Greetings AIHS Chorus Students!
Mr. Satterfield asked my to upload his music and practice tracks to this site for ease of accessibility.
Please find the sheet music for the Alma Mater below.
Please find the SATB Alma Mater practice tracks below.
Soprano/Melody:
Alto:
Tenor:
Bass:
Full Voicing:
Good Afternoon A.I. duPont Band Students,
This page has everything you will need to record the Alma Mater for a Virtual Band. Right now, it has all the brass and woodwind parts, as well as the bells. If you don’t have your instrument, but have a piano or keyboard you can play the bell part.
Drummers – I will have music and a practice track for you early next week.
Please read the instructions first. Even if your instrument is broken or you are not allowed to play in your house. (You can pretend if you have to.)
Remember to wear blue and gold spirit wear when you record!
We really need these videos ASAP. Please try to submit them by Wednesday evening.
The instrument parts are in one sheet music file. If you wish to print your music be sure to print only the page you need. (If you just click print you will get all 17 pages.)
Instructions for Virtual Alma Mater Spring 2020
AIHS Alma Mater Spring 2020 Final Winds Parts – Score and parts
The Practice/Play-a-long Track is below:
Drum Part Videos Below:
https://www.aibands.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Alma-Mater-Snare.mov https://www.aibands.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Alma-Mater-Bass.mov https://www.aibands.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Alma-Mater-Cymbal.mov
(They each had approx. 15% of the votes. This does not mean that you have to vote for one of these 3 students. I’m just sharing because you would know the vote counts in we did this election in person in the band room. I’m trying to maintain consistency.)
Good Afternoon A.I. Band Family!
Congratulations to all of the rising seniors who were nominated for Band President! There are some fantastic leaders in this class, but we could not choose everybody.
Next year’s Band President is Nick Wacksman!
(Nick had the majority of the top votes and this election did not require a runoff vote.)
The top 4 runners-up for president, in alphabetical order by last name, were:
-Sanai Corbin
-Georgia-May Craig
-Gracie Harding
-Varun Kulkarni
We will now begin voting for Vice President of Bands at the link below. This voting will remain open for 48 hours. This election is only for current band students. Students will need to be logged into their Red Clay Schools account in order to vote. Students have one vote per election.
Believe it or not, it’s that time of the year where we begin to plan for the 2020-2021 school year!
Things that students need to know:
Here is a link to the form for students to vote for the 2020-2021 President of Bands.
Good Afternoon A.I. Band Family!
I hope that you are all staying healthy and safe; both physically and mentally! I have had my moments, but we can be strong and get through this challenge!
Here are a couple of updates to share.
Spring Band Trip:
Parents and Guardians – If you made a payment (check/cash) for the spring band trip to the Baltimore/Washington area we are returning that payment. Please email the following information to both richard.weaver@redclay.k12.de.us and bahewlett@aol.com
*Any unused fundraising credits will carry over to the student accounts for next year. Fundraising credits from 12th grade students will move into our general financial aid account to help other students. Please note that the band boosters are not legally allowed to “pay” families for proceeds they earn through fundraisers.
2020-2021 Band Officer Elections:
Students – There is now a discussion board to nominate rising seniors for band president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. It is in the band Schoology page. Band Fronts will need to add March/Concert Band: Section 1-8 as a course in their Schoology account. I posted directions on how to do this on your Schoology page.
Please let me know if names are incorrect or missing from the list. Please begin nominating students and posting positive comments (no need for negative comments). There are four positions, so feel free to nominate and comment on up to four people.
We will vote for each position separately, beginning with president of bands. I will post the voting document tomorrow or Wednesday. Remember that this is YOUR band, so please participate in this process!
I miss you all very much!
Rich Weaver
Good Afternoon Tiger Band Family!
I know that this time of the year is a lot different than we thought it would be. In fact, that’s a huge understatement. Even though we do not know what tomorrow will bring, we want to make sure that certain things are not forgotten. Our Senior Awards is one of them. Ms. Norton has created the Senior Award Nomination Form. Please read the descriptions and nominate any senior that you feel would be a good fit for the award. Nominations can be made from students, family members, friends, employers, etc. Ms. Norton is asking that nominations be completed by Friday, April 24th.
