Subject: On behalf of Mr. Yoder: SFMS Bands update (6.3.24)
Hello everyone! Here is your SFMS Bands update for the week of June 3, 2024.
Here are this week's action items:
· Fill out the middle school band registration form. This form is for participation in CONCERT BAND.
o https://forms.gle/N4gPT5QyJDvW1ehh8
· Marching band was not included on the original form as an option on the form linked above. If your musician plans on joining the 2024-2025 edition of the Spring-Ford Middle School MARCHING BAND please complete this form.
o https://forms.gle/HN5WTB3UaqbVVHfdA
· Join our ‘Spring-Ford MS Bands’ group on the BAND app. to get updates and stay connected! This will be the main mode of communication throughout the summer.
o https://band.us/n/a5ad0bLf2ad6x
Thank you to everyone that joined us for the informational meeting last week! It was great to meet so many of you! If you weren’t able to attend the meeting you can click here to access my slides from the meeting.
After the meeting, the most common question I received was whether students can participate in both band and sports. The answer is a resounding YES! Students can opt to only participate in the concert band, as marching band is not mandatory for student athletes participating in fall sports. I do, however, recommend students try marching band if it is feasible because it is the perfect combination of their athletic and musical talents. Most students that try marching band end up loving it!
For musician/athletes, the concert band program includes a weekly lesson during the school day and participation in band during homeroom. 7th and 8th-grade bands meet separately once a week during homeroom for rehearsals. Outside of their athletic season, students will attend Wednesday after-school practices. During the season, they can focus on their sports practices. Although there may be conflicts between after-school sports practices and Wednesday rehearsals, I am committed to being flexible with musician/athletes.
This year, my goal is to connect with the coaches, establish a rapport, and collaborate to ensure that students can succeed in all their activities. I apologize for not mentioning this during last week's meeting.
If you have any questions regarding the contents in this email, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at mr.yoder.sfms@gmail.com.
Thanks and have a great day!
-Mr. Steve Yoder-
7th and 8th Grade Band Director
Spring-Ford Area School District
Spring-Ford Middle School Bands Calendar
The next general meeting is:
Tues. June 11th
7:30pm
10-12 orchestra room
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Want to know how many points are in your SPA? Email Dawn Svendsen at assistant.treasurer@springfordmusic.org