I wanted to start this newsletter on a personal note. During the last three days, 11 of our band students joined 8 band members from EVMS for the first ever Middle School All State Band. All of our students were well prepared, placed high on their chair placement tests, and most importantly, learned the value of dedication, teamwork, and camaraderie. It just goes to show how truly amazing our band students are, and how lucky I am to work with them. At our music educator awards banquet on Friday, I was honored to receive an award: Nevada's New Music Educator of the Year. I couldn't have achieved this without the help of you, the parents. Thank you for having them in band and orchestra, where they gain so much more than just learning how to play instruments. Your students are destined for greatness.
11 band members who represented Carson Middle School
from left to right: Oksana, Syrena, Regan, Nick, Tanner, Adelynn, Molly, Val, Maddy, Andi, Buddy
More pictures from this event can be found here: 2014 NMEA All State Band
Our next event: Jazz Workshop
The 3rd annual jazz workshop will be held on Saturday, May 3, at Carson Middle School, from 9:30 AM-1:30 PM. This event, although mandatory only to jazz band members, is open to anybody interested in learning about jazz. Thanks to David Bugli and the Nevada Arts Council, this event is provided to our students free of charge.
Spring Trip: Code of Conduct
After a very successful meeting last Wednesday, I have finalized and sent home the code of conduct forms. Please look over these, sign them, and bring them back with your student next week. A detailed trip summary will follow shortly.
Spring Trip: T-shirt contest
After receiving over 10 t-shirt design ideas, I have combined my favorite ideas from three individuals for the winning design. The winners and the design will be revealed the day before we depart for our trip. I look forward to dazzling you with an incredible shirt this year, thanks to some wonderful ideas from your students.
Calendar of Upcoming Events (complete with spring concert dates!)
April 30 - Spring Trip Rehearsal, 2:30-4:30 PM
May 3 - Jazz Workshop (open to everybody), 9:30 AM-1:30 PM
May 7 - Spring Trip Rehearsal, 2:30-4:30 PM
May 8-11 - Spring Trip
May 14 - Spring Concert for Beginning and Concert Band, 5:30 PM in the CMS cafeteria
May 14 - Spring Concert for Orchestra (with EVMS and CHS), 7:00 PM in the EVMS gym
May 20 - Spring Concert for Intermediate and Advanced Band, Evening TBA at the Governor's Mansion
Practice Logs
Just a reminder, all classes except for jazz band and intermediate band must complete practice logs by submitting a form on Google Drive by Tuesday, April 29, at 3:00 PM. The link can be found on the website, or right here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_bEsPWAafghbYSXQlFUD6wtN6wko88YuxcDsTMe8Lxs/viewform
Playing tests will happen over the next couple of weeks to ensure that students are practicing.
I look forward to the "final push" to the end of the year concerts.
-Mr. Jacques-
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