Keep the music alive. Music is a gift. You can use that gift. Remember the quote from Berthold Auerbach: "Music washes away the dust of everyday life." It's true. When you don't have anything to do and you're bored ... Play your instrument. Create a music video. Compose a song. Learn a new song. Practice just for fun. It will make things better. Those around you will feel better too. Music is a gift you share with others. Keep sharing and keep playing.
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On the horizon. Please mark your calendars ...
Performance Events and Concert Dates - Times and details will provided to students as we get closer to events:
1. Chaboya Winter Concert - CMS - Wednesday, 12/6
2. Music in the Parks - Local HS then to Great America - Saturday, 4/24
3. CMEA Band Festival - Fremont HS - Saturday, 4/27
4. Reclassification Honor Band - Quimby Oak - Wednesday, 5/3
5. Elementary Spring Concert (selected band students invited to play) - CMS - Tuesday, 5/14
6. Chaboya Spring Concert - CMS - Wednesday, 5/15
7. Chaboya Graduation Performance - CMS - Wednesday, 6/122
Attitude is everything! The greatest single factor to determine the success of an individual or organization is attitude! The kind of person you are is an individual choice, and how you feel about something is one of the few actual independent choices you have in life. Having a positive attitude makes an artistic performance inevitable and is the difference between a winning organization and a mediocre group. The band can do so much for you. Make the most of it in every rehearsal and performance!
BAND MEMBER DUTIES:
Be on time to all rehearsals and performances. Remember: "Early is on time and on time is late."
When the director or staff member steps on the podium or asks for your attention, all taking should cease.
Come to rehearsal with a good attitude.
No horsing around with your instrument.
Make a real effort to improve on a daily basis, establish a good practice routine.
At the end of rehearsal put all materials in their proper place.
Maintain a strong academic standing in all course work (seek help if you are struggling in a tough subject).
Become responsible for and assume responsibility for your own actions. Admit when you are wrong.
Have proper respect for yourself, your classmates, and those in authority.
Read and play music with insight, have musical expectations.