May 31, 2012

• Seniors - your lockers must be emptied and all school owned instruments must be cleaned and returned by Monday, June 4th!
• Seniors - please let me know if you're coming to the picnic on Saturday (if you haven't already done so), and let me know if you are bringing a side dish.
• Jazz Band - Report time for the Barnes and Noble gig on Saturday is 9:30am.  Please meet in the band room.  We will load equipment and travel over to B&N together.
• In-class "performances" will be on Thursday and Friday next week (June 7th and 8th).  This will be the second half of your final exam grade.  (The first was attendance at the Jazz Band Concert/Awards Ceremony).  These performances must be "stellar!"  Work closely with your sections over the next week to prepare.  I will be listening for musicality, dynamics, articulations, phrasing, correct notes and rhythms, and style.  These performances also give all of us a head start on next year's field show!  (What I have been hearing so far in class has been sounding pretty good, so keep working!)
• All instrument lockers must be cleaned out by the last day of classes before exams (June 11th).  If you would like to keep the same locker next year, you may leave your lock on throughout the summer.  However, the locker must be empty and clean.
• Schedule:
• 6/1 - 8am - Class of 2015 Meeting (Marching Band)
• 6/2 - Jazz Band Performance at Barnes & Noble
• 6/4 - 3:45pm - Color guard - brief meeting (for uniform fitting) - everyone must attend!
• 6/4 - 7pm - Band Booster meeting
• 6/6 - Jazz Band Performance at Senior Awards Banquet (Hope Church) - 6pm

May 21, 2012

• All instrument lockers must be cleaned out before the end of the school year.  If you would like to keep the same locker next year, you may leave your lock on throughout the summer.  However, the locker must be empty and clean!  Seniors - your lockers must be emptied and all school owned instruments must be cleaned and returned by June 1st!
• All concert music should be turned in at this point.
• If you have not received your marching music for next year, let me know ASAP!
• 5/23 - Jazz Band "Lunch in the Library" performance
• 5/24 - 7pm - Jazz Band Concert and Band Awards - MANDATORY FOR EVERYONE
• 5/29 - 8am - 2012-2013 Student Leadership Meeting
• 5/30 - 8am - Class of 2013 Meeting (Marching Band)
• 5/31 - 8am - Class of 2014 Meeting (Marching Band)
• 6/1 - 8am - Class of 2015 Meeting (Marching Band)
• 6/2 - Jazz Band Performance at Barnes & Noble
• 6/6 - Jazz Band Performance at Senior Awards Banquet (Hope Church) - 6pm

May 16, 2012

• Please make sure you have turned in all of your concert music.  You will be getting a grade for this.
• Schedule:
• 5/23 - Jazz Band "Lunch in the Library" performance
• 5/24 - 7pm - Jazz Band Concert and Band Awards - MANDATORY FOR EVERYONE
• 6/2 - Jazz Band Performance at Barnes & Noble (this is not new - been scheduled all year)
• 6/6 - Jazz Band Performance at Senior Awards Banquet (Hope Church) - 6pm

May 7, 2012

• Color Guard Auditions begin today at 4pm in the small gym.
• Percussion/Drum Line auditions for next year will be on Friday after school in the band room.  There will be no prepared piece.  The audition will consist of the following:
• Sight Reading
• Rudiments - all are to be played open (slow) to closed (fast) and back to open (slow)
• the double stroke roll
• all four paradiddle variations
• flam taps
• flam accents
• Swiss Army Triplets
• single ratamacue
• Lesson 25
• Schedule:
• 5/7 - 4pm - Color Guard Auditions
• 5/8 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 5/8 - 4pm - Color Guard Auditions
• 5/9 - 7am - Percussion Ensemble
• 5/9 - 4pm - Color Guard Auditions
• 5/10 - 7am - Wind Ensemble - Dress Rehearsal
• 5/10 - 4pm - Color Guard Auditions
• 5/10 - 7:30am - Concert Band - Dress Rehearsal
• 5/10 - 6:30pm - Report for Spring Concert (7pm Performance Time)
• 5/15 - 7pm -Chorus Concert  - show choir band performance
• 5/23 - Jazz Band "Lunch in the Library" performance
• 5/24 - 7pm - Jazz Band Concert and Band Awards - MANDATORY FOR EVERYONE

