Hamilton Southeastern High School has a rich set of band programs including four concert bands, jazz band, pep band, marching band and winter programs for both percussion and guard. The concert bands are a class the students take during the day while the other ensembles are extracurricular activities.
Royal Guardians Boosters
There is another opportunity to offset fees by working concessions at LOS.
You will need your voluntary liquor permit and be at least 21 years old. If you don't have your permit, you can apply for one this week and bring the receipt and the ATC certificate (proof of quiz).
If you would like more information and sign up information please contact Mike Mullen at los@hsehsbands.com
If you want to know what's happening with the HSE HS Band and Guard programs, these meetings are important to attend. You will learn what and how the parents help support all the programs. Please plan to attend this one hour meeting. Our next meeting is this Wednesday, June 22nd at 7:00 PM in the High School Band room.
Percussion decals available now. Please contact Laurie for more info, Laurieb@bubbanfriends.org
"Save your stuff" for the Garage Sale in July.
We will have and take orders for personalized items at the concert this Wednseday.
RCG
Band Camp Schedule Week 1:
9:00am-12:00pm Visual Rehearsal outside with snack break 10:15-10:30am
12:00-1:00pm Lunch (Students need to provide their own lunch each day and CANNOT leave campus for safety/liability reasons.)
1:00pm Music Rehearsal
4:00pm Bonding/Activity Time coordinated by Leadership Team
4:45pm Dinner (Students need to provide their own dinner each day and CANNOT leave campus for safety/liability reasons.)
5:30pm-8:00pm Ensemble Rehearsal outside
The Booster Club is always looking to help families reduce the cost of participation. On August 12, in leu of practice, the kids will hold a Car Wash. Students will work in shifts (8:00am - Noon or 11:00am – 3:00pm) to wash cars in the HSE Parking lot (no rain date as the ticket is a donation if not used).
Jeff Miller
Student Accounts Treasurer
Royal Guardians
HSE HS Bands - Parent Booster Organization
We would like to invite everyone (old and new parents) to our kick-off meeting on Wednesday 5/31 @ 7pm in the band room. We will keep this meeting to 1 hour. We have several committee chair/co-chair positions to fill and will discuss these at the meeting. Looking forward to meeting you all! If you have any questions, please contact royalinvitational@hsehsbands.com
Lindsey
Good morning HSE Band Parents and Students!!!!
We wanted to remind you that a very important deadline is coming up this MONDAY, MAY 15TH! That is the deadline to sign up for our Orlando Band Trip to Disney and Universal over Spring Break 2018. We need an accurate number of travelers signed up by this deadline because Music Travel will then go to the airlines to request a certain number of plane seats. Flight cost and the number of travelers will help determine our final cost, so as soon as we have flight costs, you will still have a 2-week window to cancel WITHOUT ANY RISK TO YOU FINANCIALLY. You can get EVERYTHING back. It is only after that 2-week window that the $100 deposit becomes non-refundable. Here is the document that tells you how to sign up for the trip and other info such as approximate cost, itinerary, etc.
Here is the website where you will sign up, make payments, etc.
Disney and Universal, HERE WE COME!!!!!
Audrey Torres
Registration runs May 9 - May 22.
2017 Season Information here http://www.hsehsbands.com/rcg2017/ .
Register here http://www.hsehsbands.com/registration/
We recommend that EVERYONE tries Marching Band at least once in high school!
Marching Band is not required if you are signing up for a high school band class, but we believe it enriches your high school band experience a great deal! The Marching Band truly provides a supportive “family” environment, where students are encouraged to succeed academically and to become a part of something larger than themselves. Students learn the skills of time management, discipline, teamwork, leadership, communication, and how one’s individual work ethic contributes to the whole. We rarely have a student try marching band for a year and then not continue it through high school because they get so much out of the experience! It also provides a built-in support system of 150+ people!
We offer the opportunity to try out our June “Parade Camp” before fully committing to the Marching Band. All you have to do is show up for our week of rehearsals in June to see if Marching Band is for you!
In order to plan your schedules accordingly, we will have a full calendar out to you very soon. In the meantime, here are the summer and fall break dates to be aware of so that you can schedule your vacations, camps, etc. around our rehearsals. We promise it will be a positive experience and it will definitely be worth your time!!!!
Summer – WE ARE CUTTING DOWN THE AMOUNT OF REHEARSAL WEEKS IN THE SUMMER!
May – We will have a couple of rehearsals in May to get freshmen and first-year marchers learning the first steps toward how to march and play at the same time. These dates will be distributed with the calendar. Leadership team will also need to be at these rehearsals.
