2011 All-State Orchestra

2011 All-State Chorus

Mario Montes III
Nicole VanDerWolde

The 2011 South Dakota All-State Orchestra & Chorus Concert will be held in Sioux Falls, SD on October 29th, 2011 at the Sioux Falls Arena & Convention Center. The concert will begin at 8:00 pm. This year’s 2011 guest directors are Jeff Vijay Singh - Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA and Henry Charles Smith, Bloomington, MN

Congratulations to the following band student that were selected to the following honor bands:

All-City Jazz Band

Augustana Honor Band Festival

Honor Band

Blue Band

Gold Band

CONGRATULATIONS - you represent Roosevelt very well!

Mike Hench
Cassandra Bechard

7.8.11
Congratulations to Kate Chambers (Phantom Regiment – Color Guard), Robert Conrad (Phantom Regiment – Contra) and Dallas Harder-Heinz (Phantom Regiment – Contra) for receiving the 2011 DCI – Sioux Empire Spectacular Scholarship Award. Phantom Regiment will be performing at the Sioux Empire Spectacular on July 13, 2011 at Howard

Wood Field, Sioux Falls, SD. Be sure to congratulate these recipient’s on their award.

2009 Competition Central! 9-19-2009 Pursuit of Excellence Marching Band Competition - Marshall, MN Itinerary, Line Up, Maps, SMSU Campus Map, SMSU Event Center, Scores 9-26-2009 Tri-State Band Festival - Luverne, MN Itinerary, Field Order, Maps, Scores 9-26-2009 Big Sioux Review - Brandon, SD Itinerary, Line Up, Maps, Scores 10-3-2009 Festival of Bands Marching Competition Itinerary, Field Schedule, Parade Schedule, Scores 10-10-2009 Orange City Marching Band Competition - Orange City, IA Itinerary, Line Up, Driving Directions, Orange City Map, Campus Map and Pictures, Scores 10-16-2009 BOA Super Regional Marching Band Competition - St. Louis, MO Itinerary, Poster, Daily Schedule, Performance Line-up, Area Map, Site Overview Map, Stadium Map, Seating Chart, Driving Directions, Frequently Asked Questions, Scores

1.7.10
New 2009 Marching Band pictures have been uploaded on the Gallery Page.

8.26.09
Congratulations to all the past & present Roosevelt High School students that participated & marched with a Drum Corps activity this summer. You are a great representation of our band program.

Kasey Wahl - Carolina Crown (trumpet); Anthony Leonhardt - Blue Stars (contra); Ben Chambers - Phantom Regiment (trumpet); Lea Conrad - Phantom Regiment (trumpet); Luis Cardenas Casillas - Phantom Regiment (trumpet); Robert Conrad - Phantom Regiment (contra); Derek Schmidt - Madison Scouts (contra); Chris Stockwell - Madison Scouts (contra); Derek Thoreson - Madison Scouts (mellophone); Andrew Klinger - Madison Scouts (baritone)

7.22.09
President’s Bowl – September 5th, 2009
On Thursday, August 27th from 6:00 – 8:30 PM, the RHS Booster Club is sponsoring their annual President’s Bowl Ticket Blitz. All students are asked to meet in the school Commons for this event. The Booster Club needs approximately 100 adult drivers to take teams of 4 students out to canvas & sell President’s Bowl tickets in the RHS neighborhood. By selling Presidents' Bowl tickets to your family, friends, and neighbors, you can help the RHS Booster Club raise funds for “all” RHS student activities, including the RHS Band Department. Your help with this event would be greatly appreciated. There will be prizes and food! Please help Roosevelt bring the trophy home for the 2nd year in a row for the highest selling school!

7.22.09
If anyone is interested in becoming a RHS Booster Club Member, to see the attached
RHS Booster Club Early Bird Special Membership Form.

7.22.09
Check out Fundraising page for info on the Car Wash fundraisers!

5.5.09
Head Color Guard Instructor Needed - Position Filled!
Roosevelt High School is now accepting applications for the position of head color guard
instructor. Roosevelt High School is a premiere program in the Midwest attending
several competitions in South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Missouri. The
Roosevelt band is a BOA Super Regional Finalist and presents innovative, progressive
programs. A highly professional, experienced staff is in place to bring another fresh and
exciting show to the field in 2009. Average size of the color guard is 24. Students have
experience on flags and rifles. Average size of band is 130. Professional designers
have worked with and will continue to work with Roosevelt’s program. Students are
very easy to work with and strive for excellence in a professional rehearsal/performance
atmosphere. The Roosevelt Band will compete in the BOA St. Louis Super Regional this year.

A successful candidate should have instructional experience in movement/flags/weapons
and be a positive teacher/leader. Salary depends on experience. References must
accompany application. Applicant will need to submit to a background check as per
Sioux Falls District Policy.
Please reference Forms & Downloads link for application and information.

4.9.09
Congratulations to the following 2009 All-State Jazz members selected from Roosevelt High School:
Luis Cardenas Casillas (12) Trumpet [Combo Band]
Spencer Wahl (11) Tenor Sax [Combo Band]
Derek Thoreson (12) Trumpet [Fred Sturm Band]
Katina Assimacopolous (10) Alto Sax [Tag Band]
Kelli Borchardt (10) Tenor Sax [Tag Band]
The 2009 South Dakota All-State Jazz Concert will be held in Aberdeen, SD on May 9th, 2009 at Northern State University in the Johnson Fine Art Center. The concert will begin at 7:30 pm. This year’s 2009 guest directors are Fred Sturm and Patty Darling from the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music in Appleton, WI. and Mike Tomaro from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA.

