I hope you all enjoyed your Labor Day weekend! Among going to the lake and enjoying some tasty ribs, I finished the marching band parade song for intermediate and advanced bands. I will be posting it to SmartMusic and giving the students physical copies Tuesday. Here's what we accomplished last week:
- Almost finished collecting all forms and fees
- Signed students up for Edmodo
- Distributed SmartMusic account information (does not require subscription to join)
- Beginning band and strings made first sounds!
- All other ensembles are reviewing all music fundamentals and are sounding better and better each day!
Band Booster Meeting
This year's first booster meeting will be on Wednesday, September 3, at 6:30 PM in the band room. We will discuss the upcoming car wash, the parent preview night, and other plans that we have to help support the success of your student's music program. Everybody is welcome to attend.
Upcoming Event: Car Wash Fundraiser
The car wash fundraiser is coming up on Saturday from 9 AM-1 PM at Grocery Outlet. All students in intermediate and advanced band, and advanced strings will need to turn in money for their sold tickets by Wednesday. Any unsold tickets will also be turned in at this time. They will also have the option to help run the car wash if they wish and I will have a sign up sheet during the week. Last year, we raised over $1200 to go towards a band trip. This year, funds generated from this event will go towards band uniform and polo shirt embroidery.
Upcoming Event: Marching Rehearsals
All intermediate and advanced band members will participate in marching rehearsals, which will take place on Tuesdays from 2:45-4:30 PM through November. Please ensure your student has an optional change of clothes, sunscreen, and a water bottle to make sure they're comfortable.
- Tuesday, September 2: Marching Rehearsal (int/adv band) - 2:45-4:30 PM
- Tuesday, September 9: Marching Rehearsal (int/adv band) - 2:45-4:30 PM
Upcoming Event: Marching Preview & BBQ
This event is for all intermediate and advanced band members to show off what they have learned to parents and to give our wonderful volunteers a chance to do final uniform fitting, and will take place Saturday, Sept. 27. Here is the schedule for the day:
- 9:30 am - Call in the band room.
- 9:30 - 11:30 am - Music and marching rehearsal (parents are welcome to stick around and see what they do best!)
- 11:30 am - Students will perform for parents and family, followed by a bbq presented by the boosters.
More information to come!
Jazz Band
Jazz band takes place daily at 7:00 AM. I'd like to see all interested students come to a rehearsal, even if they take the bus and arrive late. During the week, I will introduce the students to what we do in jazz band
and see who can play the music. I have an extra need for trombones this year. I will teach beginners in this ensemble, too.
and see who can play the music. I have an extra need for trombones this year. I will teach beginners in this ensemble, too.
Stay tuned for next week's update.
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