This is your weekly MUSIC DEPARTMENT update!
Hello Folks!
It sounds like we had a pretty fun weekend! I'm glad a good sized group of y'all got together to spend time with one another outside of band! I loved my time in band dearly, but the time I spent with band friends outside of school and band events are some of the times that I look upon most fondly. It doesn't have to be big social gatherings all the time though-- I enjoyed running up to Taco Bell, McDonalds, and Little Caesars with my friends for a quick bite as much as I enjoyed going over to hang out at their houses to watch movies and eat good food. It's about the time you spend with one another. 😊
The hurricane screwed us up a bit, so here's what's up.
3rd and 4th period classes are in Concert Mode all the time starting this week. 6th period will be in concert mode Monday and Wednesdays until the end of marching season.
Jazz Playing Tests will begin on Tuesday.
Wind Ensemble Playing Tests will begin on Wednesday. If I have Wind Ensemble folks in other classes, I will get through some then too. I will also listen to folks during in-between, so be wary! We want testing to go quickly!
Wind Ensemble has its after school first rehearsal on 11/7 from 4pm to 6pm. Symphonic Band doesn't rehearse regularly after school, but will have an after school rehearsal on 11/12 from 4pm to 6pm to coordinate with percussion.
Concert Season and the Christmas Concert are quickly approaching! Are you ready?
Weekly Walkthrough
Monday, there is a Booster Meeting that begins at 6:30pm.
Tuesday, there is a Brass Sectional from 3:00pm to 3:45pm. We also have After School Rehearsal from 4pm to 7pm.
Wednesday, there are no activities scheduled.
Thursday, we have After School Rehearsal from 4pm to 7pm.
Friday, there is no school. (Teacher's Planning Day)
Saturday, we have a Show Day at Orange Park HS. Here is the link to the itinerary!
October at- a- glance
Events:
Band Booster Meeting– October 14th
Rookie Night Rehearsal– October 17th
Baker County Fair Fundraiser– October 22nd- 27th
Rehearsals:
Brass Sectionals (Student Led- Not Mandatory)– October 15th- 3:00pm- 3:45pm
After School Rehearsal– October 15th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
After School Rehearsal– October 17th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Jazz Rhythm Section Jam Sessions– October 21st- 2:30pm- 4:00pm
Woodwind Sectionals (Student Led- Not Mandatory)– October 22nd- 3:00pm- 3:45pm
After School Rehearsal– October 22nd- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
After School Rehearsal– October 24th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Jazz Rhythm Section Jam Sessions– October 28th- 2:30pm- 4:00pm
Brass Sectionals (Student Led- Not Mandatory)– October 29th- 3:00pm- 3:45pm
After School Rehearsal– October 29th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
After School Rehearsal– October 31st- 4:00pm- 6:00pm**
Performances:
Show Day @ Orange Park HS (Link to Itinerary) – October 19th- Call Time TBA
Pep Rally – October 25th- During School
HOME vs Wakulla HS – October 25th- 4:00pm Call Time
HOME vs Dunellon HS – November 1st- 4:00pm Call Time
HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING MPA (Link to Itinerary)– November 2nd- Call Time 8:00am
Things to Note 🎵:
NFHB Auditions
Wind Ensemble, Symphonic, and Percussion Students will be preparing the contents of the High School NFHB Audition for chair placements which will be in the first week of October. In theory, if you prepare for our chair placements, you are mostly ready for the NFHB Auditions in November.
I recommend that everyone work on their scales first, which can be found HERE. In most auditions, scales are worth the most points.
FSU Prism Concert
Please see the below attachment for information about FSU Prism:
After School Activities this Week:
Monday
Band Booster Meeting– 6:30pm
Tuesday
Brass Sectionals (Student Led- Not Mandatory)– 3:00pm- 3:45pm
After School Rehearsal– 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Wednesday
No Activities Scheduled
Thursday
After School Rehearsal– 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Friday
No Activities Scheduled
Saturday
Show Day @ Orange Park HS (Link to Itinerary)– 12:00pm
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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... 😔
Let's have a great week everyone!
And GOOOOOO WILDCATS!
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