Brooks Bands, Week of 11/8 - 11/12

Congratulations to Collin P. for performing this past weekend in the IMEA District I Jr. High Honors Band, Choir & Orchestra Festival at Lincoln Way North H.S. in Frankfort. This upcoming Saturday, Collin P., Eric G. and Derrick G. will be representing Brooks Middle School in the IMEA District I Jr. & Sr. High Jazz Festival at Fenton H.S. in Bensenville.

The Jazz Ensemble will be performing this Wednesday, 11/10 for the Meet & Greet of our new Superintendent, Dr. Roberts. The performance will start at 6:30 p.m. including performances from the Barbershop, Beautyshop and Shoppettes. The meeting will start at approximately 7:30 p.m.

HOMEWORK:

Outside Concert Summaries: are due no later than Friday, 11/19. It is a BRAVO requirement that students attend one outside performance as an audience member each trimester and write up a summary form, provide a parent/guardian signature, and attach a ticket stub or concert program. Students may attend events held at Brooks or out in the community or professional venues. The requirement is 5% of the entire band grade.

Practice Records: Week 12 is due on Monday 11/8

Music Theory: Wednesday 11/10

6th Graders: Will be taking a test covering Unit 1 of the Alfred Essentials of Music Theory. Students should review both the Unit 1 lessons in the book as well as the Unit 1 Activity Worksheets and supplements for studying.

7th/8th Graders: Will be taking a test covering Unit 7 of the Alfred Essentials of Music Theory. Students should review both Unit 7 lessons in the books as well as Unit I Activity Worksheets and supplements for studying.

JAZZ PROGRAM:

Jazz Ensemble has a special performance this Wednesday, 11/10 @ 6:30 p.m. at GBMS for the Meet & Greet for Dr. Roberts. We will meet in D110 at 6 p.m. and performance attire will be black slacks, black dress shoes and our Brooks Jazz T-Shirts. All students should be done at approx. 7:15 p.m. after tearing down and putting away our set up. This event will be held in the GBMS Commons.

Brooks Jazz T-Shirts

If your child has not ordered their T-Shirt yet they may do so immediately. The cost of the t-shirt is $10 and checks may be made out to BRAVO. All students participating in the jazz program will need to have one for performances.

Jazz Ensemble:

Tuesday: Rehearsal @ 8 a.m.

Wednesday: Performance @ GBMS, report at 6 p.m.

Thursday: Rehearsal @ 8 a.m.

Jazz Lab Band:

Monday: Rehearsal @ 8 a.m. This rehearsal has been moved due to the Young Americans Workshops this upcoming Friday. There is no rehearsal this Friday!

UPCOMING EVENTS!

Wed. 11/10: Jazz Ensemble Performance for the Meet & Greet with Dr. Roberts @ 6:30 p.m.

Sun. 11/21: Jazz Ensemble Performance at Fitzgerald's Nightclub with the Percy Julian Jazz Ensemble and the Chicago Grandstand Big Band @ 5 p.m. The cost is $10 adults & $8 children (accompanied by an adult). Part of the proceeds go back into the Brooks & Julian Jazz Programs.

Tues. 12/14: BRAVO Holiday Concert, GBMS Auditorium @ 7 p.m. This performance will including the Jazz Lab Band, Jazz Ensemble and select small ensembles from the Symphonic Band. The Jazz Lab Band will be doing a preview at 6:30 p.m. that evening.