Weekly Update (1/18- 1/21)

This is your weekly MUSIC DEPARTMENT update!

Hello Folks!

Wow! What a week! I’ve learned so much leading into this week and I’m so ready to hop back in and get back to work with you!

I’m also so excited to have watched the 2021- 22 All State Symphonic Orchestra Concert with RJ Clines on Piano. It was such a high quality performance! When you get a chance, talk o RJ about what it was like rehearsing and performing with (what sounded like) a truly professional orchestra.

This week isn't crazy just some rehearsals. Come ready to work!

January/ February at- a- glance

Events:

North Florida Honor Band Rehearsal- January 27th- 2pm- 5:00pm

North Florida Honor Band Rehearsal- January 28th- 8am- 5:00pm

North Florida Honor Band Performance- January 28th- 6:30pm Call Time; 7:00 Performance

SOLO AND ENSEMBLE PARENT PLANNING MEETING (Band Booster Meeting)- January 31st- 6:30pm

SOLO AND ENSEMBLE STUDENT TRAINING MEETING - February 11th- 6:30pm

BCHS Hosts FBA Solo and Ensemble- February 18th-19th

Rehearsals:

Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal -- January 18th- 3pm to 5pm

Wind Ensemble Rehearsal -- January 20th- 3pm to 5pm

NFHB Prep Rehearsal -- January 21st- 3pm to 4:30pm

Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal -- January 25th- 3pm to 5pm

Jazz Ensemble Goes to Jacksonville University -- January 29th

Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal -- February 1st- 3pm to 5pm

Wind Ensemble Rehearsal – February 3rd- 3pm to 5pm

Wind Ensemble Goes to University of North Florida -- February 5th

Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal -- February 8th- 3pm to 5pm

Wind Ensemble Rehearsal -- February 10th- 3pm to 5pm

Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal -- February 15th- 3pm to 5pm

Wind Ensemble Rehearsal -- February 24th- 3pm to 5pm

Wind Ensemble MPA Dress Rehearsal – March 1st- 3pm to 5pm

Performances:

Solo and Ensemble/ Jazz Pre MPA Concert -- February 4th

FBA Jazz Music Performance Assessment -- February 17th

FBA Solo and Ensemble-- February 18th-19th

BCHS/ BCMS Pre MPA Concert-- February 22nd- 6:30pm

FBA High School Concert Music Performance Assessment—March 3rd- 5th

Things to Note 🎵:

Solo and Ensemble Music

Wind Ensemble Students, if you are still missing Solo and Ensemble Music, please shoot me an email IMMEDIATELY so I can work on getting your stuff situated asap.

Music Ensemble Auditions

Music Ensemble Auditions which will determine placement in Wind Ensemble for the 2022-23 School Year will begin March 28th. The number of musicians in Wind Ensemble will stay about the same and most students entering the band next year will be placed in Symphonic Band as a result. This is good news for both ensembles! Wind Ensemble will be very competitive, and Symphonic Band will increase dramatically in size! Requirements for this audition will come out in February, but students can prepare by working on the following Scales in 2 octaves All State Pattern: G, C, F Bb, Eb, Ab, Db.

After School Activities this Week:

Monday

· No Activities Scheduled

Tuesday

· Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal- 3pm to 5pm

Wednesday

· No Activities Scheduled

Thursday

· Wind Ensemble Rehearsal- 3pm to 5pm

Friday

· NFHB Prep Rehearsal- 3pm to 4:30pm

Birthday Announcements!

By the way, I base birthday announcements on what I can see on the Band App, so if you would like to be recognized for your birthday on the weekly announcements, please make sure your Birthday is set to PUBLIC on the Band App.

According to Band App, there are no birthdays this week…. 😔

Let's have a great week everyone!

And GOOOOOO WILDCATS!