Among other things......
Call Friday is 3:30. We don't have much time to get ready and get on the road b/c of the whole uniform thing. Make sure you are ON TIME!! You need your travel AND your band uniform.
Call Saturday is 6:30 a.m. We'll be home around 5:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
UPDATE FOR FRIDAY
Hey gang! We're wearing travel uniforms Friday. That is a change from earlier post. Also - put away ALL visible jewelry during the show. It's gotten out of control and is visually distracting. Call time Friday is right after school. We'll change and leave immediately. It's a long ride to Mt. Ida, so hurry quickly and get ready to go.
Show Friday is Earth Song, Smoke, I Feel the Earth.....we'll move up until the first box set.
See ya!
c
Show Friday is Earth Song, Smoke, I Feel the Earth.....we'll move up until the first box set.
See ya!
c
Monday, September 15, 2008
September 15-19
Hey gang! We have our first road trip Friday. We'll be travelling to Mount Ida. We will be in full uniform for the first time this week as well. The plan is to perform the complete opener with drill and to play Colors as a stand still feature. After today that leaves us with about 4 pages to learn for the show Friday.
No early band this Wednesday. All sectionals will meet. Tuesday groups will meet on Thursday.
You need to pass of opening sequence - Earth Song, Smoke and I Feel the Earth for your section leaders from memory before Friday. No music on field for Friday night's show.
We will begin rehearsing the closer next week as well as learning drill for Colors. Lots to do.
Signups for the Kawneer picnic will begin on Wednesday. Sign up early to get the best job!!
Enjoy Tuesday off. We'll be in meetings all day : ( I'd much rather be working with you guys!
c
No early band this Wednesday. All sectionals will meet. Tuesday groups will meet on Thursday.
You need to pass of opening sequence - Earth Song, Smoke and I Feel the Earth for your section leaders from memory before Friday. No music on field for Friday night's show.
We will begin rehearsing the closer next week as well as learning drill for Colors. Lots to do.
Signups for the Kawneer picnic will begin on Wednesday. Sign up early to get the best job!!
Enjoy Tuesday off. We'll be in meetings all day : ( I'd much rather be working with you guys!
c
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Busy Weekend Ahead
Hey gang! We have a busy weekend ahead of us. Friday we have our first pep rally. It'll be good.
You will come to the band room after 7th period to get ready for it. We'll go to the gym together. Friday night we will be combining with Booneville for a couple of tunes - We'll do Mag 7 & Louie, Louie. We may do the opener to the show as well, not sure yet.
Call time Friday night will be at 5:45 at the band room to rehearse with the Boooneville Band. Remember, their director, Justin Martin, is one of our own. He's a former Lavaca Band All State Tuba Player. His wife, Suzanne is one of my former flute players as well. She also teaches his colorguard. It will be a special night as we combine the two groups. I'm REALLY looking forward to a H U G E sound!!!
Saturday is the Mac Steel Picnic. It is at Columbus Acres in Fort Smith. Call time for most of you is 9:00. Grill workers and a few others will have to be there earlier than that, but I'll notify those folks. Dress for the picnic is comfy, but modest and presentable. You need to wear closed toe shoes and your shirt must have sleeves. Short sleeves are fine - just no sleeveless. Shorts are also ok, but they need to meet dress code.
Signups for the Kawneer Picnic will go up Wednesday.
Have a great day!
c
You will come to the band room after 7th period to get ready for it. We'll go to the gym together. Friday night we will be combining with Booneville for a couple of tunes - We'll do Mag 7 & Louie, Louie. We may do the opener to the show as well, not sure yet.
Call time Friday night will be at 5:45 at the band room to rehearse with the Boooneville Band. Remember, their director, Justin Martin, is one of our own. He's a former Lavaca Band All State Tuba Player. His wife, Suzanne is one of my former flute players as well. She also teaches his colorguard. It will be a special night as we combine the two groups. I'm REALLY looking forward to a H U G E sound!!!
Saturday is the Mac Steel Picnic. It is at Columbus Acres in Fort Smith. Call time for most of you is 9:00. Grill workers and a few others will have to be there earlier than that, but I'll notify those folks. Dress for the picnic is comfy, but modest and presentable. You need to wear closed toe shoes and your shirt must have sleeves. Short sleeves are fine - just no sleeveless. Shorts are also ok, but they need to meet dress code.
Signups for the Kawneer Picnic will go up Wednesday.
Have a great day!
c
Sunday, September 07, 2008
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Parent Update
Hey Parents!!!
I hope you're doing well. Things are off to a great start! Sectionals and early band are in full swing. We're working hard on the show. Things are fantastic! I'm very pleased with the overall effort and attitude of the band. They're doing a wonderful job!
Sectionals meet once weekly at 7:00 a.m. Full Band also meets at 7:00 on Wednesday. Daily morning rehearsal start time is 7:55 - This helps us recoup some of the time we lose by having to stop early to get back to the band room and equipment put away. Please help your kids get here on time. On time really means early so they are ready to go at the start time - not staggering in the door half asleep! We open the building at 6:30 every day that we have early groups in.
Flutes/Clarinets - Monday
Low Brass/Alto Group - Tuesday
Wednesday - Full Band
Thursday - Trumpets
Current grades are posted on Edline. The scale is:
Daily grade 10%
Sectionals 30%
Performances 60%
If a student has missed one of the two sectionals so far, then their grade is not very good. I expect that will come up significantly as we add more sectional grades and performances to the mix. Being at the right place at the right time with the with the right equipment and the right attitude ready to roll is where the daily points are derived from.
Thanks for all you do to help your students be successful.
I hope you're doing well. Things are off to a great start! Sectionals and early band are in full swing. We're working hard on the show. Things are fantastic! I'm very pleased with the overall effort and attitude of the band. They're doing a wonderful job!
Sectionals meet once weekly at 7:00 a.m. Full Band also meets at 7:00 on Wednesday. Daily morning rehearsal start time is 7:55 - This helps us recoup some of the time we lose by having to stop early to get back to the band room and equipment put away. Please help your kids get here on time. On time really means early so they are ready to go at the start time - not staggering in the door half asleep! We open the building at 6:30 every day that we have early groups in.
Flutes/Clarinets - Monday
Low Brass/Alto Group - Tuesday
Wednesday - Full Band
Thursday - Trumpets
Current grades are posted on Edline. The scale is:
Daily grade 10%
Sectionals 30%
Performances 60%
If a student has missed one of the two sectionals so far, then their grade is not very good. I expect that will come up significantly as we add more sectional grades and performances to the mix. Being at the right place at the right time with the with the right equipment and the right attitude ready to roll is where the daily points are derived from.
Thanks for all you do to help your students be successful.
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Big Week!!!
First Home Game Friday night!!!!! Call time will be 6:00 at the stadium.
Uniform is Band T Shirt, plain solid black windsuit pants, plain black socks that are at least crew length if not longer and bando band shoes.
Cookie Dough Orders due Friday!!!!
Uniform is Band T Shirt, plain solid black windsuit pants, plain black socks that are at least crew length if not longer and bando band shoes.
Cookie Dough Orders due Friday!!!!
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