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Friday, May 9, 2008

SPRING CONCERT IS 6 SCHOOL DAYS AWAY!
Drum Major auditions continue after school today. BE ON TIME!
Schedule:

5/13 - 7AM - Percussion Class
5/14 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
5/15 - 7AM - Full Band
5/16 - 7:30AM - PIRATES Rehearsal
5/16 - JAZZ BAND PERFORMANCE IN THE LIBRARY
5/19 - 7AM - DRESS REHEARSAL
5/19 - 6PM - REPORT FOR SPRING CONCERT
5/20 - 7AM - Percussion Class
5/22 - JAZZ BAND PERFORMANCE AT OLLIE'S BARGAIN OUTLET
5/27 - 7AM - Percussion Class
5/29 - 7PM - JAZZ BAND/PERCUSSION CONCERT - (Mandatory for all students)
5/31 - 11AM - JAZZ BAND PERFORMANCE AT BARNES & NOBLE

2008 REBEL BRIGADE AUDITION SCHEDULE;

Color Guard:

May 9th - 4-6pm - SMALL GYM

Drum Major:

May 9, 12 - 4pm - Band Room/Outside

Section Leader/Field Commander:

May 28 - 4pm - Band Room/Outside

Drumline (TENTATIVE):

May 29 - Immediately after school. Once you audition, you may leave.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

SPRING CONCERT IS 7 SCHOOL DAYS AWAY!
7:30am REHEARSAL FOR "PIRATES" TOMORROW. PLEASE BE ON TIME!
Drum Major auditions begin after school today. BE ON TIME (that was a hint). Be ready to march.
Schedule:

5/9 - 7:30AM - SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL
5/13 - 7AM - Percussion Class
5/14 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
5/15 - 7AM - Full Band
5/16 - JAZZ BAND PERFORMANCE IN THE LIBRARY
5/19 - 7AM - DRESS REHEARSAL
5/19 - 6PM - REPORT FOR SPRING CONCERT
5/20 - 7AM - Percussion Class
5/22 - JAZZ BAND PERFORMANCE AT OLLIE'S BARGAIN OUTLET
5/27 - 7AM - Percussion Class
5/29 - 7PM - JAZZ BAND/PERCUSSION CONCERT - (Mandatory for all students)
5/31 - 11AM - JAZZ BAND PERFORMANCE AT BARNES & NOBLE

2008 REBEL BRIGADE AUDITION SCHEDULE;

Color Guard:

May 8 - 4-5:30pm in the small gym and/or outside
May 9th - 4-6pm - SMALL GYM

Drum Major:

May 8, 9, 12 - 4pm - Band Room/Outside

Section Leader/Field Commander:

May 28 - 4pm - Band Room/Outside

Drumline (TENTATIVE):

May 29 - Immediately after school. Once you audition, you may leave.

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

FULL BAND TOMORROW MORNING! WE HAVE A CONCERT IN A WEEK AND A HALF!
Drum Major auditions begin after school tomorrow. Be prepared to be outside and march. No flip-flops!
Schedule:
o 5/8 - 7AM - Full Band
o 5/9 - 7:30AM - SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL
o 5/13 - 7AM - Percussion Class
o 5/14 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
o 5/15 - 7AM - Full Band
o 5/16 - JAZZ BAND PERFORMANCE IN THE LIBRARY
o 5/19 - 7AM - DRESS REHEARSAL
o 5/19 - 6PM - REPORT FOR SPRING CONCERT
o 5/20 - 7AM - Percussion Class
o 5/22 - JAZZ BAND PERFORMANCE AT OLLIE'S BARGAIN OUTLET
o 5/27 - 7AM - Percussion Class
o 5/29 - 7PM - JAZZ BAND/PERCUSSION CONCERT - (Mandatory for all students)
o 5/31 - 11AM - JAZZ BAND PERFORMANCE AT BARNES & NOBLE
2008 REBEL BRIGADE AUDITION SCHEDULE:
o Color Guard:
 May 5, 6, 8 - 4-5:30pm in the small gym and/or outside
 May 9th - 4-6pm - SMALL GYM
o Drum Major:
 May 8, 9, 12 - 4pm - Band Room/Outside
o Section Leader/Field Commander:
 May 28 - 4pm - Band Room/Outside
o NEW!! - Drumline (TENTATIVE):
 May 29 - Immediately after school. Once you audition, you may leave.

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

We are missing an ENTIRE Percussion folder. This needs to be found IMMEDIATELY. The band room was pretty thoroughly searched this morning and it's not here. Today, during class there will be a folder check for EVERYONE. It will be worth a million test grades. (Actually, it will only be worth 2 test grades, but that could really hurt some of you). In your folder you should have a pencil and all of the music that we are currently working on. I hope I don't find any music that should have already been turned in.
Color Guard - excellent turn-out yesterday. You all worked very hard and I've got good feelings about the team. Let's keep this up for the rest of the week.
Drum Major auditions begin on Thursday after school. Auditions are open to rising juniors.
Schedule:
o 5/7 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
o 5/8 - 7AM - Full Band
o 5/9 - 7:30AM - SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL - NEW!!
o 5/13 - 7AM - Percussion Class
o 5/14 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
o 5/15 - 7AM - Full Band
o 5/16 - JAZZ BAND PERFORMANCE IN THE LIBRARY
o 5/19 - 7AM - DRESS REHEARSAL
o 5/19 - 6PM - REPORT FOR SPRING CONCERT
o 5/20 - 7AM - Percussion Class
o 5/22 - JAZZ BAND PERFORMANCE AT OLLIE'S BARGAIN OUTLET
o 5/27 - 7AM - Percussion Class
o 5/29 - 7PM - JAZZ BAND/PERCUSSION CONCERT - (Mandatory for all students)
o 5/31 - 11AM - JAZZ BAND PERFORMANCE AT BARNES & NOBLE
2008 REBEL BRIGADE AUDITION SCHEDULE;
o Color Guard:
 May 5, 6, 8 - 4-5:30pm in the small gym and/or outside
 May 9th - 4-6pm - SMALL GYM
o Drum Major:
 May 8, 9, 12 - 4pm - Band Room/Outside
o Section Leader/Field Commander:
 May 28 - 4pm - Band Room/Outside
o NEW!! - Drumline (TENTATIVE):
 May 29 - Immediately after school. Once you audition, you may leave.

Monday May 5, 2008

HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO. (That means fifth of May).
Color Guard - Auditions begin today. Please report to the band room IMMEDIATELY after school. We'll go to the shed to get poles and stuff.
Schedule:

5/6 - 7AM - Percussion Class
5/7 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
5/8 - 7AM - Full Band
5/9 - 7AM - Full Band (t)
5/13 - 7AM - Percussion Class
5/14 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
5/15 - 7AM - Full Band
5/16 - JAZZ BAND PERFORMANCE IN THE LIBRARY
5/19 - 7AM - DRESS REHEARSAL
5/19 - 6PM - REPORT FOR SPRING CONCERT
5/20 - 7AM - Percussion Ensemble
5/22 - JAZZ BAND PERFORMANCE AT OLLIE'S BARGAIN OUTLET

2008 REBEL BRIGADE AUDITION SCHEDULE;

Color Guard:

May 5, 6, 8 - 4-5:30pm in the small gym and/or outside
May 9th - 4-6pm - SMALL GYM

Drum Major:

May 8, 9, 12 - 4pm - Band Room/Outside

Section Leader/Field Commander:

May 28 - 4pm - Band Room/Outside

Friday, May 2, 2008

There were 15 people missing or late for this morning's rehearsal. We have a concert in 2 weeks. I will therefore be adding more rehearsals. Sorry. (No, actually, I'm not really sorry. I do apologize to those people who are ALWAYS here).
SENIORS - Please RSVP ASAP for the BBQ, PDQ and BAPOB
Schedule:

5/6 - 7AM - Percussion Class
5/7 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
5/8 - 7AM - Full Band
5/9 - 7AM - Full Band (t)
5/13 - 7AM - Percussion Class
5/14 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
5/15 - 7AM - Full Band
5/16 - JAZZ BAND PERFORMANCE IN THE LIBRARY
5/19 - 7AM - DRESS REHEARSAL
5/19 - 6PM - REPORT FOR SPRING CONCERT
5/20 - 7AM - Percussion Ensemble
5/22 - JAZZ BAND PERFORMANCE AT OLLIE'S BARGAIN OUTLET

2008 REBEL BRIGADE AUDITION SCHEDULE;

Color Guard:

May 5, 6, 8 - 4-5:30pm in the small gym and/or outside
May 9th - 4-6pm - SMALL GYM

Drum Major:

May 8, 9, 12 - 4pm - Band Room/Outside

Section Leader/Field Commander:

May 28 - 4pm - Band Room/Outside

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Wind Ensemble - we have some work to do. Remember that we want people to hear us on our concert and think we are good. So, we at least need to try and fool them.
Color Guard - Informational Meeting TONIGHT at 7PM! Bring peeps.
SENIORS - Your "Senior Information Form" for the spring concert program is due today.
SENIORS - Please RSVP for the Senior BBQ.
Schedule:

5/1 - 7PM - COLOR GUARD INFORMATIONAL MEETING
5/2 - 7AM - Full Band
5/6 - 7AM - Percussion Class
5/7 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
5/8 - 7AM - Full Band
5/13 - 7AM - Percussion Class
5/14 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
5/15 - 7AM - Full Band
5/16 - JAZZ BAND PERFORMANCE IN THE LIBRARY
5/19 - 7AM - DRESS REHEARSAL
5/19 - 6PM - REPORT FOR SPRING CONCERT
5/20 - 7AM - Percussion Ensemble
5/22 - JAZZ BAND PERFORMANCE AT OLLIE'S BARGAIN OUTLET

2008 REBEL BRIGADE AUDITION SCHEDULE;

Color Guard:

May 5, 6, 8 - 4-5:30pm in the small gym and/or outside
May 9th - 4-6pm - SMALL GYM

Drum Major:

May 8, 9, 12 - 4pm - Band Room/Outside

Section Leader/Field Commander:

May 28 - 4pm - Band Room/Outside

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Enjoy your day off today!
REMINDER - WIND ENSEMBLE REHEARSAL TOMORROW (THURSDAY) AT 7AM
REMINDER - FULL BAND REHEARSAL ON FRIDAY AT 7AM

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Schedule today is for Day 2 of the SOL Simulation thingie:

1st Period - 8:44 - 9:19
2nd Period - 9:25 - 10:50
3rd Period - 10:56 - 11:29 (We'll be playing Concert Music Today)
4th Period - 11:35 - 1:30 (we will eat C Lunch)
5th Period - 1:36 - 2:14
6th Period - 2:20 - 3:45

Color Guard - Please plan to be at the informational meeting on Thursday night (May 1st) at 7pm in the band room. Bring some interested customers!
SENIORS - Your "Senior Information Form" for the spring concert program is due by Thursday. If you want to be included in the program, I need to have those in on time.
SENIORS - Please RSVP for the Senior BBQ on May 24th.
Percussion Ensemble - As of now, the following student(s) will NOT be playing on the percussion concert on May 29th, and you will receive a ZERO for the performance. You've used up all of your last chances:

De'Ron

Schedule:

4/30 - STUDENT HOLIDAY
5/1 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
5/1 - 7PM - COLOR GUARD INFORMATIONAL MEETING
5/2 - 7AM - Full Band
5/6 - 7AM - Percussion Class
5/7 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
5/8 - 7AM - Full Band
5/13 - 7AM - Percussion Class
5/14 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
5/15 - 7AM - Full Band
5/16 - JAZZ BAND PERFORMANCE IN THE LIBRARY
5/19 - 7AM - DRESS REHEARSAL
5/19 - 6PM - REPORT FOR SPRING CONCERT
5/20 - 7AM - Percussion Ensemble
5/22 - JAZZ BAND PERFORMANCE AT OLLIE'S BARGAIN OUTLET

2008 REBEL BRIGADE AUDITION SCHEDULE;

Color Guard:

May 5, 6, 8 - 4-5:30pm in the small gym and/or outside
May 9th - 4-6pm - SMALL GYM

Drum Major:

May 8, 9, 12 - 4pm - Band Room/Outside

Section Leader/Field Commander:

May 28 - 4pm - Band Room/Outside

Monday, April 28, 2008

I hope you all had a restful weekend and a good time at prom for those of you who went. Thank you to those students who helped out at the yard sale on Saturday.
REMEMBER THAT OUR CONCERT DATE IS NOW May 19th. I have only heard from 3 students who have conflicts. Please let me know immediately if you know that you have a conflict.
Schedule today is a little strange due to the SOL Simulation thingie:

1st Period - 8:44 - 10:04
3rd Period - 10:10 - 11:30
5th Period - 11:35 - 1:30 (we will eat C Lunch)
6th Period - 1:36 - 2:14
7th Period - 2:20 - 3:45

Color Guard - Please plan to be at the informational meeting on Thursday night (May 1st) at 7pm in the band room. Bring some interested customers!
Color Guard - remember that you have a poster-making-party with Ms. Hannegan today after school!
Schedule:

4/29 - 7AM - Percussion Class
4/30 - STUDENT HOLIDAY
5/1 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
5/1 - 7PM - COLOR GUARD INFORMATIONAL MEETING
5/2 - 7AM - Full Band
5/6 - 7AM - Percussion Class
5/7 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
5/8 - 7AM - Full Band
5/12 - 7 PM - BOOSTER MEETING
5/13 - 7AM - Percussion Class
5/14 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
5/15 - 7AM - Full Band
5/16 - JAZZ BAND PERFORMANCE IN THE LIBRARY
5/19 - 7AM - DRESS REHEARSAL
5/19 - 6PM - REPORT FOR SPRING CONCERT
5/20 - 7AM - Percussion Ensemble
5/22 - JAZZ BAND PERFORMANCE AT OLLIE'S BARGAIN OUTLET

2008 REBEL BRIGADE AUDITION SCHEDULE;

Color Guard:

May 5, 6, 8 - 4-5:30pm in the small gym and/or outside
May 9th - 4-6pm - SMALL GYM

Drum Major:

May 8, 9, 12 - 4pm - Band Room/Outside

Section Leader/Field Commander:

May 28 - 4pm - Band Room/Outside

Thursday, April 24, 2008

WE HAVE A DATE FOR THE CONCERT. Unfortunately, it's not our original date. Our concert will be on MONDAY, MAY 19th AT 7PM. I apologize again for all of the confusion with this. I hope that this date will work for everyone. If you have a conflict, come see me immediately.
Here is the music we will be playing for the concert.

Wind Ensemble - (please practice)

Esprit de Corps
Second Suite in F (all 4 movements??)

Full Orchestra (?????)

