The first week is through, and what a first week it was! We had the band directors from DePoali Middle School and Damonte Ranch High School come work with the kids on Wednesday and Friday. Students received a solid review session, clinics and sectionals from our guests, and all their Band-O-Rama music. We've defined "Hit the ground running" this week, and the students have a solid foundation going into our second semester.
Damonte Ranch High School band director Christi Blahnik's visit on Wednesday.
DePoali Middle School band director Dan Barthel's visit on Friday.
GRADES
PRACTICE LOGS
Students received their first practice log of the new year through Google Classroom on Friday. Each box is worth 1 point, with 5 possible per day. Students will need 30 for full credit, and can receive extra credit by completing 35 total boxes. These will be turned in online on Friday. Students who are absent on Friday need to turn it in by 3 PM that day to receive credit.
PLAYING TESTS
Students will have weekly playing tests based on the material they've been practicing throughout the week. Playing tests will occur on block says (Wednesday and Thursday) or Friday, depending on that week's schedule. Students may always retest as needed for a higher score.
WEEKLY REHEARSAL GRADE
Each week, just like last year, students are receiving a daily grade for coming to class with everything they need to participate in rehearsals. Those items are their instrument with all accessories, all music, and a pencil. Each day, students will receive 10 points, with a total of 40 points possible each week. If a student loses/forgets some music but not all music for that day's rehearsal, they will still receive half credit for the day.
EVENTS
HONOR BAND
Our record 26 Honor Band students received their folders, a schedule, and all but one of their songs last week. They will receive the 5th song on Tuesday at their first rehearsal, which is after school from 2:30-4:30 PM.
ALL-STATE AUDITIONS
All honor band students are eligible to audition for all-state. Students will receive the audition information at Tuesday's after school rehearsal.
JAZZ IN THE SCHOOLS
On February 9, Jazz Band will be participating in the Jazz in the Schools festival at UNR. This event is absolutely free for students. The band will perform in front of other students and educators, followed by a feedback clinic/workshop with Dean Sorenson, who composed one of the pieces we're performing. Call time will be approximately 9 AM, and students will return by approximately 4:00 PM.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Here is the most up-to-date schedule for the rest of the school year. Please mark these events in your calendars and plan to enjoy some fabulous music making.
February 7-8: Honor Band rehearsals in Fallon (concert on Feb. 8)
February 9: Jazz in the Schools (Jazz Band)
February 22: Chili Bingo Night
March 19: Washoe County Band Festival (Advanced Band)
March 26: Northern Zone Band Festival (Advanced and Intermediate Band)
March 28: Band-O-Rama
April 4-6: All-State Music Festival in Las Vegas (concert on April 8)
April 30: Northern Zone Beginning Band Festival (Beginning and Concert Band)
May 11: Intermediate Band spring trip
May 15-19: Advanced Band and Jazz Band Spring Trip
May 21: Spring Concerts
(items in bold are mandatory for all students in all ensembles)
It's great to be back. Have a great week!
-Mr. Jacques-
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