Band and Other Activities…

2. Band and Other Activities… Athletics? AP Classes? Colorguard? Jazz Band? Choir? Theater? http://rouseband.org

3. Band and Advanced Classes? • YES! • For all 4 years, Band is possible with one or more AP classes http://rouseband.org

4. Can I do Band and Athletics? • Yes! • This is on a case by case basis, but it is possible. http://rouseband.org

5. Band and Another Fine Arts Class? • Absolutely! • A number of our students are in both classes http://rouseband.org

6. Band Class in High School Classes Offered Summer Schedule Fall Semester Spring Semester Mr. Crochet  http://rouseband.org

7. Band Classes Offered • Wind Ensemble 1st/5th • Symphonic Band 2nd/6th • Concert Band 3rd/7th • Pit Percussion 4th/5th • Colorguard/Winterguard8th • Jazz Band (New in 2012) http://rouseband.org

8. AP Music and Jazz Band • AP Music Theory • Upperclassmen Only • Jazz Band • Year Round Class http://rouseband.org

9. 2011 Financial Information(2012 fees have not been determined yet) Band Fee (Fair Share) - $135 Meal Fee *optional* - $100 Uniform, Accessories, Etc. Fees - $145 Equipment Fee - $45 per semester • School Provides – Formal Marching Uniforms and Formal Concert Uniforms

10. Summer • Colorguard and Percussion • Camps towards the end of the current school year • Camps throughout the summer • All Players • Camp during most of August • See website for all info http://rouseband.org

11. Fall • Marching Rehearsals After School • Tuesday-Thursday • Games and Competitions • 5 Competitions • Usually on Saturdays in October http://rouseband.org

12. Spring • Concert Season • Concerts and UIL in Mid-April • Solo and Ensemble in Mid-February • Musical in January • Spring Trip during the beginning of Spring Break • Winterguard • Colorguard Competitive Season • State Competition the first week of April http://rouseband.org

13. Important Websites Rouse High School Rouse High School Band Charms Google Calendar http://rouseband.org

14. Rouse High School Website rhs.leanderisd.org Go Raiders!

15. Rouse Band Website Information about Upcoming Event, the Calendar, Lessons, Ensembles, and Contact Information http://rouseband.org

16. Charms Office We use the same database program as: • Leander Middle School • Wiley Middle School www.charmsoffice.com

17. Google Calendar Color Coded by Ensemble Add our Google Calendar to your Google Calendar Today!! Complete with automatic updates! Syncs with most Smart Phones!!! http://rouseband.org

18. Help! No Instrument!! • MOST Instruments are available to rent from Rouse High School starting June 1st • You will NOT need to buy an instrument to continue band in high school • We will also provide the marching version of your instrument, if you are required to play one in the fall. • Please contact Mr. Crochet for specific instrument questions. http://rouseband.org

19. Private Lessons • Private Lessons are available. Summer too!! • Please contact Ms. Brown if you have any questions or concerns about the Private Lesson Program. http://rouseband.org

20. Rouse Band Booster Club • Want to know what your students are doing? • Volunteer at Band Events • Help the Band raise money • Lower trip costs with more fundraising • Help get the Truck ready for use Come to the Rouse Band Booster Club Meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of the every Month!!

21. Rouse Band Website Information about Upcoming Event, the Calendar, Lessons, Ensembles, and Contact Information http://rouseband.org

22. Google Calendar Color Coded by Ensemble Add our Google Calendar to your Google Calendar Today!! Complete with automatic updates! Syncs with most Smart Phones!!!

23. PercussionDates • Percussion Ensemble Concert • Concert • May 15th 6:30pm • Battery Auditions • February 13th and 15th, 4:30-6:00pm • March 19th-22nd, 4:30-6:00pm • April 23rd – Final Audition Day- 4:30-6:00pm • Percussion Camp • April 24th-27th 4:30 – 6:00pm • June 4th-8th 8:30am-5:00pm • All Dates are in addition to All Member Camps/Events http://rouseband.org

24. By Audition • Wiley Colorguard Club • Starts Monday, January 16th • Meet at Wiley Band Hall to walk over to Rouse • Monday from 4:00-5:30, 5:30-6:00 advanced help • Colorguard Clinics, Camps, and Auditions • TBA • HS Marching Festival http://rouseband.org

25. All Member Dates Freshmen Marching Camp All Member Music Camp Band Registration Band Summer Camp http://rouseband.org

26. Camps in May • Freshmen Marching Camp • May 14th and 16th 4:30-7:00pm • Performance at End of Camp (16th) • All Member Music Camp • May 21st, 23rd-24th 4:00-6:30pm (No Colorguard) • Performance May 24th at 6pm Add to Your Calendar Today!! http://rouseband.org

27. Registration & Band Camp • Early Registration • May 21st and 23rd 6:00pm-7:30pm • Band Summer Camp • August 1st – 17th, Monday-Thursday 8AM to 5PM, Fridays 8AM to Noon • August 20th-22nd 5:30-8:30pm Add to Your Calendar Today!! http://rouseband.org

28. Summer Performances March-A-Thon Exhibition and BBQ First Football Game First Competition http://rouseband.org

29. 4th Annual Rouse March-A-Thon Saturday, August 18th In a neighborhood near you! http://rouseband.org

30. Band Exhibition & BBQ August 22nd http://rouseband.org

31. Rouse Vs. ?? First Football Game August 31st http://rouseband.org

32. First Marching Competition October 6th VRHS Marching Festival http://rouseband.org