Pirates

Concert Band - (you practice too)

Battle Pavane
American Elegy
The Sinfonians
We Shall Lift Lamps of Courage

There is still ONE pit orchestra book out. Please turn it in...NOW!
Color Guard - Don't forget the informational meeting on May 1st, 7pm. Recruit recruit recruit!
Schedule (There are some updates due to the new concert date):

4/29 - 7AM - Percussion Class
4/30 - STUDENT HOLIDAY
5/1 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
5/2 - 7AM - Full Band (tentative)
5/6 - 7AM - Percussion Class
5/7 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
5/8 - 7AM - Full Band
5/13 - 7AM - Percussion Class
5/14 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
5/15 - 7AM - Full Band
5/16 - JAZZ BAND PERFORMANCE IN THE LIBRARY
5/19 - 7AM - DRESS REHEARSAL
5/19 - 6PM - REPORT FOR SPRING CONCERT
5/20 - 7AM - Percussion Ensemble
5/22 - JAZZ BAND PERFORMANCE AT OLLIE'S BARGAIN OUTLET

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

I have all but 2 of the pit orchestra books. That's good! I need those other 2 books immediately!
Yard Sale on Saturday. If you can help out... PLLLEEEEAAAASSSEEEE come!
Wind Ensemble - um - we need to have more people come to rehearsals please. We were missing 13 people this morning.
Color Guard - there will be a brief informational meeting on Thursday, May 1st in the band room at 7pm. Please come and bring your recruits!
Schedule:

4/29 - 7AM - Percussion Class
4/30 - STUDENT HOLIDAY
5/1 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
5/2 - 7AM - Full Band (tentative)
5/6 - 7AM - Percussion Class
5/7 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
5/8 - 7AM - Full Band
5/13 - 7AM - Percussion Class

UPCOMING EVENTS:

May 5, 6, 8, 9 - 4PM - Color Guard Auditions - small gym
May 8, 9, 12 - 4PM - Drum Major Auditions
May 15 - 7PM - SPRING CONCERT
May 16 - Lunch In The Library - JAZZ BAND
May 20 - 7PM - Chorus Concert
May 22 - JAZZ BAND performance at Ollie's Bargain Outlet
May 24 - Senior BBQ at Mr. B's house - RSVP Please
May 28 - 4PM - Section Leader Auditions
May 29 - 7PM - JAZZ/PERCUSSION Concert & Awards Ceremony - (MANDATORY FOR ALL)
May 31 - Jazz Band Performance at Barnes & Noble - Libbie Place

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Pit Orchestra - if you haven't erased and turned in your books yet, please do so by Wednesday.
Anyone who is able to help out with the yard sale on Saturday, please be here at 7 on Saturday morning. I know that prom is that night, but you will be done by noon. This is a fundraiser...it's for you (the band)... so please come and help if you can.
Color Guard - we have audition dates set. Please recruit. We'll get posters put up and announcements sent out, but the best advertising is word-of-mouth. So please talk to your friends. Band students...you can help with this too. Color guard is absolutely crucial for next year's show!
Schedule:

4/23 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
4/29 - 7AM - Percussion Class
4/30 - STUDENT HOLIDAY
5/1 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
5/2 - 7AM - Full Band (tentative)
5/6 - 7AM - Percussion Class
5/7 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
5/8 - 7AM - Full Band
5/13 - 7AM - Percussion Class

UPCOMING EVENTS:

May 5, 6, 8, 9 - 4PM - Color Guard Auditions - small gym
May 8, 9, 12 - 4PM - Drum Major Auditions
May 15 - 7PM - SPRING CONCERT
May 16 - Lunch In The Library - JAZZ BAND
May 20 - 7PM - Chorus Concert
May 22 - JAZZ BAND performance at Ollie's Bargain Outlet
May 24 - Senior BBQ at Mr. B's house - RSVP Please
May 28 - 4PM - Section Leader Auditions
May 29 - 7PM - JAZZ/PERCUSSION Concert & Awards Ceremony - (MANDATORY FOR ALL)
May 31 - Jazz Band Performance at Barnes & Noble - Libbie Place

Monday, April 21, 2008

Thank you to everyone who participated in the pit orchestra for Once Upon A Mattress. I appreciate all of the time and energy that you put into the show and I know that Mrs. Spears and the drama department appreciates your hard work as well. I hope that you all had a chance to relax on Sunday. We will get our stuff out of the auditorium today, starting 3rd period. Also, please COMPLETELY erase any pencil markings from your books and turn them in ASAP.
Spring Concert Update - I am going to try to get an answer today from Mrs. Poates. I have thought about this a lot over the weekend. I think I'm going to push to keep our original date of May 15th. That's what we've planned for and we have had to move the date for 3 of our last 4 concerts because of other events that were scheduled after us. Hopefully, I'll have a definite answer by the end of the day.
Percussionists - Remember your rehearsal tomorrow morning with Matt. This is your last chance to show up before you will not be allowed to perform on the concert on the 29th of May.
Schedule:
- 4/22 - 7AM - Percussion Class
- 4/23 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
- 4/29 - 7AM - Percussion Class
- 4/30 - STUDENT HOLIDAY
- 5/1 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
- 5/2 - 7AM - Full Band (tentative)
- 5/6 - 7AM - Percussion Class
- 5/7 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
- 5/8 - 7AM - Full Band
- 5/13 - 7AM - Percussion Class
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- May 5, 6, 8, 9 - 4PM - Color Guard Auditions
- May 8, 9, 12 - 4PM - Drum Major Auditions
- May 15 - 7PM - SPRING CONCERT
- May 16 - Lunch In The Library - JAZZ BAND
- May 20 - 7PM - Chorus Concert
- May 22 - JAZZ BAND performance at Ollie's Bargain Outlet
- May 24 - Senior BBQ at Mr. B's house - RSVP Please
- May 28 - 4PM - Section Leader Auditions
- May 29 - 7PM - JAZZ/PERCUSSION Concert & Awards Ceremony - (MANDATORY FOR ALL)
- May 31 - Jazz Band Performance at Barnes & Noble - Libbie Place

Friday, April 18, 2008

Pit Orchestra - outstanding job last night. Two shows to go. Report time tonight is 6pm.
The scheduling problem for our spring concert has still not been resolved. We are looking at possibly having the concert on Tuesday, May 13th, but that IS NOT SET IN STONE. I apologize for this (even though it's not my fault - or yours). I promise to let you know something as soon as I can.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Tentative Auditions Dates for the 2008 Marching Season (ALL AUDITIONS WILL BE AFTER SCHOOL): THERE ARE SOME CHANGES!!
  - May 5, 6, 8, 9 - Color Guard Auditions
  - May 8, 9, 11 - Drum Major Auditions
  - May 28 - Field Commander/Section Leader Auditions
  - DRUMLINE - we're working around Matt's schedule - don't worry
- Schedule: (There are some changes)
  - 4/18 - Musical Performance - Report 6PM
  - 4/19 - Musical Performance
  - 4/22 -7AM - Percussion Class - If you don't show, you are not in the concert on the 29th
  - 4/23 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
  - 4/29 - 7AM - Percussion Class
  - 4/30 - STUDENT HOLIDAY
  - 5/1 - 7AM - FULL BAND
  - 5/2 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
  - 5/6 - 7AM - Percussion Class
  - 5/7 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
  - 5/8 - 7AM - Full Band
  - 5/13 - 7AM - Percussion Class

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Pit Orchestra - Report time tonight is 6pm. Please be ready to go at 6.
3rd Period - we'll take a break today in class if you'd like - let me know
4th period - we will play in class today
5th period - we will play in class today
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Tentative Auditions Dates for the 2008 Marching Season (ALL AUDITIONS WILL BE AFTER SCHOOL):
  - May 5, 6, 7 - Color Guard Auditions????????????
  - May 8, 9, 11 - Drum Major Auditions
  - May 28 - Field Commander/Section Leader Auditions
  - DRUMLINE - we're working around Matt's schedule - don't worry
- Schedule:
  - 4/17 - Musical Performance - report at 6PM
  - 4/18 - Musical Performance
  - 4/19 - Musical Performance
  - 4/22 -7AM - Percussion Class
  - 4/23 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
  - 4/29 - 7AM - Percussion Class
  - 4/30 - STUDENT HOLIDAY
  - 5/1 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
  - 5/6 - 7AM - Percussion Class
  - 5/7 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
  - 5/8 - 7AM - Full Band
  - 5/13 - 7AM - Percussion Class
  - 5/14 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
  - 5/15 - 7AM - FULL BAND

