About the Band
Siegel High School opened in 2003. The Siegel High School Band has a nationally recognized, award-winning marching band, three concert bands, two jazz bands, and active percussion ensembles and color guard programs. The band has approximately 200 members and has travelled to New York City, Indianapolis, Disney World, the Bahamas, and many other venues throughout its history.
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Siegel Music Academy
The 2020/2021 school year marks the fourth year of the Siegel Music Academy! The Siegel Music Academy is our private lessons program available to all students in band at Siegel High School and Siegel Middle School. All band students are...
Important upcoming dates
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Color Guard Audition Clinics are April 5, 12, 19, May 3, 10, 17- 3:30-6pm - contact Mrs. Racki with questions/concerns!
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Percussion Auditions are April 13, 20, 27 - 3:30-5:30pm - contact Mr. Ramsay with questions/concerns!
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Night of Jazz and Percussion Dress Rehearsal - May 10
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Night of Jazz and Percussion - May 11
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Important Siegel Band Dates
February
25-Band interest meeting 6p-7p @ Siegel HS Band room
Zoom meeting ID: 621 642 9405
March
29-Apr 2-Spring Break
27-Winter Guard Championships at Siegel High
May
25-New member meeting 6-7pm
25-1st obligation due by this date for 2021 season
27-28 Mini camp days 4-9pm
29-Mini camp day 9a-5pm
Ensembles
Wind Ensemble
The Siegel Wind Ensemble is a year long class offered to the most advanced student musicians in our program through audition only. All members in this ensemble are expected to be actively participating in private lessons and audition for the MTSBOA mid-state bands and/or other honor band opportunities.
Recent Repertoire
Sol y Sombra - George E Gates (rev. Van Ragsdale)
Italian Rhapsody - Julie Giroux
Symphonic Dance No. 3 – Fiesta by Clifton Williams
October by Eric Whitacre
Strange Humors by John Mackey
Amparito Roca by Jamie Texidor, arr. Winter
Arabesque by Sam Hazo
Konzertstuck #2 by Felix Mendelssohn, arr. Niese
Sinfonia Nobilissima by Robert Jager
Persis by James Hosay
Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral by Richard Wagner, arr. Cailliet
Flourish for Wind Band by Ralph Vaughan Williams
Symphonic Band
The Siegel Symphonic Band is a year long class designed to challenge the advancing high school musician. This course is available to all 10th, 11th, and 12th graders. Symphonic Band is a class that develops individual musicianship and more advanced ensemble rehearsal techniques. All students are encouraged to audition for the MTSBOA mid-state bands.
Recent Repertoire
Sparks - Brian Balmages
Brighton Beach - Latham
Rest by Samuel Hazo
Celtic Ritual by John Higgins
Song Without Words from 2nd Suite in F by Gustav Holst
Antares by Richard Saucedo
Reverberations by Brian Balmages
The Last to Defend by David Shaffer
Proud Heritage by William Latham
Imperatrix by Alfred Reed
National Emblem by E.E. Bagley, arr. Fennell
Concert Band
The Siegel Concert Band is a year long class designed to introduce students and new instrumentalists to the skills needed to be a successful high school band member. The course centers around a solid foundation in building fundamental skills, musicianship, and sight reading. All students are encouraged to audition for the MTSBOA mid-state bands.
Recent Repertoire
Overture for Winds - Carter
Trimpmphant Fanfare - Saucedo
God of Our Fathers by Claude T Smith
To Dance in the Secret Garden by Robert W Smith
Kentucky 1800 by Clare Grundman
Hosts of Freedom by Karl King, arr. Paynter
Bridgeview by Ed Huckaby
Brighton Beach by William P. Latham
Irish Rhapsody by Clare Grundman
Into the Storm by Robert W. Smith
Three Ayres from Gloucester by Hugh M. Stuart
Thunderscape by Erik Morales
Andromeda by David Shaffer
Jazz Class
Jazz Lab Band:
The Jazz Lab Band course is open to all Siegel Band members interested in playing a jazz instrument. The course is designed to give students an introduction to jazz music, music theory, improvisation, combo playing, and big band playing. The course will cover a wide range of jazz styles, music theory concepts, and performance opportunities.
Recent Repertoire:
Vehicle by James Peterik, arr. Ralph Ford
Flip, Flop & Fly arr. Paul Cook
Moondance by Van Morrison, arr. Roy Phillippe
Emanon by Dizzy Gillespie, arr. Stephen Wagoner
Killing Me Softly arr. Youngblood Brass Band
Suit & Tie by Justin Timberlake, arr. John Wasson
Count Bubba by Gordon Goodwin, arr. Paul Murtha
Jazz Band
Jazz Band:
The Siegel High School Jazz Band is an extra curricular ensemble open to all Siegel Band members by audition. All members are strongly encouraged to audition for the MTSBOA Mid State Jazz Band. The Jazz Band will perform a variety of jazz styles throughout the Winter/Spring. The group plays annually at the Murfreesboro Jazz Fest on “The Square” in Murfreesboro, TN.
