Honor Band and Winter Concert

Dear Parents,

Just a couple more quick updates before we begin Thanksgiving break and say goodbye to November.

Honor Band: By now, you have probably heard from your students about the honor band results.  This year, we had 20 students make it into honor band, including 4 who are first chair players.  Congratulations to everybody who auditioned.  New this year: students who made it into honor band will be considered for an All-State middle school honor band!  I have nominated the top 10 performers for this prestigious opportunity, which will take place in Reno during April 23-26.

Practice Sheets: For this week only, band classes have the choice of whether or not they want to fill out practice sheets.  Although I am still asking students to practice as they can, they will not be required to turn in a sheet next Tuesday. If they turn one in, they will receive extra credit for any time practiced.  Strings students are still required to fill out a practice sheet for next week.  They will, however, receive up to 5 points extra credit if they practice over 100 minutes total.

Winter Concert Update: Due to a schedule conflict with Eagle Valley Middle School, I am changing our winter concert start time to 6:30 PM, still on December 12.  Here are the details:

Thursday, December 12
7:45-10:45 AM: Dress rehearsal at the community center.  Please drop off your students at the community center first thing in the morning.  Students in periods 1, 2, and 6 will return to CMS by 10 AM.  Students in periods 3, 5, and jazz band will return by 10:55 AM.  We will do run throughs of the music and go over how to get on and off stage.

6:00 PM: Call time for Beginning Band, Concert Band, and Strings, in concert dress.
6:30 PM: Call time for Intermediate Band and Advanced Band, in concert dress.
6:30 PM: Concert begins with performances from Beginning Band, Concert Band, and Strings.
7:20 PM: INTERMISSION
7:30 PM: Concert continues with performances from Intermediate Band, Advanced Band, and Jazz Band.
8:30 PM: Concert ends.

I will be providing a flyer next week with more details, including ways that you as parents can be involved.

I am very thankful for your students and the amazing progress they are all making.  I don't tell them that often enough.  Have a great Thanksgiving holiday weekend!