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Pit Orchestra - you're doing a good job. Use class time today if, you need it, to do homework or catch up on class work. Your report time tonight is 6:00pm. (That means that you're seated and ready to play at 6:00). The dress is all black.
COLOR GUARD - GOOD NEWS - I'M 99.9999% POSITIVE THAT WE HAVE THE WHOLE INSTRUCTOR SITUATION LINED UP FOR NEXT YEAR. I'M VERY HAPPY WITH WHAT WE'VE COME UP WITH. NOW, IT'S UP TO YOU TO RECRUIT. COLOR GUARD IS CRUCIAL FOR NEXT YEAR'S SHOW. WE NEED PEOPLE - GUYS, GIRLS, DOGS, CATS, LIONS, TIGERS AND BEARS (oh my) - ANYONE WHO CAN WALK UPRIGHT AND HAS SOME SENSE OF RHYTHM! Seriously - talk to your friends, recruit, recruit, recruit!!!
Percussion - my message on the announcements yesterday still stands.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Tentative Auditions Dates for the 2008 Marching Season (ALL AUDITIONS WILL BE AFTER SCHOOL):
  - May 5, 6, 7 - Color Guard Auditions????????????
  - May 8, 9, 11 - Drum Major Auditions
  - May 28 - Field Commander/Section Leader Auditions
  - DRUMLINE - we're working around Matt's schedule - don't worry
- Schedule:
  - 4/16 - Pit Orchestra - IDR - Report time - 6PM SHARP!!
  - 4/17 - Musical Performance
  - 4/18 - Musical Performance
  - 4/19 - Musical Performance
  - 4/22 -7AM - Percussion Class
  - 4/23 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
  - 4/29 - 7AM - Percussion Class
  - 4/30 - STUDENT HOLIDAY
  - 5/1 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
  - 5/6 - 7AM - Percussion Class
  - 5/7 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
  - 5/8 - 7AM - Full Band
  - 5/13 - 7AM - Percussion Class
  - 5/14 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
  - 5/15 - 7AM - FULL BAND

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Wind Ensemble - no rehearsal this week.
Percussionists - I'm at a loss about what to do regarding the attendance problem at our weekly MANDATORY classes/rehearsals with Matt. It's pretty sad when the middle school students who are participating in this show up more than the students who actually go to this school and are part of this band program. The band boosters and the school are paying Matt for his time and service. This is costing you NOTHING. Perhaps I need to send a bill to those people who continue to skip rehearsals week after week. Docking your grade obviously doesn't bother you. The only possible conclusion that I can come to is that you just don't care. Maybe I care too much. To those of you who are consistently here week after week, thank you, and I am sorry that your peers don't care about you or your time. (I laugh now - because I just realized that those people who aren't showing up probably won't care enough to even check the announcements and will therefore have no idea that there is a problem.)
Everyone - please work individually on your concert music (and Wind Ensemble music) during your practice time at home over the next couple of weeks. I know that a lot of you are tired - spring musical and other things going on. Please remember that we do have one final performance this year and it needs to be a good one. I am relying on you to do as much work on your own as we do in class and in rehearsals. You do not have a morning rehearsal this week, you may have one next week. Please use this "down" time to your advantage.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- April 17-19 - "Once Upon A Mattress"
- May 15 - SPRING CONCERT
- May 16 - Lunch in the Library - Jazz Band
- May 22 - Jazz Band at Ollie's Bargain Outlet
- May 29 - BAND AWARDS CEREMONY & JAZZ BAND/PERCUSSION CONCERT - MANDATORY FOR EVERYONE!!
- May 31 - Jazz Band at Barnes & Noble - Libbie Place
Tentative Auditions Dates for the 2008 Marching Season (ALL AUDITIONS WILL BE AFTER SCHOOL):
- May 5, 6, 7 - Color Guard Auditions????????????
- May 8, 9, 11 - Drum Major Auditions
- May 28 - Field Commander/Section Leader Auditions
- DRUMLINE - we're working on a date, don't worry - however, if you haven't been showing up for percussion class, you may not need to worry about Drumline next year - just something to think about
Schedule:
- 4/15 - 4-11PM - Pit Orchestra
- 4/16 - Pit Orchestra - IDR
- 4/17 - Musical Performance
- 4/18 - Musical Performance
- 4/19 - Musical Performance
- 4/22 -7AM - Percussion Class
- 4/23 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
- 4/29 - 7AM - Percussion Class
- 4/30 - STUDENT HOLIDAY
- 5/1 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
- 5/6 - 7AM - Percussion Class
- 5/7 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
- 5/8 - 7AM - Full Band
- 5/13 - 7AM - Percussion Class
- 5/14 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
- 5/15 - 7AM - FULL BAND - Dress Rehearsal

Monday, April 14, 2008

Band Booster Meeting tonight at 7PM!
Wind Ensemble - Scratch the Wednesday morning rehearsal idea. How about Thursday or Friday this week?
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Schedule:

Friday, April 11, 2008

Pit Orchestra - your report time is 2:00pm today. Please leave right after school le's out (12:45) and go and get something to eat before coming back. Remember that dinner is NOT provided tonight.
WIND ENSEMBLE - CAN WE HAVE A REHEARSAL ON WEDNESDAY MORNING NEXT WEEK (4/16)?? Let me know.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- April 17th-19th - "Once Upon A Mattress"
- May 15th - SPRING CONCERT (Wind Ensemble, Strings, Concert Band)
- May 16th - Lunch In The Library with the Jazz Band
- May 22nd - Jazz Band at Ollie's Bargain Outlet
- May 29th - JAZZ BAND/PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE CONCERT AND BAND AWARDS (MANDATORY FOR EVERYONE)
- May 31st - Jazz Band at Barnes & Noble at Libbie Place
- SOMETIME IN MAY:
  - Drumline Auditions
  - Color Guard Auditions
  - Drum Major Auditions
  - Section Leader/Field Commander Try-outs
  - Three-legged relay and hot dog eating contest
  - Bill Murray Film Festival
Schedule:
- 4/11 - 2PM - Pit Orchestra (double rehearsal)
- 4/12 (Saturday) - 10AM - Pit Orchestra (all day rehearsal)
- 4/14 - 4-11PM - Pit Orchestra
- 4/14 - 7AM - Percussion Class
- 4/15 - 4-11PM - Pit Orchestra
- 4/16 - Pit Orchestra - IDR
- 4/17 - Musical Performance
- 4/18 - Musical Performance
- 4/19 - Musical Performance

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Pit Orchestra - hang in there. You're doing a good job. One note - please remember to pick up after yourselves every night.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- April 17th-19th - "Once Upon A Mattress"
- May 15th - SPRING CONCERT (Wind Ensemble, Strings, Concert Band)
- May 16th - Lunch In The Library with the Jazz Band
- May 22nd - Jazz Band at Ollie's Bargain Outlet
- May 29th - JAZZ BAND/PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE CONCERT AND BAND AWARDS (MANDATORY FOR EVERYONE)
- Jazz Band at Barnes & Noble at Libbie Place
- SOMETIME IN MAY:
  - Drumline Auditions
  - Color Guard Auditions
  - Drum Major Auditions
  - Section Leader/Field Commander Try-outs
Schedule:
- 4/11 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra (double rehearsal)
- 4/12 (Saturday) - 10AM - Pit Orchestra (all day rehearsal)
- 4/14 - 4-11PM - Pit Orchestra
- 4/14 - 7AM - Percussion Class
- 4/15 - 4-11PM - Pit Orchestra
- 4/16 - Pit Orchestra - IDR
- 4/17 - Musical Performance
- 4/18 - Musical Performance
- 4/19 - Musical Performance

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

If you have not yet filled out a "band activity" sheet for this year, please see me today. (I have begun to compile information for the end of year awards ceremony.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- April 17th-19th - "Once Upon A Mattress"
- May 15th - SPRING CONCERT (Wind Ensemble, Strings, Concert Band)
- NEW!! - 16th - Lunch In The Library with the Jazz Band
- May 22nd - Jazz Band at Ollie's Bargain Outlet
- May 29th - JAZZ BAND/PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE CONCERT AND BAND AWARDS (MANDATORY FOR EVERYONE)
- NEW!! - Jazz Band at Barnes & Noble at Libbie Place
- SOMETIME IN MAY:
  - Drumline Auditions
  - Color Guard Auditions
  - Drum Major Auditions
  - Section Leader/Field Commander Try-outs
Schedule:
- 4/10 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra (double rehearsal)
- 4/11 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra (double rehearsal)
- 4/12 (Saturday) - 10AM - Pit Orchestra (all day rehearsal)
- 4/14 - 4-11PM - Pit Orchestra
- 4/14 - 7AM - Percussion Class
- 4/15 - 4-11PM - Pit Orchestra
- 4/16 - Pit Orchestra - IDR
- 4/17 - Musical Performance
- 4/18 - Musical Performance
- 4/19 - Musical Performance

