That's right! It's the home stretch for the semester! First and foremost, this is my last week at CMS...until next year. I'm going to be in Chicago for a music educator conference from December 15-19. For that reason, all make-up tests and those that want to improve a grade on a playing test are due by Friday, Dec. 12.
We have a lot to celebrate over the past week:
- The winter concert, featuring all young groups, went very well, with an outstanding audience and many compliments.
- Advanced Band played Christmas carols on Friday in Telegraph Square to a large and enthusiastic crowd.
- Marching Band put on a great Christmas parade in front of thousands of fans, followed by some fun times in the mall. Thank you so much for the overwhelming support from chaperones!
Upcoming Event
December 11: Winter Concert, Part 2
This concert features Advanced Strings, Intermediate Band, Advanced Band and Jazz Band. Call time is 5:30 PM for Advanced Strings and 6:00 PM for everybody else at the Carson City Community Center. The concert begins at 6:00 PM and should end by 7:30 PM. Additional details may be found HERE I encourage everybody from Concert Band, Beginning Band, and Beginning Strings to attend. They will be in these groups next year.
Weather permitting, Advanced Band may go to the Governor's Mansion to perform for the Share Your Christmas food drive on Friday, December 12. If this happens, I'll let you know.
Practice Logs
This week, practice logs were abysmal. I talked with each class, stressing the importance of not just practicing, but practicing smart. With 3 days before a concert for some of our students, I had two groups play: the group who practiced and the group who didn't practice. There was a really noticeable difference. No matter what happens, the concert on Thursday will be very good, but I worry that students might rely on the hard work of those who practice. Everybody needs to contribute equally.
Concert Band: 58%
Weather permitting, Advanced Band may go to the Governor's Mansion to perform for the Share Your Christmas food drive on Friday, December 12. If this happens, I'll let you know.
Practice Logs
This week, practice logs were abysmal. I talked with each class, stressing the importance of not just practicing, but practicing smart. With 3 days before a concert for some of our students, I had two groups play: the group who practiced and the group who didn't practice. There was a really noticeable difference. No matter what happens, the concert on Thursday will be very good, but I worry that students might rely on the hard work of those who practice. Everybody needs to contribute equally.
Concert Band: 58%
Intermediate Band: 37%
Advanced Band: 59%
Advanced Strings: 60%
Beginning Band: 57%
Beginning Strings: 44%
Overall, I couldn't be prouder. We have had an incredible fall semester filled with amazingly successful events that highlight the very best from your children. I love my job!
See you Thursday!
-Mr. Jacques-
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