29 Music and Theatre Students Receive Summer Grants from RBHS Music and Theatre Sponsors

RBHS Music and Theatre Sponsors has awarded a record-breaking $10,000 in summer study grants, surpassing our record-breaking $8,000 giveaway in 2024. Summer study grants are available by application to RB freshmen, sophomores and juniors currently enrolled in a music class or extracurricular music club, a current member of Tech Crew, or students that have participated in an RB Theatre production during the current school year. Students must be in good standing and have regularly attended and participated in the class or club indicated. There are two tiers of awards given: a $250 grant to be used toward private music lessons and a $500 grant to be used toward a camp, workshop or class. Out of 53 applications, 27 students were selected. Music and Theatre Sponsors also underwrites the cost of a week-long camp for incoming Marching Bulldog Drum Majors.

This year's recipients include:

Amore A, Jadiel A, Shane A, Rebekah B, Zoe B, Dylan B, Elsie C, Graham C, Daniel D, Julian D, Meara D, Gabrielle G, Henry H, Lily H, Mackenzie J, Tony L, Mariana L, Aidan M, Sophie M, Miles O, Orson R, Kaylee S, Zachary S, Mia T, Jane T, Nicholas V, and Leyna W. Rounding out the list are Drum Majors Bella A and Tabitha R

Honoring Seniors at the 2nd Annual Fine and Applied Arts College Recognition Ceremony

On April 24, RB Seniors pursuing fine, performing, and applied arts education after high school were honored by RB Administration and Faculty. Students were lauded for their leadership at RB and recognized individually by their teachers at the Thursday morning celebration. We thank our Seniors for their contributions to Music and Theatre at RB and wish them well in their future endeavors!

Photo Op! RB Theatre Seniors and Directors. Front row L to R: Vaughn Casey, Jackson Owen, Marilyn Urban and Caroline Moran. Back row L to R: Kaleb McCottrey, Mrs. Sarah Johnson, Asst. Director, Jack Adams and Mrs. Colleen Fischer, Director, Kat Nesler, and Mr. Earl Baum, Technical Director.

Music Department Photo Op! Marching Band Director Mr. James Baum poses with Drum Majors Marilyn Urban and Kat Nesler. Then it's Choir's turn to smile with Choir Director Ms. Kayley Smetana, Caroline Moran, Jack Adams and Kaleb McCottrey.

RB Mariachi Club Students Attend Inspiring Festival at Lewis University

Eight members of the RBHS Mariachi Club joined 40 other Mariachi students and musicians at the first annual Ecos Del Mariachi Festival at Lewis University on April 1. Our students practiced with a large ensemble from 4-5 then performed two songs at the end of the concert. They left inspired and energized.

Four BOE Candidates Answered Questions at Our Candidate Forum

Four out five invited candidates participated in the RBHS Music and Theatre Sponsors District 208 School Board Candidate Forum on March 13. Moderator Lisa Janunas, Music and Theatre Sponsors President asked the candidates for their views on a wide range of topics, from communication, community involvement, fiscal responsibility and superintendent accountability. Read the Riverside Brookfield Landmark's coverage of this event.