April 30, 2012

• Thank you to everyone who auditioned for Marching Band leadership positions last week.  The results are as follows:
• Head Drum Major - Jason D.
• Asst. Drum Major - Isabel R.
• Field Commander - Adam K.
• Flutes - Caroline P.
• Clarinets - Claire B.
• Saxophones - Gabe K.
• High Brass - Adam K.
• Mellophones - Lee G.
• Trombones - Patrick E.
• Low Brass - Andy R.
• Drum Line - TBA
• Pit Percussion - TBA
• Color Guard - TBA
• Color Guard Auditions will be held next week, May 7th - 10th, at 4pm in the Small Gym.
• Our Spring Concert is a week away.  We are in good shape, but we do have some work to do.  Please make sure you are on time and ready for each rehearsal over the next 2 weeks.
• Schedule:
• 5/1 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 5/2 - 7am - Percussion Ensemble
• 5/3 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 5/4 - 7:30am - Concert Band
• 5/7 - 4pm - Color Guard Auditions
• 5/8 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 5/8 - 4pm - Color Guard Auditions
• 5/9 - 7am - Percussion Ensemble
• 5/9 - 4pm - Color Guard Auditions
• 5/10 - 7am - Wind Ensemble - Dress Rehearsal
• 5/10 - 4pm - Color Guard Auditions
• 5/10 - 7:30am - Concert Band - Dress Rehearsal
• 5/10 - 6:30pm - Report for Spring Concert (7pm Performance Time)

April 23, 2012

• Congratulations on a great spring trip!  You should all be very proud of yourselves!  You were great!
• You may use class time today to catch up on homework, classwork, etc.  We will also be turning in music today.
• Drum Major auditions begin today!  We will start at 4:00, sharp!
• Our Spring Concert is in 3 weeks!  We have a lot to do, so please be prepared to play in class each day and watch the schedule for rehearsals!
• Section Leader and Field Commander auditions will be held on April 27th at 4pm.  (This is open to everyone).
• People auditioning for marching band section leader positions - I have music for you.  Come and get it.
• Color Guard auditions are scheduled for May 7th-10th at 4pm.  We are losing seven seniors! Recruit, Recruit, Recruit!
• Schedule:
• 4/23 - 4pm - Drum Major Auditions
• 4/24 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble - Woodwinds Only!
• 4/24 - 4pm - Drum Major Auditions
• 4/25 - 7am - Percussion Ensemble
• 4/26 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble - (everyone)
• 4/26 - 4pm - Drum Major Auditions
• 4/27 - 7:30am - Concert Band
• 4/27 - 4pm - Section Leader/Field Commander Auditions
• 5/1 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 5/2 - 7am - Percussion Ensemble
• 5/3 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 5/4 - 7:30am - Concert Band
• 5/7 - 4pm - Color Guard Auditions
• 5/8 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 5/8 - 4pm - Color Guard Auditions
• 5/9 - 7am - Percussion Ensemble
• 5/9 - 4pm - Color Guard Auditions
• 5/10 - 7am - Wind Ensemble - Dress Rehearsal
• 5/10 - 4pm - Color Guard Auditions
• 5/10 - 7:30am - Concert Band - Dress Rehearsal
• 5/10 - 6:30pm - Report for Spring Concert (7pm Performance Time)
• 5/11 - PROJECT PERCUSSION with Matt after school at Midlothian High School

April 16, 2012

• Spring Trip is this week!  There are 3 lists on the board in the band room.  If your name is on one of these lists, you owe something (money, forms, insurance card, etc).  
• There are some changes to the rehearsal schedule this week.  Please make sure you see this!
• Drum Major Auditions for next year will be held on April 23rd, 24th and 26th at 4pm.  All rising juniors are eligible.
• Section Leader and Field Commander auditions will be held on April 27th at 4pm.  (This is open to everyone).
• People auditioning for marching band section leader positions - I have music for you.  Come and get it.
• Color Guard auditions are scheduled for May 7th-10th at 4pm.  We are losing seven seniors! Recruit, Recruit, Recruit!
• Schedule:
• 4/17 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 4/18 - 7:00am - Wind Ensemble
• 4/18 - 7:30am - Concert Band
• 4/18 - 4pm - Color Guard meeting
• 4/19 - 6AM - REPORT FOR SPRING TRIP
• 4/24 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 4/25 - 7am - Percussion Ensemble
• 4/26 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 4/27 - 7:30am - Concert Band