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Percussion Ensemble - You are all BALONEY HEADS - except for the people who were here this morning. So, I guess I should say that the seven of you who were NOT here and the two of you that were late are all BALONEY HEADS. (That's "bologna" for those of you who are picky about spelling). Seriously, though, you guys have a performance in 5 weeks and at this point you don't know your music. One of those pieces has to be memorized, by the way. So, if you really want to embarrass yourselves at the concert, please please please continue to ditch rehearsals. I hope that your peers who continue to show up on time every week will forgive you for making them look bad.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- April 17th - 19th - "Once Upon A Mattress"
- May 15th - SPRING CONCERT (Wind Ensemble, Strings, Concert Band)
- May 22nd - Jazz Ensemble Gig at Ollie's Bargain Outlet!! (woohoo)
- May 29th - JAZZ BAND/PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE CONCERT AND BAND AWARDS
- SOMETIME IN MAY:
  - Drumline Auditions
  - Color Guard Auditions
  - Drum Major Auditions
  - Field Commander/Section Leader Try-outs
  - Potato Sack Races
Schedule:
- 4/9 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra (double rehearsal)
- 4/10 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra (double rehearsal)
- 4/11 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra (double rehearsal)
- 4/12 (Saturday) - 10AM (?) - Pit Orchestra (all day rehearsal)
- 4/14 - 4-11PM - Pit Orchestra
- 4/14 - 7AM - Percussion Class
- 4/15 - 4-11PM - Pit Orchestra
- 4/16 - Pit Orchestra - IDR
- 4/17 - Musical Performance
- 4/18 - Musical Performance
- 4/19 - Musical Performance

Monday, April 7, 2008

Congratulations on a job well done in Boston. Overall, I thought the trip was a huge success. Your behavior was admirable and you performed well. Even with the cold temperatures, and 11 hour bus rides, I hope that you all enjoyed yourselves on the trip. Here's the re-cap from the awards ceremony (this is an outstanding showing, by the way. We were up against some "giants"):
- Wind Ensemble - Bronze Rating
- Concert Band - Silver Rating - 2nd Place - Division 3A
- Jazz Band - Silver Rating - 2nd Place - Division 3A
PIT ORCHESTRA - Mrs. Spears does not need us today!! However, I think it might be a good idea for us to have a short rehearsal right after school. So, let's plan on meeting in the band room at 4:00 sharp! We'll try and dismiss by 5.
Pit Orchestra - (also) - On Friday, we do have rehearsal starting at 4:00 even though it's a half-day of school. Just a heads up - there may be a slight possibility of us being called earlier than that on Friday afternoon. Please be prepared.
Students who did not go on the spring trip, your make-up assignment is due TODAY.
Schedule:
- 4/7 - 4:00 - 5:00 - Pit Orchestra
- 4/8 - 7AM - Percussion Class
- 4/8 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra (double rehearsal)
- 4/9 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra (double rehearsal)
- 4/10 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra (double rehearsal)
- 4/11 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra (double rehearsal)
- 4/12 (Saturday) - 10AM (?) - Pit Orchestra (all day rehearsal)
- 4/14 - 4-11PM - Pit Orchestra
- 4/14 - 7AM - Percussion Class
- 4/15 - 4-11PM - Pit Orchestra
- 4/16 - Pit Orchestra - IDR
- 4/17 - Musical Performance
- 4/18 - Musical Performance
- 4/19 - Musical Performance

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Welcome to your Friday - even though it's Wednesday.
Good job this morning. Everyone was here - some of you late, but we got our run-through done. You sounded good.
We will be packing things up for the trip during class today.
MAKE SURE THAT YOU TAKE YOUR MUSIC AND YOUR INSTRUMENT WITH YOU WHEN YOU LEAVE TODAY. ONLY PERCUSSIONISTS AND PLAYERS OF LARGER INSTRUMENTS (tubas, bari sax, string bass, amps) WILL BE ABLE TO COME INTO THE BAND ROOM.
Schedule:
- 4/2 - 9PM - Report for Spring Trip
- 4/7 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra (with cast - double rehearsal)
- 4/8 - 7AM - Percussion Class
- 4/9 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra (double rehearsal)
- 4/10 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra (double rehearsal)
- 4/11 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra (double rehearsal)
- 4/12 (Saturday) - 10AM (?) - Pit Orchestra (all day rehearsal)

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

April Fool's (tee hee)

I am happy to say that this morning was the first time we actually had EVERYONE here for a Wind Ensemble rehearsal. wow... (not everyone was on time, but it's still worth being happy about...i get to have a cookie now)
I will tell you who your chaperones for the trip are today. I also have some other valuable trip info for you.
We will be playing our concert music in class today.
Schedule:
- 4/2 - 7AM - Full Band
- 4/2 - 9PM - Report for Spring Trip
- 4/7 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra (with cast - double rehearsal)
- 4/8 - 7AM - Percussion Class
- 4/9 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra (double rehearsal)
- 4/10 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra (double rehearsal)
- 4/11 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra (double rehearsal)
- 4/12 (Saturday) - 10AM (?) - Pit Orchestra (all day rehearsal)

Monday, March 31, 2008

Welcome Back! I hope you all had a restful break.
Wind Ensemble - Outstanding job this morning. We only had ONE person not show!!! Remember that we have another rehearsal tomorrow morning. This is our last rehearsal before our performance in Boston.
If you have not yet turned in your Overnight Field Trip Form, today is the last day you can turn it in for credit (you'll get a C). After today you'll get a zero. You must have this form turned in in order to go on the trip.
Schedule:
- 3/31 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra
- 3/31 - 7PM - Chaperone Meeting
- 4/1 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
- 4/2 - 7AM - Full Band
- 4/2 - 9PM - Report for Spring Trip
- 4/7 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra (with cast - double rehearsal)
- 4/8 - 7AM - Percussion Class
- 4/9 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra (double rehearsal)
- 4/10 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra (double rehearsal)
- 4/11 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra (double rehearsal)
- 4/12 (Saturday) - 10AM (?) - Pit Orchestra (all day rehearsal)

Friday, March 21, 2008

I hope that you all have a wonderful, restful, well-deserved Spring Break. Please get some rest, enjoy yourself, perhaps glance at your instrument once or twice during the break. We have 3 days of hard work when we come back to make final preparations for the Spring Trip.
WIND ENSEMBLE - REMEMBER THAT WE HAVE REHEARSAL ON MONDAY MORNING AT 7AM!
Overnight Field Trip forms may still be turned in for partial credit. I will dock one letter grade for each day it is late. You may turn it in today for a "B."
Schedule:
- 3/31 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
- 3/31 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra
- 3/31 - 7PM - Chaperone Meeting
- 4/1 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
- 4/2 - 7AM - Full Band
- 4/2 - 9PM - Report for Spring Trip
- 4/7 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra (with cast - double rehearsal)
- 4/8 - 7AM - Percussion Class
- 4/9 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra (double rehearsal)
- 4/10 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra (double rehearsal)
- 4/11 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra (double rehearsal)
- 4/12 (Saturday) - 10AM (?) - Pit Orchestra (all day rehearsal)

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Today is National Sweater Day in honor of Mister Rogers. It's a beautiful day. Howdy Neighbor!
Wind Ensemble - good job this morning! Please continue to look at the music over break. Let's not have to "start over" when we get back. Remember that we have a rehearsal on the Monday following break.
Overnight Field Trip forms are due TODAY for a Test Grade.
Schedule:
- 3/22 - 3/30 - SPRING BREAK
- 3/31 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
- 3/31 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra
- 3/31 - 7PM - Chaperone Meeting
- 4/1 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
- 4/2 - 7AM - Full Band
- 4/2 - 9pm - Report for Spring Trip

