We had a great night for our 8th graders at the Bartlett High School football game on Friday night.  We did get a little wet during pregame but the rest of the night was a lot of fun seeing what high school band is all about.

 

Both 7th and 8th graders will be using new books starting this week - 7th graders need Essential Elements 2000 Book Two and 8th grade needs the Essential Elements 2000 Book Three.  These were discussed at the beginning of the year and now we are going to use them.

 

Be working on Smart Music assignments - they are due 9/21.  Remember to not procrastinate, take your time on these, and only submit your best work.  Email me if you still need code information that was distributed two weeks ago.  I have microphones for sale for $10 each if you need to purchase one.

 

The schedule for the week is:

Monday - Woodwind sectional 2:15-4:00

Tuesday - Individual practice 2:15-3:30

Wednesday - Brass/Percussion sectional 2:15-4:00

 

We will have our band car wash from 10-2 this Saturday at the Hollywood Feed parking lot.  Wear your band shirt (these will be distributed Tuesday for those that did not get last week) and bring car wash supplies (bucket, sponge, old towels, etc....)  Remember to get pledges from friends and family on the form distributed in class or that I posted last week if you want any money put into your ISA.  All other donations made will be put into the band general fund.

 

Remember to sell sheets if you are interested in making money into your ISA.  Each sheet set sells for $40 and $23 of that will go to your ISA.

Sonic cards will be here this week.  I am so sorry for the delay on them.  If you are interested in getting them, they are $5 each and must be prepaid for.  $4.75 of that will go into your ISA.

Remember that all band dues and fees are due by the end of September.  Dues are $115 for the year and school instrument fee is $100.  We have already gotten band t-shirts and paid for Smart Music subscriptions, so we need to get that money in.  If you have questions or concerns about this or need to set up a payment plan, please email me at [email protected].

 

I hope everyone has a great week!

 

Mrs. S.