7/30:
Officer Meeting
@ WHS
(8am - 3pm)

8/2 - 8/6:
Summer Band
@ WHS
(8am - 12pm)

8/7:
Dr. Tim Workshop
(9am - 12pm)

8/9 - 8/12:
Summer Band
@ WHS
(8am - 2pm)

8/12:
DCI Movie Night
@ Marq'E
(5pm - 10pm)

8/17 - 8/19:
Show Practice
@ WHS
(3pm - 5pm)

8/23:
1st Day of School

8/27:
1st Game
@ Delmar
(7:30pm)

* = Tentative

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SUMMER BAND CAMP:

Summer Band Camp is August 2nd - August 6th: 8am - 12pm & August 9th - August 12th: 8am - 2pm. The first few days of camp serve as an orientation for incoming freshmen and other members interested in joining the Ram Band family. Starting August 4th, all returning members of the band are REQUIRED to report to camp as we work on marching fundamentals and prepare the 10-11 TOP marching show. See you there!

THE RAM BAND IS BRINGING FIREWORKS:
(6/29/10)

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!!

MR. STEPHENS HONORED AT CARNEGIE HALL:
(4/22/10)

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:

  • Instill a love of music in their students through instrumental music instruction in grades K-12
  • Have the passion, dedication and leadership skills to persevere under difficult circumstances
  • Give generously of their time, energy and talent, exceeding what is expected of music educators
  • Demonstrate creativity regardless of availability of instruments, materials, classroom space and budget limitations
  • Inspire students and challenge them to attain the highest level of musicianship
  • Encourage musical growth through ongoing individual and group performance, auditions and evaluations

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!

WALTRIP SELECTED AS "FIDELITY FUTURESTAGE ENSEMBLE":
(2/10/10)

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:
  • instrument donations;
  • field trips to Broadway theater and symphony performances;
  • mentorship by industry professionals;
  • celebrity visits; and
  • opportunities to perform their own work on a professional stage.

Here are highlights of the ceremony from ABC 13 News:

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RAM BAND!

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