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*Assisted by Mr. Richie Williams
*Assisted by Mr. Billy VanDelinder
The Paragould Intermediate Band consists of all 8th graders that are split into two groups; the Red Band and the Blue Band. The groups have 5 major performances each year; Mass Band Night, Christmas Concert, Pre-Assessment Concert, Concert Assessment, and Spring Concert. The Intermediate Bands also play at football games and various pep-rallys and school spirit functions. The Intermediate Bands meet everyday during Jr. High 8th period. During the months of Jan-March the groups meet after school 2 times a week as well as other extra rehearsals with invited guest clinicians. This class is a prerequisite for the High School Band. Students are expected to perform music at the grade II or III level, audition for All-Region Band, and take private lessons on their band instrument. All Intermediate Band students audition for the Sr. High Symphonic & Concert Bands in March each year. They then perform at the Recruitment Concert, Spring Concert, & PHS Graduation.
Students are also encouraged to attend Dixie Band Camp, usually the 3rd or 4th week of June. More info can be found at www.dixiebandcamp.net
2015-2016 MUSICAL SELECTIONS, RED BAND
AARON STICKLEY, CONDUCTOR
assisted by Richie Williams
"Skyline March"- Barry Ward
"Belingrath Gardens"- Ralph Ford, Grade II
"Last Ride of the Pony Express"- David Shaffer, Grade II
"Fantasy on an English Carol"- Michael Story
"Carol of the Bells"- Larry Clark
2015-2016 MUSICAL SELECTIONS, BLUE BAND
MICHAEL FLETCHER, CONDUCTOR
assisted by Billy VanDelinder
"Highlands March"- Barry Ward
"Dramatico"- Robert W. Smith, Grade I
"Fire Dance"- David Shaffer, Grade I
"A Christmas Proclomation"- Robert W. Smith
2014-2015 MUSICAL SELECTIONS, INTERMEDIATE BAND
TYLER HART, CONDUCTOR
"Vikings Victorious"- Chris Sharp
"Canto"- W. Francis McBeth, Grade I
"Ancient Ritual"- Elliot Del Borgo, Grade II
"A Christmas Proclomation"- Robert W. Smith
"Fantasy on an English Carol"- Michael Story
2013-2014 MUSICAL SELECTIONS, INTERMEDIATE BAND
SHAWN CRAWFORD & RICHIE WILLIAMS, CONDUCTOR
"Skyline March"- Barry Ward
"Park Street Celebration"- James Swearingen, Grade I
"Moscow 1941"- Brian Balmages, Grade II
2012 -2013 MUSICAL SELECTIONS, INTERMEDIATE BAND
ADAM HOLLENBECK, CONDUCTOR
"Highlands March"- Barry Ward
"Asian Sunrise"- Barry Kopetz, Grade II
"Cumberland Cross"- Carl Strommen, Grade II
"Pevensey Castle"- Robert Sheldon, Grade II
"Zeal"- Rob Grice, Grade I
"A Christmas Proclomation"- Robert W. Smith
"Fantasy on an English Carol"- Michael Story
2010 -2011 MUSICAL SELECTIONS, INTERMEDIATE BAND
TIMOTHY HENDRIX, CONDUCTOR
"Moscow 1941" - Brian Balmages, Grade II
"An Irish Air" - Robert Sheldon, Grade I
"March Britannia" - Ed Huckeby
"Refelections on a Moonlight" - Robert W. Smith
"Blue Ridge Saga" - James Swearingen, Grade III
+Grade levels based off of ASBOA or UIL concert music listings