One week from now...

Our concert night is only one week away!!

Info that you need to know:
6th grade band students report at 6:00 and the concert begins at 6:30.  The concert will be over at 7:00.
7th and 8th grade band students report at 7:30 - not earlier because we want to give the 6th graders' parents a chance to get out of the parking lot.  The concert begins at 8:00 and should be over by 8:30.
Everybody should be dressed in their black pants (not skirts, skinny jeans, jeggings, etc) and your CMS band shirt tucked in to said black pants.  Try to take care of water and bathroom needs before entering the band room.

It's going to be a great evening!

Don't forget that the 7th and 8th grade band will rehearse during advisory on Thursday.

End of the First Quarter

Wednesday marked the end of the first quarter.  How did you do?  Is your band grade what you thought it would be?  Could it be better? Maybe you need to practice a little more...it does help.
A student said to me today, "I practiced and I sounded better!".  YES!!!  This is what I've been telling children for 18 years.  Perhaps it's time to add to my embroidered sayings...anyone out there do counted cross-stitch?
Don't forget that Yankee Candle orders are due tomorrow and the interest forms are due on Monday.  Have a great weekend.

Reminders...

Don't forget:

1. Take your instruments home to practice over the 3-day weekend.
2. Sell Yankee Candle stuff.
3. Practice for next week's tests - A day on Tuesday and B day on Wednesday.
4. The concert is coming up on November 15th.  (6th graders at 6:30, 7th and 8th grade at 8:00)
5. Practice, practice practice!
6. Monday is a B day.  
7. Ms. Cunningham teaches the BEST students!

Have a great 3-day weekend!

What's Up in Bandland?

So...just what is up?  LOTS!

• Test #3 is done and it was pretty fabulous!  
• Two new performance opportunities - November 4th will be band night with CHS and December 2nd we will have a chance to perform at the first CMS craft fair.  Details will be coming soon for both events.
• Our Yankee Candle Fundraiser is getting kicking off this week.  My apologies to parents for all of the fundraisers - we miss Mrs. King in the office - she kept our calendar up-to-date!  The band gets 40% of everything sold from the YC catalog.  If every student sells a $10 item, we will make over $400!
• Concerts are a month away!!!  Keep practicing!  

That's all for now.  Keep up the good work.  How about challenging yourself to practice 10 extra minutes this weekend?

PS - speaking of the weekend...check out the Pet Day in Solomons Island on Sunday from 12-5.  SMAWL will be there.  (Davey is a SMAWL rescue dog.)

Enjoy Your Day Off...

...but don't forget to practice!  As I head off to CMS for staff development, I have to admit that I'm a little jealous that you get one more day to enjoy what was a beautiful weekend.

Remember that Tuesday is a B day and that we've got tests coming up on Wednesday and Thursday!

Have a fantastic day!

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!