Congratulations to the following students for making the NCDA Regional Honor Band:
HIGH SCHOOL HONOR BAND
FLUTE - Madeline Ensminger - 1st Chair, Anya McDaniel - 2nd Chair, Molly Trout - 3rd Chair, Caroline Fulbright - 7th Chair, Veronica Lyons - 12th Chair, Amelia Jarrin O'Connell - 2nd Alternate, Kaitlyn Stephens - 3rd Alternate
OBOE - Clara Hoffhines - 2nd Chair, Mulan Zhang - 4th Chair
BASSOON - Elias Hart - 3rd Chair, Ella Kehres - 2nd Alternate
Eb CLARINET - Brayden Skaggs
Bb CLARINET - Mia Brown - 1st Chair, Diana Arguello - 3rd Chair, Zoe McDonald - 10th Chair, Grace Eyler - 14th Chair, Lanie Ives - 20th Chair, Marley McCune - 24th Chair, Justin Li - 3rd Alternate, Sean Stanton - 4th Alternate, Brynlee Dietrich - 5th Alternate, Katelynn Sanders - 6th Alternate
BASS CLARINET - Tuang Mung - 1st Alternate, Elijah Miller - 2nd Alternate
ALTO SAX - Emily Taylor - 3rd Chair, Jacob Storms - 2nd Alternate
TENOR SAX - Cooper Knox - 1st Chair, Daniel Xiao - 1st Alternate, Elijah Martin - 2nd Alternate
BARI SAX - Keenon Canada - 2nd Chair, Victory Newnam - 2nd Alternate
TRUMPET - Evan Walton - 2nd Chair, Gavin Zelkind - 4th Chair, Santiago Duarte - 7th Chair, Xavier Friel - 9th Chair, Cade Kindschi - 3rd Alternate
FRENCH HORN - Luca Warde - 6th Chair, Evan Saleh - 1st Alternate
TROMBONE - Ethan Rademeyer - 3rd Chair, Isaac Hunter - 6th Chair, Max Millington - 9th Chair, Alexander Salter - 4th Alternate
EUPHONIUM - Colin Davenport - 2nd Chair, Lawson Jones - 3rd Chair
TUBA - Gaian Rich - 1st Chair, Elijah Enns - 3rd Alternate
PERCUSSION - Jack Whiteley - 2nd Chair, Carson Housley - 6th Chair, Jude Burns - 3rd Alternate
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL HONOR BAND
FLUTE - Elena Haugen - 2nd Chair, Ian Van Gilder - 5th Chair, Emme Sowards - 9th Chair, Brynn Lahr - 11th Chair
OBOE - Esther Enns - 1st Chair
BASSOON - Charlotte Williamson - 1st Chair
CLARINET - Tate Millington - 1st Chair, Rylee Griffiths - 12th Chair, Audrey Depue - 17th Chair, Eleanor Stokes - 20th Chair
BASS CLARINET - Josie Schlecht - 1st Chair
ALTO SAX - Nicholas Scharf - 1st Chair, Molly Manning - 5th Chair
BARI SAX - Kyle Beirute - 2nd Chair
TRUMPET - Hannah Schantz - 6th Chair, Braxton Shackelford - 2nd Alternate
TROMBONE - Aaron Hartman - 1st Chair
PERCUSSION - Sofia Alvarez - 3rd Chair
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NCDA Honor Band Trip Itinerary
Initial Information
Students should regularly and diligently practice honor band music so as to be prepared for group rehearsals. These rehearsals are intended for the group to learn to play as an ensemble, experience quality literature, enjoy the honor band experience, and give a top-quality performance on Saturday afternoon. In order for this to occur, students must learn the notes, rhythms, and dynamics prior to the honor band clinic.
Hotel fee is $30.00 and is due by Thursday, December 18th, before the holiday break. Payments may be made by Trip Funds (if money is in trip account), or Credit Card (done on Band Parent Website).
