UPDATES
The Nevada Day Parade was a huge success! Parents who volunteered were so supportive! Everything ran extremely smooth, the students were amazing, and the band received many, many compliments. The best compliment came from a family that I overheard as we marched by. One of them said, "No, they're actually a middle school." "Really?" Thanks again for your contribution towards putting out a high quality product that has given us great publicity. Please send any pictures or videos from the parade to me.
This week, we have the fall concert for beginning and concert bands. I hope you all attend. These students in concert band and beginning band have a lot to show you!
There will be no after school marching rehearsals until Wednesday, December 4. I will be holding open practice times in my room on various days during lunch and after school for students to work on and get help with honor band music. Recordings will take place in 3 weeks. We are also working on memorizing Battle Hymn of the Republic for the Veterans Day Parade, and all groups will be sight reading new music as we begin preparations for the winter concert.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SIERRA BAND CRUSADE
To everyone who has reserved a spot for this trip: We will meet at 8:45 AM on Saturday, November 2 at CMS in the band room, before taking the bus up to UNR for the day. Your $15 goes towards tickets and lunch. Be sure to bring something warm as our seats are in the shade!
FALL CONCERT
The Fall Concert is on Tuesday, October 29, at 6:00 PM in the CMS Cafeteria. Call time for students is 5:30 PM in SSA dress, plus black shoes, black pants, and black socks. Beginning Band and Concert Band members will be showcasing their first two months in band by playing out of the book and performing sheet music. See the flyer with more details about this event HERE. There will be a bake sale, so please support the band program while enjoying a Halloween treat!
VETERANS DAY PARADE - Monday, November 11
For intermediate and advanced band members, we will meet at 8:00 AM and have a morning rehearsal at CMS. Once I receive our parade entry, I will have details about our bus loading time, departure time, and return time. The parade starts at 11:11 AM, which puts our return time somewhere in the 12:30-1:30 PM window. Students will wear the same tuxedo outfits as the Nevada Day Parade.
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
October 29: Fall Band Concert (mandatory for beginning and concert bands). 5:30-6:30 PM
November 2: Sierra Band Crusade (for band members who paid) 8:45 AM-5:00 PM
November 7: Veterans Assembly (during school for int/adv band, and parents are welcome!). 10:15-10:45 AM
November 11: Reno Veterans Day Parade (mandatory for marching members). Times TBA
December 7: Sparks Hometowne Christmas Parade (mandatory for marching members): Times TBA
December 12: Winter Concert (mandatory for all bands and strings): 5:30-8:30 PM
PRACTICING
*Practice Sheets due Tuesday* The first class with 100% turned in on time will earn the reward of no longer needing to fill them out.
Beginning Band: Essential Elements, #14, 17, 18, 25, 31, 45, 54, 55, 56, 57, and all performance warm-ups. Play up to #65 after the concert.
Concert Band: Essential Elements, #54, 55, 56, 57, 75, 77, 90, 91 and First Concert March. Play up to #120 after the concert and look at honor band music if you have it.
Intermediate Band: Battle Hymn of the Republic, Honor Band music, new winter concert music.
Advanced Band: Battle Hymn of the Republic, Honor Band music, new winter concert music.
Strings: Experienced students should work on any Strazz music, Diggy Liggy and Suo Gan.
Beginners, violas, and low strings should work on Lackawanna Locomotive and Countdown to Christmas. Focus extra attention on bowing and intonation.
That's the news for this week!
-Mr. Jacques
Monday, October 28, 2013
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Weekly Update
NEWS
A parent meeting was held this evening, October 22. Thank you to all the parents who made it! We discussed logistics for the Nevada Day Parade, Fall Concert, Sierra Band Crusade, and the Veterans Day Parade, as well as started planning for the Advanced Band Spring Trip. Please check out the Boosters section of cmsbands.org to read the minutes and catch up on the details!
Intermediate Band and Advanced Band members will have all uniform parts by Thursday, October 24. They must take their uniforms and instruments home at this time. If this presents a conflict, please contact Mr. Jacques ASAP! There will be no access to the band room on Friday or Saturday.
