Snovember

Dear Parents,

This week is going to be an exciting one, both during and outside of your student's music classes.  We have a new, last-minute performance on Tuesday, followed by the parade on Wednesday, followed by honor band rehearsal opportunities through the end of the week. This is also Ms. Vedova's final week with us!

Class Progress: 
Jazz Band is becoming better and better at playing in a jazz style.  They'll be performing: Jingle Bell Jazz, Sway, Baby It's Cold Outside, and Jingle Bell Rock.
Concert Band has received all 4 of their winter concert pieces: March of the Magical Toys, Apollo Fanfare, Chopsticks for Christmas, and Simple Gifts of Christmas.
Intermediate Band has also received all 4 of their winter concert pieces: Sleigh Ride, Liturgical Fanfare, Little Drummer Dudes, and Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow!  Various members have also been working on honor band music on the side.
Beginning Band has received their first ever sheet music: High Adventure and Name That Christmas Carol.  We will also add a few selections from the method  book to create a memorable winter concert.
Advanced Strings has also received all 4 of their winter concert pieces: William Tell Overture, Gymnopedie, The 12 Musical Days of Christmas, and March (from the Nutcracker).
Advanced Band has also received all 4 of their winter concert pieces: Santa at the Symphony, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Jingle Bells and Jungle Drums, and Joy.  All students are also working on their honor band music, which will double as a playing test next week.
Beginning Strings has received their first ever sheet music, St. Nick's Canon on the Housetop, Silent Night, and Ode to Joy.


Veterans Concert - November 10
Intermediate and Advanced Bands will perform their parade song during class at approximately 9:15 AM for students, staff, as well as some veterans from our armed forces.  If you're available, the ceremony begins at 9:00 at CMS, and parents are welcome to join us for this special opportunity.

After School Rehearsal - November 10
All parade participants must attend this very important rehearsal.  Regardless of how much snow accumulates, IT WILL BE COLD, so help your students remember to dress accordingly.  This practice is going to be extremely important to help the students understand the unique demands of playing an instrument in cold weather.

Veterans Day Parade - November 11
Everything is on track for the parade on Wednesday.  Call time for all participants is 8:00 AM in the band room. Don't be late!  We will have 75 minutes to feed students breakfast, get them into their uniforms, do some quick practicing outside, and load the buses.

Thank you to all parents for signing up to help!  We have room on the bus for anyone who would like to chaperone.  Don't forget--make sure you're fingerprinted through the district if you wish to join us on the bus.

Honor Band
Students in Intermediate and Advanced Bands have been given music for honor band tryouts.  I am offering extra help during lunches, as well as the following times:
Wednesday after the parade until 1:30 PM
Thursday from 2:30-3:30
Friday from 2:30-3:30

Auditions will be held next week.

That's all, folks!

-Mr. Jacques-