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CONGRATULATIONS to all our band students who a part of the cast, crew, and pit orchestra for Mamma Mia! If you attended a performance you can attest that it was a great show! Putting on a production of that magnitude is no easy feat, and we are fortunate to have such talented and dedicated students and staff in our music department to make it happen. Bravo!
CONGRATULATIONS also to Logan Mroczka on receiving a “Superior” rating at the OMEA JH Solo & Ensemble Adjudicated Event this past Saturday!
This week the Jazz Ensemble will be traveling to Westlake High School on Tuesday, April 9th to perform at the Tri-C JazzFestival. The band performs at 4:10pm. More information can be found HERE. Wind Ensemble also has spot checks due on Friday, and we hope to have Student Leadership applications for the Marching Bees posted before Spring Break.
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JAZZ ENSEMBLE NEEDS
Jazz Ensemble is in need of students on guitar and a piano for next school year. Improvisation skills are not required, but it is necessary that students be able to read music. Any students that are interested, or know of students that may be interested, should contact Mr. Rex ASAP.
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OMEA ALL-STATE ENSEMBLES
Audition and application materials are available for the 2020 Ohio Music Education Association All-State Ensembles. The ensembles include the All-State Band, All-State Jazz Ensemble, and All-State Orchestra. These ensembles represent the most talented students in all of Ohio and are regarded as some of the best honor ensembles in the country. Students interested in auditioning should be enrolled in private lessons and begin preparing required excerpts immediately if they have not already done so. Please see Mr. Rex or your private lesson teacher for more info. We hope to see many student auditioning!
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ROYTZ AND KEEN BAND AWARDS
There are two awards given out to Seniors by the Band/Band Boosters each year.
The James Roytz Band Award is a prestigious award funded by the BBHHS Band Boosters and generously matched by Mr. Roytz and his wife Diane. The award will assist a student of excellent academic standing, is a member of the BBHHS band program, and demonstrates a driven effort and love of the arts. The recipient need not be pursuing music as a major, however, must be seeking a degree in education. More information available HERE.
The David J. Keen memorial percussion scholarship fund was put into place through the generosity of the Brecksville-Broadview Heights parents and staff, as well as, family and friends to honor David J. Keen. David died unexpectedly in 2006 at Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School doing what he loved, teaching percussion. David taught the marching band percussion section, indoor drumline, private lessons, and other percussion studies at the high school for 9 years. David lived his life with the philosophy of “Do what you love and love what you do.” More information available HERE.
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UPCOMING DATES
Jazz Ensemble @ Tri-C Jazz Festival: Tuesday, April 9th – 4:10pm @ Westlake HS
Wind Ensemble Spot Checks: DUE Friday, April 12th @ 11:59pm.
Wind Ensemble Evening Rehearsal with Dr. Leyva from KSU: Wednesday, April 24th – 6:00pm-8:30pm
Spring Band Concert: Thursday, May 2nd – 7:00pm @ BBHHS
Wind Ensemble/Kent State Partnership Concert: Friday, May 3rd – 7:00pm @ KSU
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