Posted May 9, 2008

All wind and brass players in the Klein Forest Band program will need to audition for placement in a band class for the fall semester.   High School students will audition May 27-29 during class.   Intermediate students will audition May 30-June 3 also during their band class.

Details on the audition process and requirements may be found here.

Posted May 9, 2008

All band/color guard seniors are encouraged to apply for the Klein Forest Band Parent Association's Scholarships.   Applications have been sent in the mail.   This year 5 $500 scholarships will be presented at the Band Banquet on Friday May 30th.   Applications and essays are to be turned in to head counselor, Ms. LaShonda Evans by Friday May 16th.

If you have not received your application or have questions please contact senior parent representative, Aleida Bourdeau at 713-298-4207.

Posted May 8, 2008

This year the Klein Forest Band Banquet will be held on Friday, May 30th, 7:30PM at the Wyndehaven Terrace, 12716 Cutten Road. The band parent association has always funded this activity at the end of the year. A change from past years is that the only way a student can attend the banquet is if their band fees are paid in full.

In order to attend the banquet, a reservation must be made by Tuesday, May 13. If you make a reservation and do not attend, you will be charged for the cost of the unused meal.

The reservation form is available here.

Posted May 7, 2008

Support the band as you enjoy eating at CiCi’s. CiCi’s will donate 10% of your total bill to the Klein Forest Band on every Thursday 5:00 – 8:00 PM. Download a coupon, make copies, pass out to your friends. The more people that support this fundraiser, the more financially we are capable of supporting our band students. If you have questions, please email kfbandparent@yahoo.com.

This will be an ongoing fundraiser, so don’t forget to stop by during the summer months.

Posted May 6, 2008

Mr. Ray Ulibarri and his percussion students present...

The Klein Forest Percussion Concert!

Thursday, May 8, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Klein Forest Auditorium

Percussion ensembles and solos. Featuring the concert band percussion, symphonic band percussion and honors band percussion sections. Admission is free, but donations will be gratefully accepted at the door.

Posted April 16, 2008

A Corpus trip information pack was sent home with the students today. It has pertinent info and emergency contact numbers, rules, packing suggestions, etc.

Please ask your child for it, as it will NOT be posted on-line.

Posted March 27, 2008

The Pre-UIL concert will be on Tuesday, April 1st (no fooling) with performances starting at 7PM in the KF auditorium. The UIL concert and Sightreading competitions for the Concert, Symphonic, and Honor bands will be help on April 7th, 8th and 9th respectively at DeKaney High School.

FUll information concerning both events can be found here.

Posted March 10, 2008

The Klein Forest Jazz Bands will host the second annual “JAZZ CAFÉ” concert to be held at 7:30 pm at the Band Hall on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 and followed by a second engagement on Thursday March 13, 2008. The Jazz Café concert will display the sounds and talents featuring, The Klein Forest Jazz Ensemble and The Klein Forest Big Band. Free Admission – Donations Accepted. Coffee and Desserts Served.

If you can donate a dessert or drink item or are willing to help out at the show, please contact Gloria Gomez – KF Jazz Representative @ 713-594-5442 or via email kfbpa-jazz-rep@kleinforestband.org

Posted February 5, 2008

Klein Forest has announced that the Spring Open House will be Thursday, February 7 from 7:00 - 8:30. Instead of following the student's schedule like last semester, administration would like all organizations to perform for the general public. The band has an ensemble concert scheduled for next Tuesday. Instead of having two days of performances next week, we are moving the ensemble concert to coincide with Open House. We hope everyone can attend and hear some great chamber music in this somewhat informal setting.

Thanks,
Paul Worosello

Posted February 4, 2008

ALL BAND PARENTS!!! Would you like to make a difference in the life of your child and other Klein Forest Band students? The Klein Forest Band Parents Association (KFBPA) has an opportunity for you. We will host our second Bar-B-Que fundraiser for 2007-2008, on March 15, 2008 at the Cutten Road Wal-Mart. We need people like you to donate time, energy, and enthusiasm as we prepare and sell Bar-B-Que to the community. In December we held a Bar-B-Que fundraiser in which Wal-Mart than matched with an additional $1000.00. We are striving to have this success again this year.

