Announcements 3/15/20

1)  It was with a heavy heart that the decision was made not to go to New York, but ultimately it would have been irresponsible to send the students to New York in the current situation and put them at risk for sickness.  Seniors, I am sorry this is happened during your final year, but I want you to know how much you have meant to me and this program during your tenure here.  You have continued to carry the tradition of excellence and pushed the band to even newer heights.  I ask now that everyone be patient as we begin the process of recouping our funds as much as possible over the next few weeks.  I will keep you updated during the process.

2)  Tomorrow's NY rehearsal has been cancelled, but I am going to keep the Jazz Band Rehearsal on Tuesday.  Monday's are usually when teachers have called staff meetings and the odds of a meeting happening tomorrow are high, I am sure.

3)  The mattress fundraiser is the Saturday!  I am going to be sending out lots of reminders and marketing information out this week as we let the community know about our first fundraiser geared toward the Rose Parade.  I will also be asking for a few student volunteers to stand outside the school on Saturday to help publicize the event throughout the day.  

4)  I want to congratulate the Band again on their accomplishment at Concert Festival last Thursday.  Such a great concert! It made it into the top 4 highlights of this school year! 

5)  Happy Pi Day everyone!

Announcements 3/8/20

1)  Rehearsal for the New York Trip will be Monday from 3:30 to 5:00.  Guard will be in the cafeteria.  If it stops raining long enough, the plan would be to eventually go out in the parking lot and practice together like we would at the Statue of Liberty.

2)  Jazz Band will be on Tuesday from 3:30 to 4:30.

3)  Concert Festival is Thursday.  Band students will report to the Band Room during Focus time to load instruments on the small Band trailer.  Concert attire is needed for this performance.  We will depart and eat at Brooksie's Barn for lunch.  The buffet is $12.95 plus tax with soft drinks and tea $2 more if you don't want water. We will then go to Lane College and perform at 3:40 in the Chamber/McClure Academic Building.  Parents are welcome to watch this performance for free.  After Sight-reading we will depart Lane at approximately 5:00 and get back to school by 5:30.  Students can be picked up from Lane.

Announcements 3/1/20

1)  Jazz Band will have to meet on Tuesday.  There is a mandatory Faculty Meeting Monday that will last a while.  That means that for the next three weeks we will be meeting on Tuesday. 

2)  This Thursday is the booster meeting at 6:30.  Many of you might remember last year that we had a representative come in last year for the Mattress Fundraiser and they gave $5 to the band account for every adult in attendance at the meeting.  They do this to get the excitement and interest built up for the fundraiser.  This year, the mattress fundraiser is the first fundraiser toward individual Rose Parade trip accounts.  At the meeting Thursday night, for every adult up to 100 adults, $5 will be put in the account of the student of choice.  You will sign in and then put the student's name beside your name that you want the $5 to go toward.  

3) For students who signed up for Solo and Ensemble, the event is Saturday morning at Northside HS.  Our allotted time is from 8:50 to 9:30.  You will have to find your own way there as I will be there all morning.  When you get there you will warmup in the cafeteria and then go to the room that is assigned to your instrument.  There will be a list posted in the Cafeteria.  After you perform, you are free to leave.  I will pick up the medals at the end of the morning.  

Announcements 2/23/20

1)  Thanks to everyone who helped at the Miss Harmony pageant.  The event went smoothly and the Jazz Band was terrific!

2)  The field commander clinic will be in the Chorus room on Monday.  The clinician will not be able to be there until 4, so use that time to go over your routine and the other prerequisites.  The auditions and interviews will be Thursday in the Band Room.  This will give you time to make any adjustments to the routine that you get from feedback on Monday.

3)  Jazz Band will meet Monday after school.  Again, thank you for the great job you did on Saturday!

4)  The Ensemble Concert is Tuesday at 7 pm!  Admission is free so invite all of your family and friends to the gym to watch this great night of Chamber Ensemble music.  Report time for students is 6:30.  Wear standard concert attire.  

5)  New York Trip participating students:  You need to add two dates to your schedule in March to rehearse the music that we are playing at the Statue of Liberty:  Monday, March 9 and Monday March 16 from 3:30 to 5 pm.  This is for Band and Guard.  Jazz Band will practice on Tuesdays those two weeks.  These Mondays were the best times to avoid overlapping with Theater rehearsals.  

Announcements 2/16/20

1)  Jazz Band will rehearse on Tuesday since school is going to be out on Monday.  Remember for the Miss Harmony pageant on Saturday that you need to wear all black.

2)  The Miss Harmony pageant is this Saturday.  I still need a handful of students to sign up to help.  You will get community service hours for this event.  You will report at noon and will be done around 7 pm that evening.  We will also feed you supper at the school.  

Announcements 2/9/20

1)  Concert Band yearbook picture tomorrow (Monday) during Focus time!  I ask that you wear concert attire for the pictures.  You will come to the band room, get your instrument, and then head straight to the gym for the picture.  This needs to move quickly since it is during Focus time.

2)  Guard signed up to go to the Rose Parade - we are sizing for uniforms tomorrow (Monday) after school starting at 3:40.  

3)  Band members signed up to go to the Rose Parade - you will need to try on a sample uniform top that we are using as a Mass Band so that we can get your size for the actual top we are using for the parade.  If you are not in class, you will need to come in during Focus time or afterschool on Monday or Tuesday.  

4)  Jazz Band will meet from 3:30 to 4:30 on Monday as usual.  

5)  Butter Braid pastries will be delivered Wednesday to the Band Room at 1:30.  Students will help unload them, and they need to be taken home or picked up that afternoon so they won't thaw out overnight.

Announcements 02/02/2020

1)  February 2 - Happy Palindrome Day!  The first time in 909 years!  (Look it up)

2)  Jazz Band will rehearse on Monday from 3:30 to 4:30.

3)  For students going to New York, the second song that we are playing at the Statue of Liberty will be available later this week.

4)  Booster meeting Thursday at 6:30 pm.  The plan is to talk about the Miss Harmony Beauty pageant and have a chaperone list ready for the New York trip.