Weekly Update (3/2- 3/7)
- Mr. Myles Moore
- Mar 2
- 6 min read
This is your weekly MUSIC DEPARTMENT update!
Hello Folks!
It's MPA Week!
I'm depending on everyone to stay mentally sharp for me.
Please note that we had to make some scheduling adjustments so Jazz Band has time to prepare for State Jazz MPA:
There is an added rehearsal on 3/10 from 1:40pm to 4pm. Leadership on this day will now start at 4pm.
The Wind Ensemble Rehearsal on 3/12 is CANCELLED. Jazz will rehearse this day from 1:40pm to 4:30pm.
Jazz Ensemble will rehearse on 3/16 from 1:40pm to 4:00pm. This will be the final Jazz Rehearsal before State Jazz MPA.
Weekly Walkthrough 🧩
Monday, The Mandatory EOY Trip Meeting is today at 6:30pm in the BCHS Band Room.
Tuesday, we have Symphonic Band Rehearsal from 4pm to 6pm. Dirk Schmidt Joins us!
Wednesday, Winterguard rehearses from 3pm to 5pm.
Thursday, we have Wind Ensemble Rehearsal from 4pm to 6pm. The Band Room closes immediately after rehearsal.
Friday, the HS Bands Travel to Support BCMS at MPA. Call Time is 4:00pm, Bus Leaves at ASAP. We will aim to arrive as quickly as possible but will likely arrive in time to watch Bell, BCMS Symphonic, and Columbia before we head back.
Saturday, we have Concert MPA! Please refer to the Itinerary!
Percussion Class Weekly Plan 🥁
Day of Week | Plan |
Monday | Jacob L. with WE Percussion on Men of Ohio and Chanteys |
Tuesday | Spiraling Light (IPT) |
Wednesday | Sight Reading w/ Mr. Moore |
Thursday | Incantation and Dance w/ Mr. Moore |
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 – 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
Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal– March 12th- 1:40pm- 4:00pm
Winterguard Practice – March 11th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal– March 12th- 1:40pm- 4:30pm
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
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.
Thursday, March 12th
3rd Period Wind Ensemble- Incantation and Dance, Fls Ob, Cls, BCl, Bsn, ASx, TSx, Tpt, Hrn [meas 71- 88], Tbns, Bar, Tba [meas 88-100] (Qualifying Test)
4th Period Symphonic- Espresso, Everyone [meas 34- END]
6th Period Percussion- Incantation and Dance, Everyone [meas 33- 71]
Friday, March 20th
3rd Period Wind Ensemble- Incantation and Dance, WWs [meas 100-127] Brass [meas 166-205]
4th Period Symphonic- Hello, Everyone [meas 17- 41]
6th Period Percussion- Incantation and Dance, [meas 187- END]
7th Period Jazz Ensemble- Love for Sale, Everyone [meas 1-77] (Qualifying Test)
Monday, March 23rd
All Classes-Binder Check (Must Contain All Distributed Music, Labeled following the Music Labeling Assignment Guidelines, Hole- Punched --or in Sheet Protectors-- and Neatly Organized in a One Inch, Black Binder)
Friday, March 27th
3rd Period Wind Ensemble- Eighties Flashback, Everyone [meas 16-42], Eeveryone [meas 100-119]
4th Period Symphonic- Hoist the Colors, Everyone [meas 1- END]
6th Period Percussion- Eighties Flashback, [meas 10- 42]
7th Period Jazz Ensemble- Love For Sale, Rhythm Section [77-145], Winds [145- END]
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.)
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.
Please have read all the way up to "Habit 1- Be Proactive" by the first meeting!
(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 are two birthdays this week!
Happy Birthday to Gysel Wimberly (3/2), and Victoria Butler (3/8)!
Let's have a great week everyone!
And GOOOOOO WILDCATS!
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