Band Articles and News
Peep Band Starts out the Year - 1/14/2015 - Alison Macrunnel - Via Boone Tv
The Boone High pep band has kicked off this year by playing at home basketball games and even a wrestling meet. Most students that are in concert band also have to take a responsibility to attend the games in order to preform. One junior student has had a positive experience with pep band. Anna Baldwin states; “I like pep band because we all work as a group, it makes me feel like I'm a part of something.” The pep band plays a variety of songs varying from popular songs to upbeat songs like “Mr. Brightside” to “Rock Lobster”.
With being a part of pep band it isn’t that challenging according to Sophomore, Kailee Hoover; “There aren't very many challenges associated with pep band, as it is pretty informal and we simply need to show up and be ready to play in order to participate.” The pep band will be playing at all the next home varsity basketball games which in January are on the twenty-third and twenty-seventh starting at 6 o’clock.
The Boone High pep band has kicked off this year by playing at home basketball games and even a wrestling meet. Most students that are in concert band also have to take a responsibility to attend the games in order to preform. One junior student has had a positive experience with pep band. Anna Baldwin states; “I like pep band because we all work as a group, it makes me feel like I'm a part of something.” The pep band plays a variety of songs varying from popular songs to upbeat songs like “Mr. Brightside” to “Rock Lobster”.
With being a part of pep band it isn’t that challenging according to Sophomore, Kailee Hoover; “There aren't very many challenges associated with pep band, as it is pretty informal and we simply need to show up and be ready to play in order to participate.” The pep band will be playing at all the next home varsity basketball games which in January are on the twenty-third and twenty-seventh starting at 6 o’clock.
Band Brings the Heat - 12/18/2015 - Liz Pfannes - Via Boone Tv
Coming up in band, they are preparing for Banderama, and their next concert. Banderama is a festive competition held in february, where they will be performing the Sheharad March, and the Chitch Trech Pekah. The Chitch Trech Pekah song is fun, and makes the clarinets and flutes sound like little birds, which is in theme with Banderama festivities. Sharahad has a lot of difficult triples that proved a good challenge for the band as the work on new pieces for their upcoming concert later this year. The concert is planned to be an all Leroy Anderson concert. Truckenmiller state “ Leroy Anderson has a more classical kind of music, which is beautiful and grand, and more the kind of music I hope to be doing with the band. It’s good for them to learn, and you really can’t get enough of Leroy Anderson.” Not all band members agree with this though, they seem to dread the difficulty of long classical music. It’s a big leap from Banderama Festive music to classical and majestic. However they do like the mixture and variety of songs.
Coming up in band, they are preparing for Banderama, and their next concert. Banderama is a festive competition held in february, where they will be performing the Sheharad March, and the Chitch Trech Pekah. The Chitch Trech Pekah song is fun, and makes the clarinets and flutes sound like little birds, which is in theme with Banderama festivities. Sharahad has a lot of difficult triples that proved a good challenge for the band as the work on new pieces for their upcoming concert later this year. The concert is planned to be an all Leroy Anderson concert. Truckenmiller state “ Leroy Anderson has a more classical kind of music, which is beautiful and grand, and more the kind of music I hope to be doing with the band. It’s good for them to learn, and you really can’t get enough of Leroy Anderson.” Not all band members agree with this though, they seem to dread the difficulty of long classical music. It’s a big leap from Banderama Festive music to classical and majestic. However they do like the mixture and variety of songs.
Band brings Christmas feeling - 12/15/2015-Liz Pfannes -Via Boone- TV
On December 14, 2014, Band, Choir, and Orchestra held their annual christmas Schocol concert. The band Played Emperado, Legend of the Ancient Hero, Sleigh ride, and The Grinch. According to Mr. Truckenmiller “ I think sleigh bell went really well, everyone really enjoyed it.” However according to students, they really enjoyed The Grinch, because it doesn’t have the same amount of difficult high notes, and has a fun beat that the entire audience tends to recognize immediately.
Also, Truckenmiller really appreciated the tempo in Emperade “It was awesome because its’ a really fast beat, and the tempo at the concert was better than we’ve ever done it, due to the fact that people play faster when their nervous.” Alisha Pebble very much agrees saying that in her solo’s “ They went well, but when you’re nervous, your speed increases to a shocking pace, on clarinet the things you can do without thinking about it are surprising to even the most experienced instrumentalist.
With only a month or so to look at the music, the band spent a lot of endless time preparing for the concert, it went well. They spent the past two weeks having extra lessons, and making major improvements as a whole group. In essence, the band really pulled it together all at once and made a good concert, with well played solo’s by Alisha Pebbles, Meagan Weigel, and sectional solo’s.
On December 14, 2014, Band, Choir, and Orchestra held their annual christmas Schocol concert. The band Played Emperado, Legend of the Ancient Hero, Sleigh ride, and The Grinch. According to Mr. Truckenmiller “ I think sleigh bell went really well, everyone really enjoyed it.” However according to students, they really enjoyed The Grinch, because it doesn’t have the same amount of difficult high notes, and has a fun beat that the entire audience tends to recognize immediately.
