2019-2020 Ryle Bands Winter-Spring Ensemble Awards
Hello Raider Band Families,
We’ve made it to the last day ofschool for the 2019-2020 school year!!! Mr. Jumpand I are very proud of the students for their work during this difficult time. In typical Ryle fashion, our students have risen to the occasion and done exceptional work! We are so very fortunate to teach such fantastic young men and women, and I know we can’t wait until we get to see them again in person!!!
Typically at our spring concerts each year, we recognize outstanding members from each of our ensembles at Ryle. This year we will notify the students in google class meets, but I wanted to send out a quick release to congratulate the following students:
Outstanding Percussion Ensemble Member: Ricardo M.
From Mr. Jump: “When I was thinking about who to choose for this award, I thought of a few different qualities. First, they needed to be someone who came to class each day prepared and ready to play their part at a high level. Next, they needed to be someone who not only took care of business themselves, but worked to make everyone around them better as well. Finally, I wanted to choose someone who shows pride and care for the ensemble and for the Ryle Band as a whole. Ricardo fits all of these traits, from always being prepared himself, to working with and serving as a role model to our younger students, to volunteering on his own time to clean and organize the percussion room (even if Mr. Craig and I mess it up two days later!). Ricardo was such a fantastic member of the Percussion Ensemble and I know he will be greatly missed. Thanks for a great year, Ricardo!”
Outstanding Concert Band Member: Joshua B.
From Mr. Craig: “I’ve had an amazing time this year with our Concert Band Class. There have been several students that have exhibited tremendous growth and drive as young musicians. But one student in particaulr has risen to the top of my mind when considering this honor. Joshua Barnes has worked so incredibly hard this year. Josh has stepped up every facet of his playing this year, and has done so consistently all year long. Whether it’s practicing every day in RAP, being 1st chair in class, or practicing the latest and greatest Drum Corps trumpet solo J, Josh has grown so much as a musician this year, and I can’t wait to see what’s in store for him next year! Congrats Josh!!!!”
Outstanding Symphonic Band Member: Brandon C.
From Mr. Jump: “There were so many outstanding students in the Symphonic Band this year, which made my decision very difficult! Brandon has such an amazing work ethic and drive, and it is clear that he cares so much about the ensemble. From taking lessons, auditioning for honors ensembles, to always being prepared on his parts, Brandon is a perfect example of what we look for in a student. As he moves up to Wind Symphony next year, we will definitely miss him and his presence in this ensemble. I’m very excited to see how he continues to grow as a musician next year. Great job, Brandon!”
Outstanding Jazz Lab Band Member: Aiden R.
From Mr. Jump “The Jazz Lab Band was one of my favorite experiences during my first year at Ryle. The students have such a great passion for music that on top of everything else we do, they are willing to give up even more time after school to rehearse and work on this music. Even in the limited number of rehearsals that we had, it was clear that Aiden was very excited about this genre of music. He came to every rehearsal ready to go, and always had such a great attitude in rehearsal. Aiden was eager to take advantage of solo opportunities, as well. It is too bad that we weren’t able to have a performance this year, but congrats to Aiden for a great year!”
Outstanding Winterguard Member: Tate J.
From Doug: “If I were able to combine all of the characteristics and qualities of what the perfect member would look like, I would describe all of the attributes of Tate. Tate is tenacious, takes initiative, motivates his peers, holds himself accountable for his success and he doesn’t stop until he reaches his goals. It is inspiring to work with Tate and to watch him grow. The amount of responsibility he has taken on his own accord to become the performer he is, is astonishing. His goals are directly aligned with those of the staff and he is a tremendous part of the success of this program. I am honored to be his coach. Congratulations, Tate. I am excited to see how far you will go.”
“Louis Armstrong” Jazz Ensemble Award: Ellie F.
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Senior Scholarship Essay Winners: Ellie M. and Nathan J.
Here’s a selection from Nathan’s essay:
Every year the Ryle band offered me challenges, opportunities, and a healthy mixture of success and failure. Whether it was forgetting to bring my music to select band auditions, not always winning my chair challenges, or dropping my instrument on the floor immediately after my all-state audition, I have learned so much from my setbacks in the band program. It was never about what chair I was or what honor band group I was in, but rather the journey that shaped my identity.
Entering my senior year, I realized how important this program has been to me. The unfortunate situation that canceled select band, the jazz band trips, the senior trip, and more have reminded me how fragile some of these opportunities are. It is crucial to accept every opportunity because they are not always available. These lost experiences are a disappointment, but there is significant opportunity for growth. I am excited to continue the next phase of my life, but I will miss being a member of the Ryle Band. So, I decided to never quit band. My directors have given so much to me that I believe it is my turn to give the same opportunities to future students. I will take after Mr. Kidwell, Mr. Elliot, Mr. Craig, Mr. Jump, and others by studying music education in college. I do not know exactly what I will do or who I will become in the future, but I know the Journey I take is going to take me there. I hope, whatever setbacks I encounter I can convert into a positive for my future students. The Ryle Band has been the beginning of my adventure, and it will remain in my heart forever.
Here’s a selection from Ellie’s essay:
The role of drum major was the most intimidating challenge I had ever faced. I wanted to be a good leader more than I had ever wanted anything. I was truly terrified of the responsibility in my hands, because band gave me everything, and as a leader, that power to change someone’s life for the better now resided in me. In July, I stood in front of a band that had let the fear of failure from previous experiences overpower their love for the activity, and I wanted to change the narrative. I sought to approach every rehearsal with enthusiasm, make each and every individual feel welcome and supported, and uplift them for their good work, not tear them down for their mistakes. I connected with more people in my final year than in all my other years, and I truly loved every moment of it. I loved every up and down, every conflict between band members that I was put in the middle of, every victory and every loss. In October, I stood in front of my band family at our final rehearsal, and I was overwhelmed with what felt like every emotion. I cried tears of love, joy, and pride. Being a member of the Ryle Band has been my greatest joy, and it has taught me lessons more valuable than any class in school ever could. I am forever indebted to this program, as it has given me the opportunity to carry all the lessons and joy I have found here into all that I do, to build off of this strong foundation and continue to work for something bigger and greater than myself. I hope my time in the Ryle Band program is not the greatest thing I will ever do, but with all that I have done in these past four years, it will certainly be a tough experience to beat.
“John Phillip Sousa” Award: Kelsey D.
From Mr. Craig: “Kelsey Dickerson is the type of student a band director dreams of teaching. Smart, talented, hard-working, kind, there simply aren’t enough adjectives to describe how special Kelsey is. She is a leader in every sense of the word, and she has made a tremendous impact on our program, both in the present and for many years to come. One of the finest students I’ve ever had the pleasure of teaching. Congratulations to our 2019-2020 John Philip Sousa Award winner Kelsey Dickerson!!!”
Congratulations to these incredible young men and women for their accomplishments!!!
GO RAIDERS!!!!
Take care,
Doug Wash, Mr. Jump, and Mr. Craig