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

2 days until break! 5 school days until spring trip!
Good rehearsal this morning. Unfortunately, we had 12 people absent or late. We only have one more full band rehearsal before we leave for Boston.
We DO have pit orchestra rehearsal this afternoon.
Overnight Field Trip forms are due by tomorrow (Thursday) for a Test Grade.
Schedule:
- 3/19 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra (with cast members)
- /20 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
- 3/22 - 3/30 - SPRING BREAK
- 3/31 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
- 3/31 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra
- 3/31 - 7PM - Chaperone Meeting
- 4/1 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
- 4/2 - 7AM - Full Band
- 4/2 - 9pm - Report for Spring Trip

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Keep focused. Only 3 more days until Spring Break.
We'll do some "touch up" work today on the music for the trip. We'll also look at some other pieces too.
The following people still owe forms and/or Insurance Cards for the Spring Trip:
- Kyla
- Jimmy
- Michael T.
- Darien
- Phillip
- Josh M.
- Travis
- Madeleine
- Michael R.
- Camisha
- Carrie
- Jamie
I will be handing out the Overnight Field Trip form in class today. This needs to be signed by you and your parents. It will be due on Thursday, March 20th for a TEST GRADE. This form needs to be turned in in order for you to go on the trip. Do it.
Schedule:
- 3/19 - 7AM - Full Band
- 3/20 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
- 3/22 - 3/30 - SPRING BREAK
- 3/31 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
- 3/31 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra
- 3/31 - 7PM - Chaperone Meeting
- 4/1 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
- 4/2 - 7AM - Full Band
- 4/2 - 9pm - Report for Spring Trip

Monday March 17, 2008

HAPPY HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY! Have a very very green day. If you get pinched, just hope that it's not on a part of your body that you need to play your instrument.
Wind Ensemble - good job this morning. We were only missing 5 people and had 4 late ones. (That's terrible). We only have 3 more rehearsals until spring trip.
We will be playing in class today. This week I will hand out a new song for the spring concert and we will work on a few spots in our music for the trip.
Schedule:
- 3/18 - 7AM - Percussion Class
- 3/19 - 7AM - Full Band
- 3/20 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
- 3/22 - 3/30 - SPRING BREAK
- 3/31 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
- 3/31 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra
- 3/31 - 7PM - Chaperone Meeting
- 4/1 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
- 4/2 - 7AM - Full Band
- 4/2 - 9pm - Report for Spring Trip

Friday, March 14, 2008

WONDERFUL JOB YESTERDAY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE WITH ALL OF THE TRANSPORTATION MESS. For most of you, I appreciate your behavior and cooperation.
We have a little more work to do between now and Spring Trip, so don't lose focus just yet.
Wind Ensemble - good job this morning - we ALMOST had everyone here!
Schedule:
- 3/17 - 7AM Wind Ensemble
- 3/18 - 7AM - Percussion Class
- 3/19 - 7AM - Full Band
- 3/20 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
- 3/22 - 3/30 - SPRING BREAK
- 3/31 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
- 3/31 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra
- 3/31 - 7PM - Chaperone Meeting
- 4/1 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
- 4/2 - 7AM - Full Band
- 4/2 - 9pm - Report for Spring Trip

Thursday, March 13, 2008

FESTIVAL IS HERE! OH NO, OH DEAR! OH HAPPY DAY! LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS, OH MY!
You sounded great this morning. Everyone was here that was supposed to be! There were, however, 15 people late! *sigh*
Report to the Band Room at 11:00 for lunch today.
Schedule:
- 3/13 - 12:15pm - depart DSF for Festival
- 3/14 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
- 3/17 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
- 3/18 - 7AM - Percussion Class
- 3/19 - 7AM - Full Band
- 3/19 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra
- 3/20 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
- 3/22 - 3/30 - SPRING BREAK
- 3/31 - 7AM - WIND ENSEMBLE
- 3/31 - 7PM - Chaperone Meeting
- 4/1 - 7AM - WIND ENSEMBLE
- 4/2 - 7AM - Full Band
- 4/2 - 9PM - REPORT FOR SPRING TRIP - (packed, fed, and SHOWERED)

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

FESTIVAL IS TOMORROW!
Schedule for Festival: (Thursday)
- 7:30AM - Report for final run through of music (dress rehearsal).
- 11:00 - Report to band room. Eat lunch (bring with you from home)
- 11:45 - Change into concert attire
- 12:15 - load buses/depart
- 1:00 - Arrive at Hermitage/unload
- 1:30 - Warm-up Room
- 2:00 - FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE (Parents are welcome to attend - free)
- 2:30 - Sightreading
- 3:00 - wait for scores/load buses and cars
- 3:45pm - return to DSF
Good job this morning. There were 2 people not here, one of them may be legitimate, I'll find out soon. The following student will NOT be going to Festival tomorrow:
- Camesha R.
Get your concert wear out when you get home today! Make sure you bring it with you tomorrow.
Schedule:
- 3/13 - 7:30AM - Full Band Festival Run-through
- 3/13 - 12:15pm - depart DSF for Festival
- 3/14 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
- 3/17 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
- 3/18 - 7AM - Percussion Class
- 3/19 - 7AM - Full Band
- 3/19 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra
- 3/20 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
- 3/22 - 3/30 - SPRING BREAK - WIND ENSEMBLE REHEARSAL ????????
- 3/31 - 7AM - WIND ENSEMBLE
- 3/31 - 7PM - Chaperone Meeting
- 4/1 - 7AM - WIND ENSEMBLE
- 4/2 - 7AM - Full Band
- 4/2 - 9PM - REPORT FOR SPRING TRIP - (packed, fed, and SHOWERED)

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

FESTIVAL IS 2 SCHOOL DAYS AWAY!
Schedule for Festival: (Thursday)

7:30AM - Report for final run through of music (dress rehearsal).
11:00 - Report to band room. Eat lunch (bring with you from home)
11:45 - Change into concert attire
12:15 - load buses/depart
1:00 - Arrive at Hermitage/unload
1:30 - Warm-up Room
2:00 - FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE (Parents are welcome to attend - free)
2:30 - Sightreading
3:00 - wait for scores/load buses and cars
3:45pm - return to DSF

You have 2 days left to get your concert wear in order. Please don't wait until the last minute.
Schedule: (there are some changes)

3/12 - 7AM - Full Band
3/12 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra
3/13 - 7:30AM - Full Band Festival Run-through
3/13 - 12:15pm - depart DSF for Festival
3/14 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
3/17 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
3/18 - 7AM - Percussion Class
3/19 - 7AM - Full Band
3/19 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra
3/20 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
3/22 - 3/30 - SPRING BREAK - WIND ENSEMBLE REHEARSAL ????????
3/31 - 7AM - WIND ENSEMBLE
3/31 - 7PM - Chaperone Meeting
4/1 - 7AM - WIND ENSEMBLE
4/2 - 7AM - Full Band
4/2 - 9PM - REPORT FOR SPRING TRIP - (packed, fed, and SHOWERED)

Monday, March 10, 2008

FESTIVAL IS 3 SCHOOL DAYS AWAY!
Here is a tentative schedule for Festival on Thursday:
- 7:30am - Report for final run through of music. Those of you who have senior court practice, please try to make it as soon as you can.
- 11:00 - Report to band room. Eat lunch (bring with you from home)
- 11:45 - Change into concert attire
- 12:15 - load buses/depart
- 1:00 - Arrive at Hermitage
- 1:30 - Move into Warm-up room
- 2:00 - Festival Performance
- 2:30 - Sightreading
- 3:00 - wait for scores, load into bus and cars
- 3:45pm - Return to DSF
If you have not yet found and cleaned your concert attire, you need to do that when you get home today! Guys, if you don't have a bow tie, cummerbund, black shoes and black socks, get them NOW. Ladies, if you need to get pearls, please do so NOW.
Anyone else who owes money for ANYTHING, this has gone on long enough, please get it paid, or make arrangements to pay this week.
Schedule:

3/10 - 7PM - Band Booster Meeting
3/11 - 7AM - Percussion Class
3/12 - 7AM - Full Band
3/12 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra
3/13 - DISTRICT FESTIVAL - Report at 7:30 am
3/14 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
3/17 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm - Rehearsal (????)
3/18 - 7AM - Percussion Class
3/19 - 7AM - Full Band
3/20 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
3/26 - 10AM - 12PM - Wind Ensemble (this is during spring break - possible???)
3/31 - 7PM - Chaperone Meeting
4/1 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
4/1 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra
4/2 - 7AM - Full Band
4/2 - 10pm (t) - Report for Spring Trip

Friday, March 7, 2008

FESTIVAL IS 4 SCHOOL DAYS AWAY!
Don't forget to change your clocks this weekend!
Locate, clean and assemble your concert wear this weekend! You have to wear it on Thursday.
Wind Ensemble - I'm going to throw this schedule out there, please give me some response as to whether or not this will work ASAP!

