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The RMS Music Back to School Night Recap

9/29/2021

Thank you to all whom were able to attend the RMS Music Back-to-School Night. If you were unable to join us, a recording and PDF of the presentation can be found below:

On-Demand Recording of the Music Back to School Night Live Event:
Click here to view the video. You'll probably click the "Join Anonymously" Button.

PDF of Music Back-to-School Night Presentation:
Click here to view the file or see it embedded below.

Morning Transportation Information:
If you are interested in high school transportation for your child to Period 0, please see the PDF below for a bus stop and then please fill out the below link.

PDF of Period 0 Bus Stops:
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1szn65ACB202k1F1Srjcs0TPgBR0KTVD9/view?usp=sharing
Period 0 Bus Stop Form: https://forms.office.com/r/EFAEzz3CAY

Remember, Period 0 Rehearsal begin this week! We look forward to seeing your child in their music ensemble soon!

WEDNESDAYS: 8th Choir, 7th Band, & 6th Orchestra
THURSDAYS: 8th Orchestra, 7th Choir, & 6th Band
FRIDAYS: 8th Band, 7th Orchestra, & 6th Choir

Thank you again for all of your support in your child's music education. We look forward to a very musical year!

Bands of Randolph Musician & Regular Face Masks!

10/22/2020

We are excited to announce that Bands of Randolph "Musician Face Masks" are now available to be ordered!

Musician masks will allow our wind instrument students (wind instrument student = anybody who needs to blow into their instrument in order to make sound) to safely play their instruments inside the school buildings! These custom Bands of Randolph face masks will be available for purchase for $10 each from the Randolph Band Parents Association.*

In addition, you will be able to also purchase "regular" Bands of Randolph Face Masks (without the mouthpiece slit)! These masks also cost $10.

How to Order the Bands of Randolph Face Masks:

Parents/guardians should have received an email with a link to the order form and payment information. If parents/guardians didn't get the email, please reach out to Mr. Peter Norell (PNorell@rtnj.org).
Make sure that the order form is filled out and payment is submitted prior to Thursday, October 29th at 9PM.

At this time, we don't have a firm delivery date for the masks, but we will update you with information as soon as we have it.
*Note: If you are not interested in purchasing the custom Bands of Randolph Musician Face Mask, a surgical face mask with a slit cut in it is acceptable. Some sort of musician face mask or surgical mask with slit will be required.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Peter Norell (RMS 8th Grade Band Director). He can be reached at PNorell@rtnj.org or on Teams.

See below pictures of the Bands of Randolph Musician Mask and Regular Mask

RMS Music Fall 2020 Letter

8/29/2020

The 2020 RHS Marching Rams Show Reveal Event (Live!)

6/4/2020

UPDATE (6/12/2020): The show reveal video has now been posted! Check it out below:

Original Post from 6/4/2020:

Join us for the for 2020 Randolph High School Marching Rams Show Reveal Event!

See below for details!

Can't scan the QR Code? You can also bookmark this link to join us live!

The RHS Marching Rams 2020 Recruitment Video

4/30/2020

Check out the RHS Marching Rams 2020 Recruitment Video below:

Current Randolph 8th-11th Graders - Sign up!
Here is the link to the RHS Marching Rams Pre-Registration Form. Make sure to fill it out by the due date, May 15th.

If you have questions, feel free to reach out to any of the RMS Band Teachers or to Mr. Nicholas Fantazzi (RHS Director of Bands) on Teams or at NFantazzi@rtnj.org.

How Band Works with the New Online RMS Schedule

3/30/2020

Good afternoon, RMS Band Families:

We hope that all of the RMS Band students and their families are doing well during this unprecedented time!

Please see below for information how Band will work with the RMS online schedule due to the closure of school caused by the Coronavirus pandemic.
Note: This information was posted for students on the 8th Grade Band Team (in Microsoft Teams) as well. Students should be checking each of their Teams on a regular basis to ensure that they do not miss important information!

The RMS Music staff misses working with our students in person each day, but we are working hard to navigate the new normal that is distance learning. As so many of us turn to the arts for comfort during difficult times (music, art, cinema/television, books, podcasts, and so much more!), it is important that we continue to make music in meaningful ways.

If you have any questions not answered by the information in the PDF below, please do not hesitate to reach out to the band teachers. Be well!

Kind regards,

The RMS Band Staff

2019-2020 RMS Music Back to School Night Presentation

9/15/2019

Thank you to those who were able to attend the RMS Music Back to School Night on Thursday, September 12th, 2019. Please see below (or click here) to find the presentation from the event.

