This is your weekly MUSIC DEPARTMENT update!
Hello Folks!
Are you missing Football Season already? Well I have good news for you! We have a playoff game this Friday at Bishop Kenny!
I'll get more details out as I get them, but I'm looking forward to another football game with you!
As we enter concert season, I know that there is typically a common issue revolving around students losing sheet music. All students must have a 1" black binder, and they must keep their must in their black binder. All students should also (by now) have their book "Habits of a Successful Musician" in class. Students should put their name on their black binder and hole punch their music and keep it in their black binder. At the end of class, students should put their music binder in their cubby/ locker with their instrument.
Moving forward, you must sign to receive any new music. If you lose your sheet music, you must put in a request with a librarian to have it replaced, but your music generally will not be replaced during class. The first time you need a replacement of music is free. Afterwards, it will cost $0.25 per sheet of paper to replace your music- AND YOU MAY NOT RECEIVE YOUR REPLACEMENT MUSIC UNTIL AFTER THE FEE IS PAID.
You may think it unreasonable, but printing costs ink, paper, and money; (inevitably) making replacement copies takes away from my librarians time and ultimately hinders their music education. Why should anyone have to miss out on learning because an individual fails to keep up with a few sheets of paper?
If the music you are missing is available online, you can print it for free at home by logging into the BAND App on a computer and going into the Wildcat Pride Music Folder. Not all of the music we play will be able to be found there, but there is a lot!
I will also be brainstorming ways to address problems with people who continually forget their book, or do not have their own binder, or etc... so please don't be surprised if there's more in the coming weeks.
Weekly Walkthrough
Monday, it's Veteran's Day! No School! There is a Booster Meeting at 6:30pm at BCMS.
Tuesday, Symphonic Band has an After School Rehearsal from 4pm to 6pm. Only those in 4th Period Symphonic Band and those who have music for Symphonic Band's set in 6th Period Percussion need to attend this rehearsal (though anyone may sit in to check out the process as long as they do not pose a distraction).
Wednesday, there are no activities scheduled.
Thursday, there is Wind Ensemble Rehearsal from 4pm to 6pm. Only those in 3rd Period Wind Ensemble and those who have music for Wind Ensemble's set in 6th Period Percussion need to attend these rehearsals (though anyone may sit in to check out the process as long as they do not pose a distraction).
Friday, we have a Post Season Game vs Bishop Kenny. Call Time is 4pm. We will wear our pep uniform. I will look into whether or not we can perform our halftime show and let everyone know soon. Picture makeups are also happening on this day for those that weren't able to be there for picture day!
November/ December at- a- glance
Events:
Band Booster Meeting– November 11th- 6:30pm
NFHB Recording Day!– November 19th
Band Booster Meeting– December 2nd- 6:30pm
FSU Prism Concert Field Trip– December 3rd- 2:30pm Call Time
Music Department Christmas Party– December 12th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
First Coast Nutcracker– December 13th- 8:45am
Rehearsals:
Symphonic Band Rehearsal– November 12th- 4:00pm- 6:00pm
Wind Ensemble Rehearsal– November 14th- 4:00pm- 6:00pm
Wind Ensemble Rehearsal– November 21st- 4:00pm- 6:00pm
Wind Ensemble Rehearsal– December 5th- 4:00pm- 6:00pm
Christmas Concert Dress Rehearsal– December 9th- 3:00pm- 6:30pm
Performances:
AWAY vs. Bishop Kenny– November 15th- 4pm Call Time
Jazz Band @ Macclenny Elementary– December 4th- During School
Lighted Christmas Parade– December 7th- 4pm Call Time (Meet Behind the Coop)
BCHS Christmas Concert– December 10th- 6:30pm (4:00pm Call Time)
Breakfast with Santa (Jazz Band/ Small Ensembles)– December 14th- 8:00am
Jazz Band @ Harvest Ministries– December 15th- During School
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
Symphonic Band Rehearsal– 4:00pm- 6:00pm
Wednesday
No Activities Scheduled
Thursday
Wind Ensemble Rehearsal– 4:00pm- 6:00pm
Friday
AWAY vs. Bishop Kenny– 4pm Call Time
IF YOU READ THE WEEKLY UPDATE UP TO THIS POINT, GO BACK TO THE BAND APP AND ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION IN THE COMMENTS. Who is your favorite player of your instrument?
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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