June – We will rehearse June 19-23 from 9am-4pm each day and perform in the Fishers Freedom Festival Parade on Sunday, June 25th!!
July – We will rehearse July 24-28 9am-8pm each day and July 31-Aug 4 from 9am-4pm each day. These are our most intense weeks because we learn a large portion of the show for the fall season during this time. We also have bonding activities though and it’s a lot of fun even with the hard work!
Fall Break
It is important to understand that Fall Break is our most competitive time for Marching Band. Similar to a fall sport, we have qualifying competitions during fall break and therefore it is CRUCIAL that everyone is in attendance at rehearsals and performances. We have worked out a schedule that allows for families to take a brief vacation or reprieve and then we are back to work at the end of the week for our qualifying competitions on Saturdays.
Saturday, October 14 – We will have a VERY IMPORTANT QUALIFYING COMPETITION (ISSMA REGIONALS) FOR OUR STATE CONTEST THIS DAY, SO WE WILL HAVE A FULL DAY OF REHEARSAL AND AN EVENING PERFORMANCE TIME.
Sunday, October 15 – Wednesday, October 18 BREAK – NO REHEARSAL
Thursday, October 19 – Rehearsal 2pm-9pm
Friday, October 20 – Rehearsal beginning at 9am and a performance at BOA (Bands of America) Indianapolis Regional Contest in the evening
Saturday, October 21 – Full day of rehearsal and possible competition (if we qualify) at Finals of the BOA Indianapolis Regional
For more detailed information, please visit our website: www.hsehsbands.com or email us:
Audrey Torres
atorres@hse.k12.in.us
Mike Niemiec
mniemiec@hse.k12.in.us
Visual Awards
Best Newcomer -- - Ashabul Alam / Jaylen Booth
Most Improved Visual Award -- - Luke Chigges / Stephen MacKenzie
Golden Boot -- - Anika Powelson / Blake Myers
Constant Consistency -- - Nick Baehl / Heather Isaacs
Outstanding member in each class
Sub Freshman -- - Tim Martin
Freshman -- - Teddy Houseman
Sophomore -- - Chelsea Stockberger
Junior -- - Jackson Oriez
Senior -- - Bryan Burk
Color Guard Special Awards
Most Improved: Somu Vara
Outstanding Subfreshman: Laura Halverstadt
Freshmen: Audrey Soel
Outstanding Sophomores: Nadya Phelps
Outstanding Junior: Sarah VanBuskirk
Outstanding Seniors: Carly Valentine
Guard Captain Awards: Hailee Danks / Brittany Fornefeld
Percussion Special Awards
Outstanding Leadership – Tyler Battas / Derek Haag / Olivia Peerman
Most Improved – Daniel MacKenzie / Aaron Tanglertpaibul
Outstanding work ethic – Brooke Wade / Bryan Fornefeld / Matthew Renzulli
Drum Major Certificates – Mattie Davisson / Ethan Rowe
RCG Band Captain Certificate – Abby Galvin
Sub Freshman Recognition
Borkowski Sierra Trumpet
Bromm Lauren Alto Sax
Goergen Nathan Trombone
Grau Lauren Baritone
Halverstadt Laura Color Guard
Jones Elin (Ellie) Percussion
Martin Timothy Percussion
Miller Evan Percussion
Patch Madison Percussion
Tanglertpaibul Aaron Percussion
Wade Jenna Color Guard
RCG Most “Improved” Certificates – Contra / Color Guard
RCG Best “Work Ethic” Certificates – Flutes
RCG Five Year Marcher Certificates –
Grant Dalenberg
Abby Galvin
Patrick Keeling
Hannah Tannenbaum
Sean Mullen
Thank you to everyone who joined our Pit Crew this marching season! Your dedication toward helping to move equipment and props, load and unload the trailer and truck, hold ropes, and anything else asked of you to support our band at football games and contests is very much appreciated!
If you would like any information about our RCG Pit Crew, please contact Mike Wade at mikewade2731@gmail.com
Concert Band
ALL tuxes will need to be returned after commencement on Saturday, June 3rd. PLEASE remember to bring a change of clothes that day so you can leave your tux jacket, pants and garment bag in the band room. (Remember, the white shirt is yours. If it is left in the garment bag, we cannot guarantee that it will be there for you in August) There will be garment racks in the band room for you to hang up your tuxedo.
We still need chaperones for Commencement, Saturday, June 3rd. Please click on the link for more information and to sign up to help.
BAND PERFORMS at COMMENCEMENT JUNE 3, 2017
Symphonic Band / Wind Ensemble
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
Print Student Graduation Waiver Form
Print Student Graduation Information Document
Tuesday, May 16th.