2019 RMS Spring Band Concert Information

4/26/2019

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.
7th Grade Band:
- Warm-Up in the RMS Orchestra Room
- Unpack instrument cases in the hallway by the orchestra room.
8th Grade Band:
- Warm-Up in the RMS Band Room
- Unpack instrument cases in the hallway by the orchestra 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)
- 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.

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.)
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.
Bari Saxophone Students:
- 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.
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)

RHS Marching Rams - Color Guard Spring Clinics

4/10/2019

Attention All RMS Students:
Check out the RHS Marching Rams Color Guard!

What is Color Guard exactly?
The Color Guard is an incredibly important part of a marching band that adds tremendously to the visual aspect of the band's performance.

Do you like to dance?
Do you like to perform?
Do you want to be part of a team?

No previous experience in dance or performing is needed.
We'll teach you everything you'll need to know!

Take a look at the video below to get an idea of what color guard does in a marching band:

Come to the Spring Clinics at RMS:
All RMS students are invited to check out attend one or more of the spring clinics held after school at RMS until the late buses (about 4:15pm). The free clinics with the RHS Color Guard will take place on the following dates:

Tuesday, April 30th, 2019
Wednesday, May 1st, 2019
Thursday, May 9th, 2019

It's totally okay if you can't attend all of the clinics or even if you're only able to attend one of them! Again, absolutely no previous experience is required!

In order to attend you'll need to have a signed permission slip. You can get a permission slip by:

Clicking here or see see the permission slip below.
Find Ms. Dingman in the RMS Library Office.
Find Mr. Davidson in the RMS Band Room (or Room 119 next to the nurse)

Do you have any questions?
Don't hesitate to reach out to either Ms. Dingman or Mr. Davidson. See below for contact information:

Ms. Dingman
RMS Library Office
JDingman@rtnj.org
Mr. Davidson
RMS Room 119
TDavidson@rtnj.org

Randolph named one of the 2019 Best Communities for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants

3/28/2019

The following article was originally printed at the link below:
https://www.rtnj.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=8&ModuleInstanceID=2870&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=12715&PageID=9

Randolph, NJ – March 27, 2019 – The Randolph School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.

Now in its 20th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. To qualify for the Best Communities designation, Randolph answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music programs, Responses were verified with school officials and reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.

“Receiving this designation for the 2018-2019 school is a great honor and provides evidence of the pure dedication our music teachers along with the Administration, Board of Education and the Community demonstrate in providing the absolute best musical experiences for the students of Randolph,” said Frank Perrone, Supervisor of Visual and Performing Arts. “Randolph continues to have a long-standing reputation as being one of the most respected and strongest music programs in the state, and we are very proud of that fact.”

This award recognizes that Randolph is leading the way with learning opportunities as outlined in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The legislation guides implementation in the states and replaces the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) which was often criticized for an overemphasis on testing-while leaving behind subjects such as music. ESSA recommends music and the arts as important elements of a well-rounded education for all children.

Research into music education continues to demonstrate educational/cognitive and social skill benefits for children who make music. After two years of music education, research found that participants showed more substantial improvements in how the brain processes speech and reading scores that their less-involved peers and that students who are involved in music are not only more likely to graduate high school, but also to attend college as well. Everyday listening skills are stronger in musically-trained children that in those without music training. Significantly, listening skills are closely tied to the ability to: perceive speech in a noisy background, pay attention, and keep sounds in memory. Later in life, individuals who took music lessons as children show stronger neural processing of sound; young adults and even older adults who have not played an instrument for up to 50 years show enhanced neural processing compared to their peers. Not to mention, social benefits include conflict resolution, teamwork skills, and how to give and receive constructive criticism.

A 2015 study supported by The NAMM Foundation, “Striking A Chord,” also outlines the overwhelming desire by teachers and parents for music education opportunities for all children as part of the school curriculum.

The Randolph K-12 Music Department has 20 vocal and instrumental music teachers, with approximately 1400 students participating in band, choir, and orchestra. The district has approximately 400 choir students, 560 orchestra students, and 475 band students. K-8 general music classes at the elementary and middle school levels along with Music Technology, Music Theory and Piano at the High School level are offered in our district.

About The NAMM Foundation
The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and its approximately 10,400 members around the world. The foundation advances active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving, and public service programs. For more information about the NAMM Foundation, please visit www.nammfoundation.org.

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