A note on uniforms:
- Concert Band: Members will start being fitted for their shirts on Wednesday if they have paid their fees. Your students have been notified in class if they still owe money. Please take care of this ASAP so they can receive their uniform. Fee: $27
- Intermediate/Advanced Band: Students that have not paid their uniform fees by November 1 will not be able to go on any extra trips, such as Sierra Band Crusade or the Spring Trip, and will not be able to participate in the Sparks Christmas parade, which includes a stop at the mall for lunch afterwards. If you have any financial difficulties, please contact me ASAP. Uniform Shirt: $22, Shoes: $25, Cleaning Fee: $12, Total: $59
- Strings: Over 20 members have still not paid their uniform fees. I understand that a uniform is new for this group, but it is important that we start getting uniforms out so the orchestra feels like a part of the instrumental music program at CMS. Fee: $27
UPCOMING EVENTS
SIERRA BAND CRUSADE
To everyone who has reserved a spot for this trip: We will meet at 9:00 AM on Saturday, November 2, at CMS, before taking the bus up to UNR for the day. The cost is $15, which will include admission and a pizza lunch.
NEVADA DAY
The Nevada Day Parade is on Saturday, October 26, and mandatory for Advanced Band and Intermediate Band. Call time, in full uniform and instruments out of its case, is 9:30 AM at W. Adams and Carson Street. All details about this trip are available HERE. Please ensure your child has a ride at the end of the parade.
FALL CONCERT
The Fall Concert is on Tuesday, October 29, at 6:00 PM in the CMS Cafeteria. Beginning Band and Concert Band members will be showcasing their first two months in band by playing out of the book and performing sheet music. See the flyer with more details about this event HERE. There will be a bake sale, so please support the band program while enjoying a Halloween treat!
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
October 26: Nevada Day Parade (mandatory for marching members). Call time: 9:30 AM
October 29: Fall Band Concert (mandatory for beginning and concert bands). 5:30-6:30 PM
November 2: Sierra Band Crusade (optional for any band member) 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
November 7: Veterans Assembly (during school for int/adv band, and parents are welcome!). 10:00-11:00 AM
November 11: Reno Veterans Day Parade (mandatory for marching members). Times TBA
December 7: Sparks Hometowne Christmas Parade (mandatory for marching members): Times TBA
December 12: Winter Concert (mandatory for all bands and strings): Times TBA
PRACTICING
*Practice Sheets due Tuesday* The first class with 100% turned in on time will earn the reward of no longer needing to fill them out.
Beginning Band: Essential Elements, #14, 17, 18, 25, 31, 45, 54, 55, 56, 57, and all performance warm-ups.
Concert Band: Essential Elements, #54, 55, 56, 57, 75, 77, 90, 91 and First Concert March.
Intermediate Band: Crazy Train, Battle Hymn of the Republic, Honor Band music.
Advanced Band: Crazy Train, Battle Hymn of the Republic, Honor Band music.
Strings: Experienced students should work on any Strazz music, Diggy Liggy and Suo Gan.
Beginners, violas, and low strings should work on Lackawanna Locomotive and Countdown to Christmas.
That's the news for this week! Please read over the information flyers for whatever applies to your student, and let me know if you have any questions.
-Mr. Jacques
A parent meeting was held this evening, October 22. Thank you to all the parents who made it! We discussed logistics for the Nevada Day Parade, Fall Concert, Sierra Band Crusade, and the Veterans Day Parade, as well as started planning for the Advanced Band Spring Trip. Please check out the Boosters section of cmsbands.org to read the minutes and catch up on the details!
Intermediate Band and Advanced Band members will have all uniform parts by Thursday, October 24. They must take their uniforms and instruments home at this time. If this presents a conflict, please contact Mr. Jacques ASAP! There will be no access to the band room on Friday or Saturday.
A note on uniforms:
- Concert Band: Members will start being fitted for their shirts on Wednesday if they have paid their fees. Your students have been notified in class if they still owe money. Please take care of this ASAP so they can receive their uniform. Fee: $27
- Intermediate/Advanced Band: Students that have not paid their uniform fees by November 1 will not be able to go on any extra trips, such as Sierra Band Crusade or the Spring Trip, and will not be able to participate in the Sparks Christmas parade, which includes a stop at the mall for lunch afterwards. If you have any financial difficulties, please contact me ASAP. Uniform Shirt: $22, Shoes: $25, Cleaning Fee: $12, Total: $59
- Strings: Over 20 members have still not paid their uniform fees. I understand that a uniform is new for this group, but it is important that we start getting uniforms out so the orchestra feels like a part of the instrumental music program at CMS. Fee: $27
UPCOMING EVENTS
SIERRA BAND CRUSADE
To everyone who has reserved a spot for this trip: We will meet at 9:00 AM on Saturday, November 2, at CMS, before taking the bus up to UNR for the day. The cost is $15, which will include admission and a pizza lunch.
