2007 High School Ensemble
State Convention Ensemble
Each year, Waco sends a group of terrific students to the state convention to participate in the state-wide piano ensemble event. Top students from all around the state come together to present several different programs featuring selections by Texas and American composers. Lydia Bratcher is the Ensemble Chairman so direct any specific questions to her. All students interested in auditioning for an ensemble group will need to pass the state theory test (scoring 70 or above). It is strongly suggested that these students take the fall theory test, just in case they need another chance in the spring for a higher score.
Photos from past performances:
2007 High School Ensemble
2007 Post-12 Ensemble: "Anitra's Dance"
2007 Jr. High Ensemble: "Fiddle Faddle"
2007 Elementary Ensemble: "Copy Cats"
"Rubber Duckie / Splish Splash"
Elementary Ensemble 2006
"I Heard It through the Grapevine"
Junior High Ensemble 2006
"Variations on Simple Gifts "
High School Ensemble 2006
"Rockin' Robin"
Elementary Ensemble 2005
with special performance at the NMTA National Convention, Spring 2006
"New York, New York"
Junior High Ensemble 2005
"Ritual Fire Dance"
High School Ensemble 2005
"Blue Tango"
Post-12 Ensemble 2005
Remember ...
"When the Saints Go Marching In"
Waco Elementary Ensemble 2004
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"Hometown Hoedown"
Waco Junior High Ensemble 2004
"Jamaican Rumba"
Waco High School Ensemble 2004
"Ain't Misbehavin'"
Waco Post-12 Ensemble 2004
"Clap It Boogie"
Waco Elementary Ensemble 2003
"A Down Home Dance"
Waco Elementary Ensemble 2002
"Summer Samba"
Waco Junior High Ensemble 2002
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2004 Performances
Chairman: Lydia Bratcher
Entry Fee: $10.00 – State Participation Fee and Registration for all students chosen to play in an ensemble.
Requirements: All participating students must have passed the appropriate theory test. It is strongly recommended that students who plan to participate in ensembles take the Fall Theory Test.
Teachers, please make sure your students and their parents understand all that is required of the student upon being accepted into one of the three ensembles. There will be a minimum of six required rehearsals, usually on a Saturday morning, a costume, usually around $25, and a trip out of town to the state convention. Each student needs to have music thoroughly learned and prepared at auditions.
Auditions are in late February
Rehearsal dates and times will be announced by the conductors after the participants have been chosen.
Click here for the state ensemble registration form.
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