Wow! The school year is speeding by! First quarter ends this week and it's nearly November which means crunch time for the musical and concerts. Hope everybody is ready!!
Test #4 is Monday (tomorrow) for A day students and Tuesday for B day students. Get those practice records signed and completed so that you get the highest grade possible!
Our fundraiser starts tomorrow as well. We will be selling Yankee Candle products once again. I'm very sorry to report that the catalogs are no longer scratch-and-sniff. The good news is that we get 40% of the sales, and that all sales made by band students stay in the band program. Think of it this way - if you sell $100 worth of products, you've bought a new song for the band! There are lots of cool things and it is the start of the holiday season...start thinking about presents. Remember, Nanas and Bumpas love candles!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend. I'm off to give Cleo and Big Dumb Dave their baths.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Friday, October 8, 2010
Test #3 is coming up!
Test #3 and Practice Record #3 are coming up next week: 12th for A days and 13th for B days. Be sure to practice and get those PR's signed.
The 13th is also Ms. Griwatz's 50th birthday! If you are near a dollar store this weekend, be sure to pick up some noise makers or party hats! It's going to be a BIG celebration!
Hope to see you all at the Northern High School TOB tomorrow night.
The 13th is also Ms. Griwatz's 50th birthday! If you are near a dollar store this weekend, be sure to pick up some noise makers or party hats! It's going to be a BIG celebration!
Hope to see you all at the Northern High School TOB tomorrow night.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Interim Progress Reports
How were your interim grades? Not just your band grade, but all grades? Are you happy with your progress or can you do better? What do you need to do to achieve a higher grade? Do you need a better plan? Do you need to be organized? Do you need to work harder? YOU can do it! You have the resources and the tools to succeed! Talk to your teachers or fellow students to find the help you need. Plan your work, get it done, keep it organized, turn it in!
If it's your band grade that you want to improve, look at that practice record. Put the assignment in your agenda book. Set up a practice schedule. Add additional time to the practicing you're already doing. GET YOUR PRACTICE RECORD SIGNED!! The easiest way to increase your test grades by 10 points is to get your practice record signed and turn it in on the day it is due. I do not accept late or incomplete practice records. You are graded on completing the practice record - not the amount of time you practice! (Although...those who practice more, seem to do better...go figure!)
Like the sign in the band room says, "I don't give out grades, You earn them!" Earn the best grade you can. Have a good weekend. Practice!
If it's your band grade that you want to improve, look at that practice record. Put the assignment in your agenda book. Set up a practice schedule. Add additional time to the practicing you're already doing. GET YOUR PRACTICE RECORD SIGNED!! The easiest way to increase your test grades by 10 points is to get your practice record signed and turn it in on the day it is due. I do not accept late or incomplete practice records. You are graded on completing the practice record - not the amount of time you practice! (Although...those who practice more, seem to do better...go figure!)
Like the sign in the band room says, "I don't give out grades, You earn them!" Earn the best grade you can. Have a good weekend. Practice!
Friday, September 24, 2010
8th grade ROCKED this morning!
I am SOOOOOOOO proud of how well you sight read this morning, 8th grade!! That was awesome! Keep up the good work. These Friday mornings are going to be A LOT of fun if they continue like today's rehearsal.
For ALL band students - remember that we have a TEST next week! Monday for A day students and Tuesday for B day students. Get those practice records signed and work on articulations and dynamics. Enjoy your weekend!
For ALL band students - remember that we have a TEST next week! Monday for A day students and Tuesday for B day students. Get those practice records signed and work on articulations and dynamics. Enjoy your weekend!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Friday: First 8th grade band rehearsal
Friday, September 24th will be our first 8th grade band rehearsal. As 8th graders, you get to perform more than others so we're going to spend Friday mornings together to get ready for those performances. We'll start this week on some tunes for our recruiting trip coming up on December 21st when we'll get to go to MES, and BAES and then on to McDonald's for lunch! It's always a fun day.
See you at 7:35 8th graders!
See you at 7:35 8th graders!
Friday, September 17, 2010
Test #1 is DONE!
I heard some AWESOME playing this week! Good job, everyone. Our next test is coming up fast - September 27th (A day) and 28th (B day). Make sure that you are practicing from your method books and getting started on that band music!
Don't forget about the free drum clinic tomorrow at Garrett Music Academy. Unfortunately, I can't be there but I'm sure it will be a lot of fun! There's also Artsfest going on at Annemarie Gardens. Check out all the music and dance performances as well as the cool art!
Don't forget about the free drum clinic tomorrow at Garrett Music Academy. Unfortunately, I can't be there but I'm sure it will be a lot of fun! There's also Artsfest going on at Annemarie Gardens. Check out all the music and dance performances as well as the cool art!
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Free Drum Clinic - Saturday, September 18th
Former CMS student, now professional musician, Dominic Fragman will present a drum clinic at the Garrett Music Academy on Saturday, September 18th. See the poster in the band room for more information or copy and paste the following link to read more from the "Recorder".
http://somdnews.com/stories/09102010/reccov141119_32389.shtml
http://somdnews.com/stories/09102010/reccov141119_32389.shtml
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