NEVADA DAY
The Nevada Day Parade is on Saturday, October 26, and mandatory for Advanced Band and Intermediate Band. Call time, in full uniform and instruments out of its case, is 9:30 AM at W. Adams and Carson Street. All details about this trip are available HERE. Please ensure your child has a ride at the end of the parade.
FALL CONCERT
The Fall Concert is on Tuesday, October 29, at 6:00 PM in the CMS Cafeteria. Beginning Band and Concert Band members will be showcasing their first two months in band by playing out of the book and performing sheet music. See the flyer with more details about this event HERE. There will be a bake sale, so please support the band program while enjoying a Halloween treat!
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
October 26: Nevada Day Parade (mandatory for marching members). Call time: 9:30 AM
October 29: Fall Band Concert (mandatory for beginning and concert bands). 5:30-6:30 PM
November 2: Sierra Band Crusade (optional for any band member) 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
November 7: Veterans Assembly (during school for int/adv band, and parents are welcome!). 10:00-11:00 AM
November 11: Reno Veterans Day Parade (mandatory for marching members). Times TBA
December 7: Sparks Hometowne Christmas Parade (mandatory for marching members): Times TBA
December 12: Winter Concert (mandatory for all bands and strings): Times TBA
PRACTICING
*Practice Sheets due Tuesday* The first class with 100% turned in on time will earn the reward of no longer needing to fill them out.
Beginning Band: Essential Elements, #14, 17, 18, 25, 31, 45, 54, 55, 56, 57, and all performance warm-ups.
Concert Band: Essential Elements, #54, 55, 56, 57, 75, 77, 90, 91 and First Concert March.
Intermediate Band: Crazy Train, Battle Hymn of the Republic, Honor Band music.
Advanced Band: Crazy Train, Battle Hymn of the Republic, Honor Band music.
Strings: Experienced students should work on any Strazz music, Diggy Liggy and Suo Gan.
Beginners, violas, and low strings should work on Lackawanna Locomotive and Countdown to Christmas.
That's the news for this week! Please read over the information flyers for whatever applies to your student, and let me know if you have any questions.
-Mr. Jacques
Monday, October 14, 2013
Weekly Update
NEWS
We will hold a meeting on Tuesday, October 22, at 6:30 PM to discuss all logistics for the Nevada Day Parade, Fall Concert, Sierra Band Crusade, and the Veterans Day Parade. Everybody is welcome to attend.
PARENTS: I need your help fitting/checking out uniforms and band shoes on Monday and Tuesday of next week. Let me know if you're able to come in from 7:55-8:55, 9:55-10:55, or 12:30-1:30 on either day.
SIERRA BAND CRUSADE
As of October 14, I only have 11 spots remaining for students who want to attend Sierra Band Crusade. We will now meet at 9:00 AM on Saturday, November 2, at CMS, before taking the bus up to UNR for the day. The cost is $15, which will include admission and a pizza lunch. If you're still interested, send money with your student ASAP to ensure a spot in this very popular trip.
FOOTBALL GAME PERFORMANCE
The CMS/CHS football game performance is still on for this Friday, October 18. See the attached form for all the details, which can be found HERE. We will have a rehearsal for all students interested in learning the parts to some of the music after school on Tuesday, October 15.
NEVADA DAY
The Nevada Day Parade is on Saturday, October 26, and mandatory for Advanced Band and Intermediate Band. We should get detailed information from the parade organizers by Friday. All details about this trip are available HERE. I will also be sending students home with this flyer on Tuesday.
FALL CONCERT
The Fall Concert is on Tuesday, October 29, at 6:30 PM in the CMS Cafeteria. Beginning Band and Concert Band members will be showcasing their first two months in band by playing out of the book and performing sheet music. See the flyer with more details about this event HERE.
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
October 18: Fall Football Game (optional for any band members). 5:30-9:30 PM
October 26: Nevada Day Parade (mandatory for marching members). Times TBA
October 29: Fall Band Concert (mandatory for beginning and concert bands). 5:30-7:00 PM
November 2: Sierra Band Crusade (optional for any band member) 9:30 AM-5:30 PM
November 7: Veterans Assembly (during school for int/adv band, and parents are welcome!). 10:00-11:00 AM
November 11: Reno Veterans Day Parade (mandatory for marching members). Times TBA
PRACTICING
*Practice Sheets due Tuesday* The first class with 100% turned in on time will earn the reward of no longer needing to fill them out.
Beginning Band: Essential Elements, #45, 52, 54, 55, 56, 57, and 58.
Concert Band: Essential Elements, #52, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91 and 109, plus First Concert March.