April 2, 2012

• Pit Orchestra – Thank you for an outstanding job on the show!  I hope you are proud of your accomplishments.  You now get your lives back.  Please turn in your erased books ASAP.
• There will be a meeting for anyone interested in auditioning for the 2012 Color Guard on Wednesday, April 18th at 4pm.  Current Guard members should also attend.
• Drum Major Auditions for next year will be held on April 23rd, 24th and 26th at 4pm.  All rising juniors are eligible.
• Section Leader and Field Commander auditions will be held on April 27th at 4pm.  (This is open to everyone).
• Color Guard auditions are scheduled for May 7th-10th at 4pm.  We are losing seven seniors! Recruit, Recruit, Recruit!
• Schedule:
• 4/3 - 7:15am - Wind Ensemble – TIME CHANGE
• 4/4 - 7am - Percussion Ensemble 
• 4/5 - 7:30am - Concert Band
• SPRING BREAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
• 4/16 - 8am - Show Choir Band
• 4/17 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 4/18 - 7:30am - Concert Band
• 4/19 - 6AM (t) - REPORT FOR SPRING TRIP

March 28, 2012

• Drum Major Auditions for next year will be held on April 23rd, 24th and 26th at 4pm.  All rising juniors are eligible.
• Section Leader and Field Commander auditions will be held on April 27th at 4pm.  (This is open to everyone).
• Color Guard auditions are tentatively scheduled for May 7th-10t at 4pm.  We are losing seven seniors! Recruit, Recruit, Recruit!
• Schedule:
• 3/28 - Pit Orchestra IDR - Report Time TBA
• 3/29 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 3/29 - Pit Orchestra - Opening Night Performance - Report Time 6:30pm
• 3/30 - Pit Orchestra - Performance - Report Time 6:30pm
• 3/31 - Pit Orchestra - Performance - Report Time 6:30pm
• 4/3 - 7:15am - Wind Ensemble – THIS IS A TIME CHANGE!!!!
• 4/4 - 7am - Percussion Ensemble 
• 4/5 - 7:30am - Concert Band
• SPRING BREAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
• 4/16 - 8am - Show Choir Band
• 4/17 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 4/18 - 7:30am - Concert Band
• 4/19 - 6AM (t) - REPORT FOR SPRING TRIP

March 26, 2012

• Hang in there.  It's almost Spring Break!
• Pit Orchestra - You are doing a great job.  Sorry if I forget to mention that sometimes.
• Drum Major Auditions for next year will be held on April 23rd, 24th and 26th at 4pm.  All rising juniors are eligible.
• Section Leader and Field Commander auditions will be held on April 27th at 4pm.  (This is open to everyone).
• Color Guard auditions are tentatively scheduled for May 7th-10t at 4pm.  We are losing seven seniors! Recruit, Recruit, Recruit!
• Schedule (There are changes due to the new student holiday on April 6th):
• 3/26 - 4pm - Pit Orchestra
• 3/27 - 4pm - Pit Orchestra
• 3/28 - 7am - Percussion Ensemble
• 3/28 - Pit Orchestra IDR - Report Time TBA
• 3/29 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 3/29 - Pit Orchestra - Opening Night Performance - Report Time TBA
• 3/30 - Pit Orchestra - Performance - Report Time TBA
• 3/31 - Pit Orchestra - Performance - Report Time TBA
• 4/3 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 4/4 - 7am - Percussion Ensemble 
• 4/5 - 7:30am - Concert Band
• SPRING BREAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
• 4/16 - 8am - Show Choir Band (???????)
• 4/17 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 4/18 - 7:30am - Concert Band
• 4/19 - 6AM (t) - REPORT FOR SPRING TRIP