The volunteer times needed for a successful event is 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 12:30 – 5:00 PM we are looking for adults and band students to help. Band students can earn community service hours, which looks nice on a college application.

If you are not able to come out, feel free to donate drinks (canned soda and water), funds to purchase meat, chips (individual bags) or paper products (napkins, take out containers, cutlery). All donations are appreciated and helps reduce our expenses.

Interested parties, please contact Linda Burnett.

Posted February 4, 2008

Band Parents and Students,

Your Klein Forest Band Parent Association is sponsoring a Tamale fundraiser to help support band activities for the 2007-2008 band year. There will be four types of Tamales to order by the dozen: hot pork, pork, beef and chicken. The price is $7.50 per dozen. The sale will begin on February 4, 2008 – February 18, 2008. Order forms and monies must be turned on February 18, 2008. You may make copies of this order form if needed. Reach out to family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to provide them the opportunity to support the Klein Forest Band.

Steps

• Print and complete the order form.
• Ask family, friend and neighbors if they would like to order.
• Collect payment when you receive the order. Payments can be cash, check or money order made out to KFBPA (Klein Forest Band Parent Association)
• Turn the order in on February 18, 2008.
• Pick up Tamales on February 26, 2008.

If you have questions email Linda Burnett

Posted January 24, 2008

Calling all parents,

The spring band trip this year will be on April 18 – 20, 2008. We will be playing at the South Coast Music Festival in Corpus Christi, TX. And staying at the Port Royal condominiums on Mustang Island. This is an amazing property! The reason for this letter: WE NEED CHAPERONES!!!

Those who have chaperoned these trips with the band in the past realize the minimal commitment involved. We have great kids. For the twenty people who chaperoned the New York trip last year, this year the trip will only cost $288 (a bit more if less than six occupancy). This is far less that the $1850 for the trip last year.

We need to know if you are available to help our band by Thursday, January 31. If you already know who you will be rooming with, please provide that information also.

Full information here.

Posted December 18, 2007

Photo Galleries.

Posted December 2, 2007

RBC Music will be at Klein Forest High School and will be available for students to purchase their solos and ensembles for the upcoming solo and ensemble contests during second semester. They will have music in the band hall from 2:30 - 5:00 PM on Tuesday, December 4.

Posted November 19, 2007

The Klein Forest Band is in the middle of a candle fundraiser. Remember: Money and orders are due on Monday, November 26. The representative for the candle company will be here to take the money and process the order. If you forget, there is a good possibility that your order will not go in. It appears that sales are going very well for the people who are participating in this event. Have a great holiday and remember to bring the money and order forms to school next Monday.

Posted November 19, 2007

Saturday, November 24 - 2:00 PM, Moorhead Stadium, Conroe

Please read important note at the bottom the schedule.

9:00 AM	Attendance, Rehearsal
10:30 AM	Pack, Change/Inspection, Load Buses,
11:30 AM	Leave for Conroe
Bring a lunch that you can eat on the bus ride up to Conroe
12:30 PM	Arrive in Conroe, Unpack
2:00 PM	Game
4:30 PM	Game over, Pack
5:30 PM	Leave for Klein Forest
6:30 PM	Arrive at Klein Forest

When you drop your child off on Saturday, please check to verify eligibility. Since the six-weeks just ended and grades are not due until Tuesday, we must go with what has been posted by the teacher, including incompletes. We will try to verify student grades before students have left for the day on Tuesday for the extended holiday, but please check on Saturday before leaving your child up here on Saturday.

Posted November 15, 2007

Band Parents and Students,

Your Klein Forest Band Parent Association is sponsoring a Tamale fundraiser to help support band activities for the 2007-2008 band year. There will be four types of Tamales to order by the dozen: hot pork, pork, beef and chicken. The price is $7.50 per dozen. The sale will begin on November 19, 2007 and will continue through December 3, 2007. Order forms and monies must be turned in by December 3, 2007. You may make copies of this order form if needed. Reach out to family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to provide them the opportunity to purchase.

