Dear Parents,
With a successful fall concert behind us, it's time to look ahead at our next group of events.
NEVADA DAY PARADE - OCTOBER 28
With a successful fall concert behind us, it's time to look ahead at our next group of events.
NEVADA DAY PARADE - OCTOBER 28
Here are a few reminders about the Nevada Day Parade, which is mandatory for all Intermediate and Advanced Band students:
- 7:30 AM: Call time in the Band Room to change into uniforms, take a photo, and load the bus
- Please wear light clothing underneath. It will be on the warm side this year.
- 8:45 AM: Arrive at staging area on Fleishmann Way and warm-up.
- 10:00 AM: Parade begins. Entry number is 41.
- Approx. 12:00 PM: Return to CMS to change.
- Approx. 12:30 PM: Dismissal.
Just a reminder: This event is mandatory for all Intermediate and Advanced Band members, as well as members from Concert Band who have been fitted for uniforms. More information is int he handout sent home with students a couple weeks ago.
Thank you so much to everyone that signed up! We only have a spot or two left. Sign up to help here!
SIERRA BAND CRUSADE - NOVEMBER 4
Each year, I take a group of students to UNR so they can watch the Nevada state marching band championships, otherwise known as Sierra Band Crusade! This optional event is open to anyone who has been marching. The cost is $10, which includes transportation, admission, and lunch. The first 30 to sign up will have a spot on the bus. We also need a few chaperones, and the cost is also $10.
VETERANS DAY PARADE - NOVEMBER 11
All marching band members will report to the band room at 8:00 AM for another incredible day. Our entry number and staging details should arrive any day. The parade begins in downtown Reno at approximately 11:30 AM. If you're able to help volunteer, sign up here!
UPCOMING REHEARSALS
After school marching rehearsals continue for Intermediate and Advanced Students on Tuesday afternoons from 2:30-4:30 PM. Attendance is expected for all Intermediate and Advanced Band students. I am also including optional honor band rehearsals that will take place during the week of Halloween. I'll add more rehearsals later once I see who needs the help.
Marching Rehearsal/Parade Schedule
October 30: Honor Band trumpet sectional, 2:30-4:00 (new day)
October 31: Honor Band percussion sectional, 2:30-4:00 (new day)
November 1: Honor Band saxophone sectional, 2:30-4:00
November 2: Honor Band clarinet sectional, 2:30-4:00
November 3: Honor Band flute sectional, 2:30-4:00
November 6: Honor Band low brass/low reeds sectional, 2:30-4:00
November 7: Marching Rehearsal, 2:30-4:30
November 11: Veterans Day Parade
November 14: Marching Rehearsal, 2:30-4:30
November 28: Marching Rehearsal, 2:30-4:30
December 2: Sparks Christmas Parade
Honor Band
Students in all ensembles except Beginning band were offered copies of the honor band audition music. This is a wonderful opportunity for your students. Simply practicing the audition will make them better musicians. I encourage all students to take advantage of the after school help, (if your student's instrument is not included on an after school sectional, I'll work with them at lunches). The auditions will take place in my office during the 2nd week of November. The audio recordings will then be sent to a committee who will determine the top musicians in northern Nevada! Now is the time for your students to begin working on the music for this audition. The auditions sneak up on us every year!
See many of you on Saturday!
-Mr. Jacques-
Thank you so much to everyone that signed up! We only have a spot or two left. Sign up to help here!
SIERRA BAND CRUSADE - NOVEMBER 4
Each year, I take a group of students to UNR so they can watch the Nevada state marching band championships, otherwise known as Sierra Band Crusade! This optional event is open to anyone who has been marching. The cost is $10, which includes transportation, admission, and lunch. The first 30 to sign up will have a spot on the bus. We also need a few chaperones, and the cost is also $10.
VETERANS DAY PARADE - NOVEMBER 11
All marching band members will report to the band room at 8:00 AM for another incredible day. Our entry number and staging details should arrive any day. The parade begins in downtown Reno at approximately 11:30 AM. If you're able to help volunteer, sign up here!
UPCOMING REHEARSALS
After school marching rehearsals continue for Intermediate and Advanced Students on Tuesday afternoons from 2:30-4:30 PM. Attendance is expected for all Intermediate and Advanced Band students. I am also including optional honor band rehearsals that will take place during the week of Halloween. I'll add more rehearsals later once I see who needs the help.
Marching Rehearsal/Parade Schedule
October 30: Honor Band trumpet sectional, 2:30-4:00 (new day)
October 31: Honor Band percussion sectional, 2:30-4:00 (new day)
November 1: Honor Band saxophone sectional, 2:30-4:00
November 2: Honor Band clarinet sectional, 2:30-4:00
November 3: Honor Band flute sectional, 2:30-4:00
November 6: Honor Band low brass/low reeds sectional, 2:30-4:00
November 7: Marching Rehearsal, 2:30-4:30
November 11: Veterans Day Parade
November 14: Marching Rehearsal, 2:30-4:30
November 28: Marching Rehearsal, 2:30-4:30
December 2: Sparks Christmas Parade
Honor Band
Students in all ensembles except Beginning band were offered copies of the honor band audition music. This is a wonderful opportunity for your students. Simply practicing the audition will make them better musicians. I encourage all students to take advantage of the after school help, (if your student's instrument is not included on an after school sectional, I'll work with them at lunches). The auditions will take place in my office during the 2nd week of November. The audio recordings will then be sent to a committee who will determine the top musicians in northern Nevada! Now is the time for your students to begin working on the music for this audition. The auditions sneak up on us every year!
See many of you on Saturday!
-Mr. Jacques-
No comments:
Post a Comment