Weekly Update (10/26- 10/31)
This is your weekly MUSIC DEPARTMENT update!
Hello Folks!
It's MPA Week!
For our band, MPA Week is also Director Appreciation week. Please make sure to express your thanks toward our band staff members for all the hard work they've put in to help make you into the band you are this season. It takes a village to build a band program, and I know I am so appreciative for all their help. We have continued to grow into a robust program this year, and we'll only keep growing from here! Those staffers and their tenures in our program are:
Justin Burnham, Assistant Director, 16 years
Amanda Conner, Majorette Director, 15 years
Spencer Oyster, Brass Director, 3 years
CeCe Snyder, Percussion Director, 3 years
Craig Abercrombie, Visual Designer, 2 years
Marina Mixon, Colorguard Director, 2 years
Saturday is MPA Day, which means we'll be doing our most sacred traditions before we go take care of business at Bradford High School.
Seniors, please make sure you've filled out your senior will! Also, all band members should look at binging something for the pasta potluck! (Links Below)
I also want to put a huge THANK YOU out to all those booster parents who helped put together and run our Baker County Fair Booth happen. Your time and effort is truly appreciated! We love and thank you!
Weekly Walkthrough 🧩
Monday, BCMS has their Halloween Spooktacular Concert at 6:30pm at BCMS. You should go! Leadership needs to be there to help/ support, be there by 5:00pm.
Tuesday, there is a Woodwind Sectional from 2:45pm to 3:30pm. We also have an After School Rehearsal from 4pm to 7pm.
Wednesday, there are no activities scheduled.
Thursday, we have an After School Rehearsal from 4pm to 7pm.
Friday, while there is a Football Game, the band will not be in attendance due to the distance. Instead, please get a good night's rest so we can have a great MPA.
Saturday, we have Marching Music Performance Assessment at Bradford HS! Call Time is 8:00am. Please reference the ITINERARY.
Bus Leave Time: 9:00am
Attire: Show Uniform (Come to Band Room in Band Shirt, Gym Shorts, Long Black Socks, Band Shoes, and Band Ball Cap)
Food: Pasta Potluck/ Student must bring $$$ for Concessions
Pre Game?: No
Halftime Show?: Yes
Notes: Chaperones must purchase a ticket for entry.
Percussion Class Weekly Plan 🥁
Day of Week | Plan |
Monday | Movement 1 with Mr. Moore |
Tuesday | Movement 2 with Mr. Moore |
Wednesday | Movement 3 with Mr. Moore |
Thursday | IPT/MMS |
Friday | Play Tests/ IPT/ MMS |
Definitions
IPT= Individual Practice Time- Percussionists are expected to work diligently on learning their music, prioritizing the section of music Mr. Moore will work that week FIRST, the section of music being tested next SECOND, and whatever the player knows they are struggling with THIRD. (IPT can be used freely for Percussion Ensemble music OR Concert music, but NOT Jazz Band music).
Floor Time- Percussionists are expected to work out rhythms with their drum sticks while sitting in a Drum Circle on the Floor. Care must be taken to ensure accuracy of rhythm AND that all players are playing (and moving their body) together at the same time.
MMS/CMS= Marching Music Sectionals/ Concert Music Sectionals- Percussionists are expected to work diligently on their Music specifically. Sectionals may be self- led or be led by Mr. Moore or a member of leadership. If a percussionist isn't being worked with directly, they should be productive in working through another piece of their music.
