Dear Parents,
Ready to start a new month? With January almost behind us, I'm happy to report that everything in the band world is continuing to go by smoothly, and the level of dedication I'm receiving from your students is quite remarkable. Each week, I track the percentage of students who turn in practice logs and last Friday was first time I've ever had all classes at or above 90%! Here's the breakdown:
Jazz Band: 96%
Intermediate Band: 97%
Beginning Band A: 95%
Beginning Band B: 91%
Concert Band: 92%
Advanced Band: 94%
Pretty amazing! They will continue to receive a new practice chart each week, with a playing test each Friday. I appreciate the hard work from everyone that is practicing at home. Keep it up!
Class Progress
Ready to start a new month? With January almost behind us, I'm happy to report that everything in the band world is continuing to go by smoothly, and the level of dedication I'm receiving from your students is quite remarkable. Each week, I track the percentage of students who turn in practice logs and last Friday was first time I've ever had all classes at or above 90%! Here's the breakdown:
Jazz Band: 96%
Intermediate Band: 97%
Beginning Band A: 95%
Beginning Band B: 91%
Concert Band: 92%
Advanced Band: 94%
Pretty amazing! They will continue to receive a new practice chart each week, with a playing test each Friday. I appreciate the hard work from everyone that is practicing at home. Keep it up!
Class Progress
- Jazz Band just performed at their first ever Folsom Jazz Festival! They did so well, considering that they have only been working on 2 of their songs for a few weeks. Their next events are the Jazz Extravaganza on Jan. 31, followed by Jazz in the Schools on Feb. 11.
The Jazz Band at the Folsom Jazz Festival on January 28.
- Intermediate Band continues to improve quickly. They now have all their festival music and Band-O-Rama music. I have also applied for them to participate in the Washoe County Band Festival. Their next event is Band-O-Rama on February 23.
- Beginning Bands continue to push ahead in the method book and learn new skills. They now have all their Band-O-Rama music. Their next event is Band-O-Rama on February 23.
- Concert Band can perform both Band-O-Rama songs, and they are already sounding musical! They have also received their festival music. They are doing so well that I have applied for them to participate with Intermediate Band in the Washoe County Band Festival. Their next event is Band-O-Rama on February 23.
- Advanced Band was able to sight read straight through a couple of their new songs last week, without stopping! They now have all their Band-O-Rama and festival music. I applied for them to participate in the Washoe County Band Festival. Their next event is Band-O-Rama on February 23.
Upcoming Events
- January 31: Jazz Extravaganza The Jazz Band will be performing with the CHS Jazz Band and the Mile High Jazz Band on this fun-filled evening at the Community Center. The concert starts at 7. Jazz Band students are selling tickets for $10 per adult. Students are free!
- February 11: UNR Jazz in the Schools The Jazz Band will perform a concert and receive a clinic from members of the Reno Jazz Orchestra in this free event. More information will be on its way soon.
- February 16-17: Honor Band in Fallon Honor Band will have two all-day rehearsals at Churchill County High School, followed by a concert on the evening of Feb. 17 at 7 PM. More information will be handed to honor band students shortly.
- February 23: Band-O-Rama All Beginning Band, Concert Band, Intermediate Band, and Advanced Band students must attend this event. We will have a rehearsal from 7:30-10:30 AM, and the concert will begin that evening at 7:00 PM. More information will be handed out to students shortly.
Looking Ahead
- March 8: Washoe County Band Festival (Ensembles TBA)
- March 10: Chili Bingo Night
- March 15: NZNMEA Band Festival (Concert Band, Intermediate Band, Advanced Band)
I hope to see you at the Jazz Extravaganza on January 31!
-Mr. Jacques-
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