Weekly Update (2/23- 2/28)
- Mr. Myles Moore
- 21 minutes ago
- 7 min read
This is your weekly MUSIC DEPARTMENT update!
Hello Folks!
Alright! We are now in our busy season, meaning there is at least one major event every week until school gets out (except for spring break).
What does this mean for you?
I means you need to stay on top of your school work, keep practicing, and do your best to stay on top of your health!
Also!! Encourage your peers to stay on top of reading the weekly update and doing the weekly update quiz. There has been a dip in people who submitted their quiz last week and it continues to be SO important that EVERYONE take the time to know about what's going on each week!
Weekly Walkthrough 🧩
Monday, we have Winterguard Rehearsal from 3pm to 5pm, and Symphonic Band Rehearsal from 5pm to 7pm. It's later than usual because we need everyone there, but we also don't want to impede on Winterguard's rehearsal time. The band room will (of course) be open for everyone if people want to use the time to complete homework/ practice/ whatever. Everyone's flexibility is appreciated!
Tuesday, (Please Read) we have the BCHS/ BCMS Pre MPA Concert. Call Time is 4pm, and the Concert begins at 6pm. There will actually be THREE non- baker band directors there giving commentary, Mr. Oyster and I will also be giving commentary to each other's ensembles, and another Band Director will be there observing. So, it's important that we look good, and give this our best! Since two of the directors there are FBA Adjudicators, this is a VERY important event, and basically is like our MPA. We'll also be professionally recording this event so we have updated recordings to give to other directors for feedback. Please encourage your parents to purchase VIP Seat tickets-- these funds go directly to the HS Band and will continue to help us operate through this school year. Like the S/E Concert, we'll need to schlep back tonight because I won't be in tomorrow and it'd be better for a sub not to have to deal with students everywhere. It'll also enable you to listen to feedback without having to worry about grabbing schtuff.
Everyone needs to do their part before and after the concert to earn the performance grade:
Clarinets/ Trumpets/ Low Brass: Set Up and Tear Down Cafeteria Tables, VIP Seats, and Audience Chairs
Bass Clarinets/ Tubas: Reset the Band Room/ Ensure all items are put back properly at end of night
Horns/ Saxophones: Stage Transitions and Lights
Flutes: Sweeping Floors, Removing Trash, and Cleaning Band Room
There will be a sign out sheet. Ask your captain permission to leave and they will let you know if your section is done or not. Leaders will record on the sheet when each section finished their responsibilities. If your time is not marked correctly or reflects that you did not leave after things were finished, you'll receive a zero.
Wednesday, Winterguard rehearses from 3pm to 5pm.
Thursday, we have Wind Ensemble Rehearsal from 4pm to 6pm.
Friday, Surprise! (😅) The BCHS Jazz Band will perform during the lunches. We're just doing our MPA set. You can just come to school dressed normally... it's very casual, and it's our contribution to Black History Month on Campus! Also, Winterguard rehearses from 3pm to 5pm.
Saturday, Winterguard performs at Ridgeview HS! Please wish them luck!
Percussion Class Weekly Plan 🥁
Day of Week | Plan |
Monday | Rhythm Review w/ Mr Moore, then Jacob L. work with Noah and Anthony on Men of Ohio. Mr. Moore works with Collen, Ella, Cameron, and Raylynn on Chanteys. |
Tuesday | Schlep Day! |
Wednesday | Jacob L. work with Chester Variation |
Thursday | Incantation and Dance w/ Mr. Moore, then Chanteys. |
Friday | Spiraling Light (IPT) |
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.
CMS= Concert Music Sectionals- Percussionists are expected to work diligently on their Concert 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 Concert Music OR their Percussion Ensemble Music.
