Fair Weekend - Don't forget to practice!

Hooray for 3-day weekends!!  I hope that everyone enjoys themselves this weekend.  Have a funnel cake for me if you go to the fair.  Be sure to have it AFTER riding the spinning rides.

Don't forget to make time to practice.  Test #2 was pretty good but we could all benefit from more practice.  The concert music is coming along as well but we've got a long way to go!

Beginners, keep up the good work!  I can't stress to you how important it is to play.  Use the CD that is included in your method book - it will help you check your pitches.

Have a wonderful weekend.  See you on Monday - an A day!!

Test #2 Coming up!

Test #2 will take place on Monday for A day students and Tuesday for B day students.  Make sure that you are practicing and you get a parent to sign your practice record.
8th graders should practice "Rondo" or "Wild Horseman"
7th graders should practice "High School Cadets" or any of the cut time songs.
6th grade intermediate students should practice "The Donkey Round" playing as if you were singing (but not singing like Ms. Griwatz!!!)
Beginners should practice lines 7 and 8 - your choice.
Have a great weekend.  See you Monday!

Test #1 is Done!

Test #1 is now in the history books (and GradeBook)! Congratulations to all of the students who were prepared with their books, instruments, and SIGNED practice records! You will find that the more you are prepared, the better your grade will be! Be sure to follow your practice record assignments and keep up with your band music. Take your instruments home this weekend and PRACTICE! Keep up the good work, CMS band! You are the BEST!

Just checking in...

Good Friday Morning, CMS!

I want to thank all of the parents and students who came to back to school night last night. It was so nice to see so many familiar faces and to meet new people. Remember, if you ever have any questions, please feel free to email me at school: cunninghamj@calvertnet.k12.md.us or call (the best time to reach me is during my planning 12:00-12:45): 410-535-7355.

By the end of the day today, every student should have 2 pieces of music (8th period beginners won't have band music - just their book), a name tag on their instruments - thanks to Ms. Griwatz's dad, and a practice record. Time to start making beautiful music :-)

Thank you! I truly teach the best students!!