Intermediate Band: Crazy Train, Battle Hymn of the Republic, Honor Band music.
Advanced Band: Crazy Train, Battle Hymn of the Republic, Honor Band music.
Strings: Experienced students should work on Diggy Liggy and Suo Gan.
Beginners should work on Lackawanna Locomotive.
That's the news for this week! Please read over the information flyers for whatever applies to your student, and let me know if you have any questions.
-Mr. Jacques
We will hold a meeting on Tuesday, October 22, at 6:30 PM to discuss all logistics for the Nevada Day Parade, Fall Concert, Sierra Band Crusade, and the Veterans Day Parade. Everybody is welcome to attend.
PARENTS: I need your help fitting/checking out uniforms and band shoes on Monday and Tuesday of next week. Let me know if you're able to come in from 7:55-8:55, 9:55-10:55, or 12:30-1:30 on either day.
SIERRA BAND CRUSADE
As of October 14, I only have 11 spots remaining for students who want to attend Sierra Band Crusade. We will now meet at 9:00 AM on Saturday, November 2, at CMS, before taking the bus up to UNR for the day. The cost is $15, which will include admission and a pizza lunch. If you're still interested, send money with your student ASAP to ensure a spot in this very popular trip.
FOOTBALL GAME PERFORMANCE
The CMS/CHS football game performance is still on for this Friday, October 18. See the attached form for all the details, which can be found HERE. We will have a rehearsal for all students interested in learning the parts to some of the music after school on Tuesday, October 15.
NEVADA DAY
The Nevada Day Parade is on Saturday, October 26, and mandatory for Advanced Band and Intermediate Band. We should get detailed information from the parade organizers by Friday. All details about this trip are available HERE. I will also be sending students home with this flyer on Tuesday.
FALL CONCERT
The Fall Concert is on Tuesday, October 29, at 6:30 PM in the CMS Cafeteria. Beginning Band and Concert Band members will be showcasing their first two months in band by playing out of the book and performing sheet music. See the flyer with more details about this event HERE.
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
October 18: Fall Football Game (optional for any band members). 5:30-9:30 PM
October 26: Nevada Day Parade (mandatory for marching members). Times TBA
October 29: Fall Band Concert (mandatory for beginning and concert bands). 5:30-7:00 PM
November 2: Sierra Band Crusade (optional for any band member) 9:30 AM-5:30 PM
November 7: Veterans Assembly (during school for int/adv band, and parents are welcome!). 10:00-11:00 AM
November 11: Reno Veterans Day Parade (mandatory for marching members). Times TBA
PRACTICING
*Practice Sheets due Tuesday* The first class with 100% turned in on time will earn the reward of no longer needing to fill them out.
Beginning Band: Essential Elements, #45, 52, 54, 55, 56, 57, and 58.
Concert Band: Essential Elements, #52, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91 and 109, plus First Concert March.
Intermediate Band: Crazy Train, Battle Hymn of the Republic, Honor Band music.
Advanced Band: Crazy Train, Battle Hymn of the Republic, Honor Band music.
Strings: Experienced students should work on Diggy Liggy and Suo Gan.
Beginners should work on Lackawanna Locomotive.
That's the news for this week! Please read over the information flyers for whatever applies to your student, and let me know if you have any questions.
-Mr. Jacques
Monday, October 7, 2013
Weekly News Update
Please read this carefully as there are several important announcements and updates that apply to each ensemble.
NEWS
CONGRATULATIONS to Advanced Band!! Disneyland officially accepted our audition and we will be performing a concert in the park on May 9 or 10. I am still working out more details, including finding park hours, setting performance times, determining final costs, and seeking approval from the superintendent. We will have a spring trip meeting for all advanced band parents on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 6:30 PM in the band room.
Our marching band will now be performing at the Reno Veterans Day Parade! We are no longer going to Virginia City. It is an exciting change because it will not be as cold, the parade is a little shorter, and we will be playing in front of thousands of people. Call times and an itinerary should be available after Oct. 23.
New Event: Sierra Band Crusade. This event is the Nevada State Marching Band championship, held on Saturday, November 2, at Mackay Stadium on the campus of UNR. This is an optional event for any band student interested in participating in marching band at the high school level. They will get to see the finest marching bands in the area compete, including Carson High School. The cost of $15 includes admission and a pizza lunch. Since we only have one bus, I will only be able to accept the first 40 students and the first 8 chaperones who bring me money. I encourage you to take advantage of this excellent opportunity.
