Music

2014 All-State Band: An Overview

In nearly every sport, there is some type of all-star team comprised of the league's best players, but what about band? Instead of relying on a season’s worth of opportunities, a musician’s key to getting onto the “all-star team”...

Durham Interviews Singer-Songwriter Andrew Corey

Edited by Editor-in-Chief Aaron Stonecipher '14 Video production by Jesuit Stage and Film.

A Classical Approach To Music: A Look Into the Ursuline Jesuit Chamber Orchestra

Standing at attention and resolute in the cold wind, the Jesuit Ursuline Ranger Band members undertake their daily practice in Postell Stadium for their annual marching show, which they perform at every football game and marching competition of the...

Jesuit Musicians Spotlight: The Results

A major part of Jesuit festivities is the live music that plays outside of the Terry Center at certain events such as pregame tailgates and Ranger Day. One band you may hear at these events is the Results, a...

The Gift of Music

Every day, Jesuit students creatively find some way or another to dedicate their service to different communities, pledging service ranging from missions trips to education. Recently, sophomore Michael Boyson decided that he would use his musical talents to provide young...

Sounds of the Season: JURB Prepares for Christmas Concerts

Unfortunately, the Jesuit Rangers football team lost in the third round of the playoffs last week. Though obviously a heart-wrenching defeat for the team, the loss was also a disappointment to cheerleaders, band members, Rangerettes, and Lone Rangers, especially...

Noteworthy Musicians: An Insight into the Jesuit-Ursuline Ranger Band

At attention, staring forward without movement, the last seconds expire on the game clock. You receive the command to march into position to begin the performance you've been waiting for. You take a deep breath in as the drums...

Marching Band Contests

Two weeks of band camp in the summer. Five 7 a.m. rehearsals each week. Private lessons. Pass-offs. After-school sectionals. The Jesuit Ursuline Ranger Band (JURB) has been busy preparing for their two October marching contests at Little Elm Athletic...

Did you hear what happened at band camp?

What were you doing for the first two weeks of August? Sleeping? Sitting by the pool? Watching TV? Playing video games? Well, I bet you weren't marching outside in the one hundred degree heat. Unless, of course, you are a...