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Band Updates/Weekly Newsletters

Hello all 6th, 7th, 8th grade Band Parents!

 

I hope you are doing well! It is time again for our Weekly Band Updates! We have been working diligently on learning our instruments and learning how to rehearse in an ensemble setting! All three directors are super proud of how much your student has learned and accomplished already! 

 

FOR 7TH/8TH GRADERS ONLY: Some upcoming dates that you need to be aware of is our Halloween Concert, on October 26, @ 6:00 P.M. Your students' report time will be 5:15 P.M. in the Band Hall. Please know that report time means in their chair, instruments together, and ready to warm up AT 5:15 P.M. Therefore, please arrive early enough for your student to do just that. This concert will be in the West Auditorium. Required dress for this is either Concert Black (refer to Handbook for more information) or appropriate Halloween costumes. 

 

FOR 6TH/7TH8TH GRADERS: On December 11, at 1:00 P.M. for our Holiday Extravaganza Concert. Required dress for this is either Concert Black (refer to Handbook for more information) or Christmas-themed clothes. 

 

Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Also, be on the lookout for more emails regarding the concerts and upcoming trips for next semester. If you ever have any questions, you can also refer to the Band website (link posted below), Skyward Updates, and/or Schoology updates. 

 

Thank you and have a great day!

Hello Symphonic Band Parents! 
 
I hope you are doing well! I am emailing everyone a few updates for the upcoming weeks.
We have our second pep rally this week on Thursday, 10/14, at 8:20 A.M.! 
This Friday, October 15, is our High School Night where all of the Symphonic Band members come and play with the High School Band in the stands. As I've said in previous emails, this is an awesome opportunity for the kids to see the High School kids in action and get to experience what they will get to do in their High School Band years. **This is a required graded performance and has been on the calendar since the beginning of the year.** Therefore, please make it a huge point to have your student there and on time! Report time is 5:45 P.M. in the Band Hall, ready to warm up with the High School Band so please get them here early enough to get their instruments together. 
Required dress: Middle School Band Shirt (will be here next week), jeans (no holes), and closed-toe shoes (no crocs, slip-ons, or sandals).
The game should be done around 10:00 P.M. so please be here to pick up your students around that time. 
 
We are super excited and I can't wait for your students to have so much fun this Friday!! Please email or call if you have any questions or concerns. Be expecting a few more emails this week regarding the MS Band Trip next semester. Thank you! 
 
IMPORTANT UPDATES:
October 14- Pep Rally @ 8:20 A.M.
October 21- Pep Rally @ 8:20 A.M.
October 26- Halloween Concert @ 6:00 P.M. (Report Time: 5:15 P.M.)
November 4- Pep Rally @ 8:20 A.M.
Hello all Symphonic Band/8th Grade Parents! 
 
I hope this email finds you well! I am emailing you with this week's updates for the Middle School Band! 
 
Next week, Wednesday, October 6, is our first Pep Rally of the semester!! It will be at 8:15 A.M. in the HS Arena Gym. 
 
On Friday, October 15, we will be performing with the Pride of West High School Marching Band in the stands at the football game. **This is a required performance and will be a grade.** Report time for your students will be 5:45 P.M. in the Band Hall. Required dress will be Band Shirt (will be given out soon) jeans, and CLOSED-TOE SHOES (NO SANDALS, SLIPPERS, OR CROCS). 
 
Also, please make sure that if you still owe money for the Band shirt ($9), Flip Folder ($7), Lyre ($10 for Clarinets, $6 for Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone), please take care of this. 
 
If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know! Thank you for all you do!  
Hello all 6th-8th grade Parents/Guardians! 
 
I hope this email finds you well! The Band programs have been learning a lot and have grown so much as musicians since the beginning of the semester! All three directors are super proud of every single student! Keep up the support! 
 
With just a few updates for the program, please be sure to read ALL OF THE EMAIL to see what pertains to your student and their ensemble. 
 
We have some important dates coming up. Firstly, the Symphonic Band has their first pep rally performance on OCTOBER 6, during their first period at 8:15 A.M. Parents are encouraged to come if you are available! 
Secondly, The Symphonic Band has their High School Band Night coming up on OCTOBER 16. They will be playing with the high school Band IN THE STANDS for the game. Call time for your students is 5:45 P.M. in the Band Hall with their Middle School Band shirt, Blue Jeans, and closed-toe shoes (no house shoes, no crocs, and no slip-ons).  They will need their instrument, flip folder, and lyre (if your instrument called for one). **WE WILL BE SENDING YOUR STUDENT HOME WITH A TYPED-UP DOCUMENT WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOOTBALL GAME AS WELL.**
 
FOR ALL 6TH-8TH GRADERS: We have ordered our shirts! Thank you so much for getting us the money for this! They should be here within the next week. 
 
FOR 7TH AND 8TH GRADERS: We have our Halloween Concert coming up on OCTOBER 26, at 6:00 P.M. Dress code for this concert will be Concert Black OR halloween costumes (appropriate please). For more information on Concert Black, please refer back to the Handbook which is on Schoology and the Band Website. **This is a performance grade for your students, therefore, this is a required performance.** 
 
I know this is a long email, but thank you so much for all that you do and all of your support! Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.