Band This Week: Feb. 19-23, 2018
Please take a moment to thoroughly review the information in this update. Our weekly schedule includes Wind Ensemble’s performance at the Pre-Assessment Concert on Tuesday, February 20. The Pizza Kit Fundraiser ends this week; all orders and money are due by 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21.
I look forward to hearing everyone’s individual contributions as we work to collectively deliver the best musical performances of which we are capable!
Band Schedule – February 19-23
Monday, February 19
No School – Parent/Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, February 20
Wind Ensemble Pre-Assessment Concert at PHHS (mandatory and graded event)
5:45 – 8:00 p.m.
ALL Concert Black Attire
Full itinerary available here.
Wednesday, February 21
PIZZA ORDERS AND MONEY ARE DUE! More info here.
Jazz Band – 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Please consult the revised jazz band February rehearsal schedule.
Individual Practicing
There are many resources on our website!
Band room can be used for before- and after-school practice. You must have transportation and check with Mr. Stanley in advance.
In Class
Wind Ensemble – Concert Assessment Preparation
Percussion Ensemble – Continued 4-mallet technique and timpani work
Symphonic Band – Chamber Rehearsals (“performance” March 5)/Eb Concert Scale
Announcements, Updates, Information
Jazz Band
Rehearsal will occur on WEDNESDAY, February 21 from 3:45-5:00 PM.
A revised schedule for February is available here.
Wind Ensemble Concert Assessment
The Concert Assessment memo, itineraries, and forms have been distributed. Permission and medical forms are past-due. All of these documents are available on our website on the calendar and forms pages.
All stakeholders should be making positive contributions to our final preparation:
Students: practice outside of class daily!
PLEASE use the recordings of our music as a guide. Find links here.
Parents: please encourage your students to practice and prepare their music!
As your director I commit to creating the best possible environment for you to succeed.
Individual Practice
Remember: rehearsal occurs in the band room. To be prepared for rehearsal, you must practice outside of class! This is your standing homework assignment for band. Increases in outside practice WILL help us improve.
Parents, please help our program grow in quality by encouraging practice at home and engaged rehearsals at school (this means no cell phones). It is not always easy to listen to a student practice, but creating the expectation and opportunity for this to occur regularly at home is an important show of support for your child’s musical education. Forced practice can result in hating music. However, encouragement is a healthy way to show students you support their efforts to improve natural abilities.
Next Week – February 26 – March 2
Tuesday – Jazz Band – 3:45-5:00 p.m.
Thursday – Wind Ensemble – 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Friday – VBODA District VI Concert Performance Assessment – 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
