Rick Schneider Middle School

SPARTAN BAND

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Band Students: Be ready for our new "online" home on Tuesday, August 18!

Beginner Band Calendar (OLD)

6th Grade Calendar (OLD)

Contact Rick Schneider MS Band!

At Rick Schneider MS Spartan Band, our purpose is to foster and engage our students through the power of music.

Under the direction of Richie Haynes and Ryan Mah, the RSMS Spartan Band strives to create life-long learners, friendships, and memories.

RSMS students continually create music later on at South Houston Intermediate and South Houston High School.

RSMS Band Directors!

Mr. Richie Haynes

Mr. Haynes is the Head Director at Rick Schneider. He has been at RSMS for 10+ years and has taught multiple siblings in our band families! Classes he teaches include: High Brass, Low Brass, and Percussion.

Contact information:

rhaynes@pasadenaisd.org

713-740-0920 ext 67189

Mr. Ryan Mah

Mr. Mah is the Assistant Director at Rick Schneider. Originally from the Dallas area, Mr. Mah loves living in Houston and teaching his students. Classes he teaches include: All Woodwinds and Double Reeds.

Contact information:

rmah@pasadenaisd.org

713-740-0920 ext 67133

Parental Involvement

In the RSMS Band program, we love teaching your students every day in our band hall and ensemble rooms on campus.

To establish great practice routines, we encourage and promote AT HOME practicing alongside the work effort in class. Students who practice at home AND at school advance more in their musical studies. Always encourage your student when you see them working their best at home. Your input makes a difference!

SUPPORT your student and our awesome band program! Raising a band student is no easy task, so follow our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts to be aware of what is happening throughout the year. If you need to contact directors, see the "RSMS Band Directors" page above for information.

Work HARD!

Along with the other classes your student is in, band is no exception! Every day we are teaching, encouraging, and fostering your students to their individual needs. Here are a few FUNdamentals we practice and perfect weekly: Tone, Rhythm, Articulation, Flexibility, Scales (ask your child if they can describe all these to you!).

Play HARD!

Of course, we don't just play our instruments, but we also make band a fun experience for all band students. Every school year we have multiple opportunities to celebrate our accomplishments and friendships.

Twice a year, we have a Fun-Fridays! Students are closed off to half of the school and play on video games, in an open gym, watch the latest movies, and eat pizza!

Other fun events that go on are trips to Buc-ee's, Main Event, CiCi's, and more!

Support Us!

We strive our very best to keep all parents and students informed with all the concerts, rehearsal dates, Fun-Fridays, etc.

Beginner Band Calendar (OLD)

9/3 - INSTRUMENT DRIVE

(Rick Schneider MS @ 4:30-7:30)

Students who have not rented instrument can do so at Rick Schneider.

H&H Music Company will sign you up!

9/13 - Band Crazy-Fun Friday!

(Rick Schneidier MS @ 6:30)

Pizza, video games, open gym and more! This is a $10 fundraiser to help buy supplies for our awesome Spartan Band!

1/28 - Beginner Band 1st Concert!

(Rick Schneidier MS @ 6:30)

Beginner band students will have a concert this night in January. Concert attire will be Spartan Band shirt and jeans. DO NOT FORGET MUSIC AT HOME!

2/28 - Band Crazy-Fun Friday!

(Rick Schneidier MS @ 6:30)

Pizza, video games, open gym and more! This is a $10 fundraiser to help buy supplies for our awesome Spartan Band!

5/19 - Beginner Band Spring Concert

(Rick Schneidier MS @ 6:30)

Beginner band students will have a concert this night in May. Concert attire will be Spartan Band shirt and jeans. DO NOT FORGET MUSIC AT HOME!

6th Grade Calendar (OLD)

9/13 - Band Crazy-Fun Friday!

(Rick Schneidier MS @ 6:30)

Pizza, video games, open gym and more! This is a $10 fundraiser to help buy supplies for our awesome Spartan Band!

11/14 - SoHo MEGA Band Concert

(South Houston HS)

Pre-Honor Band 6th Grade students will participate in a night of music. All bands around the district who go to South Houston HS will perform as a MEGA band!

12/17 - 6th Grade Winter Concert

(Rick Schneider MS @ 6:30)

6th Grade band students will have a concert this night in December. Concert attire will be Spartan Band shirt and jeans. DO NOT FORGET MUSIC AT HOME!

12/18 - Winter Holiday Tour

(Matthys Elem., SoHo Elem., Jessup Elem.)

A selected group of 6th Grade students will be invited to come on tour and show off our band to the 4th grade students. Band students can dress up with holiday spirit, but need to wear Band shirt and jeans. Students will eat lunch at CiCi's Pizza!