Steps

• Print and complete the order form.
• Ask family, friend and neighbors if they would like to order.
• Collect payment when you receive the order.
• Turn the order in on December 3.
• Pick up Tamales on December 11, 2007

If you have questions email Linda Burnett or call 713.882.8113 cell

Posted November 13, 2007

Don’t Miss the Opportunity - Dec. 1st

ALL BAND PARENTS!!! Would you like to make a difference in the life of your child and other Klein Forest Band students? The Klein Forest Band Parents Association (KFBPA) has an opportunity for you. We will host a fundraiser on December 1, 2007 at the Cutten Road Wal-mart. We need people like you to donate time, energy, and enthusiasm as we prepare and sell Smoked Chicken and Sausage dinners. Last year we made a profit of $1300.00 in which Wal-mart than matched with an additional $1000.00. We are striving to have this success again this year.

The volunteer times needed for a successful event is 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM and 4:00 – close for clean up. We are looking for adults and band students to help. Band students can earn community service hours, which looks nice on a college application.

Interested parties, please contact Linda Burnett

Posted November 14, 2007

Huntsville, Saturday, November 17, 2007

9:00AM	Be on field, in attendence block, ready to rehearse
10:00AM	Begin to pack, change, load buses
11:00AM	Leave Klein Forest
(bring a lunch to eat on the bus on the way up)
12:30PM	Arrive in Huntsville, unpack
2:00PM	Start of Game
4:30PM	Game over, pack
5:15PM	Depart Huntsville for Klein Forest
6:45PM	Arrive at Klein Forest

Posted October 30, 2007

Please join us Friday November 2nd, 2007 at Klein Memorial Stadium during the Klein Forest vs. Spring game to recognize the 2007-2008 Senior Class. All senior Band and Color Guard members will be presented along with their parents at halftime. Come celebrate their accomplishments on great marching season. Game time is 7:30 pm.

For further information contact Senior Parent Representative, Aleida Bourdeau at 281-880-6149

Posted October 19, 2007

Here is the schedule for Sam Houston State University Marching Contest - Saturday, October 27
7:45 AM	Report, Form Attendance Block
8:00 AM	Begin Rehearsal
9:00 AM	Pack, Change, Load Buses
10:00 AM	Depart Klein Forest for Sam Houston State University
11:45 AM	Arrive at Sam Houston, Unpack
1:00 PM	Warm-Up
1:45 PM	Perform in Preliminary Competition
2:00 PM	Load Buses/Trucks and Change, Watch Bands
5:00 PM	Announcement of Finalist Bands
7:00 PM	Arrival at Klein Forest if not selected for Finals
7:00 PM	If selected, Finals begin
10:00 PM	Finals over
Midnight	Arrival back at Klein Forest

Spectator Information
Ticket Prices
Adults $10
Students $5
Children 6 & under free

The same ticket will allow you into prelims and finals.
(Keep and wear your wrist Band for readmission to the stadium).

SHSU Marching Festival T-Shirts
$15

All Spectators Must Purchase a Ticket
Only participating directors and students will be allowed free entry into the stadium.

Free Parking
will be on is available in the vicinity of the stadium. Personal cars may not be parked in lots reserved for buses and equipment trucks.

Video and Group Photos
Professional quality video-tapes and group photos will be made of each participating band. These items may be ordered during the festival.

Souvenirs
Souvenirs and patches will be sold at various locations in the stadium.

All Seating is General Admission
There is no reserved seating available.

Limited Field Access
NO ONE may go onto the field from the stadium seating area. Students may only be on the field while performing.

The stadium will be cleared
at the conclusion of prelims. The stadium will re-open 30 minutes later for seating for Finals.

Posted October 17, 2007

Here is the schedule for UIL next Tuesday
11:05	Everyone eat "A" Lunch
11:45	Come to band hall, change into black shoes, socks, band shirt
12:15	Attendance on parking lot, warm up, go thru show
1:15	Load trucks, buses, inspection
2:15	Leave KF for Conroe HS
3:15	Arrive in Conroe, unpack
4:30	Gather to go into warm up
5:30	Perform at UIL Marching Contest
6:45	Leave Conroe
7:30	Arrive back at Klein Forest

Posted October 10, 2007 - Updated October 15th, 2007 Band night is offically cancelled due to the weather. The students will be released at or around 4:30pm.

