This is your weekly MUSIC DEPARTMENT update!
Hello Folks!
We're just moving right along!
Please be sure to keep up with your schoolwork and assignments. As a reminder, neither missing band events to address your classwork nor failing your classes and blaming band are excusable. You can use in- between (the time from 2:30pm- 4pm) as a time to get work done or study. Many of you have classes in common with other band students; it would be a great idea to work on your homework together! Progress reports are right around the corner (believe it or not!!) Band grades are mostly up to date-- I still need to plug in some play test grades. Also, Percussion Class's gradebook is a mess because of an issue from the beginning of the year. I'll need to fix that soon.
Please also keep on top of your health! There is a flu- like virus going around and it has already affected many of our band members (myself included 🤧). It's always good practice to use hand sanitizer, wash your hands regularly, avoid touching other peoples' hands/ etc, avoid touching high- contact surfaces, ect...
It's also a good idea to make sure you're still drinking plenty of water and eating a healthy diet. I know that many of you probably aren't thinking too much about your body, but take it from me and your parents-- We wish we had taken better care of our bodies when we were your age! Many of you are trying to watch your figure-- perhaps the easiest way to put a dent in your weight loss progress is simply to limit sugary beverages! This doesn't mean you must completely get rid of it, but consider drinking things with less sugar (ginger ale and zero sugar sodas, anyone? 😉).
Another many of you are trying to put on muscle. Look into safe, productive exercises that are going to be mutually beneficial for you while you're spending your time in band! You don't need weights to do arm, core, and calf exercises! Maybe there's a group of band kiddos that wouldn't mind putting together a band workout crew?🤔
Weekly Walkthrough
Monday, is Labor Day! No School!
Tuesday, there is a Brass Sectional from 3:00pm to 3:45pm. We also have After School Rehearsal from 4pm to 7pm.
Wednesday, there are no events scheduled.
Thursday, we have After School Rehearsal from 4pm to 7pm.
Friday, we have AWAY vs. Ponte Vedra HS. 4:00pm Call Time. We will plan to wear full uniform again (unless we get our shirts in).
August/ September at- a- glance
Events:
Band Booster Meeting– September 3rd- 6:30pm
All State Auditions– September 21st
Rehearsals:
Jazz Rhythm Section Jam Sessions– September 2nd- 2:30pm- 4:00pm
Brass Sectionals (Student Led- Not Mandatory)– September 3rd- 3:00pm- 3:45pm
After School Rehearsal– September 3rd- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
After School Rehearsal– September 5th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Jazz Rhythm Section Jam Sessions– September 9th- 2:30pm- 4:00pm
Woodwind Sectionals (Student Led- Not Mandatory)– September 10th- 3:00pm- 3:45pm
After School Rehearsal– September 10th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
After School Rehearsal– September 12th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Jazz Rhythm Section Jam Sessions– September 16th- 2:30pm- 4:00pm
Brass Sectionals (Student Led- Not Mandatory)– September 17th- 3:00pm- 3:45pm
After School Rehearsal– September 17th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Jazz Rhythm Section Jam Sessions– September 23rd- 2:30pm- 4:00pm
Woodwind Sectionals (Student Led- Not Mandatory)– September 25th- 3:00pm- 3:45pm
After School Rehearsal– September 24th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
After School Rehearsal– September 26th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Jazz Rhythm Section Jam Sessions– September 30th- 2:30pm- 4:00pm
Performances:
AWAY vs. Ponte Vedra HS – September 6th- 4:00pm Call Time
AWAY vs. First Coast HS – September 13th- 4:00pm Call Time
Homecoming Parade/ Cat Growl – September 19th- 4:00pm Call Time
HOME vs Baldwin HS – September 20th- 4:00pm Call Time
Show Day @ Tocoi Creek HS – September 28th- 4:00pm Call Time
Things to Note 🎵:
Atlanta EOY Trip
Parents- the link is up and open to make deposits for the trip to Atlanta in May. Initial $100 Deposits are due by Friday, September 6th.
Please reach out to @Kellie Ballinger or myself if you have any questions.
When making the deposits, PLEASE make sure to put your CHILD'S NAME in the order details, so we know what student is attending. If you put your name we will not know who the student is.
All State Students
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO REVIEW THE CORRECTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS ON THE FBA AUDITION REQUIREMENTS WHICH CAN BE FOUND HERE.
If you are doing an All State Audition, we will have mock auditions on Wednesday, September 11th. It is here where I will also give you quick feedback on where you need to focus in your last days preparing your audition. Be prepared to play through all parts of the audition (in order: the lyrical exercise, the technical exercise, the chromatic scale, the major scales, and the sight reading); if you can't, I may tell you not to audition.
I will also use this mock audition to help determine which five students I nominate for the All State Honor Band (9th-12th) and which two I nominate for Tri- State (11th-12th).
If your name is not on the list below, it is, in fact, too late to request to audition for all state.
If you are auditioning for all state, audition times are as follows:
Auditions at Howard Bishop Middle School on 9/21/2024
Baker County Senior High School
Student Audition Schedule:
Jayden Tanner
Instrument: Trumpet
Audition Time: 10:50 AM
Room: #3
Jacob Luke
Instrument: Trombone
Audition Time: 11:10 AM
Room: #4
Kyle Binion
Instrument: Flute
Audition Time: 11:40 AM
Room: #2
Cassandra Kennedy
Instrument: Flute
Audition Time: 12:40 PM
Room: #1
Jacob Ballinger
Instrument: Trombone
Audition Time: 1:20 PM
Room: #4
Evan Harris
Instrument: Piccolo
Audition Time: 2:20 PM
Room: #1
Evan Harris
Instrument: Flute
Audition Time: 2:30 PM
Room: #1
Payten Rewis
Instrument: Bb Clarinet
Audition Time: 2:40 PM
Room: #2
Jaslene Diaz
Instrument: French Horn
Audition Time: 2:50 PM
Room: #3
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.
After School Activities this Week:
Monday
No Activities Scheduled
Tuesday
Woodwind Sectionals (Student Led- Not Mandatory)– 3:00pm- 3:45pm
After School Rehearsal– 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Wednesday
No Activities Scheduled
Thursday
After School Rehearsal– 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Friday
AWAY vs. Ponte Vedra HS – 4:00pm Call Time
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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!
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