November 12, 2023 Newsletter

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November 12, 2023

Director's Notes

Thank you to all the 7th & 8th grade students and their families for the support of the Veteran's Day program!  We are so thankful for all of our veterans and are very grateful for the sacrifice they and their families have made for our country. 



The cost to audition is $20 and is due by Friday, November 17. Payments may be cash/check to HCMS Band.

Help sessions will occur for any students who would like assistance.  As this is a terrific opportunity and a challenging audition, I highly encourage those who are planning to audition to look into private lessons as well.  




Upcoming Dates: 


Thank you! 

Emily Parker, Director of Bands

This Week:

Monday (11/13) - 

Tuesday (11/14) - 

Wednesday (11/15) - 

Thursday (11/16) -

Friday (11/17) - Butter Braid Fundraiser Ends & All-State/All-District Audition Registrations Due

Next week:

Monday (11/20) - No School

Tuesday (11/21) - No School

Wednesday (11/22) - No School

Thursday (11/23) -Thanksgiving

Friday (11/24) - No School

Butter Braid Fundraiser

WHO: HCMS BAND (6th - 8th Grades)

WHAT: Butter Braid Frozen Pastry (Sold for $17 each

WHEN: November 5-17 All Forms and Money are due by 3:00 on Friday, November 17

All sales items will be picked up by the seller on
December 12 from 3:00-5:00 p.m.
in the HCMS Cafeteria.

WHY: We are hoping to apply these funds to new and improved band lockers for our 7th/8th grade band students.  Our current lockers have many issues and we do not have enough for our growing program.  We hope to raise funds to get new and improved lockers to help our students store their instruments during the day.

Important!


Questions?  Contact Michelle McGough (hairchef@comcast.net) 

Thank you for your support of the HCMS Band!

Additional Opportunities for 7th/8th Grade Band Members:

All-State/District Honor Band. 7th and 8th Grade Band Students are eligible to try out for All-District (Best of Madison/Morgan/Limestone Counties) and All-State Band.  Auditions are held in January.  The scales, requirements and music are listed at: https://alaband.org/all-state-middle-school-audition-requirements/ .   Ms. Parker will also prepare packets and information later in the year, but this is a great way to get a head start on preparation.  Private lessons are strongly encouraged for students considering All-State auditions - they are very competitive but a great learning opportunity!  We will have help sessions available closer to audition time. 

Tuba Christmas.  All tuba, euphonium, and baritone players are invited to join in the annual Rocket City Tuba Christmas. All levels of experience are welcome. Just show up for registration if you would like to play.

Bring a music stand, dress festively, and feel free to decorate your instrument.  

Trombone Christmas. All trombone players are invited to play at the 5th annual Rocket City Trombone Christmas.  All levels of experience are welcome.  

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/ More information will be updated as we get closer to the event. 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:

Contact Ms. Parker with questions!