Also, Truckenmiller really appreciated the tempo in Emperade “It was awesome because its’ a really fast beat, and the tempo at the concert was better than we’ve ever done it, due to the fact that people play faster when their nervous.” Alisha Pebble very much agrees saying that in her solo’s “ They went well, but when you’re nervous, your speed increases to a shocking pace, on clarinet the things you can do without thinking about it are surprising to even the most experienced instrumentalist.
With only a month or so to look at the music, the band spent a lot of endless time preparing for the concert, it went well. They spent the past two weeks having extra lessons, and making major improvements as a whole group. In essence, the band really pulled it together all at once and made a good concert, with well played solo’s by Alisha Pebbles, Meagan Weigel, and sectional solo’s.
The Band Prepares - 12/2/2015 - Liz Pfannes - Via Boone Tv
Currently, the band is hard at work preparing for their next concert on December 14, 2014. Also known as the Sechohl concert, it will be held at Three o’clock in the Boone High School gym. The band, orchestra, and choir will all be performing. At the concert, the band will be performing Sleigh Ride, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Legend of the Ancient Hero, and Emperata Overture. The band has been working the past few weeks on their placement, as well as on their performance pieces. Auditions for placement were held a few weeks ago, and when asked how it went Truckenmiller said simply “ Lets just not talk about auditions.” Held yearly, auditions are predictably drama filled and stressful to all involved. Truckenmiller says its really not difficult deciding where to place people because by performance it’s fairly obvious, problems just erupt over ties and reactions to the chair places.
Ties are resolved by age, creating a sense of unresolved conflict. Though chair auditions are one of the least pleasant experiences of band, they are necessary to decide parts for concert band, and take place before any practice on parts can begin. They help decide solo parts and other important part for concerts. For example, Legend of the Ancient Hero, has a beautiful sax and piccolo solo. The solo on the piccolo will be played by senior Meagan Weigel. This piece also happens to be Truckenmiller’s favorite piece for the Sechohl concert, he says it has a magnificent middle section that is beautiful. While looking forward to the big concert, everyone is happy not to be playing the Hallelujah chorus. That, they say thank goodness, is left to orchestra and choir.
Currently, the band is hard at work preparing for their next concert on December 14, 2014. Also known as the Sechohl concert, it will be held at Three o’clock in the Boone High School gym. The band, orchestra, and choir will all be performing. At the concert, the band will be performing Sleigh Ride, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Legend of the Ancient Hero, and Emperata Overture. The band has been working the past few weeks on their placement, as well as on their performance pieces. Auditions for placement were held a few weeks ago, and when asked how it went Truckenmiller said simply “ Lets just not talk about auditions.” Held yearly, auditions are predictably drama filled and stressful to all involved. Truckenmiller says its really not difficult deciding where to place people because by performance it’s fairly obvious, problems just erupt over ties and reactions to the chair places.
Ties are resolved by age, creating a sense of unresolved conflict. Though chair auditions are one of the least pleasant experiences of band, they are necessary to decide parts for concert band, and take place before any practice on parts can begin. They help decide solo parts and other important part for concerts. For example, Legend of the Ancient Hero, has a beautiful sax and piccolo solo. The solo on the piccolo will be played by senior Meagan Weigel. This piece also happens to be Truckenmiller’s favorite piece for the Sechohl concert, he says it has a magnificent middle section that is beautiful. While looking forward to the big concert, everyone is happy not to be playing the Hallelujah chorus. That, they say thank goodness, is left to orchestra and choir.
Jazz Band is Starting -11/20/2013 Emily Headley - Via Boone Tv
Jazz Band held an informational meeting on Monday, November 17th at 3:30p.m., and officially started on Thursday, November 20th. They will be holding practices twice a week every week with one before school and one after school. Throughout the year they will have three concerts that anyone can attend. Chris Truckenmiller, Jazz Band’s instructor, said that students can still join by November 25th if they didn’t make it to the meeting.
Jazz Band will be performing in three concerts this year. The dates are January 19th, March 5th, and April 2nd, which is the last day of Jazz Band for the year. Students enjoy Jazz Band and getting to spend time with people with the same interests as them. “Jazz Band is a fun way to experience being a part of something plus it’s really cool,” said Junior Anna Baldwin.
“I love being able to goof around with the students and see them perfect a piece. It’s more personal getting to know each other in Jazz Band and it takes music to a whole new level,” Truckenmiller said about his leadership for the past two years.
If you still wish to join Jazz Band contact Truckenmiller via email, [email protected] , or visit him in his office by the band room in the music wing.
Jazz Band held an informational meeting on Monday, November 17th at 3:30p.m., and officially started on Thursday, November 20th. They will be holding practices twice a week every week with one before school and one after school. Throughout the year they will have three concerts that anyone can attend. Chris Truckenmiller, Jazz Band’s instructor, said that students can still join by November 25th if they didn’t make it to the meeting.
