TAPPS (Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools) is hosting its second Junior High Solo and Ensemble Festival on November 10th... in Austin! It is such a great way for middle school students to be introduced to the TAPPS organization and produce their best work for judges in a one-on-one or ensemble performance setting. 

TAPPS, up until last year, has been solely a high school organization, but they see this as a wonderful performance and feedback opportunity for these students as we progress through the Fall. Schools that participated loved it and vowed to return in 2019- so jump at this quickly! 
 

Who is qualified to enter? Any student in 6th-8th grade.

What categories are available? Instrumentation from band or orchestra- solo or small ensemble and vocal solo and ensemble

What should be played or sung? The chosen piece is Director/Student choice! We encourage you to send students with pieces you are working on in class/lessons or for any future competition or simply.. as a performance opportunity/boost.

What is the cost of a single entry? Just $10 or $7 for an ensemble

Date: November 10
Time: 8-1pm 
Location: Regents School of Austin 
Address: 3230 Travis Country Circle, Austin, TX 78735


ATSSB Region Band

Middle School Audition music for ATSSB Groesbeck Zone Region Band can be found on the ATSSB webpage located under the Links subpage.
In addition to the two etudes, students must be able to play their scales by memory. This includes the chromatic scale. There will be a scale sheet with articulation patterns given to them the first full week of band. 
 

Band Uniform

The band uniform will consist of the St. Mary’s Catholic School band shirt, Khaki pants, and their nice school uniform shoes. The uniform will be for both boys and girls. Skirts will not be allowed to be worn as part of the band uniform. This is due to the concern for proper length, seating on stage, and the position of the instrument.


Practice

Students Should Be Practicing: Embouchure, air support, good posture, good hand and instrument positions, long tones, lines assigned from the book, and any piece of music that I have handed out.


Parents: Practice is important for continued musical growth. Thank you for encouraging your child to practice.