December 3, 2023 Newsletter
December 3, 2023
Director's Notes
The students have been working very hard and are excited to play at their upcoming Holiday Concert, this Thursday at 6:00 P.M.
Holiday Concert - Thursday, December 7 at Huntsville High School Auditorium 6:00 p.m.
WHO: All HCMS Band Students - This is a required, graded event for all band students
WHEN: Call Time is 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Huntsville HS Auditorium
WHAT TO WEAR:
6th Grade will wear their black band shirt or hoodie, khaki pants and black tennis shoes. (If you do not have a band shirt or hoodie, a solid black shirt will be fine.)
7th and 8th Grade will wear holiday colors (as our uniforms are not yet in) - red, green, white, gold, silver, etc.
There is no cost for this event and it is open to all friends and family who would like to attend.
Students will be sitting together at the band concert. All students are expected to attend the concert in its entirety - it should finish close to 7:00 p.m. Thank you for your assistance with this as we learn proper concert etiquette and support each other.
Hampton Cove Jazz will rehearse on Tuesday, December 5.
ButterBraid orders will come in on Tuesday, December 12. They will be available for pick-up from the Cafeteria from 3-5 p.m.
Thank you!
Emily Parker, Director of Bands
This Week:
Monday (12/4) -
Tuesday (12/5) -
Wednesday (12/6) -
Thursday (12/7) - Holiday Concert
Friday (12/8) -
Next week:
Monday (12/11) -
Tuesday (12/12) - Butter Braid Orders Pickup
Wednesday (12/13) -
Thursday (12/14) -
Friday (12/15) -
Additional Opportunities for 7th/8th Grade Band Members:
Trombone Christmas. All trombone players are invited to play at the 5th annual Rocket City Trombone Christmas. All levels of experience are welcome.
Date: Saturday, December 16
Rehearsal Time: 9 AM
Rehearsal Location: Musicology School of Music
Performance Time: 2 PM
Performance Location: Stovehouse
Facebook Page: Rocket City Trombone Christmas
Be sure to register at www.RocketCityTromboneChristmas.com and buy a book (if you don't have one) at http://trombonechristmas.org/store/music-books/. Weekly Rehearsals have begun from 2-4 on Saturdays every week, but check time of day changes on the event page on FACEBOOK.
If you have any questions about Rocket City Trombone Christmas, feel free to reach out to Patrick at BYMCustomMusic@gmail.com.
Reminders for Daily Band Class Success:
All Band Members:
Ensure your name is on all band instruments, books and supplies. With so many coming in and out of the room each day, it really helps to be sure everyone keeps up with their things!
Add Flair to your instrument case to make it easier to find!
Don't forget your pencil and band folder.
Beginning Band: bring your Red Tradition of Excellence Book 1 daily (Available at all local music stores and on Amazon)
Symphonic Band (7th/8th Grade): bring your Blue Tradition of Excellence Book 2 daily (Available at local music stores and on Amazon)
Clarinet / Sax Players: Have at least 3 good reeds (strength 2.5) with you
Percussionists: Bring your drumsticks, yarn mallets, rubber mallets, bell (hard) mallets and stick bag
Contact Ms. Parker with questions!