3/13 - 6:30pm-8:00pm - Rehearsal
3/14 - 7AM - Rehearsal
3/17 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm - Rehearsal
3/20 - 7AM - Rehearsal
ONE DAY DURING SPRING BREAK - ANY DAY - 10AM - 12PM???

Schedule - (for everyone):

3/10 - 7PM - Band Booster Meeting
3/11 - 7AM - Percussion Class
3/12 - 7AM - Full Band
3/12 - 4:00pm - Pit Orchestra
3/13 - DISTRICT FESTIVAL - (depart DSF at 12:30pm - return around 3:30)
3/14 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
3/18 - 7AM - Percussion Class
3/19 - 7AM - Full Band
3/20 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble ????
3/22-3/30 - SPRING BREAK
3/31 - 7PM - Chaperone Meeting
4/1 - 7AM - WIND ENSEMBLE
4/2 - 7AM - FULL BAND
4/2 - 9:00PM - TAKE A SHOWER AT HOME (this is extremely important, please)
4/2 - 10pm (t) - REPORT FOR SPRING TRIP TO BOSTON

Thursday, March 6, 2008

FESTIVAL IS 5 SCHOOL DAYS AWAY!
Wind Ensemble - good job this morning. However, we had 2 people absent (for no reason), 1 person out sick, and 5 people late. If we're going to play on spring trip, we need to find more rehearsal time. I have a couple of ideas, but I need some feedback. What about a few evening rehearsals and/or a Saturday rehearsal?
LOCATE YOUR CONCERT WEAR! (then wash it)
Schedule:

3/6 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
3/11 - 7AM - Percussion Class
3/12 - 7AM - Full Band
3/12 - 4:00pm - Pit Orchestra
3/13 - DISTRICT FESTIVAL
3/14 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble???
3/18 - 7AM - Percussion Class
3/19 - 7AM - Full Band
3/20 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
3/21 - Last day of school before Spring Break

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

FESTIVAL IS 6 SCHOOL DAYS AWAY!
Because of the absences of certain people (again) today, I have decided that the following people will not be performing with us at festival next week and will be receiving a grade of "zero" for that performance. If I learn later today that these people are out of school today with an excused absence, they will have one more chance.

Marco G. (no more chances)
Camesha R.
De'Ron P.
Ian M.

Remember that you will be wearing your concert attire for Festival next week. So, please try to locate it NOW and take care of any maintenance that may be necessary.
Schedule:

3/5 - 4:00pm - Pit Orchestra
3/6 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
3/11 - 7AM - Percussion Class
3/12 - 7AM - Full Band
3/12 - 4:00pm - Pit Orchestra
3/13 - DISTRICT FESTIVAL
3/14 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble???
3/18 - 7AM - Percussion Class
3/19 - 7AM - Full Band
3/20 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
3/21 - Last day of school before Spring Break

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

FESTIVAL IS 7 SCHOOL DAYS AWAY!
It seems that the same people miss the percussion class (or are late to it) every week. This is a really wonderful opportunity that is being provided to you at no cost. It is, however, costing the band, and the boosters. Perhaps we need to start charging those people who continue to skip this class. Apparently, docking your grade doesn't bother you. It should. Some of your GPA's are going to stink.
The following people owe money for something (this is the most current list I have):

Michael B. - Concert Wear, Varsity Jacket
Jimmy M. - Concert Wear,
De'Ron P. - Concert Wear, Trip Deposit
Will C. - Varsity Jacket
Josh M. - Spring Trip
Camisha R. - Spring Trip
Carrie S. - Spring Trip
Jamie S. - Spring Trip
Michael T. - Spring Trip
Phillip J. - Spring Trip
Ian M. - Rebel Cards

Schedule:

3/5 - 7AM - Full Band
3/5 - 4:00pm - Pit Orchestra
3/6 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
3/11 - 7AM - Percussion Class
3/12 - 7AM - Full Band
3/12 - 4:00pm - Pit Orchestra
3/13 - DISTRICT FESTIVAL
3/14 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble???
3/18 - 7AM - Percussion Class
3/19 - 7AM - Full Band
3/20 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
3/21 - Last day of school before Spring Break

Monday, March 3, 2008

FESTIVAL IS 8 SCHOOL DAYS AWAY!
We have lots of "fine tuning" of our festival music to do over the next week and a half. It is imperative that everyone is at each rehearsal on time and fully prepared. We need to use our time wisely. (This applies to wind ensemble as well).
There are still a few people who owe money for the spring trip (and other fees). Please get this money in. It is way, way, way overdue.
Schedule:

3/4 - 7AM - Percussion Class
3/5 - 7AM - Full Band
3/5 - 4:00pm - Pit Orchestra
3/6 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
3/11 - 7AM - Percussion Class
3/12 - 7AM - Full Band
3/12 - 4:00pm - Pit Orchestra
3/13 - DISTRICT FESTIVAL
3/14 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble???
3/18 - 7AM - Percussion Class
3/19 - 7AM - Full Band
3/20 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
3/21 - Last day of school before Spring Break

Friday, February 29, 2008

FESTIVAL IS 9 SCHOOL DAYS AWAY!
Happy Leap Day!
I will be out this morning with Strings at their District Festival. I should be back around 12:30 or so. 5th period, please be ready to go over the "judges" sheets from our concert Wednesday night.
People who still owe money (spring trip, rebel cards, jackets, concert wear, anything...), please get that taken care of now. The spring trip is just over a month away. It would be really wonderful if everyone is able to go.
Schedule:

3/4 - 7AM - Percussion Class
3/5 - 7AM - Full Band
3/5 - 4:00pm - Pit Orchestra
3/6 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
3/11 - 7AM - Percussion Class
3/12 - 7AM - Full Band
3/12 - 4:00pm - Pit Orchestra
3/13 - District Festival at Hermitage High School
3/14 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble?????

Thursday, February 28, 2008

We have lots of things to talk about during class today.
We have lots of work to do between now and March 13th (Festival)
Wind Ensemble - I'm having a hard time convincing myself that we should perform on the spring trip. At this morning's rehearsal, there were 10 people that were either late, absent or left early. (Yes, some of you had legitimate excuses, most of which I knew about WELL in advance). However, we can't have a productive rehearsal when so many people continue to have conflicts week after week. Also, the music that we have chosen (as a group) is VERY difficult. We cannot get this music performance ready with one rehearsal a week. It requires lots of individual practice. The rehearsal time that we have needs to be spent working on ensemble problems, not learning notes and rhythms. I'm not sure what to do at this point. Spring trip is only a month away. Your comments and suggestions are welcome.
Schedule:

3/4 - 7AM - Percussion Class
3/5 - 7AM - Full Band
3/5 - 4:00pm - Pit Orchestra
3/6 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
3/11 - 7AM - Percussion Class
3/12 - 7AM - Full Band
3/13 - District Festival
3/14 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble ??????????????????

