May Happenings and Jazz News!

Dear Parents and Students,

It's strange to think that in less than 3 weeks, the school year will be over.  There are so many accomplishments to celebrate, and yes, one final group of performances to enjoy.  I also have an announcement about Jazz Band that you won't want to miss!  Read below, find the ensemble that is important to you and your student, and take a look at their progress, as well as final events. Please note: all concerts are located at CMS.

Jazz Band
I am excited to announce that Jazz Band is now going to be a "0" period class!  Beginning next August, we will meet each morning at 6:50 AM and rehearse for 50 minutes.  As a class, students will be able to earn an academic grade for their participation, and they will be required to be on time.  As a result, this program, which is already strong, will become unstoppable!
In the meantime, they will have a fantastic, high-energy set of songs to perform for you at their final concert.  Call time on May 24 is 5:45 PM and the concert begins at 6:00 PM. I will provide handouts with more details next week.

Concert Band
Concert Band is performing a high-energy set of movie theme songs that you won't want to miss! They will also perform the songs that earned them "Superior" ratings earlier in the spring. We also include the 5th grade band members, who perform at the beginning of the concert.
Their concert is on May 25th. It begins at 5:30 PM with the 5th grade bands.  Call time is also 5:30 PM.  They are also performing on June 2 for 8th grade promotion.  Call time for that is immediately after school, and they will be done at 2 PM. Attendance at both functions is mandatory, and I will have a handout with more details next week.

Intermediate Band
They are performing a high-energy set of movie theme songs that you won't want to miss! They will also perform the songs that earned them "Superior" ratings earlier in the spring. Their concert is on May 24th. It begins at 6:00 PM and their call time is 5:30 PM. The 6th and 7th graders in this band will also be performing on June 2 for 8th grade promotion. Call time for that is immediately after school, and they will be done at 2 PM.  Attendance at both functions is mandatory, and I will have a handout with more details next week.

Beginning Band
These students have been having a great time learning fun music all week! They will also perform the songs that earned them "Superior" ratings earlier in the spring. We also include the 5th grade band members, who perform at the beginning of the concert. Their concert is on May 25th. It begins at 5:30 PM with the 5th grade bands.  Call time is also 5:30 PM.  They are also performing on June 2 for 8th grade promotion.  Call time for that is immediately after school, and they will be done at 2 PM. Attendance at both functions is mandatory, and I will have a handout with more details next week.

Advanced Strings
Along with the songs that earned them "Superior" ratings at their spring festivals, you will be treated to something never done in the schools in Carson City: a full orchestra!  Band musicians are joining forces with Advanced Strings to put together a full orchestra arrangement of music to Harry Potter. It takes amazing students to even think about pulling this off. You won't want to miss this!  Their concert is on May 24 at 6:00 PM.  Call time for the students is 5:45 PM.  Attendance at both functions is mandatory, and I will have a handout with more details next week.

Advanced Band
It's truly incredible what these kids can do. In just a month, they have learned 5 new songs, including 3 movie theme songs. They will also perform the songs that earned them "Superior" ratings earlier in the spring at their festivals. Their concert is on May 24th. It begins at 6:00 PM and their call time is 5:45 PM. The 6th and 7th graders in this band will also be performing on June 2 for 8th grade promotion. Call time for that is immediately after school, and they will be done at 2 PM.  Attendance at both functions is mandatory, and I will have a handout with more details next week.

Beginning Strings
This group is learning a fun new piece that you will all recognize! They will also perform the songs that earned them "Superior" ratings earlier in the spring. Their concert is on May 25th. It begins at 5:30 PM.  Call time is also 5:30 PM.  Attendance at both functions is mandatory, and I will have a handout with more details next week.


Next week, I'm off to southern California for some fun in the sun and great performances with Advanced Band members.  Look for detailed information in handouts next week, and I'll update everyone once I'm back from the trip.  Let me know, as always, if you have any questions.

-Mr. Jacques-