Thursday, March 28, 2024

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A fairly young Jesuit Band excelled at the TPSMEA State Marching Competition last week, earning the title of “Superior,” the best score, which came as no surprise to the always-impressive Jesuit band. One reason for this much better score after slightly lower marks at the Little Elm Classic on the Lake may be due to the fact that it is...
Want to know the best kept Jesuit secret? It's not a secret passageway, a hidden underground tunnel, or a discreet study spot. It's a class: Advanced Musicianship! Advanced Musicianship is one of Jesuit's least taken classes, yet it is one of the most rewarding. Taught by Mrs. Morton for years, the class thoroughly explores the fundamental nature of music, including...
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Familiar with the glare of the bright lights, the pair of directors take the stage, their heads already playing back the melodies which are about to commence. The two part ways at the top of the stairs, one going to sit down, the other calmly pacing toward the podium, each knowing the next few minutes will prove if all the hours...
It’s late at night at a Jesuit football game. The gigantic crowd of students, teachers, parents, and family roar as the Rangers score the last touchdown of the game to win. The field and stands erupt in excitement and  famous Jesuit Fight Song begins. The Jesuit Ursuline Ranger Band is one of the most important teams at Jesuit. They bring the...
After an incredibly successful season, the future Mozarts, band majors, and Frank Sinatras in the Jesuit Orchestra, Marching Band and Men’s Chorus shared their talent with the Jesuit community in finale concerts. Last Tuesday, the Jesuit Band and Men’s Choir performed a variety of pieces at the Spring Concert at Jesuit, while the Orchestra had their end-of-year concert on Sunday...
Sound fills the room as musicians participate in the timeless ritual that is tuning, their notes combining into one steady stream of pleasing sound. As they finish the timeless ritual, the musicians look down at their sheet music and eagerly wait for the performance to begin.   On February 22, 2014, Alex Magee ‘15, along with every student accepted into the...
On the night of March 5, 2013, an expecting crowd flooded the Terry Center to watch Jesuit’s Spring Chamber Music Orchestra performed by the Jesuit/Ursuline Ranger Band. The Jesuit band was led by Director Donovan Putnam and Assistant Directors Zane Crownover and Ann Morton. The Ursuline band was led by Director Jane Chamber and Assistant Director Virginia Kassel. The Orchestra...

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