The Stoneman Douglas Band Parent/Student Orientation will be held Tuesday, May 6th @ 7:00 pm in the Band Room. This meeting is for all new members of the Band for the 2008-09 school year.
Congratulations to the following Eagle Regiment Officers for the 08-09 Season.
Drum Major-Michelle Dunne
Asst. Drum Major-Mark Stein
Band Captain-James Rigby
Woodwind Captain-Kristen Berman
Brass Captain-David Wallace
Office Manager-Kitman Chan
Section Leaders
Flute-Veronica Metzler
Clarinet-Kristen Berman
Saxophone-Rafael Hernandez
Trumpet-David Wallace
Mellophone-Amanda Zatorsky
Baritone-Kevin Roth
Contra-Alex Goldfarb
Battery-Madj Ouhib
Pit-Jeff Greenhouse
Equipment Manager-Dale Tuason & Jessica Leonard
Web Manager-Eric Weinbaum
Congratulations to the 52 member Symphonic Band for their outstanding performance at the 2008 Florida Bandmasters Association State Concert Band Music Performance Assessment receiving a Superior Rating. Also, congratulations to Student Conductor Ian Rosenberg for receiving a Superior Rating.
You can hear the Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble and various State Superior solos at the 18th Annual Spring Concert, Saturday, May 3rd at 7 pm.
Congratulations to the following Stoneman Douglas Band students for their outstanding performance at the 2008 FBA State Solo & Ensemble Festival. The students were evaluated in the areas of performance fundamentals, technical accuracy, and musical effect.
SUPERIOR RATINGS
Robert Durie, Bb Clarinet
Jeff Greenhouse, Oboe
Rafael Hernandez, Alto Saxophone
Matthew Kolcz, Trumpet
Kevin Roth, Trombone
Mark Stein, Mallet & Snare Drum
Erica Sturm, Piccolo
David Wallace, Trumpet
EXCELLENT RATINGS
Kristen Berman, Bb Clarinet
Ian Durie, Bb Clarinet
Melissa Kravets, French Horn
Jessica Leonard, Bb Clarinet
Veronica Metzler, Flute
Ilana Mintz, Alto Saxophone
Amanda Zatorsky, French Horn
Cathy Spanoudis, Bb Clarinet
Saxophone Quartet
Rafael Hernandez, Seth Calhoun, Richard Hall, Dustin Mahonec
You will be able to hear these fine musicians, along with the Percussion Ensemble, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Jazz Band at the 18th Annual Band Spring Concert, Saturday, May 3rd at 7pm in the Douglas Auditorium.
Congratulations to the Stoneman Douglas Jazz Band for their outstanding performance at the 2008 Florida Bandmasters Association State Jazz Band Music Performance Assessment (MPA). The band received Straight Superior ratings in performance fundamentals, technical accuracy, and musical effect.
“I enjoyed this band very much. Thank you for starting off my day on such a positive note. This is a wonderful Band.”
Bill Prince, FBA State Jazz Band Adjudicator.
Congratulations to the Stoneman Douglas Symphonic Band for their outstanding performance at the Florida Bandmasters Association District 15 Concert Band Music Performance Assessment. Not only did the band receive straight “A”s in every caption which include performance fundamentals, technical preparation, and musical effect, but they also received Straight A’s in Sight-Reading of a March and a Overture. And to top it off, Band Member, Ian Rosenberg, received straight A’s as student conductor. He was graded in the areas of conducting fundamentals, gestural vocabulary, and musical effect. This was the 18th year of Superior ratings for the Symphonic Band. Also, the Band has qualified for the 2008 Florida Bandmasters Association State Concert Band MPA in April.
Some of the comments from the FBA Adjudicators were:
“Outstanding musical selections. Band has a very mature sonority. Very Good job tonight. Ensemble is very well prepared for this performance. Bravo on your music making!”
Jose A. Lopez, Jr, FBA Concert Band Adjudicator
“You should be quite please with your performance this evening. I know I was.”
D. Tina LaFerriere, FBA Concert Band Adjudicator
“Fine Band, excellent execution on March. Keep polishing”
Kenneth R. Tolbert, FBA Concert Band Adjudicator
“Congratulations-very musical performance. Keep working and enjoying music”
Gerry B. Hacker, FBA Sightreading Adjudicator
Congratulations to the Stoneman Douglas Jazz Band for their outstanding performance at the 2008 FBA District 15 Jazz Band Music Performance Assessment (MPA). The band received Straight Superior ratings in performance fundamentals, technical accuracy, and musical effect. This was the 18th year of Straight Superior ratings for the Jazz Band.
Congratulations to the following Band students for their outstanding performance at the 2008 Florida Bandmasters Association Solo & Ensemble Festival this past weekend. Students were evaluated in the areas of performance fundamentals, technical accuracy and musical effect. Students that received a superior rating for Grade 5 or higher music will perform at the 2008 State Solo & Ensemble Festival in April.
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Superior Solos-Grade 7 Rafael Hernandez-Alto Sax Mark Stein-Snare Drum Erica Sturm-Piccolo Superior Solos-Grade 6 Superior Solos-Grade 5 Superior Solos-Grade 4 |
Superior Solos-Grade 3 Brass Quintet-Superior Saxophone Quartet-Superior Flute Trio-Superior |
