Time for a long overdue update. Before I share this week's announcements, a congratulations is in order to our marching band for their performance at the Nevada Day Parade. They played amazingly and marched with pride. A huge thank you to all parent volunteers, including Raynell, who spent countless hours getting all these students into their uniforms. Congratulations to all!
Honor Band Auditions
Thursday is the last day to sign up for honor band auditions! These auditions are open to any band student, and they will be recorded playing 4 short excerpts. Auditions will be after school on 11/7, 11/8, 11/14, and 11/15, or at lunch on 11/14 or 11/15. Results will be posted in early December. I have also posted listening examples on your student's Google Classroom.
Marching Rehearsal - November 7
This is our standard after school marching band rehearsal from 2:30-4:30 PM. Attendance is required unless I have received a note excusing them. This will be our only rehearsal before the Veterans Day Parade.
UNR Brass Quintet To Visit - November 8
On Wednesday at 12:00 PM, the University of Nevada's Brass Quintet will be performing for the Concert Band! All other band students are welcome to come listen to this performance, but they will need permission from their teachers. Parents are invited! Check in at the front office if you would like to attend.
Veterans Tribute Concert - November 9
On Thursday, Advanced Band students will be performing for part of the annual Veterans Tribute Concert in the cafeteria. The concert begins at 1:00 PM, and students will all be excused from half of their 7th and 8th period classes for this event. Parents are invited. Check in at the front office if you would like to attend.
Veterans Day Parade - November 11 (Mandatory for Intermediate and Advanced Band)
On Saturday, the Marching Band will be performing at the Veterans Day Parade in Reno. We will be the first marching band in this event, as well as the only Carson City band and the only middle school band! Here are the details:
- Call Time: 7:30 AM in the band room
- Depart CMS: 9:30 AM
- Arrive in Reno: 10:30 AM
- Parade Starts: 11:11 AM
- Depart Reno: 12:00 PM
- Return to CMS: 1:00 PM
- Dismissed by approximately 1:30 PM
Thank you to everyone who has been able to help support our students! If you'd like to help, you may sign up here!
LOOKING AHEAD
December 1: Jazz in the Commons
December 1: Advanced Band performance for Empty Bowls, Evening TBA.
December 2: Marching Band performance at Sparks Christmas Parade, 9 AM-5 PM
December 11, 13, 15: Advanced Band elementary school assemblies
December 19: Winter concert for ALL ensembles, 6:00 PM at the Community Center
We will also be having a parent meeting during the third or fourth week of this month. Stay tuned for details. Here's to a great (and short) week!
-Mr. Jacques-
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