Another year is coming to a close, and this year is extra special in many ways. It's time for my annual "year in review" post, highlighting all the major events that took place in 2019.
February
- The Jazz Band made their 7th appearance at the Jazz in the Schools Clinic at UNR.
- A record of 26 band members proudly represented Carson Middle School in the Northern Zone Honor Band.
- The Bingo Chili Night fundraiser generated $14,000 for the program!
- Our newly created percussion ensemble performed at UNR's Day of Percussion.
- For the 5th time in the program's history, the CMS Advanced Band traveled to Reno to perform in the Washoe County Band Festival, earning "Excellent" and "Superior" ratings, as well as a "Superior" rating in sight reading.
- Advanced Band earned unanimous "Superior" ratings at the Northern Zone Band Festival! These ratings were also the highest at the entire festival.
- Intermediate Band earned "Excellent" ratings at the Northern Zone Band Festival!
- The annual Band-O-Rama event was held at Carson High School.
- 6 band members proudly represented Carson Middle School in the NMEA All-State Band in Las Vegas.
- Beginning Band and Concert Band combined in a performance at the Northern Zone Beginning Band Festival, earning "Superior" ratings!
- The Jazz Band performed at the Northern Zone Jazz Band Festival at Carson High School.
- The Jazz Band performed at the Reno Jazz Festival, earning "excellent" ratings, and placing 9th overall in the middle school division.
- Mr. Jacques was selected as Carson City School District's teacher of the year!
- Intermediate Band traveled to their second Music in the Parks festival.
- Advanced Band and Jazz Band took their annual spring trip, performing in Disneyland, performing with a local middle school band, and participating in a clinic with Dr. Betancourt.
- All groups performed their spring concerts in the Cafeteria, signaling an end to the 2018-2019 school year.
- We hosted the 5th annual Mile High Jazz Camp, which included 5 days of rehearsals and a concert with the Mile High Jazz Band. We also created the first ever Summer Pops Camp in conjunction with the Capital City Community Band.
- The school year began with another year of record enrollment in the band program!
- The fall concert was held in the CMS gym (once again, there wasn't enough room in the cafeteria!)
- Mr. Jacques was surprised with an assembly that awarded him with a Milken Educator Award!
- The Marching Band performed in the Nevada Day Parade.
- The Marching Band performed in the Veterans Day Parade, and once again, our band's performance was in the local news.
- Chili Bingo Night moved to a new date in the fall, so for the second time in 2019, we held the event. This time, we raised a staggering $16,400!
- 20 students were selected for the 2020 Northern Zone Middle School Honor Band!
- The Marching Band performed in the Sparks Hometowne Christmas Parade.
- The Advanced Band performed at 8 holiday events, including the Empty Bowls fundraiser, elementary school concerts, and a school assembly.
- The winter concert was held at the CMS Cafetera, ending our 2019 calendar year on a fun, festive note.
Thank you to everyone who helped make 2019 another huge success!
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