Posted September 25, 2007 - Updated October 1, 2007
NOTICE:Effective immediately, there will be an activity bus that leaves at 5:30, Monday, Tuesday, WEDNESDAY, and Thursday.

Posted September 25, 2007
NOTICE: Students and parents are to read the handbook, then print and sign the acknowledgement form (page 16 of the handbook). The signed form is due by Friday, September 28th.

Posted August 30, 2007
Would you like to attend the football games for free and help the band students at the same time? We could use you as a chaperone.   Contact Martha Kaye
Home: 281-583-7089    Cell: 281-733-5725
or email at kfchaperones@yahoo.com

Posted August 22, 2007
Jazz Band Placements can be found here.

Posted August 14, 2007 - Updated August 18, 2007
The Klein Forest Band will have its annual summer pool party at the Greenwood Forest Clubhouse next Friday from 7Pm - 10PM. Cost of the pool party is $2 to pay for the life guards. Students are also asked to bring the following:

• Freshmen - Chips and/or dips
• Sophomores - Drinks (12 pack or a couple of litre bottles)
• Juniors - Desserts/Cookies etc.
• Seniors - Bring anything of the above - your choice

Hot Dogs will be grilled and provided for everyone in attendence.

If you marched in the 4th of July Parade down Champions Forest Drive, you do not need to bring $2. However please bring food or drinks. It's more fun that way.

Attention: "Band Dads' needed" – Hot Dog Cooks needed for the above band event. If you can help, please contact Lee Gomez @713.420.5341. Your efforts are really appreciated.

Posted August 14, 2007
We have planned a fun evening for our band families. You will see old friends and meet our new freshmen. The Klein Forest Marching Band, Drum Line and Color Guard will perform after the Pot Luck Dinner. The participation form and a suggestions on what to bring (it is a pot luck, remember?) can be found here. Please print and return to Mr. Worosello by Friday, August 17th.

Posted August 7, 2007
It was a hot couple of days for our latest marchers. Freshmen Camp was held on August 6th and 7th, and the new band members received 8 hours of instruction in basic fundamentals of marching. By the end of camp the students were comfortable with how to move in any direction of the field.

Check the full summer band schedule here.

Posted August 4, 2007
Freshmen Only report beginning on Monday, August 6th at 8am. Upperclassmen will join them beginning Wednesday, August 8th at 7am. Check the full schedule here.

Posted August 1, 2007
On Saturday August 4, we will host our third annual band registration day from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It is very important that you attend this event, since we must take pictures for the football program in uniform three days after summer band starts. With such positive acclaim from last year's event, we hope that this day will be even more helpful and convenient. our goal is to take care of a dozen activities that we had been doing during the first six weeks at one time.

If you would like your same uniform from last year, please come before noon. After that time we will issue uniforms as sizes are needed. If you have any questions, please call the band hall at (832) 484-4427 or leave an email message by following the links under "Contact Us".

Posted July 10, 2007
SOLOMON RUTH began his colorguard career as member of the Avante' Independent Open winterguard. He then became a member of The Cavalier Drum and Bugle Corps. During these performing years, Mr. Ruth took a job as the Colorguard Director at Huntsville High School.

While maintaining a position as Colorguard Instructor for Sam Houston State University, Mr. Ruth became a performing member and design consultant in his first year of participating with Emblem281. In Mr. Ruth's second year as a choreographer and weapon technician, Emblem281 retained 5th place at WGI Championships in the Independent A class. In 2004, he became the Colorguard Director for Conroe High School where he brought the group their first two wins as the Texas Colorguard Circuit State Champions. In 2005, Mr. Ruth became the Director of the University of Houston Colorguard and the Fortitude Independent Open Winterguard (who became a finalist at WGI in the Independent Open Class).

Mr. Ruth has also choreographed multiple shows for competitive groups all over the state of Texas, such as Americas High School, Haltom High School, Klein High School, Rio Hondo High School, Madisonville High School, Robstown High School, MacArthur High School, etc. Mr. Ruth has been a clinician and design consultant for many other groups in the area.

Mr. Ruth has brought four winterguards to the Texas State Championships in the past five years and has won State Championships four times.