NEWS & EVENTS
The Band Directory will be going to the printer this week(2/29/08). Please keep watching the webpage for date of delivery. Make sure you get your copy reserved.
Please take a moment to congratulate two of our Ram Band students on their fabulous music accomplishments.
Congratulations Ponciano S. for making the All Region Jazz Band
&
Amanda D. for making the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band
Click here to read the press release
We are all very proud of both you for your accomplishments.
Assessment fees are ! Have you paid yours? If not you can do so online. Go to the BOOSTER CLUB PAGE for the option of paying with your credit card. This is safe, secure and you don't have to give your student a check!
If you need to make arrangements to finish paying your assessment fee drop a note in the band box or drop an email to the TREASURER. These fees are what pays for competition fees, shirts, shoe bags, meals and travel expenses. Please include your student's name so we can note their student fee account.
THANK YOU!
IF NOT YOU WILL NEED TO CONTACT CARDWELL & ASSOCIATES AND SCHEDULE TO GO OVER AND GET FITTED.
CARDWELL & ASSOCIATES
(210) 690-9054
12354 Mapletree Street
San Antonio, TX 78249
IF YOU HAVE BEEN FITTED BUT NOT PAID YOU WILL NEED TO DO SO BEFORE YOUR STUDENT CAN RECEIVE THEIR SHOES. PLEASE MAKE THE CHECKS PAYABLE TO RAM BAND BOOSTERS. IN THE MEMO OF THE CHECK PLEASE PRINT YOUR STUDENT'S NAME SO WE CAN APPLY THE PAYMENT PROPERLY. THE CHECK SHOULD BE PUT IN THE RAM BAND BOX IN THE BAND HALL
NOTES FROM THE BAND WORLD
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Hello, everyone. My name is Brian Hildreth and I am the new Head Band Director for the 2007-2008 Marshall High School Ram Band. After spending the last eight years as part of the Winston Churchill band program, I am honored to now call John Marshall High School my new home. I look forward to becoming part of the history and tradition that is Marshall High School.
I first want to take the opportunity to thank Mr. Daniel and the John Marshall faculty and staff for the warm welcome they have shown to the new band directors and myself in this time of transition and change in the Marshall Band program. As most of you now know, Mr. Rey Meza has retired from teaching after twenty-three years of great service to the Marshall family. Many thanks to Mr. Meza for the great path he and the other band directors have set forth for the new band staff to follow.
The 2007-2008 school year really started before the end of the 2006-2007 school year. With Mr. DeRoucher also leaving to take a teaching position at Krueger Middle School, a whole new staff had to be hired. Many thanks also go to Mr. DeRoucher for the work that he accomplished at Marshall.
I am proud to introduce the two new assistant band directors for the John Marshall band program. Coming to Marshall from teaching in the Houston area is Mr. Kent Summerour. Mr. Summerour is a native of the Dallas area where he graduated from Haltom High School. He did his undergraduate studies at Texas State University in San Marcos. Mr. Summerour is the woodwind specialist for the Marshall Band program.
We are very fortunate to have a newly created assistant director position for this current school year. With this addition, we were able to add a percussion specialist to the Marshall Band program. Coming to Marshall from Sam Houston High School here in San Antonio where he was the Head Band Director is Mr. Kevin Tabb. Mr. Tabb, a native of St. Louis, MO, has taught in Mississippi and Tennessee and is a graduate of the University of Memphis.
The Marshall Band color guard program will be under the direction of Mr. James Johnston. Mr. Johnston is the designer and choreographer and comes to us from the Austin and Houston areas where he has taught several guard programs. Returning to the staff is Ms. Marissa Trevino, a Marshall High School graduate. I am very happy to have her presence and talent for another year at Marshall.
Join me in welcoming the entire 2007-2008 staff. For more information about the Marshall Band directors and staff, please check out the Marshall Band website at www.marshallramband.com.
