2005-2006 Band Awards

The Vines band had outstanding results at competitions throughout the year. Some of the trophies they were awarded were, from left to right:
Marching Band - UIL Region 24 Marching Contest - Superior Rating
Wind Ensemble - UIL Region 24 Concert/Sightreading Contest - Superior Ratings
Concert/Symphonic Band - Southcoast Music Festival Runner-Up Best in Class
Wind Ensemble - Southcoast Music Festival Best in Class

Band at Vines

The Vines Band program includes three performing concert bands; Wind Ensemble, Symphonic and Concert, the Marching Band, which includes all students in the band program, and the Vines Jazz Ensemble.

Spring auditions determine placement in the band program. Audition material will be given out in April for the audition to be played in late April or early May at the Vines band room. The material usually consists of two etudes of contrasting style, and scales.

Marching Is Fun!! Most of the students and directors will tell you that marching band is a fun time of the year. Yes, it is hard work. Yes, it is sometimes uncomfortable. But some of the best time with your friends will be in marching band. And you even get a PE waiver for being in Fall semester band class.

Band Has No Cuts!! All students participate, as long as they are academically eligible. You will not get to a point where you won’t make “first string”.

Performance opportunities at Vines exist throughout the year, beginning with 5 home football games, Band Night, Plano East Marching Contest, UIL Marching Contest, and continuing with All-Region/All-State auditions, Solo and Ensemble Contest, Winter and Spring Concerts, the Annual Vines Band Spaghetti Supper, UIL Concert and Sight-reading Contest, and a Spring Festival. In even-numbered years, the bands travel to an in-state festival, usually in San Antonio or Houston.

Parent volunteers are a crucial part of the Vines Band program. Since the opening of Vines, the Vines Band Boosters have been known for their enthusiasm and interest in their child’s experience in the band program. From spearheading the fund raising to providing chaperones on short and long trips, the boosters are a real benefit to the students in the band.

There are many areas in which a parent may participate in the booster organization. The Booster Board is the nucleus of the organization, with the positions of President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. Other committee chair positions on the board include: Uniforms, Car Wash, Pecan Sales, Magazine Sales, Passbook Sales, Spaghetti Supper, Decorations, Parties, Spirit/Treat Coordinator, Newsletter, Yard Sign, Announcer, and Audio/Visual.

We welcome and encourage your participation in the Vines Band Boosters.

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An integral part of the band program at Vines is the private lesson program. Private lessons are offered to all students in Plano ISD from middle school through high school and senior high. Private lesson instructors are paid $15 per lesson, usually 30 minutes in length, and lessons may be provided during the student’s band class. Students work with lesson teachers on solos, region audition music, band music, exercises from method books, and technique builders to improve their individual abilities.

Related Sites:

• Plano ISD Private Lesson Program
• DRUM CORPS!!
• Dallas Wind Symphony
• Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids Page