3.3.09
The Sioux Empire Spectacular, South Dakota’s premiere Drum Corps International marching event, comes to Howard Wood Field, Sioux Falls, SD on June 23rd, 2009.

11.26.2008 - Roosevelt High School Band Dept is holding a fundraising event at Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar, 3202 E. 10th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57103 (#605-373-0900) on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008. 10% of all sales from 5 pm
to 9 pm will go to the RHS band. If you can not make it from 5 - 9, you can request that your lunch tab or lunch delivery to your work for a group that day can be applied to the total.

So mark your calendars and make plans now to come out and support your band department. Also, when you're there be sure to say "hi" and "thanks" to our very own marching band staff technician; Kris Moe, for putting on this event.
http://www.bostonsgourmet.com/

1.13.09 - Congratulations to Roosevelt senior Chris Smith, who plays tenor saxophone in the symphonic, jazz and marching bands at RHS, for being chosen to play & march with the BOA – Honor Band of America in the Rose Bowl Parade on New Years Day in Pasadena, CA. Chris participated with more than 300 kids from all over the country in this event, including another student from Yankton High School.




9.30.08 - Attention Festival of Bands Volunteers:
Thank-You for helping RHS Band once again for this fundraising event. We appreciate your experience and willingness to help make this year another success for Festival of Bands.

Your scheduled time is 12:30pm to 6:00pm on Saturday, October 4th, 2008.

You will have student volunteer(s) assigned to help you with your duties, especially marking band members’ hands for entry into the stadium at USF and HWF.

Designated volunteer parking will be at the Sanford Power Sports “bubble”. You access this parking lot through the main lot of USF stadium. The Volunteer Check-In Desk is at the SW corner of the stadium next to the box office. Your check in time is 12:30pm on Saturday. Band Marshals will be provided a green mesh vest to designate you as a band marshal and a name tage. All other adult volunteers will obtain a orange mesh vest from their Washington counterpart, when you take over their position.

There will be golf carts driven by Festival of Bands directors available to transport you to Sioux
Falls Christian School, if needed.

Be sure to wear sunscreen. Bring a folding lawn chair for comfort, except Row Monitors. We will
have bottled water available periodically during the afternoon. If you have any questions, please call me at 521-2934 or Wade Chambers at 361-1031

9.23.08 - Our Classic Cookie fundraiser is starting on Friday, September 19, 2008. Please mark your calendars and CLICK HERE for more details!

8.12.08 - CONGRATULATIONS DCI PARTICIPANTS!
Congratulations to all of the 13 current & former Roosevelt High School students that marched this summer with a World Class Drum & Bugle Corps.
Those students and the Drum Corps that they marched with are: Ben Chambers (Phantom Regiment); Alicia Conrad (Phantom Regiment); Lea Conrad (Phantom Regiment); Kasey Wahl (Carolina Crown); Anthony Leonhardt (Blue Stars); Derek Thoreson (Madison Scouts); Benly Larson (Madison Scouts); Chris Stockwell (Madison Scouts); Derek Schmidt (Madison Scouts); Branden Glaser (Madison Scouts); Adam Barrett (Madison Scouts); Chelsey Veire (Colts) and Jordan Roddell (Pioneer). All of you have made us extremely proud of your accomplishment! There were some great stories this year; Blue Stars making it back into the top 12 after a 29 year absence, the Madison Scouts making it back in the top 12 after a one year absence, Carolina Crown finishing in 4th Place; it's highest placement in history, and the Phantom Regiment winning it's first out right DCI World Championship Title. What a great season with many great performances from all of our students!

9.12.08 - ATTENTION ALL PARENTS AND STUDENTS - A revised itinerary for the Pursuit of Excellence Band Competition has been posted! See link to the right for revised itinerary, as well as newly added competition line-up.

8.19.08-The 2008 President's Bowl Ticket Blitz will be on Aug. 28th from 6:00-9:00 PM. The President's Bowl is the major fund raising event for the RHS Booster Club. One third of all monies raised at the President's Bowl are returned to the RHS Booster Club to be distributed to every activity at RHS. Click Here to learn about the 2008 President's Bowl Ticket Blitz and how you can help!

8.4.2008 - Marching Band & Colorguard will be having Theme Days! Make sure all outfits are appropriate and won't interfere with rehearsal. If you think Mr. Macklin won't approve, don't wear it.
August 4th - Super Hero Day - Dress up like your favorite super hero!
August 6th - Twin Day - Find someone else in the band to be your "twin" for the day. Wear matching outfits and be as creative as possible.
August 8th - Gangster Day - Be a hardcore gangster for the day.  Baggy shorts, bandanas, and bling-bling.
August 12th - Disney Day - Either dress up like your favorite Disney character or just wear whatever Disney attire you can find.
August 15th - Spirit Day! - Support Roosevelt and dress up in the school colors of maroon and gold.  Be creative!

7.18.2008 - a quick reminder to everyone that our first music sectionals are
July 22nd and 24th, from 6:00 - 8:30 P.M. Full band camp starts on Monday, July 28th at
1 P.M. The show has come together nicely - it will be a great one! Mr. Macklin

7.18.2008 - Uniform fitting help needed!
The uniform committee is in need of additional volunteers for uniform fitting. Times are Tuesday -Thursday, 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M., the first week of band camp. If you can help all three days or just one or two we need you! You must fill out a volunteer registration form (sent out earlier) prior to helping. Please call Joan Chambers at 361-1031 to help out.