March 22, 2012

• 3/22 - 4pm - Pit Orchestra
• 3/23 - 4pm - Pit Orchestra
• 3/24 - 10am - Pit Orchestra
• 3/26 - 4pm - Pit Orchestra
• 3/27 - 4pm - Pit Orchestra
• 3/28 - 7am - Percussion Ensemble
• 3/28 - Pit Orchestra IDR - Report Time TBA
• 3/29 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 3/29 - Pit Orchestra - Opening Night Performance - Report Time TBA
• 3/30 - Pit Orchestra - Performance - Report Time TBA
• 3/31 - Pit Orchestra - Performance - Report Time TBA
• 4/3 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 4/4 - 7am - Percussion Ensemble 
• 4/5 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 4/6 - 7:30am - Concert Band
• SPRING BREAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
• 4/17 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 4/18 - 7:30am - Concert Band
• 4/19 - 6AM (t) - REPORT FOR SPRING TRIP

March 13, 2012

• There is a Commonwealth Winds concert this coming Sunday at 6pm at Glen Allen High School.  Some of you could use the extra credit!  Honors Band students, use this for a concert review!  The concert is Free.
• Schedule:
• 3/14 - 7am - Percussion Ensemble
• 3/14 - 4:00pm - Pit Orchestra
• 3/15 - 7:30am - Concert Band Rehearsal
• 3/16 - VBODA CONCERT ASSESSMENT at Deep Run High School
• 8:45am - Wind Ensemble report to band room for a very VERY light rehearsal
• 9:45am - Concert Band report to band room
• 10:30am - Dress into Concert Attire
• 11:00am - Eat lunch  (BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH!)
• 11:30am - Load Buses and depart
• 12:00pm - Arrive at Deep Run
• 12:30pm - Concert Band Warm-up
• 1:00pm - Concert Band Stage Performance
• 1:30pm - Concert Band Sight Reading Performance
• 2:00pm - Break/Re-Group
• 2:30pm - Wind Ensemble to warm up room, Concert Band to auditorium
• 3:00pm - Wind Ensemble Stage Performance
• 3:30pm - Wind Ensemble Sight Reading Performance
• 3:50pm - Wait for scores 
• 4:00pm - Load Buses and depart
• 4:30pm - Arrive at DSF, put everything away and enjoy our weekend, I have Elton John tickets
• 3/17 - Show Choir Band - Competition at Hanover High School

March 12, 2012

• District Assessment is this Friday at Deep Run!  You are ready!  We just need to fine tune a few minor things!
• Pit Orchestra - "Double Rehearsals" with the cast begin next week!
• Several of you still owe fees.  If your name is on the board in the band room, please take care of this immediately.
• There is a Commonwealth Winds concert this coming Sunday at 6pm at Glen Allen High School.  Some of you could use the extra credit!  Honors Band students, use this for a concert review!  The concert is Free.
• Schedule:
• 3/12 - 7pm - Band Booster Meeting
• 3/13 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 3/14 - 7am - Percussion Ensemble
• 3/14 - 4:00pm - Pit Orchestra
• 3/15 - 7:30am - Concert Band Rehearsal
• 3/16 - VBODA CONCERT ASSESSMENT at Deep Run High School

March 6, 2012

• Wind Ensemble - Good rehearsal this morning.  Thank you for your flexibility and cooperation with the schedule change because of yesterday's weather.
• Jazz Band Auditions will start immediately after school today.
• Schedule:
• 3/6 - 4:00pm - Jazz Band Auditions
• 3/7 - 7am - Percussion Ensemble
• 3/7 - 4:00pm - Pit Orchestra
• 3/8 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 3/8 - 4:00pm - Jazz Band "callbacks"  (All Jazz Band members required to attend)
• 3/9 - 7:30am - Concert Band Rehearsal
• 3/12 - 7pm - Band Booster Meeting
• 3/13 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 3/14 - 7am - Percussion Ensemble
• 3/14 - 4:00pm - Pit Orchestra
• 3/15 - 7:30am - Concert Band Rehearsal
• 3/16 - VBODA CONCERT ASSESSMENT at Deep Run High School

March 5, 2012

Good morning everyone. Because of the weather today and school's being closed, our Pre-Festival Concert scheduled for tonight has been cancelled. It will NOT be re-scheduled. However, I am making a couple of changes to the rehearsal schedule for the next week or so in order to make sure that we are ready for VBODA Concert Assessment (Festival) on March 16th.

The biggest change will be that Wind Ensemble will have rehearsal tomorrow (3/6) morning at 7:30, and Concert Band will have an added rehearsal on Thursday morning, March 15th at 7:30.

