The music department is hosting auditions for our percussion group called Rapid Paws. Percussion instruments include drums, xylophones and many accessory instruments. All 4th and 5th grade students are eligible to audition for Rapid Paws. Auditions will be held Monday, September 9 and Monday, September 16 from 7:30-8:00 in Mrs. Bross's room. Students only need to come on one day. Results will be posted after school on September 16 outside of Mrs. Bross's room. Rehearsals will be every Wednesday from 7:30-8:00 starting on September 18.
Auditions will consist of an assessment of steady beat, ability to play back simple rhythms and dexterity with mallets. We do not expect to see perfection and there is no extra preparation necessary for students.
If your child makes Rapid Paws, they will need the black "Benignus Music" polo shirt. This is the same shirt from last year. It is also the same shirt the choir uses. You do not need to purchase a new one if the Benignus Music polo still fits.
Mrs. Bross and Ms. Willis (our new music teacher) will be co-directors for Rapid Paws. Please email us if you have any questions. Mrs. Bross: aabbottbross1@kleinisd.net or Ms. Willis: rwillis-fagg1@kleinisd.net
Upon making Rapid Paws, this schedule will be emailed to parents.
Rehearsals will be every Wednesday beginning September 18. In addition, the following dates are required performances.
Monday, November 18 from 7:30 - 8:00 - extra rehearsal
Tuesday, November 19 9:00 A.M. Dress Rehearsal for school, attire is black music polo and nice jeans
Tuesday, November 19 6:30 P.M. - Joint Concert with the Choir, attire is black music polo and nice jeans
No rehearsal November 20. No rehearsals in December.
Wednesday, January 15 - rehearsals start
Monday, April 20 from 7:30 - 8:00 - extra rehearsal
Tuesday, April 21 9:00 A.M. Dress Rehearsal for school, attire is black music polo and nice jeans
Tuesday, April 21 6:30 P.M. - Joint Concert with the Choir; attire is black music polo and nice jeans
Behavior & Attendance
1. Attendance is mandatory for every rehearsal. If a student is in school, we would have expected to see them at rehearsal that morning. Two unexcused absences from rehearsals will result in removal from the group. Examples of unexcused absences are sleeping in or forgetting to come to rehearsal.
2. Students must be on time to rehearsals. Rehearsals begin at 7:30 am. Two tardies will equal one unexcused absence.
3. Students must make their best behavior choices during rehearsals. Parents will be contacted if a student’s behavior disrupts rehearsal. Multiple disruptions in rehearsals could result in removal from the group.
4. Rapid Paws members must attend the mandatory performances. Please see dates of performances in previous section.
5. As a member of an extra-curricular school group, maintaining good behavior outside of Rapid Paws is important. If a Rapid Paw member receives an office referral or is assigned detention, ISS or OSS, Mrs. Bross and Ms. Willis will meet with the principals to determine if it is necessary to remove the student from Rapid Paws.
6. N’s or U’s for behavior on Wednesday folders will result in the student being on probation from Rapid Paws. Mrs. Bross, Ms. Willis and a principal will determine a course of action from there.
7. We are fortunate to have quality instruments provided both by the district and Benignus PTO. Students will be taught proper technique, handling and rules of playing these instruments correctly. If an instrument is damaged as a result of a student disregarding proper instrument care and maintenance, the student will be removed from Rapid Paws.
Please access the Rapid Paw Google Sign Up here.
Auditions will consist of an assessment of steady beat, ability to play back simple rhythms and dexterity with mallets. We do not expect to see perfection and there is no extra preparation necessary for students.
If your child makes Rapid Paws, they will need the black "Benignus Music" polo shirt. This is the same shirt from last year. It is also the same shirt the choir uses. You do not need to purchase a new one if the Benignus Music polo still fits.
Mrs. Bross and Ms. Willis (our new music teacher) will be co-directors for Rapid Paws. Please email us if you have any questions. Mrs. Bross: aabbottbross1@kleinisd.net or Ms. Willis: rwillis-fagg1@kleinisd.net
Upon making Rapid Paws, this schedule will be emailed to parents.
Rehearsals will be every Wednesday beginning September 18. In addition, the following dates are required performances.
Monday, November 18 from 7:30 - 8:00 - extra rehearsal
Tuesday, November 19 9:00 A.M. Dress Rehearsal for school, attire is black music polo and nice jeans
Tuesday, November 19 6:30 P.M. - Joint Concert with the Choir, attire is black music polo and nice jeans
No rehearsal November 20. No rehearsals in December.
Wednesday, January 15 - rehearsals start
Monday, April 20 from 7:30 - 8:00 - extra rehearsal
Tuesday, April 21 9:00 A.M. Dress Rehearsal for school, attire is black music polo and nice jeans
Tuesday, April 21 6:30 P.M. - Joint Concert with the Choir; attire is black music polo and nice jeans
Behavior & Attendance
1. Attendance is mandatory for every rehearsal. If a student is in school, we would have expected to see them at rehearsal that morning. Two unexcused absences from rehearsals will result in removal from the group. Examples of unexcused absences are sleeping in or forgetting to come to rehearsal.
2. Students must be on time to rehearsals. Rehearsals begin at 7:30 am. Two tardies will equal one unexcused absence.
3. Students must make their best behavior choices during rehearsals. Parents will be contacted if a student’s behavior disrupts rehearsal. Multiple disruptions in rehearsals could result in removal from the group.
4. Rapid Paws members must attend the mandatory performances. Please see dates of performances in previous section.
5. As a member of an extra-curricular school group, maintaining good behavior outside of Rapid Paws is important. If a Rapid Paw member receives an office referral or is assigned detention, ISS or OSS, Mrs. Bross and Ms. Willis will meet with the principals to determine if it is necessary to remove the student from Rapid Paws.
6. N’s or U’s for behavior on Wednesday folders will result in the student being on probation from Rapid Paws. Mrs. Bross, Ms. Willis and a principal will determine a course of action from there.
7. We are fortunate to have quality instruments provided both by the district and Benignus PTO. Students will be taught proper technique, handling and rules of playing these instruments correctly. If an instrument is damaged as a result of a student disregarding proper instrument care and maintenance, the student will be removed from Rapid Paws.
Please access the Rapid Paw Google Sign Up here.
