RBHS Band

Welcome to the home of Riverside-Brookfield High School's Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Ba

Founded in 1900, the RB Music Department has a rich history of fine musicianship, supported by the arts community in Brookfield, North Riverside, Riverside, and La Grange Park. The RBHS Marching Band is made up of 162 students that are enrolled in three smaller concert bands that perform independently throughout the school year. The Concert Band is made up of freshmen band students, The Symphonic

Band is the largest of the three bands and is made up of sophomores-seniors, and the Honors Wind Ensemble is the premiere concert band at RB, made up of freshman through senior students who have successfully performed a rigorous audition. Each ensemble performs at six concerts during the school year in addition to appearances at community events, parades, and ceremonies. Many students receive private instruction from one of RB’s seven studio music teachers or a private instructor in the surrounding community. Daily rehearsals emphasize student-centered learning with hopes of empowering students to be independent and creative musical thinkers with aspirations of life long activity in music. The Band has always been an integral component of student life at RB. In fact, it was a music teacher that selected our school mascot, Rouser the Bulldog, in 1935. Notable alumni of the RB Band include Vern Spevak and Michael Colgrass among many other successful performers and professionals.

04/26/2022

The RBHS’ music program is proudly presents the 2022 Spring concert! The show will start at 7pm in the auditorium on Thursday, April 28!

03/17/2022

It’s time for some talent! Sign up for the RB’s Got Talent Show presented by Tri-M! Auditions are April 13th and ALL acts are welcome!

02/03/2022

Due to the elearning day on Thursday February 3, the Winter Concert has been postponed to Friday February 4. Thank you!

02/01/2022

RBHS presents the band and orchestra winter concert! It will take place in the RB auditorium on Thursday, February 3rd at 7pm. I’m case of a snow day on Thursday, the concert may be moved to Friday. We hope to see you there supporting the wonderful musicians performing!

12/05/2021

The RBHS music program is proud
to present our annual holiday concert this December 8th and 9th at 7:00 PM. Both concerts are almost identical. In light of social distancing, our large combined numbers have been divided,
but, every student is performing on each night as a member of their ensemble. Only the combined ensemble opening and closing pieces will differ in student performers. This year we are asking you
to only come to one concert to accommodate all families and community members that might want
to see the concert, while potentially still allowing seats to be available as buffers between attendee groups. Once you know what night your student will be performing in the larger "mega-
ensembles" pieces, please pre-order your tickets on the link sent over email or students may deliver cash/checks to Mr. Baum or Mr. Loeb during class. Please make all checks out to
Riverside Brookfield High School. Also surplus tickets may be available at the door in limited quantity. We hope to see you soon!

10/26/2021

We have our first concert again!! This Thursday, the RBHS band and orchestra will be playing SPOOKY tunes! The band and orchestra should arrive by 6:30PM and wear costumes or dress blacks. For anybody who can’t make it in person, you can watch the live stream at this link- https://youtu.be/p_q1ojQI8ZY The feed will begin at 6:50PM but the concert will not officially start until 7PM! Hope to see you there!

08/25/2021

We have our first field show since 2019 showing this Friday for Senior Night! Band, the call time on Friday’s game is at 5:45 PM. it is required to stay the entire game; if you need to leave send an email to Mr. Baum, to let him know. Please wear your RB music shirt, black socks, and your drillmasters. See you Friday with your Bulldog Best Spirit!!

08/06/2021

The band has finished learning the halftime show! The leader board for the band Olympics stands as follows- flutes in the first place; percussion and trumpets tie for second place; saxophone places in third place. Tomorrow is section theme day, so please converse with your section if you have not already on a theme for tomorrow. See you tomorrow!

08/01/2021

Hey, band! This Tuesday, August 3 is the first day of field show camp and the last day is Friday, August 6!! Please be at school at 8 am and we will dismiss at 2 pm. Bring your sunscreen, a lunch, and a snack. Also bring your instrument, a mask, a flipbook/lyre, and your cell phone. See you Tuesday! (Percussion section has a camp on Monday, August 2 from 10am to 2pm. Please bring earplugs and a mask as we will be inside the entire time.)

07/04/2021

Happy 4th of July🎇 We hope you saw and enjoyed the RB band play our first parade since September 2019! We are so happy to march and play again!

06/12/2021

We’re back marching in a real parade!! Band members, if you are going to be at the Independence parade on July 3, it is mandatory to be at these three practices. Hope to see you there!

06/10/2021

Just a quick reminder! RB band is hosting an orientation for new band members to learn how to march. Returning band members are encouraged to come and refresh their memory on the fundamentals of marching. It will be from Monday, June 14 through Friday, June 18. Every day, it will be from noon to 4 pm. Hope to see everyone in the band there!🥁🎷🎺

Address

160 Ridgewood Rd
Brookfield, IL
60546-2408

Website

https://sites.google.com/rbhs208.net/rbhs-band/home

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