Solo and Ensemble results from Saturday

32 Kemp High School Band Students competed in the Region 3 Solo and Ensemble Competition this past Saturday at Mesquite High School.  Students either performed an individual solo or was a member of a small group of similar instruments.  Some competed in both categories as well.

The students perform their music for one judge who then gives that performance a rating.  The rating score ranges from Division 1, which is the highest score you can achieve, down through Division 5.  Each solo or ensemble is classified into 3 groups.  Class 1 is the most difficult, Class 2 is of a medium range and Class 3 is on an easier level.

Here is the list of students that earned a Division 1 rating from their judges…

Class 3 solo Division 1 winners

Aiyana Jackson-Clarinet

Kevin Tyler-Alto Sax

Class 2 solo Division 1 winners

Haley Jackson-Flute

Saber Powell-Clarinet

Brody Becker-Bass Trombone

Jazmin Montoya-Marimba

Brittany Sehion-Snare

Class 1 solo Division 1 winners

Marcus Aguilar-French Horn

Ali-Alcasey-Trombone

Brody Becker-Trombone

David Sparks-Tuba

Joe Becerra-Multi Percussion

This next group of students received a Division 1 on their Class 1 solo or ensemble and will be advancing to the STATE SOLO AND ENSEMBLE COMPETITION IN MAY!

Erica McGill-Marimba- solo-performed from memory

Brass Quintet

Marcus Aguliar

Ali Alcasey

Andrew Heartel

David Sparks

Daisy Villanueva

Percussion Ensemble

Joe Becerra

Jack Cantrell

Joel Erikson

Erica McGill

Maria Mireles

Jazmin Montoya

Jesus Portillo

Brittany Sehion

J.T. Spears

Alex Tanner

Chloe Treadaway

We are very proud of all who participated in the competition.  It takes months of hard work to prepare for this contest.  Congrats again to all of our Kemp kiddos success!

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Saturday Feb 2nd-Solo and Ensemble Contest

SOLO AND ENSEMBLE   SATURDAY FEB. 2nd

 

We will be meeting at the high school band hall at 6:00am this Saturday for Solo and Ensemble Contest.  Please be on time and make sure you have had breakfast.

Student need to be dressed in appropriate contest performance clothing and must follow the dress code.  Nice dress/blouse/dress pants for the ladies.  Slacks/dress pants/button down and tie or polo shirt for the guys.

We will be at Old Mesquite High School like usual.

300 E Davis St, Mesquite, TX 75149

Performances start promptly at 8:00am and run through the 10:00am hour. Hopefully, all scores will be in our hands by 11:00ish and we would be home around noon to 1:00pm.  If there is any change, we will send out a Remind Text.

Parents may check out their children if they have finished with their performances if they wish.  They must check out in person with their child face to face with a director. Mr. Christy will be on hand to do so. Please see that you have his cell number.

There will be concessions at the contest site.  I would urge the students to have enough money for snacks and lunch as this can be a long day of waiting.

Students may bring a change of clothes for after their performance.  Again, it must be dress code.

All-Region Band info for HS and JH

 

2018-2019 Region Clinic and Concert

Clinic Dates: January 18-19, 2019

Clinic Site: Canton High School

 

Friday-Bring food money for lunch-$20 should be enough. Normal school clothes. We will leave at the end of first period. We’ll be back home around 6:00pmish.

Saturday-meet at HS at 7:30am. Normal clothes. JH, bring nice dress clothes to change into for concert. HS bring concert blacks for performance.

All concerts are free to the public. Parents/Family-we ask that you attend to hear your students’ performance and then you may check them out after they are done.

 

Friday 1/18/2019

10:00-12:00 – MS Rehearsal at Canton Junior High

10:00-12:00 – HS Rehearsal at Canton High School

12:00-1:45 – MS Lunch (On Your Own)

12:00-2:00 – HS Lunch (On Your Own)

1:45-4:45 – MS Rehearsal

2:00-5:00 – HS Rehearsal

 

Saturday 1/19/2019

9:00-12:00 – MS/HS Rehearsal

(HS Concert Band on Stage/HS Symphonic Band in Band Hall)

9:15 – Directors Meeting

 

12:00-12:30 – MS Lunch provided by region

12:30 – MS Change into Concert Attire

1:00 – MS Bus to HS for Concerts and gather in Commons area

 

12:00-1:00 – HS Lunch provided by region

1:00 – HS Change into Concert Attire

1:30 – HS Report to Auditorium

 

1:30 – MS Concert band on stage, MS Symphonic band in large band hall

2:00 – MS Concert Band Concert

2:30 – MS Symphonic Band Concert

3:00 – HS Concert Band Concert

3:30 – HS Symphonic Band Concert

High School Area Auditions

For those going to area auditions…we will be meeting at the band hall at 6:45am to load up to head to Argyle High School this Saturday the12th.  You need to bring food money for the day…concession stand while we are there and enough for a nice sit down meal after we are done.  We will be back around late afternoon/early evening depending on how quickly tryouts go.

JH Fundraiser Delivery

Junior High Band Fundraiser will be delivered this coming Monday, Dec. 17th. We currently have a delivery window from 9:00am to 2:00pm. As soon as all items are delivered I will be sending Remind messages to all our junior high classes. If you have not subscribed to our Remind App all the codes are listed below.

