I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  Hopefully you had time to practice a little bit and if not, please practice to prepare for this week.  There are no new assignments due Sunday 11/29 like there usually is, but if you are not caught up on past assignments or want to get ahead for next week, please complete these.  You have assignments due Sunday Dec. 6 and I really need you to complete them asap.

 

I was considering having an after school practice for the combined 7th and 8th grade band and hold it outside since we do not have room to have them all practice safely inside.  I was looking at the weather and it looks to be pretty cold this week, so that will not happen.  We will only have a chance to play together right before the concert starts on December. 8..... should be interesting :).

 

Schedule for the week:

We will have brass/percussion help session geared toward helping for All-West auditions on Monday November 30 after school until 4, Jazz Band Tuesday Dec. 1 until 4, and Honor Band Wednesday Dec. 2 until 4.  

 

Jazz band and honor band will be performing in the City of Bartlett Reverse Christmas parade this Saturday December 5.  I will need help at the school at 2:30 loading chairs, stands, drum set, keyboards, and amp. Please have your parent email me if they can help.   I will need everyone else there at Freeman Park at 3:15.  The dress is "anything Christmasy".... but dress warmly.    We will perform 4-6.  The parade will take place in the parking lot area behind the Veteran's Park off of Bartlett Rd.  I do not know our number or exact location yet but have heard we will be in a "grassy area" so we can spread out some.  Please bring your stand light if you raised your hand that you had one.  I have a source to borrow some but won't have enough.  I did find access to a generator though.... so yay!

 

6th and jazz band will have their holiday concert Monday December 7 at 7 pm and 7th/8th combined band and honor band will have their concert on Tuesday December 8 at 7:30 pm.... both at the Bartlett High School auditorium.  I will need students there seated ready for warmup/dress rehearsal 30 minutes before performance time.   Dress is black bottoms, white top (guys wear a tie), black shoes and socks (or darkest you have), and Santa hats are optional.  Please park in the back parking lot off of Blackwell and leave cases in your car.  We are limitied to two guests per student, taking temperature checks at the door, and distancing the audience.  

I am really excited for the students to be able to perform!  You have worked hard and we have to really push this week to get ready!

Please let me know if you have any questions.

 

Mrs. Sanders