End of the year info!

Below is the text of a note that I started sending home today. You can also download it from the middle school website!

4-22-09

Parents and Guardians—
I am trying to save on the amount of paper I send home, and I have crammed all the info onto one sheet. Three events are discussed below. I highlighted in bold which groups are involved, so you can skim the letter and see what applies to you!

On May 11th, the Colfax-Mingo Middle School will present Fine Arts Night. This event is the final concert of the season, as well as an opportunity to feature artwork of the students involved in Art Exploratory. It is a great night to recognize the accomplishments of the students throughout the year. As was the case for the Winter Concert, Fine Arts Night is a required event. All the bands (jazz, 6th and 7-8) and both choirs (6th grade, 7th-8th) will be performing. The concert should last between an hour and an hour and 15 minutes. Please plan on staying for the entire concert, as all the students have worked hard and deserve the respect of a great audience! Concert dress is the same as usual—look nice and try to avoid jeans and tennis shoes. 7-8 choir is going to wear black and white again. 7-8 choir should arrive at 6:30, all band students by 6:40 and the 6th grade choir should be in their spots in the gym by 6:50.

In addition, 8th grade promotion is Friday, May 22nd. Both the 6th and 7th grade band students, as well as the 7th-8th grade choir are required to attend. This is the first chance to hear next year’s 7-8 band! In addition, the choir will perform an original song! The ceremony should last about and hour and a half.

Finally, the 6th grade band students (as well as some 7-8 band students) will be presenting solos at a solo festival at the CM Elementary on Thursday, May 21st. Students are receiving their solos this week and should spend some time practicing them at home. At the festival, a judge will listen to their performances and give some helpful comments. This is an individual event and each student will be scheduled for a specific 5 minute block of time between 4pm and 7pm. If there are any scheduling needs, I am more than happy to accommodate them, just let me know!

It has been a great year and I am proud of the music these students have made! As usual, any questions, please call or email!