posted Jan 9, 2012 3:57 PM by Paul Schroeder
The 8th graders in band have begun working on a project that will be due at the end of January. It will involve recording their playing individually, and then writing a reflection on how they did, a description of the process they took to prepare it and finally some information about their understanding of the concepts. As our school is qualifying for IB status, part of the process we must follow is to send in samples of 8th grade work. Several 8th graders will be randomly selected, and their work, along with the grades they receive on it, will be sent to the IB headquarters in Switzerland. The grades received by the students, as well as other IB grades which the 7th graders will also receive will be posted to the gradebook, translated to percentages. These grades are all determined according to a rubric for each of the types of activities the students are doing. |
posted Jan 9, 2012 3:49 PM by Paul Schroeder
Check out Mr. Weber's original music site! Here is some information he posted about it.Thank you to all the people that have been visiting the website! I have been receiving many positive emails about my music so far and it feels great. Thank you to all of the teachers that have been passing my website along to their students as a resource for new music. You have helped to make the site more and more popular. In last month's newletter I sent out a free preview copy of "A Day and Night in the Wild". This is an unaccompanied piece that I wrote for Saxophone but is playable by other instruments as well. I recently added the song to my website because I had several student musicians asking to perform it in the upcoming Solo & Ensemble Festival season. In this newletter I have attached a preview copy of "Fortress". This is a work that I wrote for my concert band a few years ago for our concert band festival. I received several favorable comments from the judges at the festival. The best one was a comment about how the students seemed to like this song the best of the three that they had prepared for this event. I think your students would enjoy this piece as well. If you still have students looking for Solo & Ensemble music I have several songs that might be of interest to them. If they find a song but need a re-arrangement to suit their instrumentation, please contact me through my website. I have already had teachers ask for a piece but need it for an Alto Saxophone and a Trumpet instead of the original Clarinet/Bass Clarinet combination that I had written. I can usually have this done quite quickly and will re-post it on the website. At my website you may see a preview of every song and listen to a complete mp3 file. This mp3 file is also available to download free for use in your classroom regardless of purchase. When you find a song that you like you may buy it and instantly download it to your printer. Once you have printed a master copy you may make as many copies as you need for your group. Every purchase also comes with a proof of purchase to print and show to MSBOA judges in case you use my music at festivals and will specifically list you as the purchaser. If you have visited other websites that allow you to download original music I'm sure you'll see that my website is quite competitive. Some sites don't make their downloadable music any cheaper than if you were to buy it at their store. You think they would since you are supplying the paper and ink. I've also seen sites that don't have anything to preview other than a title and price. Thanks for your support, Nathan A. Weber Owner/Publisher/Composer Weber PDF Music www.weberpdfmusic.com |
posted Dec 8, 2011 9:00 AM by Paul Schroeder
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updated Jan 9, 2012 3:58 PM
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The pdf version of our concert program is attached to this post. The school's copier is down and it is possible only 100 programs will be available. If you can help by printing our program for tonight and bringing it with you, it would be appreciated!! Thanks, and we hope you enjoy the concert!! |
posted Dec 3, 2011 10:18 AM by Paul Schroeder
High School Wind Ensemble – Thursday, December 8
at St. Cecilia Music Society
City Middle School Bands – Tuesday, December 13
at Central Auditorium
UNIFORM - Black shirt, black slacks/dress/skirt
and black shoes (not athletic)
Arrive
6:30 PM for warm up |
posted Oct 29, 2011 5:12 PM by Paul Schroeder
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updated Oct 30, 2011 4:06 PM