I would like to welcome all the incoming freshman band students and their families to the Marshall Ram Band. Thanks to all of you who attended this year’s freshman band camp and for making it such a huge success. Your enthusiasm and support indicate a bright future for the Ram Band
We are off and running in preparation for this fall marching season with all the sections of the band holding weekly practices during the summer break. This year’s summer band camp will start on Monday, July 30th and continue through Friday, August 24th. Here is the band camp practice schedule:
Week 1 Monday July 30th 8:00am - 12:00pm/1:30 - 3:30pm
Tuesday July 31st 8:00am - 12:00pm/6:30 - 8:30pm
Wednesday August 1st 8:00am - 12:00pm/1:30 - 3:30pm
Thursday August 2nd 8:00am - 12:00pm/6:30 - 8:30pm
Friday August 3rd 8:00am - 12:00pm/1:30 - 3:30pm
Week 2 Monday August 6th 8:00am - 12:00pm/1:30 - 3:30pm
Tuesday August 7th 8:00am - 12:00pm/6:30 - 8:30pm
Wednesday August 8th 8:00am - 12:00pm/1:30 - 3:30pm
Thursday August 9th NO REHEARSAL
Friday August 10th NO REHEARSAL
Week 3 Monday August 13th 8:00am - 12:00pm/1:30 - 3:30pm
Tuesday August 14th 8:00am - 12:00pm/6:30 - 8:30pm
Wednesday August 15th 8:00am - 12:00pm/1:30 - 3:30pm
Thursday August 16th 8:00am - 12:00pm/6:30 - 8:30pm
Friday August 17th 8:00am - 12:00pm
Week 4 Mon - Wed Aug. 20-22 4:30 - 8:30pm
Thursday August 23rd TBA
Friday August 24th 8:00am (Band Panoramic Picture)
As you can see, the Marshall Ram Band Camp’s schedule will be quite busy. This year we are starting something new. To help introduce the new Marshall Band staff and program to the whole Marshall High School Family, we are going to have the first “Meet the Ram Band Night” on Friday, August 17th. The event will kick off with a dinner from 5-7pm in the cafeteria. The plates will sell for $6.00 each and will include Sausage-on-a-stick, Roasted Corn on the Cob, chips and Iced Tea. Following the dinner, come join the Ram Band in their first performance of the 2007-2008 school year where the band will perform selections from this year’s marching band show entitled “In Times of Change” featuring the music of composers Phillip Glass, Eric Whitacre and Ron Nelson, plus, some of the Marshall favorites. So, come out and join us on this kick-off of the 2007-2008 football season .
For more information on the “Meet the Marshall Ram Band Night,” checkout the Marshall band website at www.marshallramband.com on how and where you can purchase tickets.
The work we are doing here at Marshall could not be done without the great support and help from the Marshall Band Boosters. This year’s Band Booster officers are:
President Mike Harris
President-elect Jeff Roese
1st Vice-President (Fundraising) Marilyn Timms
2nd Vice-President (Chaperones) Michelle Carrasco
Treasurer Dottie Roese
Secretary Zelda Gonzalez
Membership Randy Gonzalez
Concessions Chris Denslow
Uniforms Margaret Rodriguez
Helen McNabb
Hospitality Kim Beckman
Spirit Pauline Ortiz
Webmaster Jana Young
No band program could run without the help of its student leadership. This year’s Band Officers are:
President Caitlin C.
Vice-President Victor X.
Secretary/Treasurer Yvonne N.
Spirit Captain James W.
Historian Kelly C.
Librarian Amy B.
Patrick R.
Crew Captain Ron P.
The 2007- 2008 Marshall Ram Marching Band will be under the direction of Head Drum Major Amanda D. Assistant Drum Majors are Rosie L. and Bridgette L. Color Guard Captain is Miranda V. Color Guard Co-Captains are Amber C. and Chantal B..
I would like to once again thank everyone for their support and I look forward to meeting everyone during the coming school year.
Brian E. Hildreth
Head Band Director
Click here for the fall 2007 calendar
CLICK HERE FOR THE
2007-2008
FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Season ticket sales are August 20th at 6:00 PM.
We will have 9 home games. The season tickets will be $45.00 for each set of all 9 home games.
CONGRATULATIONS A1 BAND FOR RECEIVING SWEEPSTAKES @ UIL ON APRIL 5, 2007
CONGRATULATIONS A2 BAND FOR RECEIVING DIVISION 1 RATING @ UIL ON APRIL 4, 2007
Click here for a page of all other NISD high school band websites
Are you in need of the patches for UIL? You can find them at http://www.southwestemblem.com
PARENTS - IF YOUR STUDENT TOOK PICTURES WITH FRONT PAGE PHOTOGRAPHY IN MAY, PAID FOR THEM AND HAS NOT RECEIVED THOSE PICTURES YOU CAN LOCATE YOUR STUDENT AT THE FRONT PAGE PHOTOGRAPHY WEBSITE AND SEND AN EMAIL TO MR. RICK PAGE. IF YOUR STUDENT TOOK PICTURES AND DID NOT PAY FOR THEM YOU STILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE THEM FROM THE FRONT PAGE WEB SITE. CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW AND WHEN THE WEBSITE COMES UP TYPE IN MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL.
If you have any videos of the half time performances, the holiday performance or the New York trip you would like to share we can get those added to the webpage as well. If you have any questions you can reach Mrs. Young at JanaYoung@Virtual-Ease.net or 210-522-9395.
