LATEST NEWS
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PLAN AHEAD! Check the 2010-2011 Calendar and read the 2010-2011 Ram Band Handbook!
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TOWER OF POWER: For over 40 years, Tower of Power has been creating their own kind of soul music. Since 1968, Tower of Power has delivered their unique brand of music to their fans, appearing before sold out crowds as they tour the world each year. Tower’s sound can be hard to categorize, but the band's leader and founding member, Emilio Castillo, has labeled their sound as "Urban Soul Music." Tower's rhythm section lays down a groove like no other band. The band’s horn driven sound is unique, and the way they approach everything, from writing and arranging to mixing and performing, is totally their own.
The Ram Band has had the pleasure of performing Tower of Power's music on the field three times within the past 15 years. In fact, T.O.P. visited Waltrip in 1997. This year marks the fourth time a T.O.P-themed show has been performed and its now overtaken Summertime as the show most played by this band. Mr. Stephens with Tower of Power, 1997
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THE RAM BAND IS BRINGING FIREWORKS: The Ram Band will be participating in its 1st ever 4th of July Parade this summer. We need your support to make this very special performance. Students participating and parents supporting will make this 1st time event one to remember. The South County 4th of July Parade will be held in The Woodlands at 9am on SATURDAY, JULY 3, 2010. The Ram Band looks forward to participating in this special celebration of our country's independence. Please come join us as it is FREE to the PUBLIC.
Info for Band Members:
Practice: Thursday, July 1, 2010, 10am-12pm. (Bring your instruments and music to "Hey Baby!" and "Speak Up Mambo".)
What to wear: Red Spirit Shirts, Khaki Pants, Band Shoes and Black Socks
Meet at Waltrip: 7am
Return to Waltrip: 12pm
Special Note: We will have two school buses to help transport most of the students participating. We will probably need some help from parents to get or meet us at the lineup site, which is The Woodlands United Methodist Church located at Grogan's Mill Road and Lake Woodlands Drive. We have to be there by 8am to get into our spot, so everyone must be punctual. Also, please remember that all 2010 graduated band seniors are invited to participate with us, so we can have a good representation of our band. If you have any questions, please call your drum majors or stop by the school this week, while we are having drumline camp. The band directors look forward to seeing as many of you participating this week!!
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MR. STEPHENS HONORED AT CARNEGIE HALL:
Mr. Stephens, the Waltrip band director for nearly 30 years, was awarded the Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation Award on Friday, April 16th. The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation presented its 8th annual music teacher awards at Carnegie Hall in New York. Five music teachers were selected from across the country to receive this special award. The award recognizes music teachers who best emulate the personal characteristics and dedication of "Mr. Holland," portrayed by Richard Dreyfuss in the hit 1995 movie. The awards were presented by Richard Dreyfuss during a concert saluting Lerner and Loewe, performed by the New York Pops and conducted by Steven Reineke. Music teachers who receive this honor:
Mr. Stephens surely fits the description above, and is overly qualified for this great award and honor. The Ram Band would like to congratulate Mr. Stephens. It's about time! |
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WALTRIP SELECTED AS "FIDELITY FUTURESTAGE ENSEMBLE": On Tuesday the Ram Band had the honor of being a part of something monumental and beneficial that will impact the program for years to come. At the historic Jones Hall, the band was selected along with three other local schools (16 schools nationwide) to be one of Fidelity Investment's FutureStage Ensembles. Through the Fidelity FutureStage program, students have an opportunity to participate in in-school and out-of-school activities, including:
Here are highlights of the ceremony from ABC 13 News: CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RAM BAND! |
