Manvel High School Band

Alvin Independent School District

Brian Moreno- Director of Bands

Nathan Pair- Assistant Band Director

Molly Casillas- Assistant Band Director

Lou Boldrighini – Assistant Director/Percussion Director

Corky Reyna- Colorguard Director

March 23, 2016

The Manvel High School band will be holding auditions for each student’s placement in an ensemble for the 2016-2017 school year. All current band students will be able to be enrolled in the band program, but the audition will determine in which band class they will be placed. The high school band has the following ensembles:

  • Wind Ensemble
  • Considered the top performing ensemble in the band program (Varsity). The Wind Ensemble is limited to certain numbers in each section as designated by Mr. Moreno. Students must be able to demonstrate the highest level of musical maturity, technical proficiency, as well as commitment to performances, conduct, rehearsals, practice time, and private lessons.
  • This band will strive to perform concert literature at the college and professional level, and due to the considerable playing demands required for this class, it is highlyrecommendedthat each student take individual private lessons in order to maintain the technical demands of the course.
  • Honor Band
  • Considered the second performing ensemble in our band program (Non Varsity).The Honor Band is limited to certain numbers in each section as designated by Mr. Pair. The Honor Band is comprised of students who demonstrate a high level of musical maturity, technical proficiency and commitment to performances, rehearsals, and practice time.
  • It is strongly encouraged that students take individual private lessons.
  • Symphonic Band(non-competitive)
  • Considered the third performing ensemble in our band program. The Symphonic Band is comprised of students who demonstrate a remedial level of musical maturity, technical proficiency and commitment to performances, rehearsals, and practice time as well as students who have difficulty in remaining eligible for events throughout the year.
  • Students will have the chance to audition for the Honor Band for the Spring Semester once the scale requirements are met.

All band students will prepare the following audition material regardless of enrollment for the 2016-2017 year:

-Allseven (7)MS Region scale keys, but performed in the correct full range of instrument. (See attached sheet for your instrument from the high school staff) and Full Chromatic Scale.

As stated, the numbers for each ensemble will be determined by the MHS band directors. Auditions will take place on your campus during your class period sometime in mid-late May. Please feel free to call if you have any questions about our program or auditions at the number listed below. Thank you for your time!

The Mighty Maverick Band Team

19601 TX-6

Manvel, TX 77578

Phone: 281-245-2233