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Time:

Friday
December, 16, 2016
01:30 PM - 02:30 PM

Location:

Skyline Ballroom W375AB

Category

MIDDLE SCHOOL BANDS

Conductor

Robert T. Herrings, III

Performer Details

Performer Bio Synopsis

The Henry Middle School Band program is the first phase of the seven-year program of instrumental music instruction. We aim to foster a better understanding and appreciation of music, and help students become more complete members of society. The band program serves more than 340 students, with seventh and eighth graders enrolled in one of three performing bands, and sixth grade beginning band classes in a homogeneous setting. To improve their individual skills and musicianship, performing band students attend weekly section rehearsals, and many students take advantage of the opportunity for private lessons through the LISD Private Lesson Program. Band students also participate in other activities, including National Junior Honor Society, Student Council, Yearbook, Athletics, Art, Cheerleading, Dance Team, Theatre and more. While it is the individual student’s achievement in music that is our primary goal, it is the commitment of all our students to each other that allows for success.

Artie Henry Middle School Honors Band

Conductor's Bio

Robert Tyrome Herrings, III is entering his thirteenth year of teaching and has been teaching at Henry Middle School in Leander ISD since 2004. Prior to coming to Leander ISD, he was the Director of Bands at Rockdale Junior High in Rockdale, Texas. In 2003, Mr. Herrings received his Bachelor of Music Education degree from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, where he studied under Michael Haithcock, Jeff Grogan, Dr. Kevin Sedatole and Barry Hopper. While in college, Mr. Herrings was a member of the Baylor University performing wind bands, as well as a member of the Baylor University Golden Wave Band. At Henry Middle School, Mr. Herrings conducts the Honors Band, assists with the Symphonic Band, Concert Band and beginning trombone class. He also teaches beginning flute and trumpet. Mr. Herrings’ bands have consistently received UIL Sweepstakes ratings, as well as unanimous first division ratings, Best In Class, and Overall Outstanding Band honors at festivals around the state. In 2009-2015, the program at Henry earned distinction as a National Wind Band Honors Class AA winner, and in 2008 and 2013, the Henry Middle School Honors Band was selected to perform at the Western International Band Clinic in Seattle, Washington. The program was named the 2010 and 2014 TMEA Class CCC Honor Band and was also selected to perform at the 2010 and 2012 Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic. In June 2011, Mr. Herrings and his program were awarded the prestigious John Philip Sousa Foundation Sudler Silver Cup Award, and in July of the same year, Mr. Herrings was named the Phi Beta Mu Outstanding Young Bandmaster of the Year. In May of 2014, the Texas Chapter of the American School Band Director’s Association awarded the Outstanding Band Program Award to the Artie Henry MS Band Program, and in November of the same year, the Henry MS Percussion Ensemble was selected to perform at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. Most recently, the program at Henry MS was selected to perform at the 2016 Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic. An active clinician and adjudicator around the state, Mr. Herrings is a member of the Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association and the Texas Music Adjudicators Association. Mr. Herrings also serves as the TMEA Region 32 Middle School Band Chair, as well as the Region 32 TBA representative. He is also a mentor to new-to-profession teachers at Henry Middle School. Mr. Herrings enjoys motivating young musicians to achieve the highest level of performance by sharing his extreme love and passion for music with them on a daily basis. He feels honored, privileged and extremely blessed to have a loving mother and grandmother, many great mentors, band directors and close friends who have influenced his career thus far. Above all, his students have been his greatest inspiration!

Additional Directors

Rachel A. Johnstone

Andrew D. Binkard

Hector J. Gil

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