This week will feature a couple of special events for our men and women in uniform. I also have class updates and our updated after school rehearsal schedule.
Veterans Assembly - November 10 at 9 AM
This event, hosted by choir director Briana Valley, will be held at the Carson Middle School cafeteria. I invite you all to come and watch Intermediate and Advanced Bands perform alongside the CMS choir as they "play" tribute to our veterans. We will once again perform Tribute to America, By Dawn's Early Light and Patriotic Bits & Pieces.
Veterans Day Parade - November 11, 7:30 AM call time
All marching band members will report to the band room at 7:30 AM for an incredible day. Not only are we entry #5 and the first group after the grand marshal/city officials, we are also going to be going to be the marching unit that leads 2,100 high school R.O.T.C. members down the street, along with the rest of the parade! The parade begins in downtown Reno at approximately 11:30 AM. If you're able to help volunteer, please sign up on Charms. Your time and effort makes an enormous difference!
Class Progress
Jazz Band has received all their music for the winter concert, including a couple of pieces that will carry over in January. Their enthusiasm for this music is incredible and each day, this class is such a great start to the day. Who needs Folgers? Jazz Band is the best part of waking up!
Intermediate Band has received all their music for the winter concert. They have returned to structured practice charts that if they follow, they will become as unstoppable as Advanced Band. They have improved considerably in the last few weeks!
Beginning Band is working on an unprecedented 4 pieces of sheet music for the winter concert. Wouldn't it be amazing if they could do them all?
Concert Band has also received all their winter concert music, and we're spending a great bit of time this week on tone quality. On Tuesday at 1:30, they are also going to be able to come back to the band room during Encore for an extra rehearsal (with their teacher's permission). I always enjoy their incredible enthusiasm.
Advanced Band has all 9 (yes, NINE) pieces that they will use for the winter concert, tree lighting, and elementary assemblies. 5 of them are already perform-able! The other 4 are very learn-able, but challenging enough to push these great students to new heights.
After School Schedule
Tuesday, Nov. 8: Marching Band Rehearsal, 2:30-4:30 PM
Wednesday, Nov. 9: Honor Band low brass/low reeds help, 2:30-4:00 PM
Thursday, Nov. 10: Honor Band percussion help, 2:30-4:30 PM
Tuesday, November 15: Marching Band Rehearsal, 2:30-4:30 PM, followed by auditions
Wednesday, November 16: Honor Band trumpet/horn help, 2:30-4:00 PM, followed by auditions
Thursday, November 17: Honor Band Auditions, 2:30-4:30 PM
Friday, November 18: Honor Band Auditions, 2:30-4:30 PM
Have a great week!
-Mr. Jacques-
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