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Here is the list of players, listed by their recording number, that have been selected for this year's wind ensemble. All sections, except percussion, will show the chair order, and the instrument part, that the player will have. Thank you. Mr. Schroeder
Band Part ---- Player tryout number
1st Flute - flute 1
1st Flute - flute 2
2nd Flute - flute 3
2nd Flute - flute 4
1st Oboe - oboe 1
1st Clarinet - clarinet 13
1st Clarinet - clarinet 11
1st Clarinet - clarinet 4
2nd Clarinet - clarinet 2
2nd Clarinet - clarinet 3
2nd Clarinet - clarinet 12
3rd Clarinet - clarinet 10
3rd Clarinet - clarinet 14
3rd Clarinet - clarinet7
3rd Clarinet - clarinet 1
Alto Clarinet - clarinet 6
Bass Clarinet - bass clarinet 1
1st Alto Saxophone - alto sax 3
1st Alto Saxophone - alto sax 1
2nd Alto Saxophone - alto sax 5
2dn Alto Saxophone - alto sax 2
1st Tenor Saxophone - tenor sax 1
2nd Tenor Saxophone - tenor sax 2
Bari Sax - bari sax 1
1st Trumpet - trumpet 7
1st Trumpet - trumpet 1
2nd Trumpet - trumpet 8
2nd Trumpet - trumpet 2
3rd Trumpet - trumpet 4
3rd Trumpet - trumpet 6
1st Horn - horn 3
2nd Horn - horn 2
3rd Horn - horn 1
1st Trombone - trombone 5
2nd Trombone - trombone 3
3rd Trombone - trombone 2
Baritone - baritone 1
Tuba - tuba 1
Percussion - NOT LISTED IN CHAIR ORDER
Percussion, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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posted Sep 23, 2011 3:59 AM by Paul Schroeder
Welcome Back Everyone, and thank you for coming to our web site. At the City House, I gave out a handout which is also available here as an attachment. If you would like to see it, just click!
Also, please check the calendar for posted dates. The end of September means the deadline for middle school solo/ensemble registration, as well as All State audition registration.
Our new fundraiser is the Grand Rapids coupon book, and it is a beauty. The books sell for $20 each, and should pay for themselves with only a few of the coupons within.
Please let our CBOP parent leaders know if you are willing to offer your assistance with things like concert stage setup, chaperoning bus trips, etc.
Thanks, and have a great school year! |
posted Apr 12, 2011 4:32 PM by Paul Schroeder
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updated May 3, 2011 4:33 PM
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In case you missed the conferences, here is the information from the conference form:Friday, April 29 at 5:05 PM – Rockford High School
State
High School Band Festival
(Hub Wind Ensemble)
Thursday, May 4 at 2:50 PM – Big Rapids High School
State
Middle School Band
Festival (8th Hour Band)
Wednesday, May 11
High School Spring Band Concert – St. Cecilia Music Society,
7:30 PM
Thursday, May 19
Middle School Spring Band Concert – Creston Auditorium, 7:00
PM
All of next year’s ninth grade band students will
begin the 2011-12 school year in the marching/concert band. At the end of the
first marking period, students may choose to audition for the Wind Ensemble,
which is the concert group that plays the most advanced level music throughout
the year. |
posted Apr 8, 2011 8:40 AM by Paul Schroeder
High School Wind Ensemble - Friday, April 29, 5:05 PM, Rockford High School 8th Period Band - Thursday, May 5, 2:50 PM, Big Rapids High School |
posted Feb 14, 2011 9:08 AM by Paul Schroeder
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updated Feb 14, 2011 9:10 AM
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February 16 - GRPS Pre-MSBOA Festival at Creston for High School Hub Band
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· Arrive at Creston HS at 6:30 PM
· Wear uniforms
· Bring everything you need, or arrange that it will be there.
· HIGH SCHOOL ONLY |
February 25 –MSBOA Band Festival at Grandville High School
· Performance at 9:50 AM. (Leave City at 8:00 AM)
· Parents are very highly encouraged to attend.
· Uniforms required for all band students.
· We expect exemplary behavior from everyone. We represent ourselves, our band program and our schools.
Uniform for both performances – Black Dress Shirt, black pants (or skirts for girls), black shoes. Without the uniform, students will not participate in the band festival. The will affect the band grade. |
posted Feb 3, 2011 11:24 AM by Paul Schroeder
Don’t forget that our order deadline for Scrip for February is Tuesday, Feb. 8th. Please have your order placed either online or into the Scrip mailbox outside of the school office door by 3:45pm. Anyone can order Scrip to help raise funds for our bands, orchestras, and choirs. Need more information? Contact Bonnie @bonnie.czu@gmail.com or Wendy @ Shickfamily4@aol.com. |
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