Symphonic Band members should be preparing their audition pieces. More information on scheduling auditions will be given at Band Camp.
see you all soon!
Sincerely,
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
baumj@rbhs208.org McOlgank@rbhs208.org
We hope your summers are going well and you are enjoying your time off. Both Mr. McOlgan and Mr. Baum are eager to see you soon and get back to teaching music. Congratulations to all of you participating in the area's many fantastic music camps!
We wanted to take this time to remind you that Marching Band Camp will be held August 16th - August 20th from 2 PM until 8 PM. since we will be going later in the evening, please bring dinner. Also remember to bring and drink plenty of water.
Also, Symphonic Band members should be preparing their audition pieces. More information on scheduling auditions will be given at Band Camp.
see you all soon!
Sincerely,
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
baumj@rbhs208.org McOlgank@rbhs208.org
Monday, April 26, 2010
Weekly Instrumental Update
Dear Instrumental Music Community,
Congratulations to all of the music ensembles for their recent successes in concerts.
The jazz groups performed at the fourth annual Jazzapolluza, on April 7th in the Jazz (Alumni) Lounge. Many thanks to all who were in attendance for making this event a success once again by sharing your food and great enthusiasm for jazz education.
The very next week on April 15th, the classical ensembles held their Spring Concert. The program that night featured lighter selections as well as some standard repertoire for band and orchestra. All the bands and the orchestra performed beautifully as the seniors were honored in their last concert at RB. This concert is sure to be remembered for years to come.
Last week, on April 21st the jazz ensemble was once again invited to open up for the world renowned Rob Parton Jazz Band at Fitzgerald’s in Berwyn IL. The Jazz Ensemble played for a standing room only crowd; many thanks to all in attendance for your loud cheers and encouragement!
Friday, the Marching Band performed at this year’s second spirit assembly. The band adds so much to these assemblies, thank you so much for your contributions to our school spirit!
On Sunday April 25th the Jazz Band was invited to open up for the Shout Section Big Band, the band of which Mr. Baum is a member. They too had a sold out crowd cheering them on as they played their high energy set! Thank you to all who came out in support!
Looking forward, Thursday night the Noodles and Company in LaGrange will be hosting a fundraiser for our band to purchase new marching band uniforms. Please bring the whole family out, 25% of the proceeds will be donated to the marching band! thank to Laura Passero for all of her efforts in setting this up!
Also on Thursday night, after everyone has gotten their noodles, those who are attending the bi-annual instrumental music trip will be having a meeting in the band room at 7:30 PM to discuss details of the trip to Cleveland. Please be sure to attend so that all of your questions can be answered.
Any senior interested in auditioning for the opportunity to perform at Senior Awards Night should prepare their selection for May 11th at 3:15 in the band room.
Chris Halline, Alex Krug, and Lee Tang were all featured in recitals this past weekend. Chris and Alex performed violin solos at the First Congregational Church of Western Springs for as part of their violin school’s senior recital. Lee played a Chopin Nocturne for his private lessons studio; he was also generous enough to share his music with the cadet band on Monday, thank you! Great job to all three!
Congratulations to Molly Chaney who was awarded first chair bass in the Blue Lake international Orchestra. This orchestra will provide Molly with the opportunity to tour through Europe for three weeks this summer!
As always, please keep us informed of all your musical achievements so that we may celebrate as a community.
Sincerely,
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
baumj@rbhs208.org mcolgank@rbhs208.org
Congratulations to all of the music ensembles for their recent successes in concerts.
The jazz groups performed at the fourth annual Jazzapolluza, on April 7th in the Jazz (Alumni) Lounge. Many thanks to all who were in attendance for making this event a success once again by sharing your food and great enthusiasm for jazz education.
The very next week on April 15th, the classical ensembles held their Spring Concert. The program that night featured lighter selections as well as some standard repertoire for band and orchestra. All the bands and the orchestra performed beautifully as the seniors were honored in their last concert at RB. This concert is sure to be remembered for years to come.
Last week, on April 21st the jazz ensemble was once again invited to open up for the world renowned Rob Parton Jazz Band at Fitzgerald’s in Berwyn IL. The Jazz Ensemble played for a standing room only crowd; many thanks to all in attendance for your loud cheers and encouragement!
Friday, the Marching Band performed at this year’s second spirit assembly. The band adds so much to these assemblies, thank you so much for your contributions to our school spirit!
On Sunday April 25th the Jazz Band was invited to open up for the Shout Section Big Band, the band of which Mr. Baum is a member. They too had a sold out crowd cheering them on as they played their high energy set! Thank you to all who came out in support!
Looking forward, Thursday night the Noodles and Company in LaGrange will be hosting a fundraiser for our band to purchase new marching band uniforms. Please bring the whole family out, 25% of the proceeds will be donated to the marching band! thank to Laura Passero for all of her efforts in setting this up!
Also on Thursday night, after everyone has gotten their noodles, those who are attending the bi-annual instrumental music trip will be having a meeting in the band room at 7:30 PM to discuss details of the trip to Cleveland. Please be sure to attend so that all of your questions can be answered.
Any senior interested in auditioning for the opportunity to perform at Senior Awards Night should prepare their selection for May 11th at 3:15 in the band room.
Chris Halline, Alex Krug, and Lee Tang were all featured in recitals this past weekend. Chris and Alex performed violin solos at the First Congregational Church of Western Springs for as part of their violin school’s senior recital. Lee played a Chopin Nocturne for his private lessons studio; he was also generous enough to share his music with the cadet band on Monday, thank you! Great job to all three!
Congratulations to Molly Chaney who was awarded first chair bass in the Blue Lake international Orchestra. This orchestra will provide Molly with the opportunity to tour through Europe for three weeks this summer!
As always, please keep us informed of all your musical achievements so that we may celebrate as a community.
Sincerely,
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
baumj@rbhs208.org mcolgank@rbhs208.org
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