Marching Band

Mrs. Fraley, several former CMS band students and the drum line have recently visited CMS to talk about Marching Band. I can't say enough good things about joining marching band! It's a great time and a great way to get to know your fellow students. CHS's marching band has come a long way over the years, thanks to Mrs. Fraley. Know how it can get better? IF MORE CMS STUDENTS JOIN!!

Here's the link to the CHS band website if you have any questions about the marching band or any other bands at CHS:

Wow. Has it really been since December?

Thank you, April, for reminding me to post something!

We are in full swing for the upcoming spring performances! Everyone is working on Spring Concert music, 7th and 8th graders are working on Festival music and 8th grade is practicing for the Hershey Park trip.

Remember to get those practice records signed and turned in. I'll give a prize to the class that has the highest percentage of signed practice records for test #12. (Let's see how many of you are paying attention to the blog...)

Hope to see everyone at the dedication ceremony tomorrow. Remember, if you are performing, you are to wear your CMS shirt and black pants. Be here by 1:30 (earlier would be better). Have a great weekend!

Concerts are DONE!

Congratulations to all of my band students! I am so very proud of all of you! The concerts were fabulous. All of that hard work (and the gray hairs that you caused - you know who you are) paid off!
8th grade band students will rehearse during AM advisory period on Friday - if we have AM Advisory on Friday - so that we can prepare for Tuesday's field trip.
Enjoy your snow day!!

Parents, we are going to change a few things for the spring concerts. Stayed tuned for more information in the months to come. The dates will remain the same. Only the times will be changed.

CONCERTS

It's concert week!
Check your practice records for all the information that you need.
6th grade band concert is on Monday, December 13th. Students need to report no later than 6:30.
7th and 8th graders have a concert on Wednesday, December 15th.
Be sure that you are dressed in your black pants, CMS shirts - tucked in - and dark shoes. Use the bathroom before reporting to the band room.

6th graders have full band rehearsal during AM advisory on Monday morning! Don't forget to check in with your homeroom teacher before coming to the band room!

Hopefully, we will have the Yankee Candle orders by the 7th and 8th grade concert. I will post information as soon as the shipment arrives.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Tests Delayed

I had a chance to tell my B day students, but did not have a chance to talk to A day students...the tests scheduled for the 16th and 17th are rescheduled for the 19th and 22nd because I will be out of state attending a funeral. Please be good for the substitute and do some extra practicing at home. See you on Friday.

Whoo-hoo!

I teach the best students in all of CMS! All of you are doing a great job! Don't stop practicing - instead of a great job, I expect a super job :-)

Speaking of great jobs...you were amazing at raising funds for the band program. We doubled the band's budget for the year! Thank you to all who sold or bought! The orders are on their way to Yankee Candle and will be in before Christmas. (I don't have an exact delivery date, but will let you know when the orders are on their way.)

Great start to the weekend!

Because of our two-hour early dismissal, I only got to see two bands today, but WOW! They were fantastic! 8th graders, you did an excellent job on "Allegretto" and "The Chipmunk Song". (Could those two songs BE more different?!) I was really pleased with how well you responded to my suggestions for improving sound. Trombones, thanks for getting the whole "round sound" thing! Drummers, you rocked! Saxes and trumpet, keep up the good work! The 6th grade beginning band was also rockin' on their sight reading of "The Night Before Christmas". I can't believe that some of you just started playing LAST MONTH! Keep up the good work, EVERYONE! Get some practice in this weekend. Hope to see some of you tomorrow at NHS for the "Beat the Teach" 5K.