All BANDS on Deck!
Warm up time for students: 6:30p
Concert Begins: 7:00p
Admission: $5 Adults / $3 Students and Senior Citizens
Congratulations for Wind Ensemble for the ISSMA State Finals Performance. The Wind Ensemble performed well, earning 15th in the State!
A huge congratulations goes to members of the HSEHS Chamber Ensemble Band, Symphonic Band, Concert Orchestra, Philharmonic Orchestra, and Symphony Orchestra who earned all "Gold" ratings from 4 ISSMA judges last weekend. All the ensembles performed beautifully during the event.
HSE Music Mentors is a program/organization where experienced HSE musicians and marchers can help less experienced members or other HSE music students with music and marching.
2016 Indiana Bandmasters Association
All-District Honor Band
www.indianabandmasters.org
Directors should encourage their talented high school students to apply for the 17th Annual All-District Honor Band Festival November 19 & 20, 2016. All participants are required to attend all rehearsals and the performance for the All-District Festival weekend. Students must verify their availability. We ask that students not apply if they cannot make a commitment to attend the entire All-District Festival weekend.
To Apply:
Any IBA member, in good standing, may have students from grades 9 - 12 apply. NEW THIS YEAR: Students may submit online applications from August 9 through September 9. Directors must first register their school. When the registration is complete, a school code will be generated. Directors then distribute the code to their students. Students have until 9:00 EDT September 9 to complete their application.. When the student application window closes, directors will have one week to complete the recommendations for each student from his/her school. Late entries will only be accepted with a $50.00 late fee, provided that the selection process has not begun for your site.
Registration CODE for HSHS: 31cf96
Each student selected for participation will pay a $35.00 registration fee on Saturday morning November 19. All students selected for the band will receive a commemorative patch. Each site will also have lunch available for a nominal fee. Directors should contact the site host to volunteer to help with selections and sectionals.
Good Luck!
Chamber Ensemble
Outstanding Band Member - CE = Evan Schlemma, Colin Patrick,
Most Improved Band Member - CE = Matthew Welch
Director Awards - CE = Dagney Gladwell, Alexa Gardner, Lindsey Christiansen, Will Wagner
Wind Symphony
Outstanding Band Member - WS = Riley Robinson
Most Improved Band Member - WS = Lauren O’Grady,
Directors Awards - WS = Nicholas Miles, Kadence Loggins, Lorenzo Literal, Kyle Kirkpatrick
Symphonic Band
Outstanding Band Member - SB = John Bolinder, Chelsea Stockberger
Most Improved Band Member - SB = Ben Yadlosky, Taylor Thomas, William Wagoner
Directors Awards: - SB = Ashabul Alam, Nicole Graham, Caroline Schumaker, William Hancock
Wind Ensemble
Outstanding Band Member - WE = Matthew Wilson, Brandon Tibbitts, Josh Graham, Kevin Kwon
Most Improved Band Member - WE = Lauren Dickson,
Directors Awards: - Ashley Aulicino, Christine Grosso, Manpreet Kaur, Samantha Spott, Jackson (Z) Miner, Blake Woods, Nick Moore, Katie Theime, Neal Patel,Courtney Neely
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award - Josh Graham
John Philip Sousa Band Award - Brandon Tibbitts
Congratulations to HSE Band members who are members of the Indiana Youth Wind Symphony. This honor ensemble is by audition only, and rehearses each Sunday at Butler University. The members include Braelyn Carwile, Anika Powelson, Alina Matthews, Madeline Lonis, Jordan Stylianou, Neal Patel, Emily Lavey, Trevor Connerly, Matthew Wilson, Bryan Burk, Kevin Kwon, Dalton Stanley, Kerrick Shock, Derek Haag, Tierra Sydnor.
For more info, visit. indianayouthwindaymphony.org
Winter Percussion
On Thursday evening, HIPE performed the Way of the Warrior for the last time. We faced many challenges and obstacles throughout the season with sicknesses and injuries, so it was only fitting we face one more right before performance. After being caught in a down pour while transiting from the parking lot to the arena, and nearly losing our synth cart to a pond, the students soaking wet gave it their all one last time. Though there were slips and falls, the performance had energy and emotion. Although we did not advance to the next round, we are all proud of what we accomplished in only our 2nd year as a marching style ensemble. That evening we celebrated the season at City Barbeque. The next day we had an opportunity to take in the Air Force Museum, play games at Scene 75 Entertainment Center, and to watch the Independent World groups as well as A class Finals. A special thank you to all of the parents who made the trip with us and were there to help every step of the way. Another thank you to all of the parents who were there all season supporting their students and the group. Thank you to all of our seniors who have dedicated so much over the years, and congratulations to all of the students for your accomplishments this season. Now we look to the future as we prepare for RCG 2017!!