*Please sign up for Remind101 to receive all band updates*

Text to the number: 81010

8th Grade Band: @kempband2

7th Grade Band: @kempband3

Concert Band: @kempband4

6th Grade Band: @kempband5

*Please only subscribe to your student’s corresponding class*

If you have any further questions, please contact Miss Delgado by email: natali.delgado@kempisd.org

Christmas Concerts

Merry Christmas Everyone! Kemp Band Christmas Concerts are here! All concerts are in the high school auditorium and begin at 6:00pm.

We are taking donations of baked goods, crafts, etc. to auction off as part of our annual Band Booster Christmas Auctions during the concerts. Please bring your item to the school before the concert or concerts of your choice. Thank you for supporting the kiddos!

Make sure you are getting all the remind updates. These include what to wear, times to meet, things to bring, etc. If you need to get on remind for your student’s band, please look at the info under the appropriate tab at the top of the website or call the school and a director can help you. 903-498-1334 for JH, 903-498-9234 for HS

 

6th Grade-Dec 13th

High School-Dec 17th

7th/8th Grade-Dec 18th

AT&T Stadium Award Trip 12/7/18

The following students have earned a reward trip to AT&T Stadium for their fundraiser earnings. This trip will take place next Friday, December 7th. We will be leaving at 10:00am and returning before the end of the school day. They must be passing all of their classes by Thursday in order to go on this trip.

*All students must bring a sack lunch and any money for souvenirs.

6th Grade

Doss, Lane

Espinosa, Julian

Mewbourn, Kohl

Prince, Annabelle

Starnes, Emma

Tankursley, Eli

7th Grade

Genzler, Carlee

Greenlee, Jason

Nail, Livie

Norton, Austin

Reed, Shelbi

8th Grade

White, Noelani

If you have any questions, please contact me via email: natali.delgado@kempisd.org

A.T.S.S.B. Region 3 HS All-region audition results from Mabank on Monday Dec 3rd

Kemp High School Band students had a great showing in the Association of Texas Small School Bands (A.T.S.S.B.) Region 3 All-Region auditions on Monday December 3rd. Over 20 1A-4A school districts compete in Region 3 with approximately 500 students in attendance. We had 23 students compete in the contest and had several of them earn a chair in one of the All–Region Bands.  These students will be traveling to Canton in January to be a part of one of the greatest region bands in the state.  Please congratulate these students on a very fine job.

Melissa Martinez-4th chair Concert Band-Clarinet

Jayda Simon-2nd chair Symphonic Band-Alto Clarinet

Marcus Aguilar-2nd chair Concert Band-French Horn

Ali Alcasey-1st chair Symphonic Band-Trombone

Brody Becker-2nd chair Symphonic Band-Bass Trombone

Esteban Ramirez-4th chair Concert Band-Baritone

Emory Edwards-6th chair Concert Band-Baritone

Robert Aguilar-3rd chair Concert Band-Tuba

David Sparks-5th chair Concert Band-Tuba

Erica McGill-7th chair Symphonic Band-Percussion

Jazmin Montoya-11th chair Concert Band-Percussion

In addition…

These 11 students will be representing Kemp High School at the AREA LEVEL (all of North Texas) at Argyle High School on January 12th.

These students will be gunning for a chance to advance to the ALL-STATE Band in February down in San Antonio.

Please give all of our kiddos a huge pat on the back for their GREAT accomplishment!

High School All Region Tryouts at Mabank on Monday Dec 3rd

All Region students will head to the band hall after 6th period and load the trailer and bus.

Bring money for concession stand money. School dress code is in effect.

Auditions will be at Mabank High School and will last from 3:30 to 10ish/11ish.

Your parents may check you out after your audition is complete if you wish. Parents must check out their student through Mr. Christy for visual confirmation and text for digital record. Otherwise, students will remain with us until all members have auditioned.

JH All Region Auditions 11/29/18

The students listed below will be competing at All Region Band Auditions tomorrow 11/28/18 at Ferris High School. These students are the only ones that will be auditioning. All entries were submitted two weeks ago and it is too late to add anyone else.

*Students will need to wear their Kemp Band Polo or a Kemp shirt. This is a request not only from us but the host school and region coordinators.

**Bring money for concession stand and snacks. 

Itinerary: 

• All students need to report to ‘A’ lunch
• 11:45am– Load truck/trailer and bus
• 12:15pm– Leave Junior High and head to Ferris High School
  • Ferris High School Address: 1025 E 8th St, Ferris, TX 75125
• 1:15pm– Arrive in Ferris and unload instruments
• 1:30pm– Check-in for auditions
• 2:30pm– Auditions begin (students audition in random order)
• 8:00/8:30pm– Leave Ferris and return to Kemp
• 9:00/9:30pm– Arrive in Kemp

*Arrival time is estimated and is subject to change.*

Additional Information:

• The Kemp Directors will be judging the contest and should only be contacted in case of emergency.
• Students will be monitored by chaperones.
• If you are planning on  checking your student out after they audition, you must make arrangements with a director before November 29^th. Please bring a signed note or email us no later than November 28th.

*Please sign up for Remind101 to receive updates as the day progresses*

Text to the number: 81010

8th Grade Band: @kempband2