Weekly Update (5/15- 5/19)

This is your weekly MUSIC DEPARTMENT update!

Hello Folks!

The Seniors are gone.... 😭

We will miss you, Class of 2023!

At this point now, there's just a bunch of little things. Not everyone is necessarily involved with everything going on, but still just keep up with the calendar to be sure!

We do have Music Ensemble Chair Placements starting this week! If you did not finish your chair placement, I need to hear you on Monday! We are trying to finish all Middle Schoolers this week!

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Monday, we have a Breakfast Celebration at 7:30am! All Band Students need to be there as Mrs. Sherrie spend around $800 of her own money to fund this celebration. We also have the Nerd Bowl later this same day! Finally, Leadership Interviews begin after school starting at 5:00pm.

Tuesday, we have Graduation Rehearsal from 3pm to 5pm.

Wednesday, Mr. Moore will be at BCMS all day, but all classes will need to work onn Pomp and Circumstance and the Star Spangled Banner

Thursday, we have Graduation Rehearsal from 3pm to 5pm.

Friday, we have Graduation! 🎓 Call Time is 5:30pm. Dress nice but light. Proper Concert Attire is NOT recommended. It gets hot.

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May at- a- glance

Events:

Music Ensemble Chair Placements – May 8th-19th

Nerd Bowl w/ JROTC – May 14th

Leadership Interviews – May 15th- 16th

Drum Major Auditions – May 17th

Leadership Results Sent Out – May 20th

Jazz Ensemble Auditions – May 22nd- 25th

Leadership Contract Return Deadline – May 23rd

Last Day of School – May 25th

$45 Rookie Fee is Due – May 26th

Rehearsals:

Band Graduation Rehearsal – May 16th- 3pm- 5pm

Band Graduation Rehearsal – May 18th- 3pm- 5pm

Thursday Night Live – May 25th- 5pm- 8pm

Performances:

Graduation 🎓 – May 19th- 5:30pm Call Time; 7:00pm Ceremony

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Things to Note 🎵:

Music Ensemble Chair Placements Information!!!!!

Please check out the below document for information about Music Ensemble Chair Placements.

Those students auditioning for Jazz are reminded not to be frightened, but simply to try their best. We would love for as many students as possible to audition!

Music Ensemble Auditions 2023

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Leadership Information!!!!!

Please review the below document for information about Leadership/ Student Staff Requirements.

Leadership Student Staff Requirements

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DRUM MAJOR CANDIDATES: You can find links to the Score and Music here. Please note that only current Freshmen and Sophomores are being considered for the Second Drum Major role. Candidates should also note that Clinics are not until near the audition date, so they should work closely with current Drum Majors to get a head start.

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After School Activities this Week:

Monday

• Band Breakfast Celebration – During School

• Nerd Bowl w/ JROTC – During School

• Leadership Interviews – 5pm to 8:30pm

Tuesday

• Band Graduation Rehearsal – 3pm- 5pm

• Leadership Interviews – 5pm to 8:30pm

Wednesday

• Drum Major Auditions – 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Thursday

• Band Graduation Rehearsal – 3pm- 5pm

Friday

• Graduation 🎓 – 5:30pm Call Time; 7:00pm Ceremony

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 this week..... 😔

Let's have a great week everyone!

And GOOOOOO WILDCATS!