It has been a great first week! This year, we have an incredible school record to celebrate. At 200 students, we officially have more students enrolled in band and strings than ever before. Thank you for helping them be part of this great activity that we all do together. Here are some other highlights from week 1:
- Students in Advanced Band and Advanced Strings began playing on Tuesday.
- Students in Intermediate Band began playing on Wednesday.
- Students in Concert Band began playing on Thursday.
- Students in Beginning Band and Beginning Strings have chosen their instruments and will begin playing next week.
- We have set a date for our car wash fundraiser: August 29. See below for more information.
Announcements
- Forms were due Friday. Please get these in ASAP so I can finish dealing with paperwork. :-)
- Fees are due as soon as you're able. I appreciate those who have paid or communicated with me about when you can. I'll be sending out bills/receipts later this week.
- All students need method books and instruments beginning Monday.
- Beginning Band and Concert Band: The rest of the school instruments will be given out on Monday.
- Beginning Strings: Students will be receiving instruments throughout the week from Sue Jesch if they chose to rent through the Carson City Symphony. Everyone needs instruments by Friday.
CMS Car Wash
The 3rd annual CMS Bands Car Wash fundraiser is on Saturday, August 29, from 9 AM-1 PM at Grocery Outlet. This car wash will help us purchase instruments and take care of other expenses throughout the fall. All students in Advanced Strings, Advanced Band, and Intermediate Band were given at least 3 tickets to sell. I also offered Concert Band a chance to take tickets if they wanted to help out. There will be prizes for the top sellers, and students will have a chance to help wash cars on Saturday. I'll have sign-ups for students on Monday. This event is always a lot of fun for the students and parents.
Jazz Band
Jazz Band begins Monday at 7 AM! Anyone is able to attend and try it out. They will be able to make great music that the whole school enjoys each morning. As we get into the spring semester, this becomes a competitive group that performs at festivals and competitions. Students who participate in Jazz Band become better musicians because of the extra time they are able to put towards playing their instruments.
After School Rehearsals
Students in Intermediate Band and Advanced Band will begin rehearsing on Tuesdays from 2:30-4:30 PM beginning September 1. These rehearsals are extremely important because students have a chance to march and play as a combined group. After we memorize our music and become proficient at marching, we will begin marching through the neighborhoods around the school. Parents are welcome to come and watch.
Let's have a great week 2!
-Mr. Jacques-
Jazz Band
Jazz Band begins Monday at 7 AM! Anyone is able to attend and try it out. They will be able to make great music that the whole school enjoys each morning. As we get into the spring semester, this becomes a competitive group that performs at festivals and competitions. Students who participate in Jazz Band become better musicians because of the extra time they are able to put towards playing their instruments.
After School Rehearsals
Students in Intermediate Band and Advanced Band will begin rehearsing on Tuesdays from 2:30-4:30 PM beginning September 1. These rehearsals are extremely important because students have a chance to march and play as a combined group. After we memorize our music and become proficient at marching, we will begin marching through the neighborhoods around the school. Parents are welcome to come and watch.
Let's have a great week 2!
-Mr. Jacques-
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