Recent Announcements
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5th Grade Band Registration
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Get an instrument
There are three main
methods of getting an instrument for band.
Rent
Most band students rent instruments from a local music store. We
currently use Ellman's Music for most of our rentals, however, parents are
welcome to use any company they choose. Mike Ellman visits EGJ each week
to pick up instruments to be repaired and drop off instruments and
supplies.
www.ellmansmusic.com 630-355-5880
As a convenience for the
school community, the list is provided by Mr. McCammon for informational
purposes only. The companies listed are independent entities. They
are not in any way affiliated with or sponsored, recommended, or endorsed by
Plano District #88, and the District is not responsible for ...
Posted May 23, 2012 5:51 PM by Kevin Mccammon
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Honor Band Camp August 6-10
The third annual Emily G. Johns Honor Band camp will take place August 6-10 from 8:30-12:00 at EGJ. It is open to any student that
participated in band at EGJ during the 2011-2012 school year. The cost
is $40 per student payable by cash or check to EGJ by May 25. You may also contact me during the summer if you still wish to participate.
The students will spend the week learning fun and challenging music with
their friends, playing games, and working in large and small groups
with the Plano band directors. Mrs. Scarborough will work with
woodwinds, Ms. Webb with brass, and Mr. McCammon with percussion. Each
day consists of full ensemble rehearsal ...
Posted May 22, 2012 8:41 AM by Kevin McCammon
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Memorial Day Ceremony
The sixth grade band will be joining the middle school band for the
Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 28. The students will be performing in the
Little Rock Township Cemetery at 11:00am.
Students should arrive by 10:20
and should plan to be picked up by 11:30.
Dress for the event is the provided T shirt and nice pants. Shorts will be acceptable as long as
they not shredded or too short for girls.
This performance is required but it
is understood that many families travel on Memorial Day weekend. Please make sure to contact Mr.
McCammon in writing at least one week before the performance to be excused. Students that are absent will still
need to ...
Posted May 22, 2012 8:36 AM by Kevin McCammon
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New recordings posted
Recordings of all of your pieces for the May 1 concert at Plano High School are now posted, except "Taking My Walrus for a Walk." I hope you are as excited about these pieces as I am. It will be an incredible concert! 5th grade: Chronicles, Taking My Walrus for a Walk, Ancient Hunters6th grade: March from First Suite for Military Band, A Canadian Ballad, Morpheus
Posted Mar 16, 2012 1:56 PM by Kevin McCammon
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6th graders to join High School Pep Band Feb. 7
The sixth grade band will
be joining the high school pep band for a basketball game against Peotone on Tuesday, February 7. Students should arrive at 6:00 and report the the auditorium at Plano High
School. The students should wear
Plano shirts or purple to show their support for the team. We will be done around 8:15. This is a great event for everyone. The kids get to play with the awesome high school band and watch a free basketball game. Score.I am looking for a few parent volunteers to help chaperone the event. If you are interested and available, please contact me here: https://sites.google.com/site/egjband/contact-me
Posted Jan 30, 2012 9:09 AM by Kevin McCammon
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