Flutes - Soledad Castillo - Honor Band

Clarinet - Juan Cabrera - Wind Symphony

Alto Sax - Peter Ayala - first alternate

Trumpet - Oscar Benavides - Symphonic Band

French Horn - Anna Halepaska - Wind Symphony

Euphonium - Christian Robertson - Honor Band

Tuba - Rogelio Robledo - Wind Symphony

Percussion - Matthew Millican - Wind Symphony

Congratulations! Welcome to the 2010 All-Region MS Band!

When and Where

Date: Saturday, January 9^th, 2010

Clinics: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Clinic and Concerts: RL Turner Auditorium, 1600 S. Josey, Carrollton, beginning at 5:00 PM.

Rehearsal Locations:

	Wind Symphony – Band Hall
	Honor Band – Choir Room
	Symphonic Band – Auditorium Stage

Your attendance at all of the rehearsals and at the concert is required.

Clinicians

	Wind Symphony – Brad Kent, Richardson ISD
	Honor Band – Willie Owens, Ft. Worth
	Symphonic Band – Jason Tucker, Plano ISD

Schedule

8:00am - ARRIVE at RL Turner and locate your rehearsal room.

	Find your chair in the band set-up in the rehearsal area.
	Your name will be attached to a music stand to indicate your seat.
	Please place cases in the designated area.
	Bring extra reeds, oil, grease, REHEARSAL PENCIL, etc.
	Wait until the clinician asks you to play when you arrive.
	Please leave chairs and stands in their original placement in your rehearsal area.
	Please make sure you have practiced the music in this folder before coming to the clinic. Your prior preparation will much improve the entire band’s performance allowing the clinician to work on higher level concepts with the entire band.

8:30am – DOWNBEAT OF MORNING REHEARSAL. Please be prepared to begin on time. This will maximize the rehearsal time as we prepare for the evening concert.

11:30am – BREAK FOR LUNCH. Your band directors or parents are responsible for transportation and all lunch plans.

1:00pm – DOWNBEAT OF AFTERNOON REHEARSAL.

4:00pm – Rehearsal is complete. Students in the Symphonic and Honor Bands will be directed to changing rooms to change into concert dress and will be provided a small snack to tide them over through the concert. Students in the Wind Symphony should vacate campus as soon as possible so staff can prepare for the evening performances. Take all of your belongings with you.

Parents and friends should park on the southeast side of the school and enter the main entrance between the gyms and Fine Arts Complex.

CONCERT in the RL. Turner Auditorium, 1600 S. Josey Lane, Carrollton. (South of Beltline Road on the west side of Josey)

Concert Order / Warm-up and Performance Schedule

	Symphonic Band – warm-up on stage at 4:30; perform at 5:00 p.m.
	Honor Band – warm-up in choir room at 5:15; perform at 5:45 p.m.
	Wind Symphony – warm-up in band hall at 6:00; perform at 6:30 p.m.

Concert Procedure

	Your clinician host will remind you of your warm-up place, time, and case storage at Turner High School.
	Your All-Region Medal will be presented to you at warm-up so that you may wear it during the performance in celebration of all that you have accomplished as an All-Region Band member.
	File onto the stage when it is your turn to perform.
	After your performance, you will file off the stage. You are free to depart campus or go to the seating area and watch the remaining bands perform. Please remember that other groups will begin performing. Proper concert etiquette and respect are a MUST!

General Information

	Concert Dress will be dark concert attire - black is preferable. Dress up! This is not a casual occasion. Please wear clothing that is suitable for playing your instrument. Band uniforms or concert uniforms are recommended if your band has concert uniforms (tuxedo/ black dresses, black dress shoes, etc). Please use your best judgment to look professional! Your director will advise you.
	Changing Clothes – Students in the Symphonic and Honor Bands should bring concert clothes to the rehearsal, changing rooms will be provided. Students in the Wind Symphony will need to return to Turner in concert dress.
	Professional Digital Recordings will be available for you to purchase ($20 for a compact disc).
	Music - At the conclusion of the concert you may keep your music and your folder as a souvenir of your participation in the All-Region band.
	Absence at the concert or from any part of the rehearsals forfeits your right to an All-Region medal and the distinction of being an All-Region band member.

The directors of Region 24 hope that you have a very memorable,

inspiring and rewarding experience as a member of the All-Region band.

Thank you for your participation and contribution as a band member.

You are appreciated!