Quote of the Month:
Talent is cheaper than table salt.
What separates the talented individual
from the successful one is
a lot of hard work.
Stephen King
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Upcoming Band Events Click on the "Wildcat Band Google Calendar" tab above  GOT ANY GOOD BAND PICS? Email pics to Mr. Olson to be posted on our website! | Welcome to the new and improved website of the River Road Wildcat Band! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------  2017-18 BAND CLASS SCHEDULE Just FYI, there will be some changes in the class schedule this coming school year: -High School band will be 1st period. This means that Middle School marching band members will report to the High School first thing in the morning. -6th grade band at Willow Vista will still be in the morning, but there will only be one class period. -Back at the High School, there will be a dual-credit music class in the middle of the day (Music History, I think... more info coming soon). -Middle School band classes will be at the end of the day. Don't forget to check the band's Google calendar for upcoming dates, including Color Guard Camp (July 17-20) and the Band Parent Meeting (July 17). See y'all soon! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Several band events for the 2017-18 school year were just added to the Wildcat Band Google calendar, including UIL contests and All-Region auditions. Go check 'em out! Click on the link at the top of the page. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------  RIVER ROAD ALL-DISTRICT SPRING BAND CONCERT All River Road bands, all on one night! **MONDAY, MAY 15** High School Auditorium Willow Vista 6th Grade Band: 6:30pm River Road Middle School Band: 7:15pm River Road High School Band: 8:00pm See you there!! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------  All RRISD bands will be performing at the 2017 Greater Southwest Music Festival! Willow Vista 6th Grade Band Thursday, May 4 @1:40pmCivic Center Grand Plaza Friday May 5 @ 4:40pm Civic Center Auditorium River Road High School Band Friday May 5 @ 10:20am Civic Center Auditorium All performances are free and open to the public. Come support our great young musicians! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------  2017 Concert & Sight Reading Contests
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- WILDCAT SPIRIT SUNGLASSES NOW ON SALE!  Either style is $20.00 These glasses feature sturdy frames, shatterproof lenses and 100% UVA and UVB protection. To purchase, contact Mr. Olson or ask your favorite RRHS band member! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- WINTER BAND CONCERTS Each campus will have its own concert. Come out and support our talented young musicians! High School: Monday, December 12 at 7:00pm RRHS Auditorium Middle School: Tuesday, December 13 at 6:30pm RRMS Auditorium Willow Vista: Monday, December 19 at 6:30pm WV Cafeteria --------------------------------------------------------------------------- DON'T BE "THAT GUY!"  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARCHING CONTEST SEASON IS HERE!
------------------------------------------------ MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL BAND HALFTIME PERFORMANCE Football game: River Road vs. Muleshoe Friday, October 14 Kickoff at 7:30pm Please refer to flyer for schedule and other information. -------------------------------------------------- August is approaching... While you're out back-to-school shopping, don't forget to buy LONG black socks to wear with your marching uniform!  |