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Saturday, Dec. 6th
Saturday, Dec. 6th
North Branch High School
North Branch High School
What is Solo & Ensemble?
Solo and Ensemble is an optional event where students learn new music to play in front of an expert on their instrument to receive feedback on how to improve as a musician. Students who do especially well can earn a medal for their performance. It is a fantastic way for students to further enhance their learning beyond the classroom. This is also a great way for students to learn solo music or work in a small group.
When and where is it held?
Saturday, Dec. 6th at North Branch High School. Students will provide their own transportation to and from the event. Most events take place in the morning (usually between 8:00am-noon) and families can plan to spend about an hour at North Branch.
For instance, if a student has a 9:15am solo, their day would look something like:
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
8:45am - arrive at North Branch, find warm up room
9:00am - get instrument out of case, prepare for warm up
9:05am - warm up
9:15am - Performance
9:25am -Performance done, wait for rating
9:35am - receive rating from Judge, stop at medals table, go home.
Most events take place between 8am and 1pm.
How do I sign up?
If your student would like to participate, please have them sign up by Monday, September 16th. Use this link to sign up.
When will students work on the music?
When will students work on the music?
Students will get some time during their band class to work on their music, but the majority of the practice will take place outside of the class period. After school practices will be scheduled in October and November, and students should plan to at least 1 or 2 after school practices to fully prepare for the event. Students should plan to practice their music at home on a regular basis to get the most out Solo & Ensemble!
Students will get some time during their band class to work on their music, but the majority of the practice will take place outside of the class period. After school practices will be scheduled in October and November, and students should plan to at least 1 or 2 after school practices to fully prepare for the event. Students should plan to practice their music at home on a regular basis to get the most out Solo & Ensemble!
Does is cost anything?
It is $13 for each event, and the money goes to MSBOA to pay for the judges at Solo & Ensemble. You can pay with cash or check. If writing a check, please make it out to Grand Blanc Community Schools.
If you are experiencing any financial difficulties please know that your student will be able to participate in the event. Contact Mr. Finkbeiner if you need assistance paying for anything related to band.
How do I get music?
How do I get music?
Your band director will help you pick the correct music for you. After you sign up you will get your music within a week so you can start working on your performance!
Below is a list of students who turned in the sign up form for Solo & Ensemble.
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