Schedule:

• 3/6 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble - THIS IS A CHANGE!!!!
• 3/6 - 4:00pm - Jazz Band Auditions
• 3/7 - 7am - Percussion Ensemble
• 3/7 - 4:00pm - Pit Orchestra
• 3/8 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 3/8 - 4:00pm - Jazz Band "callbacks" (All Jazz Band members required to attend)
• 3/9 - 7:30am - Concert Band Rehearsal
• 3/12 - 7pm - Band Booster Meeting
• 3/13 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 3/14 - 7am - Percussion Ensemble
• 3/14 - 4:00pm - Pit Orchestra
• 3/15 - 7:30am - Concert Band Rehearsal - THIS IS A CHANGE!!!!
• 3/16 - VBODA CONCERT ASSESSMENT at Deep Run High School

February 27, 2012

• Congratulations to Joey, Amelia, Kevin and Claire for your All-State audition at JMU on Saturday.  I am very proud of all of you!
• If you haven't signed up for a room for the spring trip yet, please do so today, or I will assign you to a room!
• We are in "full swing" mode for Festival (Concert Assessment).  Our Pre-Assessment Concert is on March 5th at 7pm.  (One week from today).  The dress for that concert is "Sunday Best."
• We will be having a few "guests" at rehearsals, and during class time over the next few weeks.  These people are coming in to help us in our preparations for Festival.  Please be respectful of them and really listen to what they have to say.
• The following people still owe some kind of fee:
• Angelo B. - Band Camp & Transportation Fee
• Madison C. - Band Camp & Transportation Fee
• Jhane' D. - Band Camp & Transportation Fee
• Jason D. - Band Camp & Transportation Fee
• Jordan D. - Band Camp & Transportation Fee
• Quiere R. - Band Camp & Transportation Fee
• Jessica Y. - Transportation Fee
• Blaize F. - Transportation Fee
• Brittany G. - Transportation Fee
• Amanda P. - Transportation Fee
• Brittany S. - Transportation Fee
• Alysha W. - Transportation Fee
• Brennan J. - District Band Fee
• Taylor B. - District Band Audition Fee
• Schedule:
• 2/28 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 2/29 - 7am - Percussion Ensemble
• 2/29 - 8am - Show Choir Band Rehearsal (very brief)  - NEW!!!
• 2/29 - Jazz Band - "Soulful Celebration" during 7th Period
• 2/29 - 4-5:30pm - Pit Orchestra
• 3/1 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 3/2 - 7:30am - Concert Band Rehearsal
• 3/2 - Show Choir Band competition at Manchester High School
• 3/5 - 7:00pm - PRE-FESTIVAL CONCERT (Report Time 6:30pm)
• 3/7 - 7am - Percussion Ensemble
• 3/8 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 3/9 - 7:30am - Concert Band Rehearsal

February 21, 2012

• Wind Ensemble - Nice job this morning.  Thank you for your attention and "well-mannered-ness" towards Mr. Leonard.  You guys are great!  Reminder - Wind Ensemble is a class.  You are graded for your participation and attendance.  Also, attendance and punctuality count!
• Spring Trip Room Sign Up sheets are up today.  Seniors, you may sign your entire room up today.  Juniors tomorrow, Sophomores on Thursday and Freshmen on Friday.  DO NOT SIGN UP OUT OF TURN!
• All-State Band Candidates -If you have not yet returned your registration form and $15 audition fee, please do so ASAP!
• The following people still owe some kind of fee (this does not include All-State Band):
• Angelo B. - Band Camp & Transportation Fee
• Madison C. - Band Camp & Transportation Fee
• Jhane' D. - Band Camp & Transportation Fee
• Jason D. - Band Camp & Transportation Fee
• Jordan D. - Band Camp & Transportation Fee
• Quiere R. - Band Camp & Transportation Fee
• Jessica Y. - Transportation Fee
• Blaize F. - Transportation Fee
• Brittany G. - Transportation Fee
• Amanda P. - Transportation Fee
• Brittany S. - Transportation Fee
• Alysha W. - Transportation Fee
• Brennan J. - District Band Fee
• Taylor B. - District Band Audition Fee
• Concert Band and Wind Ensemble Section Leaders - You should now be holding sectionals.  Let me know if people are not showing up.  Remember you need to give plenty of notice.  (At least 48 hours - but a week would be better!)  You should be having a sectional at least once every 2 weeks for an hour - or weekly for 30 minutes.
• Schedule:
• 2/22- 7am - Percussion Ensemble
• 2/22 - 4-5:30pm - Pit Orchestra
• 2/23 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 2/23 - 6pm - Show Choir Band - Dress Rehearsal
• 2/24 - 7:30am - CONCERT BAND REHEARSAL
• 2/25 - All-State Band Auditions at JMU
• 2/25 - Show Choir Band Competition at Powhatan
• 2/28 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 2/29 - 7am - Percussion Ensemble
• 2/29 - 4-5:30pm - Pit Orchestra
• 3/1 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 3/2 - 7:30am - Concert Band Rehearsal
• 3/5 - 7:00pm - PRE-FESTIVAL CONCERT
• 3/7 - 7am - Percussion Ensemble
• 3/8 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 3/9 - 7:30am - Concert Band Rehearsal

