I'd like to welcome your band students back to school for what will be a fun and rewarding spring semester! With the crazy weather, I know we have had a lot on our minds lately, so I'll keep it brief for now with just a few reminders and some upcoming events.
- All students: Practice charts will resume on Friday and are due next Friday, 1/20.
- All students will have weekly playing tests beginning on Friday, 1/20.
- Spring Trip participants: Payment #2 is due on 1/15.
- Folsom Jazz Festival participants: Participation fee of $60 ($30 for chaperones) is due on 1/20.
- Jazz Band: Keep selling Jazz Extravaganza tickets. $6 from each ticket may go towards your Folsom Jazz Festival cost.
Upcoming Rehearsals/Events
Tuesday, 1/17: Jazz Band rehearsal at CMS, 2:30-4:30 PM
Wednesday, 1/18: Honor Band rehearsal at CMS, 2:30-4:30 PM
Saturday, 1/21: Jazz Workshop at CMS, 9 AM-2 PM - This event, sponsored by the Mile High Jazz Band, bring in professional musicians to work with students. It is mandatory for Jazz Band, and is open to any other band members who want to participate.
Monday, 1/23: Honor Band rehearsal at EVMS, 5-7 PM
Tuesday, 1/24: Jazz Band rehearsal at CMS, 2:30-4:30 PM
Saturday, 1/28: Folsom Jazz Festival (all day; call time TBA) - This jazz festival performance is mandatory for Jazz Band members.
Tuesday, 1/31: Jazz Extravaganza concert at Community Center, 6-9 PM - This event is mandatory for Jazz Band. Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased in advance from any Jazz Band students.
Looking ahead: Thursday, 2/23: Band-O-Rama - Mandatory for all groups except Jazz Band.
As always, let me know if you have any questions. It's great to be back!
-Mr. Jacques-
-Mr. Jacques-
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