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