It's definitely time for an update. We had a couple successful jazz events, and once we return from testing, it will be time for the home stretch of band events to close out the 2016-2017 school year. Read on for information on our final events of the year.
Northern Zone Jazz Festival wrap-up
On April 25, the Jazz Band performed at Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School in Minden. These students performed quite well, and as the only middle school band participating, they hung right in there with the high school groups. We had a great time listening to other local talent, and some students even danced along to the steel drum ensemble!
Reno Jazz Festival wrap-up
First of all, a huge congratulations goes out to the Jazz Band for their best ever performance in the Reno Jazz Festival! They earned 1 "superior" rating and 2 "excellent" ratings! They were also the only jazz band from the northern zone, and performed right alongside the best jazz bands in the country.
Advanced Band Spring Trip
The Spring Trip is approaching fast. Students are hard at work preparing their music. Their Code of Conduct form needs to be brought back with a student and parent signature as soon as possible. They will also need to return a signed grade check form with teacher signatures or they will not be allowed on the trip. This step is to ensure that all teachers support the students missing school and that the students are giving their best efforts in all classes.
We will also have after school rehearsals for all participating students. These rehearsals are mandatory. We will meet at the following times:
Tuesday, May 2: 2:30-4:30 PM
Wednesday, May 3: 2:30-4:30 PM
Thursday, May 4: 2:30-4:30 PM
Tuesday, May 9: 2:30-4:30 PM
Tuesday, May 16: 2:30-4:30 PM
Spring Concerts
These concerts are the final performances of the year for all ensembles. These performances are mandatory.
May 23: Beginning Band, Concert Band, and Intermediate Band
Concert begins at 5:30 PM in the CMS cafeteria. Call time will be 5:15 PM. At 5:30, band members from Fritsch, Mark Twain, and Bordewich Bray Elementary Schools will perform. Immediately following their performance will be the combined Beginning Band and Concert Band, followed by Intermediate Band. The concert should be finished by 7:00. There will also be a bake sale and a special award ceremony for students in all groups that you won't want to miss!
May 24: Jazz Band and Advanced Band
Concert begins at 6:00 PM in the CMS cafeteria. Call time for both groups is 5:30 PM. Jazz Band will begin, followed by Advanced Band. This concert will be a tour de force that you will not want to miss! There will also be a bake sale and a special award ceremony for students in all groups.
Jazz Band Camp
Also this year, I will be hosting a jazz day camp on the mornings of June 7, 8, 9, 12, and 13. The concert will be on the night of June 13 as they open for the Mile High Jazz Band. I will have more information about this event within the next week.
Advanced Band and Jazz Band auditions
Auditions for Advanced Band and Jazz Band will take place beginning May 25. I will have more information about the audition process within the next week.
Stay tuned!
-Mr. Jacques-
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