This Week's Newsletter

Director's Notes

• ALL-STATE/DISTRICT AUDITIONS All-State/District Honor Band Auditions will be at Huntsville High School on Satuday, February 1.  Assigned performance times should arrive this week and we will distribute them as quickly as possible.  We have several optional help sessions for any students who would like to practice for their audition throughout the next two weeks.  

• SAVE THE DATE (SYMPHONIC BAND) Our 7th and 8th grade bands will be competing at Music Performance Assessment during the school day on either February 25, 26 or 27.  We will be alerted of the scheduled day closer to time.  This will be a required event for our 7th and 8th grade band members and we will be sure they have time to make up any missed assignments.  We return by the end of the school day. 

• UNIFORMS  Please be sure that your student has all pieces of the correct concert uniform - ESPECIALLY black dress shoes!  Just like in sports, students who are not in full uniform will not be able to compete.  If you have questions/concerns or need assistance in any way, please contact Ms. Parker or the Band Parents.  

• BEGINNING BAND Our beginners have been on a roll this week!  They are reading through lots of new music and also getting introduced to new band karate belts!  Students may play for karate belts in class (when possible) and on Schoology at any time! 

• PLAYING TESTS Our 7/8 Grade Bands will be assigned several playing tests in Schoology over the next few weeks.  As we do not have a lot of additional scheduled performances this nine weeks, it is imperative students complete these tests to receive their grades!  Deadlines are included on the Week at a Glance section below. Thank you for your help with this matter! 

• JAZZ BAND No Jazz Band this week as we will be out for Martin Luther King Day.

• SUPPLIES Please be sure your student has all necessary items for band class, especially as we prepare for our big holiday concert.  Clarinet and Saxophone players must have at least 3 good reeds at all times.  Percussion (7th/8th Grade) must have a stick bag, yarn mallets, bell mallets, rubber mallets and drumsticks.  Items may be purchased through the band program if it helps you.  Please email Ms. Parker or Mr. Moran with questions.

Band Parent Meeting Slides