Congratulations to the Elks Musicians that played so well at contest! We came away with 19 Superior ratings and 12 Excellents
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CHECK OUT THE SWING DANCE SILENT AUCTION ITEMS:
SENIOR BIOS 2017
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September 2016 Photos
Congratulations to those
selected to the
Winona Honor Band
Kami Boedigheimer - Bassoon
Kenny Schmitt - Trumpet
Gillian Greenberg - Clarinet
NOVEMBER 4TH - 5TH
$40 registration fee includes 3 meals.
Housing option is available
There will be information coming soon for the music and chair placement auditions.
Kenny Schmitt - Trumpet
Gillian Greenberg - Clarinet
NOVEMBER 4TH - 5TH
$40 registration fee includes 3 meals.
Housing option is available
There will be information coming soon for the music and chair placement auditions.
The Leadership Workshop at Hastings High School on Tuesday with
Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser.
Congratulations to those selected to the
St Thomas Honor Band
Devon Shaw Concert Alto Sax1
Kasey Boedigheimer Concert Alto Sax2
Jazzy Gray Concert Bassoon2
Isabella Kruger Concert Clarinet1
Bart Engvall Concert Flute2
Callum MacArthur Concert Tenor Sax
Hannah Hawley Symphonic Bari Sax
Kami Boedigheimer Symphonic Bassoon1st
Elly Rolfes SymphonicPercussion Perc. 3 - Between the Lines
Sarah VanCamp Symphonic Pic/Flute
Jessica Holmquist Symphonic Trombone3rd
Ashley Smith Symphonic Trumpet4th; 2nd on Salvation
Kyle Ballou Symphonic Trumpet3rd
Kasey Boedigheimer Concert Alto Sax2
Jazzy Gray Concert Bassoon2
Isabella Kruger Concert Clarinet1
Bart Engvall Concert Flute2
Callum MacArthur Concert Tenor Sax
Hannah Hawley Symphonic Bari Sax
Kami Boedigheimer Symphonic Bassoon1st
Elly Rolfes SymphonicPercussion Perc. 3 - Between the Lines
Sarah VanCamp Symphonic Pic/Flute
Jessica Holmquist Symphonic Trombone3rd
Ashley Smith Symphonic Trumpet4th; 2nd on Salvation
Kyle Ballou Symphonic Trumpet3rd
High School Honor Band FestivalFeaturing guest clinician/conductor Kit Turnbull, composer-in-residence, Her Majesty's Royal Air Force Music Services of Great Britain.
Date & Time:Monday, October 17, 2016
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Admission:
$10/student
Location:Anderson Student Center
All events will take place in the Anderson Student Center located on the corner of Summit and Cretin Avenues. Rehearsals and the 7:30 p.m. evening concert will be held in the James B. Woulfe Alumni Hall, 3rd Floor Anderson Student Center.
DirectionsPlease use our interactive map to locate and get driving directions to the Anderson Student Center.
ParkingHourly parking is available in the Anderson Parking Facility, located on the corner of Cretin and Grand Avenues. Maximum daily rate is $11.75 payable by cash or credit card. If paying with cash, please take your ticket with you when you leave your vehicle. Upon returning to your vehicle, you will first go to the automated pay station located in the stair lobby of the parking ramp. If paying with credit card, you may swipe your card upon entering and exiting the ramp.
New for the 2016 FestivalPerformers in both honors ensembles, Symphonic Band (Band 1) and Concert Band (Band 2), will have the opportunity to premiere two pieces written by Kit Turnbull for the 2016 festival.
Symphonic Band (Grade 4)
9:00 - Rehearsal
10:00 - Rehearsal/Sectionals with St. Thomas Studio Instructors
12:00 - Lunch (provided)/Preparing for College Presentation
1:30 - Rehearsal
3:15 - Break
3:30 - Rehearsal
5:00 - Dinner (provided)/Sound Check
7:00 - Dress for Concert
7:30 - Concert: James B. Woulfe Alumni Hall, 3rd Floor Anderson Student Center *
* Concert is free and open to the public
Conductors:
Kit Turnbull, composer-in-residence, Her Majesty's Royal Air Force Music Services of Great Britain
Dr. Matthew George, director of bands, University of St. Thomas
Dr. Douglas Orzolek, associate director of bands, University of St. Thomas
Studio Faculty:
Jane Garvin, flute
Sarah Carmack, oboe
Jennifer Gerth, clarinet
Peter Douglas, bassoon
Steve Cole, saxophone
Christopher Volpe, trumpet
Dr. Sarah Schmalenberger, horn
Larry Zimmerman, trombone & euphonium
Trygve Skaar, tuba
William Kemperman, percussion
Date & Time:Monday, October 17, 2016
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Admission:
$10/student
Location:Anderson Student Center
All events will take place in the Anderson Student Center located on the corner of Summit and Cretin Avenues. Rehearsals and the 7:30 p.m. evening concert will be held in the James B. Woulfe Alumni Hall, 3rd Floor Anderson Student Center.
