This month is all about firsts: Beginning Band's first concert, Marching Band's first parade, and the first quarter of the grading period coming to an end. I have important information about our fall concert, marching band schedule, grades, and more!
FALL CONCERT
The CMS Band Fall Concert is on Wednesday, October 23. This concert is mandatory for all students in all ensembles. Here are some important details:
- Call time for Beginning Band and Concert Band: 5:45 PM in gym with instrument and music.
- Call time for Intermediate Band, Jazz Band, and Advanced Band: 6:45 PM in the gym with instrument and music.
- Part 1 of the concert begins at 6:00 PM with Beginning Band and Concert Band
- Part 2 of the concert begins at 7:00 PM with Intermediate Band, Jazz Band, and Advanced Band
- Concert dress will be either their blue band polo with black pants, black socks, and black dress shoes, or a Halloween costume that is school-appropriate and doesn't interfere with a student's ability to play (no masks, big gloves, etc).
- We will need parent volunteers to help monitor students in the halls/band room between groups and help sell polo shirts before/after the concert. Email Mr. Jacques if you're available.
MARCHING BAND UPDATE
Students are finishing their work memorizing Tribute to America, and we will be running it through from memory at today's rehearsal. See below for dates and times:
Everybody who has paid their band fee should now have their shirts. If your student still owes their band fee, please pay it ASAP so they have the proper concert attire on October 23. We will also be selling shirts at the fall concert.
GRADE NEWS
This week, students will also be submitting assignments on the following tunes:
Concert Band: Freaky Fantasy
Advanced Band: Tribute to America, measures 25-end
Intermediate Band: Tribute to America, measures 25-end
Beginning Bands: Merrily We Roll Along
Jazz Band: Rock This Town (Friday in class)
There will also be at least 30 minutes of recorded practice time due this Friday and next Friday. Students will receive 1 week off from completing this assignment during the week of Nevada Day.
Is your student still having a difficult time practicing? I am sending them home with practice tips and important reminders about how to use Smartmusic as a tool in their practicing. I also included a link to this handout at the top of this page.
Have a great week!
-Mr. Jacques-
Students are finishing their work memorizing Tribute to America, and we will be running it through from memory at today's rehearsal. See below for dates and times:
- October 8 - 2:30-4:30 PM, uniform fitting until 6:00 PM for brass, flags, and percussion.
- October 15 - 2:30-4:30 PM, percussion until 5:00 PM
- October 19 (Saturday) - 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, parent showcase performance and barbecue at 11:30 AM.
- October 22 - 2:30-4:30 PM, percussion until 5:00 PM
- October 26 (Saturday) - Nevada Day Parade, times to be announced next week.
- November 5 - 2:30-4:30 PM
- November 11 (Monday) - Reno Veterans Day Parade
- November 12 - 2:30-4:30 PM
- November 19 - 2:30-4:30 PM
- December 3 - 2:30-4:30 PM
- December 7 (Saturday) - Sparks Christmas Parade
Everybody who has paid their band fee should now have their shirts. If your student still owes their band fee, please pay it ASAP so they have the proper concert attire on October 23. We will also be selling shirts at the fall concert.
GRADE NEWS
This week, students will also be submitting assignments on the following tunes:
Concert Band: Freaky Fantasy
Advanced Band: Tribute to America, measures 25-end
Intermediate Band: Tribute to America, measures 25-end
Beginning Bands: Merrily We Roll Along
Jazz Band: Rock This Town (Friday in class)
There will also be at least 30 minutes of recorded practice time due this Friday and next Friday. Students will receive 1 week off from completing this assignment during the week of Nevada Day.
Is your student still having a difficult time practicing? I am sending them home with practice tips and important reminders about how to use Smartmusic as a tool in their practicing. I also included a link to this handout at the top of this page.
Have a great week!
-Mr. Jacques-
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