Solo & Ensemble Contest - Complete Info

Here are the final details, courtesy of Mr. Dunn:

Dear Parents and Guardians,
Solo and Ensemble will begin next week, on Friday, February 20 and Saturday, February 21. Solo and Ensemble is an event that allows students to be judged on their instruments on an individual basis. I think solo and ensemble is an important event because it makes your student a better musician and also helps them develop an important life skill, interviewing. Listed below is all the information you need concerning this event:

Where: Alonso High School-8302 Montague St Tampa, FL 33635


When: February 20-21- See schedule for your students time.

Please arrive at least one hour before your performance time

Uniform: Students should wear dress clothes. You should dress like you are attending a nice restaurant or important event.

(No jeans, sneakers, or skimpy clothing)

Accompanist: Some solos require a piano player to perform with the student. The cost of the piano player is $20. The band boosters will cover the rest of the cost. Students using an accompanist will need to stay after school one day next week to practice with their piano player. Piano practice times will be coming soon. Your student will get a note this week.

Process: 1. Students will arrive at Alonso and go to the warm-up room.

2. Students then should find their judges room

3. Students should return to the warm-up room to warm-up.

4. If your student is using a piano player, they wait for their accompanist in the warm-up room.

5. Students then go to their judge’s room and wait quietly outside.

6. Students will then perform the piece for the judge.

7. After they perform, Students can go put their instruments away and can wait for their results or are free to leave. Mr. Dunn can call with the results if the student has another event after the performance.

I have had the chance to listen to most of the students and they are doing a great job. Over the next two weeks students need to take their instruments home and spend some serious time working on their piece. I will be available before and after school for any help that they need for their piece. Please e-mail me with any questions and good luck.

Start address: 1724 S Manhattan Ave Tampa, FL 33629

End address: Alonso High School 8302 Montague St Tampa, FL 33635

Start at: 1724 S Manhattan Ave Tampa, FL 33629

There is a toll at the Waters exit

1. Head south on S Manhattan Ave toward W Melrose Ave - 13 ft

2. Turn right at W Melrose Ave - 0.4 mi

3. Turn right at S W Shore Blvd - 1.2 mi

4. Turn left at W Kennedy Blvd/SR-60 Continue to follow SR-60 - 2.0 mi

5. Continue on SR-589 N Toll road - 4.0 mi

6. Take exit 6A for Waters Ave toward Co Hwy 584 Toll road - 0.3 mi

7. Slight left at W Waters Ave - 3.3 mi

8. Turn left at Montaque St - 49 ft

9. Continue on Montague St Destination will be on the right - 0.2 mi

Arrive at: Alonso High School 8302 Montague St Tampa, FL 33635

Universal Studios trip - April 16

Here's the info on the Universal Studios trip, from Mr. Dunn:

The Coleman Cobra band will be performing at Universal Studios on Thursday, April 16. We will be marching through the park starting at 10 a.m.. After performing, students will get to experience the park for the rest of the day.

The trip will cost $65, which includes the cost of park admission and bus transportation. We will leave Coleman at 7:30 a.m. and return at 7:30 p.m. This is not a required trip for any students. More information concerning this trip will be posted at a later date.

Solo and Ensemble Schedule - Feb. 20-21, Alonso High School

Here's the detailed schedule for Solo and Ensemble contest. The below note is from Mr. Dunn:

Solo and Ensemble Schedule

All Students who are participating in Solo and Ensemble must be at Alonso High School at least one hour before they perform.

Judges rooms and a school map will be posted in the next few days

Students are free to leave after they are done performing their piece for the judge. Results are posted at least ten to fifteen minutes after they perform but you do not have to stay for the results.