STUDENTS – Please vote for the John Philip Sousa Award (as discussed in our Zoom meeting today. There is a link in the Week 3 folder on Schoology. You will need to sign into your school Google account in order to vote (one vote per student). Please place your vote by tomorrow (Friday, 4/17/20).
JPS Award Link (for students only)
Please stay safe and take care of any family and friends in need!
Rich Weaver
Good Evening AIHS Band Family,
I hope that everyone is doing the best that they can given our current situation. Schools and many businesses have closed, or made adjustments in how they operate during this time of social distancing which is intended to help flatten the curve of COVID-19. It is not ideal. It was not planned. It is personally affecting many of us, our friends, and our families (physically, mentally, financially, etc.).
We all need to do our best to stay at home and minimize our social interactions. Of course many people still need to leave home to go to work or the grocery store. That is completely understandable and acceptable. We need to avoid parties and any other types of group gatherings (regardless or how large or small they are). Hopefully, the sooner we all do our part the sooner we will get back to our normal way of life. I cannot help but think about all of the students who are missing out on school clubs, sports, and other activities, in addition to their academic classes. My heart is with them during this time. Especially the seniors who will not have the opportunity for a redo next year. I believe that we can all keep our heads up and be there for each other. Stand Upright and Endure. Because that’s what A.I. Tigers do!
In the coming days I will make a blog post that will list different online music resources that students can utilize during their time at home. There will be some that you can use with your instrument, and others that do not require an instrument.
As of this afternoon, I was informed by Music Festivals that they had to cancel most of their competitions. This includes cancelling the Baltimore/Washington area trip that the band had planned for April 24-26. Again, my heart is with the students being impacted. The company is working through logistics with their hotels and other vendors regarding deposits that have already been made. I expect that we will get a full refund given the circumstances. I will have more information by next week. That is all I know at this time.
As far as anything else is concerned, your guess is as good as mine! We do not know the extended impact of our current situation. What will happen to concerts, dances, and everything else is unknown at this time. Of course I will share any information as it becomes available to me. Until then, look for the positives and stay strong. We have never experienced anything like this before. History is happening before our very eyes and we all play a role in it.
Best Regards,
Rich Weaver – Band Director
On Thursday, 3/12/20, FOX29 will be at A.I. duPont High School to showcase our marching band on a new Good Day Philadelphia segment called “Bob on the Bandwagon.” Bob Kelly and his camera crew will be at the school between 9:00-10:00 am. The band will appear in a tease of the segment around 9:15 am. The live hit will be somewhere around 9:30 am. After that, the band will also record a short video clip for the FOX29 Website.
Students should report to the band room at 8:30 am after checking in with their period 4 teacher. We will be “on duty” from approximately 9:00-9:45 am. After that, students will be sent to their period 5 class.
We have been asked to wear our full uniforms for the segment. Students need to bring ALL parts of their uniform to school for the show. This includes black sock, shoes, hats, etc. Band Fronts should bring everything that they may need (including uniform, tights, warm-ups, etc.). We will open the restrooms by the band room so students can change at 8:30, and again after the event.
The segment may take place on the track in the football stadium, in the gym, or in the band room. That will be determined by the film crew upon arrival. Please see Mr. Weaver with any questions.
Rich Weaver
Good Afternoon A.I. Band Family!
Just a reminder that since school was closed today there is NO practice tonight for Wind Ensemble & Indoor Band Fronts.
Please remember that the first payment ($175) for the spring trip is due this week. Checks can be made out to “A.I. Bands” and turned into Mr. Weaver in an envelope with the student’s name on it. The form is available here if you need it.
Student Release Forms for our student teacher are due this week if they have not already been completed. The form is available here.
If you plan to order an engraved brick paver for the patio inside the football stadium the order is due this week. Forms are available here.
Rich Weaver
50 Hillside Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
302-651-2626