Open House

Dear Parents,

It's time to update you on your student's ensemble progress, as well as upcoming events.  This newsletter includes:

• Ensemble progress
• Introducing our student intern: Amber Vedova
• Open House
• Marching band field show trip
• Other upcoming events

Jazz Band received their 2nd piece of music.  On the last Friday of each month, the Jazz Band will perform in the commons area for the school.  The first "Jazz in the Commons" performance will be this Friday!
Concert Band received their first piece of music, First Concert March, which they will begin rehearsing this week.  We had over 80% of students turn in their practice logs last week. Our goal: 100%.  These 6th graders are sounding really good.
Intermediate Band is sounding better and better on Tribute to America, and they're ready too begin memorizing for next week.  For the first time in the 3 years I've been here, we also had 100% of students turn in practice logs this week!
Beginning Band can play their first 3 notes with a great tone, and they're beginning to read music.  We are moving forward into their first songs, as well as more complicated rhythms.  They're so enthusiastic and eager to play.  We had over 80% of students turn in their practice logs last week. Our goal: 100%.
Advanced Strings can now play 3 pieces of music, and they're so great at reading beyond the notes/rhythms. We also gained a cello player from Texas.  We had 94% of students turn in their practice logs last week.
Advanced Band has partially memorized the Star Spangled Banner and Tribute to America, and will be ready to perform both on Wednesday at Open House!  They will be receiving some new music shortly.  For the first time in the 3 years I've been here, we also had 100% of students turn in practice logs this week!
Beginning Strings learned to use their bows last week.  They're so excited and enthusiastic every single day!  We also had around 80% of students turn in their practice logs last week. Our goal: 100%.  This class is really sounding great.

Introducing...Our Student Teacher!

Starting on September 28 and continuing through the end of the semester, we will have a student intern working with us.  Her name is Amber Vedova and she will be finishing her degree in Music Education this fall.  Her final assignment is to teach classes and learn from a teacher who has experience.  She will be conducting the fall concert, as well as rehearsing 100% of classes from mid October into early November.  During that time, I will be observing her and playing along with the students in each group.

Open House: September 23

Advanced Band students will have their first performance at Open House on Wednesday.  Call time is 5 PM in the Band room.  Students should wear their blue polo, black pants, black socks, and black shoes.  We will perform at exactly 5:28 PM and be finished by 5:45 PM and students will be free to visit classes with their parents.

Optional Field Trip: October 17

Students who are participating in the Marching Band are encouraged to attend the Damonte Marching Invitational on October 17.  Call Time is 12:00 PM to load the bus, and we will return around 6:00 PM.  Students will be able to listen to all the area high school marching bands.  The cost is $5 and it's open to the first 30 students who sign up.

Other Upcoming Events

October 28: Fall Concert
October 31: Nevada Day Parade
November 11: Veterans Day Parade

That is all for this week!

-Mr. Jacques-