Countdowns ⏳
February/ March at- a- glance 🔎
Events:
MANDATORY BAND EOY TRIP MEETING– March 2nd- 6:30pm
HS Travels to Support BCMS– March 6th- Call Time TBA
Band Booster Meeting– March 9th- 6:30pm
Leadership Tuesdays! – March 10th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Krispy Kreme Fundraiser Begins!– March 11th
BAND EOY TRIP– March 14th-15th- 6:30am
Leadership Tuesdays! – March 20th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Leadership Tuesdays! – March 24th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Commitment Night– March 27th- 6:30pm
Majorette Clinics– March 30th- April 1st
Majorette Tryouts– April 1st
Leadership Tuesdays! – April 3rd- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Rehearsals:
Winterguard Practice – February 23rd- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Symphonic Band Rehearsal– February 23rd- 5:00pm- 7:00pm
Winterguard Practice – February 25th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Wind Ensemble Rehearsal – February 26th- 4:00pm- 6:00pm
Winterguard Practice – February 27th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Winterguard Practice – March 2nd- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Symphonic Band Rehearsal– March 3rd- 4:00pm- 6:00pm
Winterguard Practice – March 4th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Wind Ensemble Rehearsal– March 5th- 4:00pm- 6:00pm
Winterguard Practice – March 9th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Winterguard Practice – March 11th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Wind Ensemble Rehearsal– March 12th- 4:00pm- 6:00pm
Winterguard Practice – March 16th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Winterguard Practice – March 18th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Wind Ensemble Rehearsal– March 19th- 4:00pm- 6:00pm
Winterguard Practice – March 23rd- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Winterguard Practice – March 25th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Wind Ensemble Rehearsal– March 26th- 4:00pm- 6:00pm
Prism Concert Dress Rehearsal – March 30th- 3:00pm- 6:00pm
Prism Concert Dress Rehearsal – March 31st- 3:00pm- 6:00pm
Prism Concert Dress Rehearsal– April 1st- 4:00pm- 6:00pm
Performances:
BCHS/ BCMS Pre MPA Concert (Wind Ensemble & Symphonic)– February 24th- 4:00pm Call Time
Jazz Band Performs During Lunches– February 27th- During School
Winterguard: Ridgeview HS – February 28th
CONCERT MUSIC PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT (Link to Itinerary)– March 7th- Call Time TBA
STATE SOLO AND ENSEMBLE/ JAZZ MPA– March 17th- Call Time TBA
Spring Craft Fair (Band and Jazz Band Perform)– March 21st
Winterguard: FFCC Indoor Championships – March 28th
Prism Concert 2026: Decades – April 2nd- 7:30pm
Upcoming Play Test Calendar 📆
Heads Up:
All Tests are Pass/Fail. Binder Checks are 100pts, Scales Tests are 150pts, Play Tests are 200pts.
Tests happen on Mondays and Fridays.
Binder Checks may not be made up.
Play tests on MPA 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.
Monday, February 23rd
All Classes- Binder Check (Must Contain All Distributed Music IN ORDER, Labeled following the Music Labeling Assignment Guidelines, Hole- Punched --or in Sheet Protectors-- and Neatly Organized in a One Inch, Black Binder)
Friday, February 27th
3rd Period Wind Ensemble- TBA
4th Period Symphonic- TBA
6th Period Percussion- TBA
7th Period Jazz Ensemble- TBA
Things to Note 🎵:
Prism Concert 2026
The Theme for the 2026 Prism Concert is Decades, broadly meaning we're showcasing songs from particular decades in the past and the present. We would like a good representation of eras, so only THREE groups can perform pieces from a given decade (including the concert ensembles)! This might put a hamper on people who might want to perform popular songs from the 90's, 2000's, 2010's and 2020's. If you'd like to guarantee your slot, sign ups are available HERE.
For your consideration-- try to consider pieces from the early 20th century! There is a lot of great music there, be it jazz, classical, or even blues and early rock and roll. There is a lot of interesting music across all these music, so do your research! (But do it quick, because the Prism Concert will descend upon us VERY QUICKLY.)
FSU Summer Music Camps
Registration for FSU Summer Music Camps is OPEN!
The boosters will be offering a scholarship of $150 towards your cost of any summer music camp for one high school student and $100 for one middle school student.
You must submit an application to apply for this scholarship and you must show proof that you are registered to attend a camp when applying.
Leadership 26-27
For those of you interested in Leadership, you’ll need to purchase your own copy of the paperback version of the book Seven Habits for Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey. We’ll be reading this book together starting in March.
Please be careful not to purchase Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey.
(As a reminder, these are due by 11:59pm on Mondays).
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. To do this: Go to our Band App> Settings (Cog on Top Right)> Set Profile> Show My Birthday> Anyone)
According to Band App, there is one birthday this week!
Happy Birthday to Damien Richard (3/1)!
Let's have a great week everyone!
And GOOOOOO WILDCATS!
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