When / Where / Who?
- When: Monday, May 6th @ 7PM. Students arrive by 6:10pm, ready to play at 6:15pm.
- Where: Randolph Middle School Performing Arts Center (Auditorium)
- Please note: This is a new location as of April 25th, 2019
- Who: 6th grade band, 7th grade band, and 8th grade band.
Arrival & Warm-Up Time:
- Arrival Time: 6:10pm. Students in warm up seat by 6:15pm.
- Plan for Millbrook Avenue traffic!
Warm-Up & Unpacking Locations:
- 6th Grade Band:
- Warm-Up on Stage
- Unpack instrument cases in the hallway by the nurses’ office.
- Warm-Up on Stage
- 7th Grade Band:
- Warm-Up in the RMS Orchestra Room
- Unpack instrument cases in the hallway by the orchestra room.
- Warm-Up in the RMS Orchestra Room
- 8th Grade Band:
- Warm-Up in the RMS Band Room
- Unpack instrument cases in the hallway by the orchestra room.
- Warm-Up in the RMS Band Room
Concert Attire Reminders:
- All: Keep it classy.
- Undergarments should not be visible (stage lights are VERY bright), heels should not exceed two inches,
- Dressy White from the waist up.
- White dress shirt or blouse (neckties are optional)
- White dress shirt or blouse (neckties are optional)
- Dressy Black from the waist down.
- Skirts and dresses must be at least knee-length while in a seated position. Any student who wears a skirt/dress that is not floor length must also wear black leggings. Students will be seated ABOVE audience audience eye level.
- Undergarments should not be visible (stage lights are VERY bright), heels should not exceed two inches,
Instrument Instructions:
- Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto & Tenor Saxes, Trumpet, French Horn, & Trombone Students:
- You must take your instruments and music home on the day of the concert and bring them to the concert. (This is to prevent the disruption of ensemble warm-up.)
- You must take your instruments and music home on the day of the concert and bring them to the concert. (This is to prevent the disruption of ensemble warm-up.)
- Tuba & Euphonium Students:
- Bring your instrument from home for the concert, as well as your music. If your instrument from home is not working properly, contact Mr. Norell (PNorell@rtnj.org). Get it fixed NOW.
- Bring your instrument from home for the concert, as well as your music. If your instrument from home is not working properly, contact Mr. Norell (PNorell@rtnj.org). Get it fixed NOW.
- Bari Saxophone Students:
- You will use your RMS instrument. However, you must bring your music to the concert.
- You will use your RMS instrument. However, you must bring your music to the concert.
Student Etiquette Reminders & Grading Information:
- Student Cell Phones / Devices:
- Students must not bring their devices into the concert hall. Any student device seen inside the concert hall will be confiscated without warning, and the student's concert grade will be lowered.
- Students must not bring their devices into the concert hall. Any student device seen inside the concert hall will be confiscated without warning, and the student's concert grade will be lowered.
- Grading/Attendance:
- Active participation in the concert (both as a performer and audience member) is worth 10% of the student's 4th marking period grade. Students are required to stay for the entirety of the concert for credit. (The concert is estimated to last about an hour.)
The RMS Band Staff is looking forward to a great evening of music! We'll see you all there!
Sincerely,
Mr. Fusaro, 6th Grade Band (CFusaro@rtnj.org)
Mr. Norell, 7th Grade Band (PNorell@rtnj.org)
Mr. Davidson, 8th Grade Band (TDavidson@rtnj.org)