Recent Repertoire
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy by Josef Zawinul
Fever by Cooley & Blackwell, arr. Roger Holmes
String of Pearls by Jerry Gray
Brass Machine by Mark Taylor
A Child is Born by Thad Jones
Little Sunflower by Freddie Hubbard, arr. Paul Murtha
Percussion
Battery Percussion – 5th Period
The Battery Percussion class is a year-round course and is offered to Siegel band percussionists who perform in the Marching Band Drum line during the Fall Semester. Students rehearse as a full drum line during the Fall Semester and transition to small groups and percussion ensembles during the Spring Semester. This course is open to students by audition only.
Front Ensemble Percussion – 6th Period
The “Pit” Percussion class is a year-‐round course and is offered to Siegel band percussionists who perform in the marching band front ensemble during the Fall Semester. Students rehearse as a Front Ensemble during the Fall Semester and transition to small groups and percussion ensembles during the Spring Semester. This course is open to students by audition only.
Winter Percussion
The Siegel High School Winter Percussion Ensemble was started in 2018. This auditioned group performs in the Scholastic Concert Open class on the SCGC Circuit. The ensemble is open to any Siegel Band member by audition. Auditions will take place at the conclusion of each Fall.
Fall Colorguard
Fall Semester
The Siegel High School Color Guard functions as the visual representation of the marching band during the Fall Semester. The Color Guard performs with the Marching Band during all football games, parades, and competitions. The Color Guard is open to students by audition only.
Winter Colorguard
Color Guard Training – 7th Period Spring Semester
The Siegel Winter Guard is a new ensemble that rehearses 7th Period during the Spring Semester. The Winter Guard will give performances throughout the Spring Semester.
Varsity and JV Winter Guards
New in 2017, the Varsity and JV Winter Guards are auditioned groups that compete on the SCGC Circuit throughout the winter and spring. The guards are open to anyone by audition which occurs at the end of each Fall season.
Marching Band
Founded in 2003, the Siegel High School Marching Band has consistently delivered superior performances at marching events both locally and regionally. In addition to marching field shows, the band also is a regular participant in parades and community events in and around the Murfreesboro area. The marching band performs at all Siegel home football games and many away football games where they contribute to the amazing community atmosphere that is “Siegel Nation”
Our Recent History and Accomplishments
Bands of America
Super Regional Appearance - 2019 (St. Louis, MO)
Regional Finalist – 2012 (Jacksonville, AL), 2015, 2017, 2018 (Clarksville, TN)
Super-Regional Appearance - 2016 (Atlanta, GA)
Grand-Nationals Appearance - 2018 (Indianapolis, IN) 39th Overall, 12th in Class AAA
Contest of Champions at Middle Tennessee State University
Finalist – 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019
Honorable Mention – 2014, 2015
Reserve Grand Champion – 2008, 2016, 2018
Grand Champion – 2009, 2010, 2011
Tennessee Governor’s Cup recipient – 2009, 2010, 2011
The Bandmaster’s Championship at the University of Memphis
Reserve Grand Champion – 2011
Mid-South Marching Invitational at Austin Peay State University
Grand Champion – 2013, 2018
Vanderbilt Marching Invitational at Vanderbilt University
Reserve Grand Champion – 2013
Grand Champion – 2003, 2004, 2005, 2010
Admiral’s Cup Invitational at Farragut High School
Grand Champion – 2014
Columbia Marching Invitational at Columbia Central High School
Grand Champion – 2004, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015
Contest of Resilience at Spring Hill High School
Grand Champion – 2017
Hendersonville Golden Invitational at Hendersonville High School
Grand Champion – 2003, 2004, 2017, 2018
Music City Invitational at McGavock High School
Finalist – 2004, 2009, 2011, 2016
Grand Champion – 2009, 2010, 2016
Large Division Mayor’s Cup recipient – 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016
Volunteer Classic at Heritage High School
Grand Champion – 2017
Western Kentucky Tournament of Champions at Hopkinsville High School
Reserve Grand Champion – 2017
Thank you to our Sponsors
Contact
3300 Siegel Rd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, USA
Mr. Alex White -
Mr. Blake Ward - wardb@rcschools.net
Mr. Kyle Ramsay-
Ms. Katie Racki -
(615) 907-2722
