1) Jazz Band will meet on Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30.
2) We will continue to work on the ensembles this week. The date to remember is February 18th. This is when I need the videos of the performances to be sent through Schoology so that I can put them together into the Ensemble Concert Video.
1) Welcome back! I hope everyone had a great break, a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!
2) Bring your horns on Monday because we will be playing. Chair Auditions will be at the end of the week and we will be looking at those excerpts and scales starting tomorrow.
3) All West Audition Registration will be January 29th. That means you still have time to work on it. During class, we will be working with those that are interested in trying out. You will actually have more time during class this semester to get help on the music if you need it.
4) If you are interested in playing in the Jazz Band, stay after school on Tuesday from 3:30 to 4:30. This will be our introductory practice where we will discuss what Jazz Band will be, what kind of music we will be playing, and pick an afterschool rehearsal day that fits best for everyone. This is optional, something different, and something more laid back that you can participate in if you are interested.
5) Two things to know for this week at school - you will go to your homeroom class for the 1st 30 minutes of school Monday, and be patient with the teachers this week - we had a district wide problem with our network and we have been without our computers since that last Friday that teachers were at school. Most of us are behind on our grades and lesson planning so please be understanding as we might be a little more frazzled than normal this week!
1) We have had to move our Concert date once again. It will now be on Sunday, December 13th at 3 pm in the Gym. Students will report at 1:30 so that we can have some rehearsal time with the percussion. It will be the normal concert attire - dress clothes, no jeans. I apologize for another late date change especially during this busy season!
2) Because of capacity limits in the Gym, students will receive tickets this week to give to family for attendance to the concert. It will be free admission, but we will need to keep under the 550 person limit that includes students. We will live stream and record the concert to post for those unable to attend.
3) The Tumblers from the fundraiser will arrive at some point this week. I will put a post up when they arrive so that you can be ready to pick them up.
4) If you are interested in learning about the Tournament of Roses Parade trip or want to find out about any updated prices or itineraries, remember the virtual meeting this Thursday at 6:30 pm. The Zoom link will be re-posted later this week. Also, help me get word to all the 8th graders who are interested in this trip as well.
1) We will have an afterschool rehearsal for the parade this Thursday from 3:30 to 5 pm. This will be the only time we have to put the percussion with the rest of the band to prepare for Saturday's parade.
2) Booster meeting this Thursday at 6:30 pm over Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent out Thursday afternoon.
3) The Medina Christmas Parade is this Saturday. We will not be taking a bus - instead you will need to find your own way to the meeting place at Soul's Harbor Church at 487 South Main Street (this is where we always meet). You can either be dropped off directly there or park at the old elementary school at the end of the parade route and walk to the meeting place. Be there by 3 pm so we can warm up. The parade starts at 4 pm and will be over at approximately 5:30 pm. You will be dismissed to go home as soon as we get done. Please keep safety as a top priority and keep your distance from others before, during, and after the parade.
4) You will need to bring your masks and wear them while we are not playing on Saturday at the parade. Also, we will be wearing Khaki pants with something warm on top. It can be a sweatshirt, sweater, or hoodie, but it needs to be festive colors - Red, Green, White. It can be a solid color or include multiples of these colors. We just want that 3 color scheme throughout the band. And everyone will wear a plain Red and White Santa Hat.
5) The Laundry detergent fundraiser is now scheduled to be delivered this week. It was delayed due to school being shut down the last couple of weeks. I will send out a message when they come in.
1) We will be having practice at school just like last week for those who can make it on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. For those who can't make it, we will being doing online Zoom lessons again on Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday, I will be asking for a memorization test - Christmas Angels March, measures 1-24. This will be done by everyone through Schoology. You will upload a video of yourself playing the test straight into Schoology.
2) Color Guard - for those of you who can make it to school, you can join us this week to rehearse the work you have received through videos. Band and Guard will rehearse Monday-Wednesday from 1:30 to 2:50 outside the Band Room. For those who can't make it, continue working from home using the videos. Your test on Friday will depend on what we get done this week.
3) We will not have time to safely try on uniforms for the parade, so we will be wearing Khaki pants with something warm on top. It can be a sweatshirt, sweater, or hoodie. But it needs to be festive colors - Red, Green, White. It can be a solid color or include multiples of these colors. We just want that 3 color scheme throughout the band. And everyone will wear a plain Red and White Santa Hat.
4) The final day for Tumbler orders is going to be this Wednesday, Nov. 18. Make sure your customers get those orders in so that they get credited to your account and so they can receive them by Christmas Break.
1) Anyone interested in Jazz Band can meet afterschool on Monday from 3:30 to 4:30. We will play through some songs and get an idea of our instrumentation for the Winter Concert.
2) The Medina Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday December 5 at 4 pm. We will have an afterschool rehearsal on Thursday December 3 from 3:30 to 5 pm to prepare for the parade.
3) The Winter Concert is now scheduled for Monday, December 14 at 7 pm in the Gym. Students will need to report at 6:30 pm.
4) Seniors - if you want to make the performance video for the Virtual Rose Parade, get that in by Friday. You can either make the video at home or at school. You need to wear your uniform in video, but you do not have to have the music memorized. We will help you with anything you need if you are interested in doing this!
