Director's Update - 2/11/18

Post date: Feb 12, 2018 3:17:05 PM

All-County Band

Congratulations to Cecilia Chan, Haley Peninger, Bryce Smith, CJ Reid, Bryleigh Weigum, Isaak Gibson, Kail Ronan, and Zakiyah McCullough for representing us at All-County Band this past weekend!

After School Sectionals

Sectionals continue this week after school from 3:10-4:00.

Monday - Symphonic Band Percussion

Tuesday - Concert Band Woodwinds

Thursday - Symphonic Band Woodwinds

Next Concert

Our next concert is scheduled for Thursday, March 15 at 7:00. Both ensembles will perform their MPA music. We go to MPA on March 19 and 20. As soon as the schedule is released, I will let you know which group goes on which day.

Marching Band Auditions

Auditions for Color Guard and Drum Major will take place March 26-29 after school until 5:00. The Color Guard application is attached below. Please note that any fees currently owed must be paid before you can become a member of next year's squad. You will not be allowed to carry over a balance anymore.

Fund Raising

We have a great opportunity for you to pay off any fees you currently owe. You can sell box of candy and receive $18 toward your account for each box you sell. This can add up very quickly and you can get your fees paid. If you would like a box, you can pick one up any day after school.

Marching Band Calendar

Below is the attachment for next year's marching band calendar. Marching band will be a class during the fall semester. All marching band students must be enrolled in the class in order to participate. Rehearsals will also take place after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 6:00 (note the time change). Another change is in how we will run band camp. The first week of camp will be only for rookies, percussion, color guard, and leadership. The entire band will come together for the second week of camp. The time for everyone both weeks will be 8am-5pm. Marching rehearsal will take place in the morning and music rehearsal in the afternoon. Band camp is required for everyone in marching band. Please plan vacations accordingly as attendance is crucial to our success. Most events are included in this calendar. There is one event that is still pending and as soon as it is made official, I will announce that date.