The Final Week

Dear Parents,

Happy Memorial Day!  I hope you're all enjoying the weather and getting in some quality time with your families.  We have just four days of school left, so this update serves as a reminder of what needs to be done to wrap-up the school year.

To-Do Items

Uniform Returns took place last week.  If your student still has one, please have them bring it back ASAP.  I will ask the office to post a fee to student accounts if they aren't returned by this time.

Instrument Returns
All string students: May 27
Band members NOT participating in promotion: May 27
Band members participating in promotion: May 29

Summer Rentals
This offer is returning this year!  Students who want to have an instrument over the summer will be able to keep their instrument until August!  See Mr. Jacques for a summer rental application and return it by the instrument return date listed above.  When you return the instrument in August, you will need to have the instrument taken to a local repair shop for a basic maintenance.

8th Grade Promotion
This is mandatory for all Intermediate and Advanced Band members.  Students will meet in the gym at 12 PM on May 29.  The ceremony begins at 12:30 PM and ends no later than 2:00 PM.  Students will be excused once all equipment has been returned to the band room and all school instruments are either turned in or reissued for the summer.

Final Playing Tests/Audition
Final playing tests are finishing up on Tuesday and Wednesday.  If a student feels like they want to do better, I will have a limited number of spots open at lunch for anyone wishing to retest.

More Band for your Buck!

Jazz Camp
Jazz Camp is right around the corner, and I'm excited to be hosting this for all area student musicians.  Please sign up by May 29 so I know how many copies to make and how many snacks to purchase.   Click here for more information.