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Pre-Festival Concert is Tonight! Report time is 6:30. Dress - khakis, polo or nice blouse/sweater
Festival Date is Thursday, March 13th, at 1:00pm. (I have a plan).
Schedule:

2/28 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
3/4 - 7AM - Percussion Class
3/5 - 7AM - Full Band
3/5 - 4:00pm - Pit Orchestra
3/6 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
3/11 - 7AM - Percussion Class
3/12 - 7AM - Full Band
3/13 - District Festival
3/14 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble ??????????????????

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Pre-Festival concert is 1 school day away!
4th Period - Dr. Kinzer will be here from Longwood today working with members of jazz band. It may extend into 4th period. When you come to class, please come in VERY quietly and have a seat. Watch, listen, do homework, take a nap, anything but TALK.
Dress for tomorrow night: Khaki or Brown pants, polo shirt, a nice sweater, and nice shoes (No tennies).
Festival Date is Thursday, March 13th.
Schedule:

2/27 - 7PM - Pre-Festival Concert - Report time is 6:30.
2/28 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble (DEFINITE)
3/4 - 7AM - Percussion Class
3/5 - 7AM - Full Band
3/5 - 4:00pm - Pit Orchestra
3/6 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
3/10 - 7PM - Booster Meeting
3/11 - 7AM - Percussion Class
3/12 - 7AM - Full Band
3/13 - DISTRICT FESTIVAL
3/14 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble (????????????)

Monday, February 25, 2008

Pre-Festival concert is 2 school days away!
Pit Orchestra rehearsal TODAY at 4:00pm.
Our festival date is going to be on Thursday, March 13th at Hermitage. I do NOT have a time yet.
Schedule:

2/25 - Pit Orchestra Rehearsal - 4pm
2/26 - 7AM - Percussion Class
2/26 - Dr. Kinzer coming from Longwood to work with Jazz Band
2/27 - 7PM - Pre-Festival Concert - Report time is 6:30. Brown or khaki pants and a polo (or sweater).
2/28 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble --- ????????????????????
3/4 - 7AM - Percussion Class
3/5 - 7AM - Full Band
3/6 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble

Friday, February 22, 2008

Pre-Festival concert is 3 school days away. The dress for this concert is khaki (or brown) pants/slacks and a polo shirt. Please do not wear tennis shoes. Wear nice shoes.
Good luck to Michael T. tomorrow at All-State Auditions at JMU.
Schedule:

2/25 - Pit Orchestra Rehearsal - 4:00pm
2/26 - 7AM - Percussion Class
2/26 - Dr. Kinzer coming from Longwood to work with Jazz Band
2/27 - 7PM - Pre-Festival Concert - Report time is 6:30 (THIS IS A CHANGE)
2/28 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble --- ????????????????????? (Let me know)
3/4 - 7AM - Percussion Class
3/5 - 7AM - Full Band
3/5 - 4:00pm - Pit Orchestra
3/6 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Good rehearsal this morning. However, we had 19 people either absent (only 3 had legitimate excuses) or late. This is INSANE. Our first performance is in 4 school days! Thank you to everyone that was here on time.
One other thing about rehearsals: I don't want to see cell phones anymore. (Or iPods, or laptops, or other distractions). The number of people text messaging this morning during rehearsal was staggering. Please stop. I really don't want to do this, but if it continues, I'm going to have to start taking them away and turning them in to the office. We don't have many rehearsals as a full band, and we need to make good use of the times that we have.
Talk up color guard!
Schedule:

2/22 - Snow, Sleet, Freezing Rain.... please?
2/23 - All-State Band Auditions at JMU
2/25 - Pit Orchestra Rehearsal - 4:00pm
2/26 - Percussion Class -7AM
2/26 - Dr. Kinzer coming from Longwood to work with Jazz Band
2/27 - PRE-FESTIVAL CONCERT - 7PM - Report Time 6:00 (t)
2/28 - SOME PEOPLE HAVE REQUESTED A WIND ENSEMBLE REHEARSAL...??? 7am???
2/28 - Longwood University Choral performance during 5th period
3/4 - Percussion Class - 7AM
3/5 - Full Band - 7AM
3/6 - Wind Ensemble - 7AM

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Good job today, Wind Ensemble. We don't have another rehearsal until the week after next, unless you want to schedule one. Let me know.
First performance of Festival music is 5 school days away.
If you know of anyone who might be interested in color guard next year, please start talking to them now!
Schedule:

2/20 - 4:00pm - Pit Orchestra
2/21 - 7AM - Full Band
2/23 - All-State Band Auditions at JMU
2/25 - 4:00pm - Pit Orchestra
2/26 - 7AM - Percussion Class
2/26 - (t) - Dr. Kinzer coming from Longwood to work with jazz band
2/27 - 7PM - Pre Festival Concert - report time 6PM (t)
2/28 - Longwood Choir performance during 5th period

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Percussionists - Thank you to those of you who showed up for the Percussion Class this morning. For those SIX of you who decided not to show up, a three-day weekend is not an excuse. Remember that these classes are MANDATORY. Some of you have severely low grades because of your excessive absences.
First performance of Festival music is 6 school days away.
Schedule:

2/20 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
2/20 - 4:00pm - Pit Orchestra
2/21 - 7AM - Full Band
2/23 - All-State Band Auditions at JMU
2/25 - 4:00pm - Pit Orchestra
2/26 - 7AM - Percussion Class
2/26 - (t) - Dr. Kinzer coming from Longwood to work with Jazz Ensemble
2/27 - 7PM - Pre-Festival mini concert - Report time 6:00pm (t)
2/28 - Longwood Choir performance during 5th period

Friday, February 15, 2008

First performance of Festival music is 12 days away.
Festival is one month from today.
I am going over to TMS during the second half of 4th period today to listen to audition a few students for open jazz band spots for next year. Mr. Tuck will be "in charge" while I'm gone.
IF YOUR NAME IS ONTHE BOARD IN THE BAND ROOM, YOU OWE MONEY. THESE FEES MUST BE PAID IN ORDER FOR YOU TO GO ON THE SPRING TRIP.
Schedule:

2/18 - STUDENT HOLIDAY
2/19 - 7AM - Percussion Class
2/20 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
2/20 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra
2/21 - 7AM - Full Band
2/23 - All-State Band Auditions at JMU
2/25 - 4PM - Pit Orchestra
2/26 - 7AM - Percussion Class
2/27 - 7PM - Pre-Festival Concert with TMS Advanced Band - Report Time 6pm (t)
2/28 - Longwood University Choir performance during 5th period.

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Happy Valentines Day. Fall in love. Wear Red. Pick some flowers (but watch out for bees). Eat Candy. Gimme some.
Wonderful rehearsal this morning. Thank you.
First performance of Festival Music is 13 days away.
IF YOUR NAME IS ON THE BOARD IN THE BAND ROOM, YOU OWE MONEY TO THE BAND BOOSTERS (OR TO TIMBERLAKE SPECIALTIES). THESE FEES MUST BE PAID BEFORE THE SPRING TRIP.
Schedule:

2/18 - STUDENT HOLIDAY
2/19 - 7AM - Percussion Class
2/20 - 7AM - Wind Ensemble
2/20 - 4:00pm - Pit Orchestra
2/21 - 7AM - Full Band
2/23 - All-State Band Auditions at JMU
2/25 - 4:00pm - Pit Orchestra Rehearsal
2/26 - 7AM - Percussion Class
2/27 - 7PM - Pre-Festival Concert (Report at 6pm)
2/28 - Longwood University Chorus coming during 5th period (?)

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Wind Ensemble members: If we have another rehearsal like we had this morning, there will be NO wind ensemble for the spring trip and possibly the spring concert. The music that we have chosen is difficult. We can not expect to be able to perform it if you don't spend time on it at home, nor can we get it ready for performance if all of our rehearsal time is spent socializing rather than working on the music. Please take care of this of this problem. You are supposed to be the "top" students within the band. Please start acting the part.
First performance of Festival Music is 14 days away.
ALL OUTSTANDING FEES MUST BE PAID BEFORE THE SPRING TRIP.
Schedule:

2/13 - 4:00pm - Pit Orchestra