Alan Frye
Congratulations to Daniel Mackenzie and Derek Haag who competed over the weekend at the Indiana Percussion Association's Solo and Ensemble contest at IPA clinic day. Daniel earned 2nd place in rudimental snare, while Derek finished 3rd in marimba. Way to go!!
Winter Guard
Congratulations to the HSE Winter Guard. They were awarded 1st Place this weekend at their last regular season contest!!! The staff was very happy for our students to be recognized for their hard work.
The parent prop team and the parent support in the stands has been tremendous this year.
We have two weeks to prepare for State Prelims which occurs on Saturday, March 11, Center Grove High School. We perform 2nd in Open Class and perform at 5:01pm.
The HSE Winterguard participated in their first IHSCGA contest on Saturday at Mount Vernon High School. The debut of their show “Remembrance” was well received with the audience and judges. HSE placed 2nd overall in Open Class. HSE won the movement caption! The staff would like to thank all the parents that came out to watch and help. This year’s guard is only going to continue getting better and better!!
This Saturday, the guard will be rehearsing preparing for their second contest on February 11 at Greenfield Central High School.
Jazz Band
Rehearsals:
Tues and Thurs – 3:15p to 4:30pm
- Nov. = 29 (Tuesday)
- Dec. = 6 (Tuesday)
- Jan. = 5, 12, 19, 26 (Thursdays)
- Feb. = 2, 9, 16 (Thursdays)
Performances: TBA
- Feb. = 16 (Thu) - Jazz Concert at HSHS
* Calendar available to download from Calendar Of Events.
Rehearsals:
Tues and Thurs – 3:15p to 4:30pm
- Nov. = 17. 29
- Dec. = 1, 6
- Jan. = 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31
- Feb. = 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28
- Mar.= 2, 7, 9
Performances: TBA
- Jan. 27 (Fri) – Boys Basketball Game
- Feb. 16 (Thu) - Jazz Concert at HSHS
- Feb. 18 (Sat) – Pendleton Hts Jazz Contest
- Mar. 4(Sat) – BSU Dimensions in Jazz (TBD)
* Calendar available to download from Calendar Of Events.
Rowdy Royal Pep Band
ROWDY ROYAL PEP BAND
2016-2017
Rehearsals: 3:15 to 4pm (Band Room)
Mondays AND Wednesdays
- Nov. = 14, 16, 21, 30
- Dec. = 5, 12
Mondays ONLY
- Jan. = 4, 9, 23, 30
- Feb. = 6, 13
Games: 6pm Call Time
- Tue - Nov. 15 (GBB) – Crazy Sock Nite
- Tue - Dec. 6 (GBB) – Bandana Nite
- Fri - Dec. 9 (BBB) – Santa Hat Nite
- Fri - Jan. 6 (BBB) – Hawaiian Nite
- Fri - Jan. 13 (GBB) – Pajama Nite
- Tue - Jan. 17 (GBB) – Decades Nite
- Sat - Jan. 21 (1:30pm Call Time) (GBB) – Crazy Sock Nite
- Fri - Jan. 27 (BBB) – Backwards Shirt Nite
- Tue - Feb. 14 (BBB) – Crazy Hair Nite
- Thu - Feb. 23 (BBB) – ROYALS SPIRIT Nite
Performances:
- TBD
BLUE TSHIRTS (PLAY- ROAR) NEEDED ($10)
* Calendar available to download from Calendar Of Events.
I am very happy to announce that at the last Guardians meeting we elected a
full board for next season. This next season is my last and work is getting
very busy for me so I decided to step back a bit so that we can build some
continuity for the future. Joel Robbins and Kevin Velpel have stepped up to
be president and vice president next year and I will serve as a co-president
which is an approach that other schools often use to allow graduating
parents to help with the transition to new leadership. Fishers for instance
has co-president, co-vice president, co-treasurer, etc. Joel has
demonstrated with his work on props that he has a talent for organizing and
getting people involved and I have seen Kevin be a solid leader running our
WGI event. I am sad to see my time here coming to an end but I am excited
to about working with Joel, Kevin and the rest of the board this year to
have a great season that sets us up for the future. Your Royal Guardians
board for next year will be:
President/co-president - Joel Robbins / Greg Battas
Vice President - Kevin Velpel
Treasurer - Tracy Watkins
Secretary - Melissa Shulman
Student Account - Jeff Miller