New Event: Beginning Band and Concert Band will be having a Fall Concert on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Thank you for giving me your input. We received unanimous support for this concert. Strings will not be participating in this concert. The call time for students will be 5:30 PM in the band room. The concert will start at 6:00 PM and we should be done no later than 6:45 PM. This will be a low-key concert that showcases the first two months of your student's music education at Carson Middle School. As such, concert dress will be your student's SSA, and we will be playing various pieces out of their method books and discussing how they progressed this fall.
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
October 18: Fall Football Game (optional for any band members). 5:30-9:30 PM
October 25: Nevada Day Rehearsal (mandatory for marching members). 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
October 26: Nevada Day Parade (mandatory for marching members). Times TBA
October 29: Fall Band Concert (mandatory for beginning and concert bands). 5:30-7:00 PM
November 2: Sierra Band Crusade (optional for any band member) 9:30 AM-5:30 PM
November 7: Veterans Assembly (during school for int/adv band, and parents are welcome!). 10:00-11:00 AM
November 11: Reno Veterans Day Parade (mandatory for marching members). Times TBA
PRACTICING
*Practice Sheets due Tuesday* The first class with 100% turned in on time will earn the reward of no longer needing to fill them out.
Beginning Band: Essential Elements, #31-51
Concert Band: Essential Elements, #67-91; chromatic scale as discussed in class on Tuesday; clarinets: all "gorilla jumps"
Intermediate Band: Crazy Train, Honor Band music.
Advanced Band: Crazy Train, Honor Band music, Abracadabra, Chorale and Shaker Dance II.
Strings: D Major Scale; Essential Elements, beginning through #88; any new sheet music.
That's the news for this week! Take note of anything important and feel free to ask me any questions.
-Mr. Jacques
NEWS
CONGRATULATIONS to Advanced Band!! Disneyland officially accepted our audition and we will be performing a concert in the park on May 9 or 10. I am still working out more details, including finding park hours, setting performance times, determining final costs, and seeking approval from the superintendent. We will have a spring trip meeting for all advanced band parents on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 6:30 PM in the band room.
Our marching band will now be performing at the Reno Veterans Day Parade! We are no longer going to Virginia City. It is an exciting change because it will not be as cold, the parade is a little shorter, and we will be playing in front of thousands of people. Call times and an itinerary should be available after Oct. 23.
New Event: Sierra Band Crusade. This event is the Nevada State Marching Band championship, held on Saturday, November 2, at Mackay Stadium on the campus of UNR. This is an optional event for any band student interested in participating in marching band at the high school level. They will get to see the finest marching bands in the area compete, including Carson High School. The cost of $15 includes admission and a pizza lunch. Since we only have one bus, I will only be able to accept the first 40 students and the first 8 chaperones who bring me money. I encourage you to take advantage of this excellent opportunity.
New Event: Beginning Band and Concert Band will be having a Fall Concert on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Thank you for giving me your input. We received unanimous support for this concert. Strings will not be participating in this concert. The call time for students will be 5:30 PM in the band room. The concert will start at 6:00 PM and we should be done no later than 6:45 PM. This will be a low-key concert that showcases the first two months of your student's music education at Carson Middle School. As such, concert dress will be your student's SSA, and we will be playing various pieces out of their method books and discussing how they progressed this fall.
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
October 18: Fall Football Game (optional for any band members). 5:30-9:30 PM
October 25: Nevada Day Rehearsal (mandatory for marching members). 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
October 26: Nevada Day Parade (mandatory for marching members). Times TBA
October 29: Fall Band Concert (mandatory for beginning and concert bands). 5:30-7:00 PM
November 2: Sierra Band Crusade (optional for any band member) 9:30 AM-5:30 PM
November 7: Veterans Assembly (during school for int/adv band, and parents are welcome!). 10:00-11:00 AM
November 11: Reno Veterans Day Parade (mandatory for marching members). Times TBA
PRACTICING
*Practice Sheets due Tuesday* The first class with 100% turned in on time will earn the reward of no longer needing to fill them out.
Beginning Band: Essential Elements, #31-51
Concert Band: Essential Elements, #67-91; chromatic scale as discussed in class on Tuesday; clarinets: all "gorilla jumps"
Intermediate Band: Crazy Train, Honor Band music.
Advanced Band: Crazy Train, Honor Band music, Abracadabra, Chorale and Shaker Dance II.
Strings: D Major Scale; Essential Elements, beginning through #88; any new sheet music.
That's the news for this week! Take note of anything important and feel free to ask me any questions.
-Mr. Jacques
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