Thanks,

Chris Dunn


Friday, Feb. 20

2/20/09 6:20 pm White, Alana French Horn Solo

Judge: Rosene, Paul Accompanist a, solo


2/20/09 7:10 pm Waite, Gavin Trombone Solo

Judge: Rosene, Paul Accompanist a, solo


2/20/09 7:20 pm Alexander, Amelia French Horn Solo

Judge: Rosene, Paul Accompanist a, solo


2/20/09 7:30 pm Haughey, McLean Trumpet Solo

Judge: Rosene, Paul Accompanist a, solo


2/20/09 9:20 pm Longacre, Evan Trumpet Solo

Judge: Henry, Travis ~ crt Accompanist a, solo


Saturday, Feb. 21

2/21/09 8:00 am Bockman, Andrew Snare Drum Solo

Judge: Lambert, Robert ~ crt Accompanist c, solo


2/21/09 8:10 am Alfonso, Jon Snare Drum Solo

Judge: Lambert, Robert ~ crt Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 9:30 am Greene, John Clarinet Duet

Judge: Sego, Rabecca Accompanist c, solo


2/21/09 9:40 am Tyler, Livi Clarinet Duet

Judge: Sego, Rabecca Accompanist c, solo


2/21/09 9:50 am Matuszewski, Riley Flute Duet

Judge: Sego, Rabecca Accompanist c, solo


2/21/09 9:50 am Spilman, Jackson Baritone Solo

Judge: Williams, Kenneth Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 10:00 am Larese, Samantha Clarinet Solo

Judge: Williams, Kenneth Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 10:10 am Taylor, Hanna Oboe Solo

Judge: Williams, Kenneth Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 10:20 am Vorce, Jeremiah Alto Saxophone Solo

Judge: Williams, Kenneth Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 10:30 am Keehan, Andrew Tenor Saxophone Solo

Judge: Williams, Kenneth Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 10:40 am Thompson, Zach Clarinet Solo

Judge: Williams, Kenneth Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 10:50 am Lowey, Jordan Clarinet Solo

Judge: Williams, Kenneth Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 11:00 am Sosa, Gabreielle Flute Solo

Judge: Williams, Kenneth Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 11:10 am Vickers, Savannah Alto Saxophone Solo

Judge: Williams, Kenneth Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 1:20 pm Cloonan, Molly Flute Duet

Judge: Lawson, Willie Accompanist


2/21/09 1:50 pm Booth, Chase Multi-Percussion Quartet

Judge: Lambert, Robert ~ crt Accompanist c, solo


2/21/09 2:40 pm Fleming, Blake Trombone Solo

Judge: Jennings, Franklin ~ crt Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 2:50 pm Johnson, Daniel Trombone Solo

Judge: Jennings, Franklin ~ crt Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 3:00 pm Kleiner, Joseph Trombone Solo

Judge: Jennings, Franklin ~ crt Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 3:10 pm Larese, Austin Trombone Solo

Judge: Jennings, Franklin ~ crt Accompanist b, solo


2/21/09 3:20 pm Elkington, Chris Trumpet Solo

Judge: Jennings, Franklin ~ crt Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 3:30 pm Peric, Alex Trombone Solo

Judge: Jennings, Franklin ~ crt Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 3:40 pm Lavielle, Barrett French Horn Solo

Judge: Jennings, Franklin ~ crt Accompanist s, solo


2/21/09 3:50 pm Tringali, Samuel Trumpet Solo

Judge: Jennings, Franklin ~ crt Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 4:10 pm Martin, Emily Mallet Solo

Judge: Lambert, Robert ~ crt Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 4:10 pm Hafer, Thomas Trumpet Trio

Judge: Diaz, Frank ~ crt Accompanist c, solo


2/21/09 4:20 pm Martin, Emily Snare Drum Solo

Judge: Lambert, Robert ~ crt Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 4:30 pm Bockman, Andrew Mallet Solo

Judge: Lambert, Robert ~ crt Accompanist b, solo


2/21/09 4:40 pm Pennington, George Snare Drum Solo

Judge: Lambert, Robert ~ crt Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 4:50 pm Bockman, Andrew Snare Drum Solo

Judge: Lambert, Robert ~ crt Accompanist c, solo