November 19, 2023 Newsletter
November 19, 2023
Director's Notes
I hope you all have a very Happy Thanksgiving! Please encourage your students to get in some time on their concert music as it will be occurring two short weeks after we return from break!
Our students have the option to complete a Thanksgiving Bingo card (attached to this newsletter). For a Bingo (5 boxes in a row), they will receive their choice of Halloween Candy. For a black-out (completed the entire card), they will get a full size candy. Cards must have parent signature to be accepted/turned in for prizes. Students can do up to 3 boxes per day! There are some that do not involve playing to assist those who may be traveling this week.
Our Beginners will be combining to prepare for their first concert on Thursday, November 30 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. This will be a grade and all beginning band students need to attend. Thank you for your assistance as this is our only opportunity to practice together before they perform!
Hampton Cove Jazz will rehearse on Tuesday, November 28.
If you find that you have extra Halloween candy at your home, please feel free to send it to the band room! We appreciate donations to incentivize and reward our awesome students throughout the week!
Thank you for your support of our ButterBraid fundraiser! Orders will come in on December 12 and be available for pick-up from 3-5 in the HCMS Cafeteria.
Upcoming Dates:
Thursday, December 7 - Holiday Concert (HHS Auditorium) - 6:00 p.m.
(All bands will perform - Required Event for all students)
If you did not order a black band shirt or hoodie, we do have some extras available. Shirts are $15 (payable cash/check/MySchoolFees) and hoodies are $40 (payable cash/check to HCMS Band).
Be sure to check out our new band website! www.hcovemsband.org
Thank you!
Emily Parker, Director of Bands
This 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
Next week:
Monday (11/27) -
Tuesday (11/28) - Jazz Band Rehearsal
Wednesday (11/29) -
Thursday (11/30) - 6th Grade Lock-in
Friday (12/1) -
Additional Opportunities for 7th/8th Grade Band Members:
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.
Location: First Baptist Church, 600 Governors Drive, Huntsville, AL (Entrance 7 off St. Clair Street)
Date: Sunday, December 3
Registration: 12:30 PM
Rehearsal: 1:00 PM
Concert: 3:00 PM
Participation Fee: $10 + $20 if you need the music
Guest Fee: Free
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.
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 begin November 18 from 2-4 every week. For the most up-to-date changes (time of day) please follow 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.
ThanksgivingBingo.pdfReminders 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!