February 16, 2011

• Wind Ensemble - AMAZING Rehearsal this morning.  Keep doing that... A LOT!
• REMINDER: CONCERT BAND REHEARSAL TOMORROW AT 7:30am.
• All-State Band Candidates -If you have not yet returned your registration form and $15 audition fee, please do so ASAP!
• There is a list on the board in the band room of students who still owe fees for All-District Band.  Please take care of that, it is EXTREMELY LATE at this point.
• Concert Band and Wind Ensemble Section Leaders - You should now be holding sectionals.  Let me know if people are not showing up.  Remember you need to give plenty of notice.  (At least 48 hours - but a week would be better!)  You should be having a sectional at least once every 2 weeks for an hour - or weekly for 30 minutes.
• Schedule:
• 2/17 - 7:30am - FULL CONCERT BAND REHEARSAL
• 2/20 - 2pm-4pm - Show Choir Band Rehearsal (NEW! - and Thank You)
• 2/21 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 2/22- 7am - Percussion Ensemble
• 2/22 - 4-5:30pm - Pit Orchestra
• 2/23 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 2/23 - 6pm - Show Choir Band - Dress Rehearsal
• 2/24 - 7:30am - CONCERT BAND REHEARSAL
• 2/25 - All-State Band Auditions at JMU
• 2/25 - Show Choir Band Competition at Powhatan
• 2/28 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 2/29 - 7am - Percussion Ensemble
• 2/29 - 4-5:30pm - Pit Orchestra
• 3/1 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 3/2 - 7:30am - Concert Band Rehearsal
• 3/5 - 7:00pm - PRE-FESTIVAL CONCERT
• 3/7 - 7am - Percussion Ensemble
• 3/8 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 3/9 - 7:30am - Concert Band Rehearsal

February 12, 2011

• Updated Schedule
• 2/14 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 2/15 - 7am - Percussion Ensemble
• 2/15 - 4-5:30pm - Pit Orchestra
• 2/16 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 2/17 - 7:30am - FULL CONCERT BAND REHEARSAL - NEW!!
• 2/21 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 2/22- 7am - Percussion Ensemble
• 2/22 - 4-5:30pm - Pit Orchestra
• 2/23 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 2/23 - 6pm - Show Choir Band - Dress Rehearsal
• 2/24 - 7:30am - CONCERT BAND REHEARSAL
• 2/25 - All-State Band Auditions at JMU
• 2/25 - Show Choir Band Competition
• 2/28 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 2/29 - 7am - Percussion Ensemble
• 2/29 - 4-5:30pm - Pit Orchestra
• 3/1 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 3/2 - 7:30am - Concert Band Rehearsal
• 3/5 - 7:00pm - PRE-FESTIVAL CONCERT

