What a great week! Since last Friday, the band program has put on several events that are special to our community, and with even more to come, this will be a December to remember!
Past Event: Tree Lighting
Last Friday, Advanced Band performed at McFadden Plaza as part of the tree lighting festivities in town. They put together a 10 song setlist that rivaled the length and difficulty level of the music performed at the spring trip. Carson High School's very own Chamber Choir even joined in on the last piece.
Past Event: Sparks Christmas Parade
Once again, the Marching Band performed their very best, earning themselves the best marching band award in the Sparks Hometowne Christmas Parade. This means that they earned more points than the high school marching bands! This continues to show the incredible growth that these kids undergo year by year. What an incredible parade season!
Past Event: Winter Concert
The 2016 winter concert is in the books, and what a great concert it was overall. Thank you to everyone who helped run this event. The decorating, food, and incredible student behavior all contributed to a happy and festive event, and who can forget those bands and their great musicianship!
The "spread" of delicious items and beautiful decorations. Thank you, all!
I also wanted to thank everybody for doing their best to stay and support all groups. It's always nice to play to a big audience. I'm glad you all made it home safely, as well!
Future Event: Department of Taxation Performance
The Jazz Band has been invited to perform for the Nevada Department of Taxation on Monday, December 12. The performance will be at approximately 3:30 PM and the general public is invited to attend. We will be performing in the lobby of 1550 E. College Parkway, #115.
The Advanced Band will go "on tour" to three elementary schools and perform for the entire student body! If you wish to join us, here's our schedule:
- Bordewich Bray: 12/20 at 1:00 PM
- Mark Twain: 12/21 at 12:00 PM
- Fritsch: 12/21 at 1:15 PM
Other Items
- Practice logs are due on Friday, 12/9. These will be the last practice logs of the semester.
- I will be in Chicago for the annual Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic from Tuesday-Friday. Students will be rehearsing with our awesome substitute, Raynell Heaton.
- There will be a final playing test during the last week before winter break. Some students may be considered for different ensembles based on how they perform!
Thank you for a great journey so far this school year. We are only about halfway through and there's so much more incredible music to come!
-Mr. Jacques-
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