DirectionsPlease use our interactive map to locate and get driving directions to the Anderson Student Center.
ParkingHourly parking is available in the Anderson Parking Facility, located on the corner of Cretin and Grand Avenues. Maximum daily rate is $11.75 payable by cash or credit card. If paying with cash, please take your ticket with you when you leave your vehicle. Upon returning to your vehicle, you will first go to the automated pay station located in the stair lobby of the parking ramp. If paying with credit card, you may swipe your card upon entering and exiting the ramp.
New for the 2016 FestivalPerformers in both honors ensembles, Symphonic Band (Band 1) and Concert Band (Band 2), will have the opportunity to premiere two pieces written by Kit Turnbull for the 2016 festival.
Symphonic Band (Grade 4)
- Dancing With Shadows
- Between the Lines by Kit Turbull
- Wide Open Spaces
- Skyward
- Registration is $10/student
- Lunch and dinner will be provided for all participants
- Your attendance at all rehearsals is required
- Please be certain to prepare all parts prior to your arrival on campus
- Please bring a folding music stand
- Concert dress will be semi-formal: shirt and tie or jacket and tie for men and knee-length (or longer) dress/skirt or dress pants and top for women
9:00 - Rehearsal
10:00 - Rehearsal/Sectionals with St. Thomas Studio Instructors
12:00 - Lunch (provided)/Preparing for College Presentation
1:30 - Rehearsal
3:15 - Break
3:30 - Rehearsal
5:00 - Dinner (provided)/Sound Check
7:00 - Dress for Concert
7:30 - Concert: James B. Woulfe Alumni Hall, 3rd Floor Anderson Student Center *
* Concert is free and open to the public
Conductors:
Kit Turnbull, composer-in-residence, Her Majesty's Royal Air Force Music Services of Great Britain
Dr. Matthew George, director of bands, University of St. Thomas
Dr. Douglas Orzolek, associate director of bands, University of St. Thomas
Studio Faculty:
Jane Garvin, flute
Sarah Carmack, oboe
Jennifer Gerth, clarinet
Peter Douglas, bassoon
Steve Cole, saxophone
Christopher Volpe, trumpet
Dr. Sarah Schmalenberger, horn
Larry Zimmerman, trombone & euphonium
Trygve Skaar, tuba
William Kemperman, percussion
Click on me!!
Help the Boosters help Elk River High School Band!
GIVE TO THE MAX DAY 2016 - NOV. 17TH!
The band is in need of several new instruments.
Your donation, large or small, is greatly appreciated!
CLICK ABOVE OR GO TO: GIVEMN.ORG
Search: Elk River Senior High Band Boosters, Inc.
https://givemn.org/organization/411663510-23538
Click the amount to donate. It's that easy!
You will receive a receipt for tax purposes.
Help us keep the long tradition of music excellence at ERHS play on in our school
and in our Elk River community! THANK YOU!
GIVE TO THE MAX DAY 2016 - NOV. 17TH!
The band is in need of several new instruments.
Your donation, large or small, is greatly appreciated!
CLICK ABOVE OR GO TO: GIVEMN.ORG
Search: Elk River Senior High Band Boosters, Inc.
https://givemn.org/organization/411663510-23538
Click the amount to donate. It's that easy!
You will receive a receipt for tax purposes.
Help us keep the long tradition of music excellence at ERHS play on in our school
and in our Elk River community! THANK YOU!
Important Forms
Here are some forms and the band handbook that you can download and print off.
Some clothing items are required, some are optional:
Band Polos: All students in band need to have a band polo.
Pep Band Jacket: All students in band need to have this jacket.
"I'M WITH THE BAND" T-Shirt - Optional but cool band wear! Show off what you love!
Tux shirt: Required for Wind Symphony guys only.
Some clothing items are required, some are optional:
Band Polos: All students in band need to have a band polo.
Pep Band Jacket: All students in band need to have this jacket.
"I'M WITH THE BAND" T-Shirt - Optional but cool band wear! Show off what you love!
Tux shirt: Required for Wind Symphony guys only.
Band Handbook 2016-17
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2016 Honor Band
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Lettering FormsLettering Form Link |
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ELK RIVER HIGH SCHOOL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT
The Elk River Band program is dedicated to providing quality music education in Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Chamber Music, Drumline, Music Technology, Music History and Guitar Instruction. Use this site to find calendars, photos, audio recordings, and files. Stop by to find updates to classes, programs, download videos and find your own or your classmate's latest accomplishments on display.
Elk River Bands are proudly supported in part by
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