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And Ella Vu, Vaishnavi Kumbala, Angel Ma, Nischay Pothineni, Isela Garza, Sophie Yeon, Cooper Belletto, Sam Korn, Avishka Fernando, Jack Roane, Mason Bond, and David Russo all gave an outstanding performance with the Senior High Honor Band!

In addition, Zoe Heim was selected as the District Six Outstanding Brass Musician! Congratulations to Zoe, and to all of our Band students for an incredible weekend!

District Honor Jazz Band Auditions

The District Six Junior and Senior High Honor Jazz Band Auditions are Saturday Feb. 4.

Auditions will be held at Riverdale HS and times are posted here:

Junior High Audition Times

Senior High Audition Times

Jazz Honor Band weekend is March 24-26. This year's performance will be held at the New Orleans Jazz Museum on Esplanade Avenue in the French Quarter!

Jazz Band One

Our Jazz Band One will continue to practice this Wednesday as we prepare for the Loyola and Southeastern Jazz Festivals.

Rundle Academy visit

The Band from Rundle Academy (in Calgary, Alberta, Canada!) will be traveling to New Orleans to perform in a Mardi Gras parade. While they are here they will visit Haynes Academy, and we'll have the opportunity to visit and play together. Learn more about their school here:

https://rundle.ab.ca

Taste and Tunes planning meeting 2

Thank You to everyone who came out to help us coordinate our upcoming Taste and Tunes event. This combination Concert / Dinner / Fundraiser is an exciting afternoon for our students! They will be able to see and hear their friends as they perform, enjoy some amazing food, and even receive a variety of awards! We greatly appreciate any help you can offer. We will shortly be posting a detailed description of the event, along with all the ways in which YOU can participate.

Haynes Band T-shirts and Sweatshirts

We will be placing an order for our Haynes Band t-shirts and sweatshirts on Friday Feb. 3. We have many sizes in stock, but will be ordering a few extras to replenish as needed. Please order a new t-shirt or sweatshirt to show your support of our amazing students, using this form:

https://forms.gle/T1UMMSXNAffLAHd16

High School Band

Our High School Band has resumed our weekly practices on Tuesday and Thursday until 5:00 pm. Attendance at these practices is required to participate in future performances. Thank You to all of our students who attend every rehearsal!

We will have Marching Practice on Tuesday, and Thursday is TBA, depending on the weather forecast.

All musicians participating in the Krewe of Mad Hatters must come during their lunch period to be sized for a uniform. Students must have plain black shoes and socks (no logos, stripes or other decorations are acceptable).

Every student is asked to bring a case of water for our upcoming parade and practices. Students may drop off their water before or after school in the Band Room.

It's College Audition Season!

No matter your school of choice, Band is one of the most fun and rewarding activities you can join. You will immediately make tons of new friends, find a "home" on campus, and become an active member of your school community from Day One. Most schools also offer some form of Band Scholarship for participating in Band. (Many of these scholarships are not related to being a Music Major -- instead they are focused on students who just want to PLAY FOR FUN!)

We strongly encourage all of our students to explore the musical offerings at your school of choice. Please contact Mr. Phelan if you would like additional information. We are working to arrange on-campus meetings with the various Music and Band folks as part of this year's Junior Journey trip, and will keep everyone posted as that date approaches.

Middle School Band

7th & 8th Grade Bands

Our 7th and 8th graders are working on Serengeti Dreams as we prepare for our upcoming festivals, and we are beginning to work in Book 2 of Essential Elements. Please ensure that your student has their own copy of Book 2, so they do not fall behind.

Remember: Focus on one measure at a time as you learn.

We invite our Middle School musicians to join us for High School Band practices on Tuesday and Thursday.

Beginning Band

We will reach Line 100 this week, and will celebrate with a King Cake Party! Every student should have their own copy of the Essential Elements for Band Book 1, as well as a supply of reeds, valve oil, etc. Please let Mr. Phelan know of any instrument problems or concerns.

We are also beginning to work on Asturias, and will perform this fun piece for festival in March.

We invite our Middle School musicians to join us for High School Band practices on Tuesday and Thursday.

Other Musical Opportunities

Stately Oaks and Junior Oaks Band Festival @ LSU

We encourage all of our middle and high school musicians to attend the Stately Oaks Band Festival at LSU in early February, where they will perform with other young musicians from across Louisiana and beyond and work with LSU faculty and staff. Follow the link above, or contact Mr. Phelan for more information.

USM All South Honor Band

We also encourage our high school musicians to attend the All South Honor Band weekend at USM in February, where they will perform with other young musicians from across the South. They will also get to work with USM faculty and staff. Follow the link above, or contact Mr. Phelan for more information.

Southeastern High School Concert Band Day

Here is yet another fun and rewarding event, this time at Southeastern La. University in Hammond. All high school musicians are encouraged to participate in this event. They will be able to work with faculty and staff from Southeastern. Follow the link above, or contact Mr. Phelan for more information.

We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

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