Brooks Bands, Week of 12/6 - 12/10

Reminder that the BRAVO Holiday Concert is on Tuesday, Dec. 14th @ 7 p.m. in the GBMS Auditorium. The concert will feature our Jazz Lab Band, Jazz Ensemble and select small ensembles from our Symphonic Band. The concert is free and open to the public. Student performers will need to report at the following locations and times.

Jazz Lab Band: 6:00 p.m. D110

Jazz Ensemble: 6:30 p.m. D110

Small Ensembles: 6:30 p.m. D110

More detailed information for small ensemble members will be available next week during rehearsal. All jazz students will wear their Brooks Jazz T-Shirts with black slacks and dress shoes. Small ensembles will wear black and white and all students are encouraged to wear festive hats, scarfs, etc.

HOMEWORK:

Practice Records: Week 2 is due on Monday 12/6

Music Theory:

6th Graders: Alfred Book 1, Lessons 8 & 9. Activity Worksheet 2-1.

7th/8th Graders: Sharp Key Signatures Supplement

All music theory assignments are due by Friday, 12/10

JAZZ PROGRAM:

Jazz Lab Band: Rehearsal Monday & Friday, 8:00 - 8:50 a.m. Rehearsal next Monday, 12/13 @ 8 a.m.

Jazz Ensemble: Rehearsal Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 - 8:50 a.m.

All jazz students will need to purchase a Brooks Jazz t-shirt for $10. This will be worn at all jazz performances. Checks can be made out to BRAVO! Shirts run in adult sizes.

TUBA CHRISTMAS:
The Next Tuba Christmas Rehearsal is Wednesday, Dec. 8th 3:30-4:30 p.m. Permission slips were handed out last week in class for those students interested in performing on the Tuba Christmas event on Saturday, Dec. 18th. The event includes performing in downtown Oak Park and performing at the Chicago Tuba Christmas at the Palmer House Hilton in Downtown Chicago. The day should last approximately 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.