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Ensembles

Wind Symphony

Wind Symphony is a performing ensemble that includes students in the class "Honors Performance Band." This ensemble rehearses primarily during the school day and will occasionally meet after school from 3:30-4:30 pm.

GC: gxyudyq
Remind Code: @HLRWind

Reference Recordings

Baccanale by Fred M. Hubbet: youtu.be/rIHDZBDf6_A
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Cajun Folk Songs (I. La Belle et le Capitaine) by Frank Ticheil : youtu.be/DhBWQ7iAiOc

Cajun Folk Songs (II. Belle) by Frank Ticheil: youtu.be/ieNYOAmi65o
Warmups
mid-winter Concert Music
solos for all instruments
 Flute
SL - Rhodelyn Salacsacan
Sierra Reis
Shawn Mallo
Rani Ramirez*
Vivian Garza
Aine Kelly
Oboe
SL - Orla Page
​Annie Sheahan
Clarinet
SL -Emerey Ruzencevs
Joshua Brown
Lanbert Catapat
Sophia Falcon
Gabriela Rodriguez
Sylvia Zaborowski
Bass Clarinet
SL - Morgan Kmiec
Alto Sax
SL -Sophia Avitia-Lopez
​John Merton

Tenor Sax
SL - Aldo Sanchez
Bari Sax
SL - Jeremiah Gill
Trumpet
SL - Danna Butnariu
Mary Gacek
Horn
SL - Valente Ornelas
Euphonium
SL - Trace Romero
Trombone
SL - Damian Rzeszutek
Mike Taheny
Tuba
SL - Jaylen Johnson
Percussion
SL -Julia Stalzer
Nora O'Shea
Amelia Benson
Josh Grewe
Emily Garcia

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Concert Band

Concert Band is a performing ensemble that includes students in the class "Performance Band." This ensemble rehearses primarily during the school day. 
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GC: wdtymis
Remind Code: @HLRCB

Reference Recordings





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warmups
Flute 
SL - Erin Barker
​Abby Rehfeld
Amira White
Natalia Makuch
Natalyne Huynh
Alaina Rios
Oboe
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Clarinet
SL - Pedro Reynoso
Hajar El-Azizi
Princess Odiakosa
Isabel Garnes
Christina Graham
Ghazal Jalaytah
Jacqueline Sanchez

Winter Concert Music
Bass Clarinet
SL - Anthony Conway
​Alto Saxophone
SL  -Kennedi Hall
Tenor Saxophone
SL - David Rodriguez
Baritone Saxophone


solos for all instruments
Trumpet
​SL - Ethan Harder
Abby Martinek
Horn 
​SL - David Rodriguez
Trombone
SL - Frank Barattia
​Joe Barattia
Tyler Black​
Euphonium
SL - Sophie Arvizu
Tuba
SL - Zack Kimec
Percussion
SL -Wylie Hill
​Ryan Cunningham
Corey Bynum
James Ratliff

Jazz Band

Jazz Band is an auditioned ensemble that meets outside of school hours

Google Classroom Code: u6ku5nv

Remind Code: @HLRJazz

Referene Recordings

Coming Soon!

Pep Band

Pep Band includes both Performance Band and Honors Performance Band. This ensemble performs at athletic events throughout the year and rehearses occasionally after school. Students in Performance and Honors Performance Band must play at 4 of 6 basketball games per year. 
Pep Band Music

Marching Band

Marching Band includes both Performance Band and Honors Performance Band. This ensemble performs at football games and other events throughout the fall. They rehearse during the day and on Thursdays from 6:30-8:30pm. Students in Performance and Honors Performance Band must play at all home Football Games. Students must also attend summer band camp.
Hello Richards band students and families!

It is with great pleasure that I write this letter to introduce myself and provide you with some useful information for the upcoming school year. My name is Felix Ponce and I am an alumni of the district (DDE) that has spent a lot of my career working as either a brass tech or as the Assistant Marching Band Director at Eisenhower. I also had a portion of my Spring ‘16 student teaching experience at OLHMS so I may have taught a sibling of a current Richards Band student! Coming back to the district to teach is a dream come true and it is my mission to serve you and the Richards community so that the music experiences are worthwhile and memorable. With that being said, here is important information regarding our summer band camp:

Dates: Monday, July 31st - Friday, August 4th

Times: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Materials: Students should plan on bringing comfortable clothing for the weather as we will be outside for a good portion of the day. I cannot stress enough the importance of hats, water,  and sunscreen. Pro tip: Freeze your waters the night before and let them thaw throughout the day!
Of course please also bring instruments, music, pencils, and any supplies (i.e. valve oil, reeds, etc.)

Meals: Eat breakfast before coming to camp; going through a hot day with no food in your stomach feels terrible…SO EAT! Students are responsible for their own meals and will be given at least 60 minutes of lunchtime. They may go to a local restaurant, eat at home, or bring a packed lunch!

Music: The show for the fall is entitled “Let’s Groove,” and will feature Superstition by Stevie Wonder, My Girl by the Temptations, and I Want You Back by The Jackson 5. Memorize the music! Find It Below.

Performance: Parents and families are invited to see the progress after one week at 4:30PM on Friday, August 4th on the Football Field.

Thank you for taking the time to read this letter and I can’t wait to get to know you all!

Warmly, 
Mr. Felix Ponce

ponce.felix17@gmail.com


*This camp is mandatory for all band students so we can prepare for the upcoming year. Any issues need to be communicated ASAP! 

GC: kfsek6z
Remind Code: @HLRMarch
Music and Drill

Marching Band Section Leaders 23'-24
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Drum Majors
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Mary Gacek (Head Drum Major)
Ann Sheahan
Danna Butnariu (Freshman Liaison)
Section Leaders
​Flute - Aine Kelly & Rani Ramirez
Clarinet - Vacant
Saxophone/Mello - Valente Ornelas
Low Reeds and Low Brass - Aldo Sanchez 
Drumline - Amelia Benson and Nora O’Shea

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