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Located between the cafeteria and
the Gymnasium, it serves as a place for the band to practice for upcoming
games, concerts and competitions. In addition to housing the
award-winning Raider Marching Band rehearsals, this building is also used
for all intermediate and beginning band classes on campus. Also
holding some rehearsals in this facility is the Chapellette Dance Team, LéMur
Winterguard, Cadet Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Band, Jazz Workshop and the
Rummel Indoor Percussion Ensemble. Lining the walls you will
find pictures, banners and trophies from previous years.
The Raider Band Room
serves as music central for all of Rummel.
The Story of Christopher M. Segari
Chris Segari was a
member of the Archbishop Rummel High School Class of 2003. His life was
cut short in a tragic car accident on November 29, 2002. Chris was a
talented snare drummer in the Archbishop Rummel High School Band and had
been a member since his freshman year.
 He
was a leader both by example and in sprit. His dedication to the band
along with his caring personality, a willingness always to help his
friends, and his wittiness made him a favorite among all of his friends,
both in the band and in the student body. The band building was dedicated
to and renamed for Chris during late 2004. His spirit and memory lives on
and will always be a part of the band’s makeup.
Beginner Band
Open to
all student interested in becoming members of the Raider Band Program but
have little or no previous musical training. The student will select the
instrument of his choice form demonstration give the first week of
classes. Most small instruments will be purchased by the student, but some
of the larger instruments are owned by the school. After one year the
students will be evaluated and become eligible for either the Intermediate
or the Advanced Band classes. One state credit per year is offered for the
completion of this course.
Intermediate Band
This course is designed to help those students who are not beginners
but not yet ready for the advanced band course. The students in this group
will be placed in the concert band and will perform in the annual
Christmas and Spring concerts in addition to large ensemble festival
performances.
Advanced Band
Enrollment in this course is by approval of the Band
Directors only. All enrolled will be considered members of the Raider
Marching and Concert Bands.
The Raider Band season is divided into two parts. The first half of
football season is spent rehearsing music inside and performing field
drill outside. Halftime performances and marching competition will be the
main objectives. The marching band also performs in four or five Mardi
Gras parades each year and performs at Disney World in Orlando, Florida
every two year. When the marching season is over the students will be
placed into either the Symphonic or Concert Bands. Both groups perform
annual Christmas and Spring Concert programs in addition to large ensemble
festival performances.
Jazz Ensemble
This organization is open to any member of the marching and concert
bands who meet the audition requirements. The Jazz Band performs at
concerts, student activities, contests, and community performance.
The class will stress performance, style improvisation, and music theory.
Bass and guitar students may be non-band members.f
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