Festival Season

Dear Parents,

That's right, we are now in the peak of "festival season!" This month is my favorite time of the school year (second only to December) because bands will achieve their peak of music making ability.  Not only that, but they will also have a chance to perform for and listen to bands from other schools. It makes for an incredibly busy few weeks.  Students will take huge musical risks that will be rewarded by the pride they receive by knowing they've played their hearts out. I wouldn't trade this experience for anything in the world.

As promised, I have detailed itineraries for all these festivals. In my efforts to make this crazy month as user-friendly as possible, I've linked each event to its accompanying flyer, which was sent home with students on Friday.

Beginning Band:

• Beginning Band Festival, May 1
• Spring Concert Part 1, May 22

Concert Band:

• Northern Zone Band Festival, April 25
• Beginning Band Festival, May 1
• Spring Concert Part 1, May 22
• 8th Grade Promotion, June 6

Intermediate Band:

• Music in the Parks/Six Flags Trip, April 21
• Northern Zone Band Festival, April 25
• Spring Concert Part 2, May 23
• 8th Grade Promotion, June 6

Advanced Band:

• Northern Zone Band Festival, April 25
• Spring Trip, May 16-20 
• Spring Concert Part 2, May 23
• 8th Grade Promotion, June 6

Jazz Band:

• Reno Jazz Festival, April 27 (previously April 28)
• Spring Trip, May 16-20
• Spring Concert Part 2, May 23

CTE Music:

• Beginning Band Festival, May 1
• Spring Concert Part 1, May 22

EVENT DESCRIPTIONS

See the accompanying flyers for the information about all band festivals. Save the date for these additional events: 

Spring Trip: May 16-20 - Advanced Band will be performing to Disneyland for their 5th annual appearance in the park.  Joining them this year will be Jazz Band in their first appearance.  With the trip less than 1 month away, no refunds will be able to be issued.

Spring Concert, Part 1: May 22 - Beginning Band, Concert Band, and CTE Music will be performing in their final concert of the year. The 5th grade bands from Bordewich Bray, Fritsch, and Mark Twain will also be performing.

Spring Concert, Part 2: May 23 - Intermediate Band, Advanced Band, and Jazz Band will be performing in their final concert of the year.

8th Grade Promotion: June 6 - All Concert Band, Intermediate Band, and Advanced Band members will be performing at the 8th grade promotion on the final day of school.  The 8th grade students from Intermediate and Advanced Band will also come back and perform one last song with the band.


GRADE NEWS

I have entered scores for your student's playing tests and practice logs from spring break. I also updated citizenship.  Please encourage your student to come in at lunch to practice and/or make up any playing test if they are feeling uncomfortable with either their music or their grade.

Have a great weekend, and stay dry if you can!

-Mr. Jacques-