Solo & Ensembles Feb 15-16 @ Satellite HS

Mr. Chuck Brooker, Director
1500 Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach Fl 32931
Phone 783-1776 _______________________________________________________________

It is that time of year again for instrumental solo and ensembles!! All Students in the Cocoa Beach Band program will participate in the solo and ensemble festival and will receive a grade for their participation. Middle school students will play an assigned solo with provided piano/computer accompaniment. High school students may play either a solo with piano or an ensemble such as a duet, trio, quartet, etc. depending on their grade level. They can also choose to participate in an ensemble or small group. They are limited to 3 events to participate in. Each student will perform their solo and ensembles on February 15-16, 2008 at Satellite High School. I and other volunteers will work with them on their music before then. This event is another way to excel individually and master new areas of music and their instrument.In order for each of our students to participate CBHS Band must pay an assessment fee for each student. Our assessment amount this year will be $6.50 per entry. That is for each event you participate in. CBHS Band pays this fee for you. If you do not participate for any reason you must repay this fee back to the Band. Solo and Ensemble Festival is at Satellite High School on February 15 & 16, 2008. Your performance will be on one of the two dates assigned by the district. Please set aside Friday, 15 and Saturday the 16th of February for this event. You child will be assigned a time slot one week in advance and I will share that with your student then.

General Information:
1. Arrive early to warm-up (about 45 minutes) and find your room based on your judge (look for maps at Satellite High).
2. Make certain measures are numbered the same for you and the judge.
3. If you are using the school accompanist, don't be concerned if you can't find them. They will find you and they do have a schedule!
4. Check your schedule carefully.
5. Make certain that all ensemble members get together on equipment and transportation Arrangements. Choir members: Bring a folding music stand please!
6. Photocopy your music for you to play. The judge gets the original. Number allmeasures on both.
7. Dress appropriately. Girls: Nice Dress or Blouse with dress slacks. Boys: Dress shirt, tie, dress pants. A jacket or suit would be nice but is optional.
8. Your performance is open for family, friends, and others. I encourage all of you to listen to as many events as possible.
9. Success is not measured by your rating. Performing for the judge and receiving comments will help you become a BETTER musician. THAT'S WHAT FESTIVAL IS ALL ABOUT!!

Each student will introduce themselves or their group in the following manner. Please memorize if possible.

Hello, My name is________________________________, I am a student at Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School. I/we am in the __________________________grade(s). Today I am going to perform the _______________________________(insert the name of the piece of music). Thank you in advance for your comments.
Always be polite. You are representing Cocoa Beach