Countdowns ⏳
October/ November at- a- glance
Events:
BCMS Spooktacular Concert– October 26th- 6:30pm
Winterguard Interest Meeting– November 2nd- 6:00pm
Band Booster Meeting– November 9th- 6:30pm
Winterguard Clinics– November 16th- 3:00pm- 4:30pm
Winterguard Clinics– November 17th- 3:00pm- 4:30pm
Winterguard Clinics– November 18th- 3:00pm- 4:30pm
Winterguard Clinics– November 19th- 3:00pm- 4:30pm
Winterguard Tryouts– November 20th- 5:00pm
Rehearsals:
Woodwind Sectional (Student- led)– October 27th- 2:45pm- 3:30pm
After School Rehearsal– October 27th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
After School Rehearsal– October 29th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Brass Sectional (Student- led)– November 3rd- 2:45pm- 3:30pm
After School Rehearsal– November 3rd- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
After School Rehearsal– November 5th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Woodwind Sectional (Student- led)– November 10th- 2:45pm- 3:30pm
After School Rehearsal– November 10th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
After School Rehearsal– November 12th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Wind Ensemble Rehearsal– November 19th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Performances:
MARCHING MUSIC PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT (Itinerary)– October 31st- 8:00am Call Time
Playoff Game (Likely) – November 6th- 4:00pm Call Time
Playoff Game (Likely) – November 13th- 4:00pm Call Time
STATE FFCC Outdoor Championship – November 6th- Call Time TBA
Playoff Game (Likely) – November 20th- 4:00pm Call Time
Upcoming Play Test Calendar 📆 (Updates coming soon)
Heads Up:
All Tests are Pass/Fail. Binder Checks are 100pts, Scales Tests are 150pts, Play Tests are 200pts.
Tests generally happen on Mondays and Fridays, with tests primarily happening on Fridays during Marching Season.
Binder Checks/ Flip Book Checks may not be made up.
Play tests on music may be made up until the next after-school rehearsal for that band. Percussionists may make up play tests until the next play test on the same weekday (e.g., a Friday test can be made up until the next Friday play test).
Scale Tests can be made up until the end of the Quarter.
Captains can no longer do make ups. All Make Ups go to Mr. Moore. Request a time to make up something by EMAILING HIM. Please only do a Make Up when you are prepared to pass.
NEW: Please note that this calendar is subject to change if needed.
Click a Date to Expand:
Monday, October 19th
2nd Period Wind Ensemble- Binder Check (1" Black Binder; Contents/Order TBA)
3rd Period Symphonic Band- Binder Check (1" Black Binder; Contents/Order TBA)
6th Period Percussion- Binder Check (1" Black Binder; Contents/Order TBA)
7th Period Jazz Ensemble- Binder Check (Must Contain All Distributed Music, Hole-Punched --or in Sheet Protectors-- and Neatly Organized in a One Inch, Black Binder)
Friday, October 30th
2nd Period Wind Ensemble- Full Show w/ Step Offs (Double Weight) and Check Patterns: Triplet Variations 5 & 6 (four in a measure) while Marking Time, "Snap Crackle Popping," and Counting Aloud w/ Metronome (80 bpm)
3rd Period Symphonic Band- Full Show w/ Step Offs (Double Weight) and Check Patterns: Triplet Variations 5 & 6 (four in a measure) while Marking Time, "Snap Crackle Popping," and Counting Aloud w/ Metronome (80 bpm)
6th Period Percussion- Full Show w/ Step Offs (Double Weight) and Check Patterns: Triplet Variations 5 & 6 (four in a measure) while Marking Time, "Snap Crackle Popping," and Counting Aloud w/ Metronome (80 bpm)
Things to Note 🎵:
Senior Wills
Seniors, each year, a publication of the Senior Wills goes out for students to read on the bus ride to MPA. You should submit your Senior Will using the link on the band app (or the link HERE). You can leave funny or meaningful things to any student or staff member in the band. What you bequeath does not have to be a real item—it can be a joke, or a sort role you played in the band (ie. The math wiz, or the comedian).
You may resubmit this form as many times as you need, but only the MOST RECENTLY SUBMITTED form will be published.
Pasta Potluck
Please sign up HERE to bring something to the Pasta Potluck! This is staple MPA tradition where our band families bring pasta and desserts for us all to enjoy together. It connects our households and our hearts. Please be sure to sign up if you plan to bring something. We would like to avoid too much of the same thing being brought to the potluck. (But we also don't want to not have enough!)
A reminder: You don’t need to bring a band- sized portion of pasta. Just cook enough for your family and maybe just a little more than that. If the sign up fills up, that should be plenty of food. If you sign up to bring bread, bring enough for 2 families (we like to eat bread). If you sign up to bring soda bring at least two 2 liters or 2 boxes of cans. If you sign up to bring dessert, bring enough for 1 family. If you sign up to bring paper products, bring enough for 1 family.
(Due by 11:59pm on Monday)
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 three birthdays this week!
Happy Birthday to Ella Rosas (10/25), Liam Combs (10/26), and Sophia Buck (10/26)!
Let's have a great week everyone!
And GOOOOOO WILDCATS!
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