Symphonic Band 1

This a sketch of the rehearsal week. Changes are possible depending on what is actually accomplished during the previous day's rehearsal time. Please use this information to practice material ahead of time, and be ready to rehearse in class on the appropriate day.

Monday (B Day)

9:00am - Full Band Rehearsal
Illumination - all
The Falls - all

Folk Song Suite, mvt. 3 - B section

Finish Wind Auditions

Tuesday (A Day) - Accompanist Rehearsals Day 1

9:00am - Full Band Rehearsal
Firefly

Folk Song Suite, mvt. 1 and 2

The Falls

Illumination

Wednesday (B Day) - Accompanist Rehearsals Day 2

9:00am - Full Band Rehearsal
Folk Song Suite, mvt. 3 and 2

Illumination

The Falls

Friday (A Day) - Full Run Friday

9:00am - Full Band Rehearsal
Illumination
Folk Song Suite, mvt. 1 and 3 (possibly 2)

Firefly

The Falls

Illumination: Overture for Band...........152bpm
The Falls...............................................120bpm
Folksong Suite, mvt. 3.........................110bpm

As part of the RISD Curriculum for Fine Arts, all students in the Berkner Learning Community (BHS, AJH, and LJH) Bands will be performing a solo at our upcoming "Solo Saturday" Competition. This is a required performance for each individual and will be a mandatory grade.

WHO: All students in the Berkner Band
WHEN: Saturday, May 2nd
WHERE: Berkner HS Fine Arts Wing

There will be a $10 entry fee assessed for this event to help cover the cost of judges being hired to provide ratings and comments. Additionally, students who will be playing with a live accompanist will pay a $50 fee to cover the cost of the accompanist for 2 rehearsals and their performances. This fee is standardized by the district.

Tuesday, April 21: Accompanist Rehearsals Day 1
Wednesday, April 22: Accompanist Rehearsals Day 2
Saturday, April 25: Super Saturday

Tuesday, April 28: Berkner Fine Arts Signing Day

Thursday, April 30: Band Banquet

Saturday, May 2: Solo Saturday (required of all Berkner Band students)
Tuesday, May 5: Berkner Band Spring Concert

Friday-Saturday, May 8-9: Kickoff Camp

Monday, May 11: Jazz Band Spring Concert
Thursday, May 14: Concerto Competition Finals
Tuesday-Friday, May 26-29: May Marching Camp