February 6, 2012

• After some serious consideration and discussion with fellow band directors over the weekend, I have decided to make some changes to our festival music.  Concert Band will no longer be playing "Rise of The Firebird" and Wind Ensemble will not play "Fantasia In G."  You have all done very well on these pieces so far, I just feel that we need to play something that we will be a little more comfortable with.  I have already ordered 2 replacement pieces.  They should arrive today or tomorrow.  I think you will all like both of these tunes.  Thanks for sticking with me on this.  You guys are awesome.
• All-State Band Candidates - the prepared etudes are now online at www.vboda.org.  Please start working on these pieces.  All of you have the potential to make this ensemble.  We will spend some time one-on-one with this if you like over the next couple of weeks.  Auditions are on February 25th at JMU.
• A few of you still owe the District Band Fee.  I need that today!
• Concert Band and Wind Ensemble Section Leaders - please start holding sectionals at your discretion.  Let me know if people are not showing up.  Remember you need to give plenty of notice.  (At least 48 hours - but a week would be better!)  You should be having a sectional at least once every 2 weeks for an hour - or weekly for 30 minutes.
• Schedule:
• 2/7 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 2/8 - 7:00am - Percussion Ensemble
• 2/8 - 4-5:30pm - Pit Orchestra
• 2/9 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 2?10 - 7:45am - Show Choir Band - NEW!!
• 2/14 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 2/15 - 7am - Percussion Ensemble
• 2/15 - 4-5:30pm - Pit Orchestra
• 2/16 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble

February 2, 2012

• District Band - here is the complete schedule for this weekend:
• Thursday, February 2 
  5:30 pm-6:00 pm Arrive and report to the AHS auditorium
  6:00 pm Seating of bands
  8:30 pm Dismissal

Friday, February 3
8:45am-9:00 am Arrive and report to appropriate room
9:00 am Rehearsal starts
11:15 am Snack Break (provided)
11:30 am Rehearsal resumes. Breaks will occur at the director's discretion.
1:45 pm LUNCH
2:15 pm Rehearsal resumes. Breaks will occur at the director’s discretion
5:00 pm Rehearsal ends. There will be a quick room change before dismissal. Symphonic Band will move to the Band Room and Concert Band will move to the stage.

Saturday, February 4
8:30 am-9:00 am Arrive and report to appropriate room
9:00 am Rehearsal starts
1:00 LUNCH
3:00 pm District I Middle School and High School Concert

• Concert Band and Wind Ensemble Section Leaders - please start holding sectionals at your discretion.  Let me know if people are not showing up.  Remember you need to give plenty of notice.  (At least 48 hours - but a week would be better!)
• Schedule:
• 2/2 - All-District Band at Atlee High School
• 2/3 - All-District Band at Atlee High School
• 2/4 - All-District Band at Atlee High School
• 2/7 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 2/8 - 7:00am - Percussion Ensemble
• 2/8 - 4-5:30pm - Pit Orchestra
• 2/9 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 2/14 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 2/15 - 7am - Percussion Ensemble
• 2/15 - 4-5:30pm - Pit Orchestra
• 2/16 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble

February 1, 2012

• Jazz Band - be in the band room at 1:00 to head over to Tuckahoe.
• All-District Band - I still need your $15 from a few of you.  Please get that in!
• Schedule:
• 2/1 - 1:00pm - Jazz Band (and selected others ) trip to Tuckahoe Middle School
• 2/1 - 4:00pm - Pit Orchestra Rehearsal
• 2/2 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 2/2 - 6:00pm (t) - All-District Band at Atlee High School
• 2/3 - All-District Band at Atlee High School
• 2/4 - All-District Band at Atlee High School
• 2/7 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 2/8 - 7:00am - Percussion Ensemble
• 2/9 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble

January 23, 2012

• Good luck on your exams this week!  Please remember that your Band Exam consists of both the recording assignment which is due in my Drop Box on the day of your exam AND the performance of 4 major scales - chosen at random - during the exam time period.
• All-District Band Students - I must have your $15 by the end of this week!
• The following students still owe for the District Audition Fee:
• Gabe P.
• Taylor B.
• Schedule:
• 1/25 - 1:00pm - Show Choir Band Rehearsal
• 1/31 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 2/1 - 7:00am - Percussion Ensemble
• 2/1 - 1:00pm - Jazz Band (and selected others ) trip to Tuckahoe Middle School
• 2/1 - 4:00pm - Pit Orchestra Rehearsal
• 2/2 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 2/2 - 6:00pm (t) - All-District Band at Atlee High School
• 2/3 - All-District Band at Atlee High School
• 2/4 - All-District Band at Atlee High School
• 2/7 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 2/8 - 7:00am - Percussion Ensemble
• 2/9 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble

