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• BAND CAMP UPDATE! PLEASE READ

• FREMONT FEST

• WELCOME INCOMING GRANT BAND FAMILIES

Band Camp Update from Mr. McFadden

Hello Grant Band Families!

I hope you are all enjoying wonderful summers full of family/friend time, relaxation, adventure and music! We're nearing the start of a great year and will kick it off with a few days of music before the start of school. Below you will find the final band camp itinerary and an important google form to fill out. It is a bit funky due to a change in the required PPS staff training days (all day Tues/Wed and AM on Thurs) that were placed in different spots than expected. I apologize for the non-traditional and more scattered schedule that this caused, but I know that it will not hinder our ability to form strong connections and work hard to create some great music in preparation for the fall. Band camp is intended for ALL students and will focus on reviving summer chops, performance/practice fundamentals, musical technique in concert, marching, and jazz settings, meeting people, group bonding, and creating a solid foundation for the rest of the year. This week sets the tone for the entire school year so let's have a great showing and get some great work done. The camp will focus on various aspects of our music program including leadership training (band council and principal players only), percussionists (drumline focused for now), jazz (Friday AM), and pep band/concert band music (All students). Please see the schedule for details as to when you are asked to arrive.

2018 Grant Band Camp

August 20, 23–24

Monday, August 20 – Leadership (AM) & Percussion (PM)

            9:00 - 12:00 – Leadership Training & Set-up

                        (Leadership = Band Council and Principal Players)

            12:00 - 3 pm – Percussionists Only

Tuesday, Wednesday – Nothing for band students. (All day PPS staff training.)

Thursday, August 23 – All students

            12:00 – 12:30  - Introductions

            12:30 – 2:00 – Rehearsal

            2:00 – 2:30 – Activity

            2:30 – 4:00 – Rehearsal

Friday, August 24 – All Students

            10:00 – 11:50 – Jazz Rehearsal (For jazz students and any others interested)

            12:00 – 1:30 – Music Rehearsal

            1:30 – 2:00 – Activity

            2:00 – 2:30 – Sectionals

            2:30 – 4:00 – Music Rehearsal

            4:00 – 4:30 – Ice Cream Social (Families welcome)

Students should bring to camp each day:

__ Instrument

__ Music Folder

__ Pencil

__ Water

__ Tennis shoes/sneakers

__ Comfortable clothing

__ Refreshments will be provided

It is important that EVERY student fills out the following google form: https://goo.gl/forms/3aOj5AljLxUDuIyo2

I'm looking forward to working with you all soon! Make sure you're putting in some time with your instrument so that you are prepared to be successful when we return to camp.

Mr. McFadden

FREMONT FEST 

The State Championship Grant High School Basketball Team is kicking off Fremont Fest by leading the Kid's Parade.  The team is looking for some music to back them up.   Think fun, think casual.  Play what you want, wear what you want and have a blast.  A drum line would be an awesome addition.   Come join the fun at the 32nd Annual Fremont Fest and support your community.

If you student is interested, please have them contact Amy Hamden at beaumontbusinesses@gmail.com.

Fremont Fest is Saturday, August 4, 2018 from 10 - 5 p.m. NE Fremont between NE 42nd & 51st Avenues.

INCOMING GRANT BAND FAMILIES

We're excited to welcome all of the new families to Grant Band! The Band Boosters put together some helpful information for new families joining us next year. Please pass this information along to any parents of incoming freshman band students