We are now approaching our third week of holiday preparation and fun in the band world. We are also quickly approaching wither break, and with that, the end of the semester. Please read through this update for the latest in upcoming events, grade updates, and more.
LAST WEEK'S CHOIR CONCERT
Last Wednesday, half of the Advanced Band performed with the choir at their winter concert. The students played in the background for the choir with an arrangement of Cartoon Christmas. They were absolutely wonderful, and it was a hit with the choir students, Ms. Valley, and the audience.
A full recording of the performance of Cartoon Christmas on the Carson Middle School Bands Facebook page.
LAST WEEK'S EMPTY BOWLS PERFORMANCE
Last Friday, the entire Advanced Band traveled to the Carson Mall to perform at the Empty Bowls fundraiser. Their 9 song set went over well and they played beautifully. Several students also showed off their ugly sweaters:
A full recording of the entire performance is on the Carson Middle School Bands Facebook page.
HONOR BAND RESULTS
The results are in, and a record 26 students made it into honor band this year. Our students comprise almost half of the entire honor band! 18 students from Advanced Band, 6 students from Intermediate Band, and believe it or not, 1 student from Beginning Band are now members of honor band. CMS once again has the most students participating in the Northern Zone Honor Band!
FINAL GRADES
Last Friday, I assigned a traditional practice chart on their Google Classroom that outlines what to practice each day, with a total of 35 boxes (goals) possible. This is due on Friday. Later this week, students who have not completed playing tests throughout the semester will perform those during class. Students may also make up any playing tests they choose during lunch or by appointment after school. The cutoff for make-up playing tests is Thursday, December 20.
EVENTS THIS WEEK
ADVANCED BAND TOUR: MARK TWAIN
Students will wear their spirit "it's cool" t-shirts, along with festive hats and decorated instruments, leave CMS at 9:30 AM, and head to Mark Twain Elementary School to perform for their students. We will return around 11:00 AM. Since this will take place during Advanced Band's long class period, students will only miss a few minutes of their 5th period.
UPCOMING AFTER SCHOOL REHEARSAL
December 11: Concert Band, 2:30-4:30
UPCOMING EVENTS
December 12: Mark Twain Elementary School Performance (Advanced Band)
December 18: Winter Concert in gym (ALL ENSEMBLES)
December 19: Bordewich Bray Elementary School Performance (Advanced Band)
December 20: Fritsch Elementary School Performance (Advanced Band)
December 21: Jazz in the Commons (Jazz Band)
Winter Concert - December 18
The winter concert is quickly approaching! I uploaded a inter concert flyer in your student's Google Classrooms and emailed home an attachment. Students should be preparing their music and checking to see if they have all their concert attire (we are working on fitting Adv. and Int. band students into their tuxedos/dresses this week). The concert starts on 12/18 at 6 PM and will end by 8 PM. Check out the information flyer on top of this page for more details. Please sign up here: http://signup.com/go/vrbRytF
Time for another fun and festive week!
-Mr. Jacques-
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