Jazz Band will be performing in three concerts this year. The dates are January 19th, March 5th, and April 2nd, which is the last day of Jazz Band for the year. Students enjoy Jazz Band and getting to spend time with people with the same interests as them. “Jazz Band is a fun way to experience being a part of something plus it’s really cool,” said Junior Anna Baldwin.
“I love being able to goof around with the students and see them perfect a piece. It’s more personal getting to know each other in Jazz Band and it takes music to a whole new level,” Truckenmiller said about his leadership for the past two years.
If you still wish to join Jazz Band contact Truckenmiller via email, [email protected] , or visit him in his office by the band room in the music wing.
Band Homecoming - 10/13/2014 - Liz Pfannes - Via Boone- Tv.com
Next week on Friday October 17, is BHS’ annual homecoming game, where the band has a special show planned for the school this year. The show was specifically directed alumni from BHS, to remind them what the entire event is suppose to mean to everyone, so they can remember what it’s all about, and what its really like. This years homecoming halftime show involves the band and drill team working together in tandem, to create one cohesive show for the crowd’s entertainment. The show has a base theme of the dance. The songs are meant to go along with the process of homecoming night itself. The first song is “Call me,” the meaning behind it is meant to be like trying to get a date for the dance. The second song is “I’ve got a feeling,” which is like getting ready for the dance, and the building anticipation for the night. The third song is “We Rickroll,” this song is like being at the dance, and just having a good time. The last song is “ Bad Romance, “ as a little twist, it’s like your date ditched you, and you had a bad romance, he’s dancing with another girl.
At the beginning of each of these songs the band has a small set of marching planned, but nothing major, as to not distract from the drill team which Michaela Lent says “ Has an amazing performance planned.” The Band has practiced with the drill team and have coordinated to make what they hope to be a spectacular homecoming show. Chris Truckenmiller says “ This show is really meant to remind all the people out there in the crowd who have graduated, what this is like, to be part of it again, it’s common ground for the fans out there, because they’ve all been there, and we hope to remind them of that.” The show will start at halftime of the homecoming game for all who wish to see the event.
Next week on Friday October 17, is BHS’ annual homecoming game, where the band has a special show planned for the school this year. The show was specifically directed alumni from BHS, to remind them what the entire event is suppose to mean to everyone, so they can remember what it’s all about, and what its really like. This years homecoming halftime show involves the band and drill team working together in tandem, to create one cohesive show for the crowd’s entertainment. The show has a base theme of the dance. The songs are meant to go along with the process of homecoming night itself. The first song is “Call me,” the meaning behind it is meant to be like trying to get a date for the dance. The second song is “I’ve got a feeling,” which is like getting ready for the dance, and the building anticipation for the night. The third song is “We Rickroll,” this song is like being at the dance, and just having a good time. The last song is “ Bad Romance, “ as a little twist, it’s like your date ditched you, and you had a bad romance, he’s dancing with another girl.
At the beginning of each of these songs the band has a small set of marching planned, but nothing major, as to not distract from the drill team which Michaela Lent says “ Has an amazing performance planned.” The Band has practiced with the drill team and have coordinated to make what they hope to be a spectacular homecoming show. Chris Truckenmiller says “ This show is really meant to remind all the people out there in the crowd who have graduated, what this is like, to be part of it again, it’s common ground for the fans out there, because they’ve all been there, and we hope to remind them of that.” The show will start at halftime of the homecoming game for all who wish to see the event.
Marching Band Begins - 9/ 2/ 2014 - Liz Pfannes - Via Boone -Tv
Think about marching every day, rain or shine, cold, or in 100° weather. Imagine walking while playing an instrument, and reading sheet music. Until trying this, one cannot understand the strains and the lengths that our marching band goes through to create an enjoyable halftime show, for all who attend home Friday night games.
For the game on Friday night, the band performed “The Middle by Jimmy Eats World,” “Welcome to the Black Parade,” by My Chemical Romance, and “Jai Ho,” by SlumDog Millionaire. This was in preparation for their senior show in a few weeks, where they will be playing these songs, seniors got to pick one out of the three songs for their senior show: practically a unanimous vote said Jai Ho, because they played it freshman year. According to Ryan Niday “It sounds really cool and is fun to play.” Drew Hollenberg said “Because it has an interesting drum part, and is enjoyable to play.”
A survey of all the seniors show that 10/16 of the seniors say that Jai Ho is their favorite of the three, mainly because they played it freshman year. 4/16 have preference to Welcome to the Black Parade, which has a trumpet solo at the beginning played by Michaela Lent and Zak. Michaela says this is her favorite “Because it features my instrument and has a tricky tempo switch which is fun to play.” Alec Nichols also says “It has a nice tempo, good energy, is a good fun song to play, and it is played good by the marching band as a whole. The last two seniors: Meagan Weigal and Anna Runestad have preference to The Middle. Anna says “It is very inspirational and a good song.” These songs will be played in the games leading up to the senior show on October 25, to gain experience for the band. In the senior show, our seniors will be featured playing the Star Spangled Banner for the crowd. Chris Truckenmiller is “excited for seniors’ last show, yet it will be bittersweet, and very sad.” It will be a bittersweet farewell.