We have had a very difficult few days here at Appling.  On Wednesday, we lost one of our 8th graders and part of our band family.  Justin Henson played trumpet in the 8th grade band and was in our 5th period class.  Yesterday was very sad as we mourned his death and students payed tribute to him by writing messages on music stands - one to give to the family and one to keep in the band room to remember him by.  Please continue to keep the Henson family and our Appling students and teachers in your thoughts and prayers.  The visitation will be 3-4 with funeral service following at 4:00 pm at the High Point Funeral Home at 3788 Summer Ave.

 

Thank you to all of the students who helped pay tribute to our veterans at last week's performances.  Select 7th and 8th grade students rehearsed hard on music and performed for the city of Bartlett Veteran's day ceremony and the heroes for heroes luncheon last week.  Thank you to all of the parents who helped transport equipment, help with set up and tear down,chaperoned at the mall on Wednesday, and helped with pizza on Thursday.

 

We are busy preparing our holiday music for the upcoming concert on December 14.  The concert is at 6:30 pm at New Hope Christian Church and will be for all three grades and jazz and honor bands will also perform.  Students will need to wear concert black - white shirt (with tie for boys), black bottoms, black socks and shoes and Santa hats are optional.

 

Corky's pick up will be this Monday November 23 from 1-4:30.  Poinsettias will be delivered on Monday November 30 from 1-4:30. 

 

Please check Smart Music assignments and know that the next set of assignments is due on Wednesday November 25 so that I can listen to them during the Thanksgiving break.  These assignments are to prepare our 7th and 8th graders for the All-West TN band audition music and scales and to prepare our 6th graders for their holiday concert.   Please spend time on these and only submit your best work.  Remember that full recording credit will only be given for turning in on time and spending time on it with the best of your ability.  Practice Practice!

 

If anyone is interested in attending the UT Martin Honor Band weekend event, please fill out the online application that is linked to this webpage.  Students must have our school address and phone (3700 Appling Rd.  Bartlett, TN 38133 (901) 373-1410 ), my email address ([email protected]), and their parent email address, their personal email address, and their mailing address.  They must also answer the questions given and then there will be an e-mail sent to me for me to give my recommendations.  This is open to any 7th and 8th graders and looks GREAT on a resume to apply for college scholarhips in the future.  They are very selective, but if you are chosen, you will participate in a three day weekend Jan. 21-23 - will audition there for seating (but will already be "in" the group), rehearse for two days, and put on a concert.  There is a $45 registration fee plus the cost of hotel for two nights so it should be around $100-125.  The deadline to apply online is Dec. 2 so do not delay if you are interested. 

 

I hope everyone has a good weekend.  Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

 

Angela Sanders