Students should review RULES OF CONDUCT FOR OVERNIGHT TRIPS before going to event.
Proper concert attire consists of Marching band uniform, Long black socks, Black marching band shoes, and Gauntlets. No hats.
Friday, January 9th
6:00 AM Load Buses
We have two buses going to Stillwater - one for HS students and one for MS. Students in grades 9-12 should check out uniform and load everything at the HS music building. Students in grades 7-8 will load buses in the MS front oval. Remember to bring your suitcase, concert uniform/attire, instrument, folder/music, pencil, mutes (if needed), and money for meals and evening activity. Students should pack lightly as they will carrying everything on Saturday morning to their rehearsal venue.
Percussion students should make double sure they have brought all necessary instruments and sticks/mallets. It would be a good idea for percussion students to organize all equipment Thursday after school so nothing is accidentally forgotten on Friday morning. Take care of school and personal equipment. We want them to stay in good condition and not to get forgotten, lost, stolen, damaged, or broken.
6:30 AM Depart for Stillwater
8:00 AM Arrive and Unload
Seating is at 8:15. All groups are rehearsing at Stillwater High School, 1224 N. Husband Street
8:30 AM Morning Rehearsals Begin
Rehearsals are from 8:30 - 12:00. HS band is in the Stillwater Performing Arts Auditorium, the JH band is in the Band Room, and the 7th Grade band is in the Orchestra Room.
12:00 PM Lunch
Buses may take students to nearby areas for lunch. Students need approximately $10.00 for fast food type lunch.
1:30 PM Afternoon Rehearsals Begin
Rehearsals are from 1:30 - 5:00
5:00 PM Load Buses
Check into hotel: We are staying at the Residence Inn by Marriot, 800 South Murphy Street, (405) 707-0588.
Eat Dinner - will be Eskimo Joes or something similar in nature. Students need approximately $20.00 for this meal.
9:30 PM Return to Hotel
Times for students to be in rooms and lights out will be determined once we return to the hotel.
Saturday, January 10th
6:30 AM Wake Up
Students should allow enough time to get cleaned and dressed, eat breakfast, pack, and load everything on the buses.
7:00 AM Breakfast
Continental Breakfast is included with the hotel.
7:50 AM Load Buses
Make sure you have not left anything in the hotel as we will not return to hotel after morning rehearsals. Students should be on the same buses as yesterday.
8:10 AM Depart for Rehearsals
Once students have been dropped off for morning rehearsals, buses will return to Jenks. Students will need to unload everything off the bus and keep them in a predetermined place during morning rehearsals. After morning rehearsal, tranportation will now be the responsibility of individual families. Directors will still be present during morning rehearsals but unable to provide transportation to individuals.
8:30 AM Rehearsals Begin
Individual schedules for each band are listed below. Pay close attention to details as schedules are different for each band.
JH band is in the Stillwater Performing Arts Auditorium, the HS band is in the Band Room, and the 7th Grade band is in the Orchestra Room.
All Concerts are located at Stillwater High School Performing Arts Center, 1224 N. Husband St.
7th Grade Band
8:30am - 11:30am - Rehearsal in High School Orchestra Room
11:45am - 1:30pm - Lunch & change for concert
1:30pm - Students have eaten, changed into concert attire, and meet on stage for warm up
2:00pm - Concert Begins
Junior High Band
8:30am - 11:45am - Rehearsal on stage at Stillwater High School PAC
11:45am - 1:30pm - Lunch & change for concert
2:15pm - Students have eaten, changed into concert attire, and warm up in Band Room
2:45pm - Concert Begins
Senior High Band
8:30am - 11:45am - Rehearsal in Stillwater High School Band Room
11:45am - 1:30pm - Lunch
1:30pm - 2:30pm - Uniform Change time
2:45pm - Warm Up in Band Room
3:30pm - Concert Begins
Have a good concert. Drive home safely.
High Students remember to check in marching band uniform on Monday morning before rehearsal begins.
