Symphonic Band 1

📆 Rehearsal Schedule
Week of April 20 - April 24, 2026
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 - allFolk Song Suite, mvt. 3 - B section
Finish Wind Auditions
Tuesday (A Day) - Accompanist Rehearsals Day 1
9:00am - Full Band Rehearsal
FireflyFolk 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 FallsThursday - No Rehearsal
Testing Day - Schoolwide Shutdown
Friday (A Day) - Full Run Friday
9:00am - Full Band Rehearsal
Illumination
Folk Song Suite, mvt. 1 and 3 (possibly 2)
Firefly
The Falls
Practice Tempos for Repertoire
Illumination: Overture for Band...........152bpm
The Falls...............................................120bpm
Folksong Suite, mvt. 3.........................110bpm
🎶 Solo & Concerto Competition
Entry Information
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.
📀 Spring Concert Cycle Reference Recordings
📆 Upcoming Dates
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