Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Wrapping Up the Trimester

All I can say is WOW!!! I'm so pleased with the student's performances at our recent D97 Instrumental Music Festival. The students worked diligently to prepare for the performance, and represented themselves so well! I can't wait to start working on our next cycle of music!

There is also a lot of activity within all of our music classrooms in the next few weeks, and I wanted to take the chance to remind you of a few things:
  • All students must complete a Concert Observation before the end of the trimester on November 16th. This cannot include any performances in which the students are performing. They may go see professional performances, peer performances, musicals, or any other concert event in the community as long as they are not personally part of the performance. Some upcoming events might include but are not limited to: the Jazz Night Concert at OPRF on Nov. 6th @ p.m., Once On This Island musical production at Brooks the first weekend of November, and the Autumn Choral Concert at Brooks on November 15th @7 p.m. If you have any questions regarding the eligibility of any event please let me know.
  • 7/8th grade students will be taking their first playing exam of the year during sectionals the week of October 29th.
  • 6th Grade students will be having their Unit 1 Music Theory Test on Tuesday, October 30th.
  • A new, streamlined version of the practice record/journal will begin during 2nd trimester. This will allow the students to have access to clearer directions and expectations, as well as only have to turn in one paper every week with one parent/guardian signature. Look for it coming soon!
  • Red Ribbon Week begins October 29th. We will be doing various activities within the school and music department to help students understand the importance of living a drug-free life. Therefore, next week's schedule is slightly altered. Please refer to the schedule listed below for details.
  • Week of 10/29/12--Red Ribbon Week
    Monday 10/29/12
    6th Grade--Bring Instruments; Practice Records & Journals Due
    7/8th Grade--Normal Schedule w/Sectionals, Practice Journals Due, Playing Test 1 during sectionals
    Tuesday 10/30/12
    Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal 8-8:50 a.m.
    6th Grade--Unit 1 Music Theory Test; No Instruments
    7/8th Grade--Music Theory Day, No Instruments, Playing Test 1 during sectionals (Oboes, Bassoon & SB Saxophones need instruments)
    Wednesday 10/31/12
    Assembly Schedule
    6th Grade--No instruments, Red Ribbon Week Persuasive Writing
    7/8th Grade--, No Instruments for full class, Red Ribbon Week Persuasive Writing, Playing Test 1 during sectionals (Low Brass and SB Percussion need instruments)
    Music Theory Tutoring available after school with Ms. Friedrich
    Thursday 11/1/12
    Jazz Lab Band Rehearsal 8-8:50 a.m.
    6th Grade--Bring Instruments; Normal Schedule
    7/8th Grade--Bring Instruments, Normal Schedule w/Sectionals, Playing test 1 during sectionals
    Friday 11/2/12
    Jazz Ensemble Extra Rehearsal for Concert, 8-8:50 a.m. (Concert is Nov. 6th!!!)
    6th Grade--Bring Instruments; Normal Schedule
    7/8th Grade--Bring Instruments, Normal Schedule w/Sectionals, Playing test 1 during sectionals
     

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