Over the summer, the music program experienced several major changes. Just wait until you and your students get a chance to experience them in person!
- The Band Room received a major face lift, including brand new carpet and installation of the new storage cabinets.
- Our district was able to fund the purchase of new instruments! We now have the ideal inventory of up-to-date, quality woodwind, brass, percussion, and string instruments for your students. Some of you may end up renting an instrument that is brand new and has never been played!
- Carson City School District hired a full-time orchestra director, who will teach strings at all area schools. As sad as I am to no longer be conducting strings, I am happy to see that the band and orchestra program has grown to the point of being able to support another full time position!
- Jazz Band is an official "0" period class, which will begin at 7:00 AM.
- This fall, CMS will now have 2 Beginning Band classes, which means better student-to-teacher ratios and more direct instruction for the students.
There are also a few other changes that you will just have to come and see for yourself! My favorite phrase to the students, "Make every rehearsal better than the last," will now be able to be extended to the school year. This school year WILL be better than the last, and last year set the bar incredibly high. I will be available to answer any questions next week in person at the CMS Sneak Peak:
- 6th Graders: August 17, 4-6 PM
- 7th & 8th Graders: August 18, 4-6 PM
Welcome back! I cannot wait to get back to work with your phenomenal students!
-Mr. Jacques-
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