January 18, 2012

• Spring Trip deposits must be turned in immediately.  If you plan on going on the trip, please get that money in ASAP!
• All-District Band Students - your $15 is due! Please get that in.
• Percussion Ensemble - if you have not gotten an informational letter from me, please see me today!  
• Pit Orchestra - Our first rehearsal will be on Wednesday, February 1st from 4-5:30pm.
• The following students still owe for the District Audition Fee:
• Gabe P.
• Taylor B.
• Schedule:
• 1/19 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 1/25 - 1:00pm - Show Choir Band Rehearsal
• 1/31 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 2/1 - 7:00am - Percussion Ensemble
• 2/1 - 1:00pm - Jazz Band trip to Tuckahoe Middle School
• 2/1 - 4:00pm - Pit Orchestra Rehearsal
• 2/2 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 2/2 - 6:00pm (t) - All-District Band at Atlee High School
• 2/3 - All-District Band at Atlee High School
• 2/4 - All-District Band at Atlee High School
• 2/7 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 2/8 - 7:00am - Percussion Ensemble
• 2/9 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble

January 10, 2012

• All-County Band Schedule:
• Thursday, January 12th - 6pm-9pm
• Friday, January 13th - 9:30am-5pm (Bring your own lunch)
• Saturday, January 14th - 8:30am-1:30pm (Bring your own lunch)
• Saturday, January 14th - 3:00pm - CONCERT
• Wind Ensemble - wonderful first rehearsal this morning.  I am excited for the season!
• Percussion Ensemble Meeting tomorrow morning at 7:30 for anyone interested in participating this year.
• Pit Orchestra - I have contracts for you.  We still have a few spots that need to be filled.  The instrumentation is on the board.  Please let me know ASAP.
• All-District Band - Please bring in your $15!
• Schedule:
• 1/10 - 4:00pm - Show Choir Band Rehearsal
• 1/11 - 7:30am - Percussion Ensemble Meeting
• 1/12 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 1/12 - All-County Band 
• 1/13 - All-County Band
• 1/14 - All-County Band
• 1/17 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 1/18 - TBA - Percussion Ensemble
• 1/19 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble

January 6, 2012

• All-County Band Updated Schedule:
• Thursday, January 12th - 6pm-9pm
• Friday, January 13th - 9:30am-5pm (Bring your own lunch)
• Saturday, January 14th - 8:30am-1:30pm (Bring your own lunch)
• Saturday, January 14th - 3:00pm - CONCERT
• Wind Ensemble - we will begin rehearsals on Tuesday, January 10th.  Remember, if there are any of you who do not wish to participate in this, you need to let me know immediately!
• There will be a meeting on Wednesday, January 11th at 7:30am for anyone interested in participating in Percussion Ensemble this year.
• Pit Orchestra - We still have a few spots to fill.  The needed instrumentation is on the board in the band room.  Please let me know ASAP if you are interested.
• All-District Band Participants - the registration fee is $15.  Please get that in as soon as possible.  (Checks made out to DSF.  Cash is fine as well).
• All-District Audition Fee of $5 is still due from the following people:
• Taylor B.
• Gabe P.
• Schedule:
• 1/10 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 1/11 - 7:30am - Percussion Ensemble Meeting
• 1/12 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 1/12 - All-County Band 
• 1/13 - All-County Band
• 1/14 - All-County Band
• 1/17 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 1/18 - TBA - Percussion Ensemble
• 1/19 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble

January 2, 2012

• Welcome Back!  I hope that you all had a very restful and wonderful holiday!
• All-County Band is on January 12th-14th at Glen Allen High School.  Those students participating please let your teachers know that you will be missing school on Friday, January 13th.  I will send an e-mail to them as well.
• All Winter Concert music should have been turned in by now.  If you haven't turned in your music yet, please take care of this today.  I will be checking folders for a test grade!
• Jazz Band - if you need a Jazz Band shirt please let me know.  We will be placing an order soon. 
• All-District Band Participants - the registration fee is $15.  Please get that in as soon as possible.  (Checks made out to DSF.  Cash is fine as well).
• All-District Audition Fee of $5 is still due from the following people:
• Taylor B.
• Gabe P.
• WIND ENSEMBLE - we will start rehearsals next week on January 10th at 7:30am.
• Schedule:
• 1/10 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 1/12 - 7:30am - Wind Ensemble
• 1/12 - TBA - All-County Band 
• 1/13 - All-County Band
• 1/14 - All-County Band