November 11th-15th
Weekly Calendar
Monday - drum line audition clinic #1 4-7
Tuesday -
Wednesday -
Thursday -
Announcements
· This is what you need to have with you every day for band class
o Pencil
o Instrument
o Breathing Valve
o Music
o Black 1/2inch binder with sheet protectors
· Students need to be thinking about which Spring Ensembles they are going to participate in for next semester! Participation in these ensembles, along with lessons, helps the band as a whole get better and also provides additional opportunities for students to be exposed to different styles of music! I hope every student considers participating in at least 1 additional ensemble in the spring. The ensembles include Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Low Brass Ensemble, and Sax Ensemble. There are opportunities for everyone.
· Small ensembles sign-ups have been posted on my door for students to sign up. To receive lettering credit students must complete 3 of the items on the attached list.
· I know a lot of us love marching band, but we are limited by who joins/stays in concert band. Concert band is where we learn all of the technique things to be able to play exciting marching shows. It is imperative that you stay and participate in concert band. If you are a leader then it is expected that you stay, after all leaders do not get their position by doing ½ the work. This goes along with the band banquet. There are only two exceptions and that is if you are a color guard member with no instrument to play, a baseball player who has baseball 4th block or a basketball player who has basketball 4th block. If you are one of those who fall under that category, then you will be allowed to come to the band banquet as normal as long as you return for Strawberry and teapot rehearsals and parades. If you just decide not to participate in concert band then you must purchase a ticket from another student to attend. It is the BAND banquet not the MARCHING BAND banquet.
· Dessert evening is slowly rolling up. Each student is REQUIRED to perform at this event. This will be for a grade.
· Please make sure you are participating in every fundraiser. It is not fair for little Tina to get the same benefits as little Johnny if little Tina didn't help with the fundraiser and little Johnny raised $1,000. Everyone must pull their own weight.
· This past week we began our Fruit and nut fundraiser. Each student is asked to sell 10 items of fruit and 10 items of nuts or receive $60 worth of donations. These are due November 19th.
UPCOMING DATES:
Dec. 7 - Dyer Christmas Parade
Dec. 12 - Dessert Evening
Dec. 15 - Christmas Concert
December 16 - Final Exams begin
Joseph Agee
Director of Bands
Gibson Co. HS
Dyer, TN 38330