Good morning!  We are still moving along in our method books with 6th grade on #101 and following (reviewing phrases, learning dotted quarter note rhythms, and reviewing slur articulations), 7th grade on #81 and following (learning dotted eighth/16th patterns) and 8th grade with #65 and following (key of Ab scales, exercises, songs, and sight reading).  All groups will receive solo and ensemble festival music this week for the April 7 Solo/Ensemble Festival and will start working on that in class.

There is a very important band booster meeting Tuesday Feb. 6 at 6:00 pm in the band room.  We will discuss upcoming events, fundraisers, and preliminary information on the spring trip to St. Louis. 

Our 15 students that made the All-West TN Band will be attending a three day clinic this Thursday through Saturday at the Cook Convention Center.  Those students need to bring luggage to school Thursday morning and store in one of the practice rooms.  You will need to report to the band room at the beginning of 4th period at 10:20, eat lunch with 7th grade at 10:29 and then we will leave right when we return from lunch hopefully by 11.  Don't forget meal $, breakfast food and snacks for yourself and/or to share, black shoes/socks, instruments and music (with plenty of extra reeds), and jackets for when we walk outside.  The concert is at 8:30 Saturday morning at the Cannon Center and is open to the public..... I encourage everyone to attend to hear some fantastic music and support your classmates.  The All-West jazz and orchestra concert is Friday night at 6:30 if you would like to also attend that.

The Christian Brothers High School honor band registration form and $25 registration fee (made to CBHS) is due by next Tuesday 2/13 and the event is 2/23/24.  

Everyone  please continue to practice and work hard.  New Smart Music assignments will be posted soon.  

Have a great week!

 

Mrs. Sanders