The music program at Roosevelt
High School is one of the most diverse and challenging in Washington
State. Our ensembles consistently demonstrate musical excellence and
enthusiasm in performances throughout the world. The program is
designed to meet the musical and social needs of many different
levels of musician within performing groups offering a wide range of
styles and formats. There is a very special sense of “family” in
Roosevelt Music...
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Rider Marching Band-
“Music, Marching and Madness!” The spirit of Roosevelt High School,
the Marching Band meets after school on Tuesday and
Thursday. The Band performs halftime shows at all home football
games and competes in Marching Band competitions. Membership is open
to all Band musicians regardless of grade level. The year begins
with Fall Band Camp during one of the first weekends in September. This is the
best way to get involved and get to know other musicians at
Roosevelt.
Concert
(Cadet) Band-
Meets daily during 6th period throughout the year. This
ensemble is open to all incoming Freshman Band students. No audition
is required. Important concepts are taught and reinforced. The group
performs at concerts and festivals. Members are encouraged to
participate in Marching Band and Basketball
Pep Band. Helps ease the transition into high school.
Symphonic
(Concert) Band-
Meets daily during 4th period throughout the year. This
ensemble is by audition only. Freshman may audition for the group
during the first week of school in the Fall,
but should register for Cadet Band.
Advanced-level ensemble with emphasis on demanding Band Literature
in a variety of styles. The group performs at concerts and
festivals. Members are encouraged to participate in Marching Band
and Basketball Pep Band.
Jazz Lab-
The second jazz band at Roosevelt.
Meets throughout the year, after school on
Mondays and Wednesdays. This ensemble is also by audition.
The Jazz Lab will perform at numerous concerts and competitive
festivals, especially during second semester.
Jazz Band-
The top jazz band at Roosevelt.
Meets throughout the year during 5th
period as a regular class. This is an advanced-level,
audition-only ensemble. Auditions for Jazz Bands and Vocal Jazz
Rhythm-Section take place the last full week of summer vacation at
Roosevelt High School. A high degree of skill and commitment are
required to participate. Numerous performances
and trips.
Vocal Jazz-
A select group of 16 singers and a rhythm section.
Meets throughout the year during 2nd
period. Auditions for singers take place in the
Spring of the previous school year.
Rhythm Section players audition in the summer. A serious “Jazz Band
for Voices”, the group performs at numerous festivals throughout the
year. A high degree of skill and commitment are required to
participate. Minimum full-year participation.
Symphony Orchestra-
This is a large performing group using symphonic instrumentation. This ensemble performs symphonic works in concerts and
competitions. Each spring, this group performs for a large gala “Waltz” event. Students must be prepared to attend after-school
rehearsals, evening and weekend concerts, festivals and competitions. Freshman will be admitted by audition only.
Concert Orchestra-
In this ninth-grade class, students study orchestra literature. This class is to develop the skills of tuning, rhythm, tonal
production and rehearsal performance discipline. Students receive experience in public performance as well as music festival
experience.
Chamber Orchestra-
This select group of 10-15 string players performs chamber literature from all stylistic periods. Each spring, the Chamber group
performs for the Spring Musical Production. Students must be prepared to attend after-school rehearsals, evening and weekend concerts,
festivals and competitions.
Piano Class-
This is an all-level class for instruction in Piano. Students will
learn the fundamentals of written music and will perform for the
class in recitals every two weeks. There will be written
examinations on Music Theory in addition to the piano recitals. The
class may be taken numerous times as long as skill level is increasing.
with
a degree in Music Education, Mr. Brown became a part of the music
program at Roosevelt. He directs the Concert Band, Symphonic Band,
Marching Band, Jazz Band, and Vocal Jazz and spends many evenings and
frequent weekends rehearsing, performing, meeting, or traveling with one
group or another. He is a versatile and active Trombonist and member of
the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra and Latin Expression, Salsa! In
2000, Mr. Brown was the first ever winner of the John Stanford Award for
Excellence in Art Education. This past year he was the recipient of the
2001 Christa McAuliffe Washington State Award for Excellence in
Education. He has also won the Nordstrom Award for Promoting Cultural
