I just wanted to say thanks to the parents I saw on Tuesday evening! Despite the wind, it was a great turnout. One of my classes had 1/3 of the students accounted for, and that was the lowest turnout of all my classes. I am excited to see/meet a bunch more parents tonight! I am also very much looking forward to a 3-day weekend!
On another note, we started Butterbraid sales on Wednesday. Money earned goes to individual student accounts maintained by the music boosters for purchase of supplies (reeds, books, oil, etc.) and eventually can be put toward defraying the cost of trips in high school. Selling is completely optional, but the Butterbraids taste really good!
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Quarter and Conferences
I can't believe that the first quarter is almost finished! It is amazing how quickly things move during the school year. I guess that means we should be half-ready for our concert in December, but it never seems to work out that way, especially as the 7-8 band transitions from marching to concert band.
With Friday being the end of the quarter, grading is in the forefront in the minds of lots of people. For band students, their quarter projects are due Friday--no exceptions--because grades are due to the office on Tuesday. Hopefully report cards will be ready and available to pick up next week at conferences. I really hope you will take time and come in to talk with all the teachers. Communication is important to the success of all those involved with educating students! All teachers will be located in the gym, so feel free to bounce around and talk with those who are available!
Hope to see you next week!
With Friday being the end of the quarter, grading is in the forefront in the minds of lots of people. For band students, their quarter projects are due Friday--no exceptions--because grades are due to the office on Tuesday. Hopefully report cards will be ready and available to pick up next week at conferences. I really hope you will take time and come in to talk with all the teachers. Communication is important to the success of all those involved with educating students! All teachers will be located in the gym, so feel free to bounce around and talk with those who are available!
Hope to see you next week!
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Jazz Band
On Monday, we move to a new phase of the year and start jazz band rehearsals before school. Jazz band is open to 7th and 8th grade band students who are willing to make a commitment to rehearse before school and who want to learn about jazz. We spend a lot of time talking about the basics of jazz and building a good foundation from which to grow.
Since it can be difficult for students who live in Colfax to make a rehearsal in Mingo before school, I have made a compromise--we rehearse at the elem. on Monday and Wednesday at 7:15 and in Mingo to Tuesday at 7:30. I do this hoping that students can make 2 of the 3 practices.
Since it can be difficult for students who live in Colfax to make a rehearsal in Mingo before school, I have made a compromise--we rehearse at the elem. on Monday and Wednesday at 7:15 and in Mingo to Tuesday at 7:30. I do this hoping that students can make 2 of the 3 practices.
Friday, October 8, 2010
7-8 band recordings
Here are links to a couple of songs we are playing in concert band for the winter concert.
Royal Empire Overture
Castles and Dragons
Christmas Montage--I was unable to find a recording of this tune. Seems like it is out of print.
Royal Empire Overture
Castles and Dragons
Christmas Montage--I was unable to find a recording of this tune. Seems like it is out of print.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Switch from Marching to Concert Band
I thought I would take a minute and recap what was a great marching season for us! I thought the 7-8 band did a great job marching in the parade last Friday! Our lines stayed fairly straight and the music sounded pretty good. I think the students were proud of their performance, as was I.
The switch to concert band is kind of a shock to the system, at least for me. New routines, new percussion instruments, new music, no more outside time! It takes a while to get into the flow of things again. We had developed a good rehearsal routine for marching band--now we have to practice like it's the first day of school again (well, close). Please encourage that the instruments go home and get practiced--that's how we get better. It's homework for band!
If anyone has pics from the parade, I'd love to have them if you are willing!
The switch to concert band is kind of a shock to the system, at least for me. New routines, new percussion instruments, new music, no more outside time! It takes a while to get into the flow of things again. We had developed a good rehearsal routine for marching band--now we have to practice like it's the first day of school again (well, close). Please encourage that the instruments go home and get practiced--that's how we get better. It's homework for band!
If anyone has pics from the parade, I'd love to have them if you are willing!
Friday, October 1, 2010
Today!
Homecoming is here! It's been lots of fun to see the middle school students dress up for the spirit days. There were some interesting costumes!
Today we get to have class for the first half of the day, with the excitement starting right before lunch. The seniors will come down to the middle school for a pep rally. It's nice for the students to hear what they have been involved in over their years in high school and what advice they have for the middle school kids!
Lunch happens outside, then it's our next reward day--homecoming games. These range from football throws, to sack races, to an egg toss. After that, we all get on buses and head to Colfax to watch or be a part of the parade. Come on down and cheer on the middle school band, cheerleaders and football and volleyball teams. Go CM!
Today we get to have class for the first half of the day, with the excitement starting right before lunch. The seniors will come down to the middle school for a pep rally. It's nice for the students to hear what they have been involved in over their years in high school and what advice they have for the middle school kids!
Lunch happens outside, then it's our next reward day--homecoming games. These range from football throws, to sack races, to an egg toss. After that, we all get on buses and head to Colfax to watch or be a part of the parade. Come on down and cheer on the middle school band, cheerleaders and football and volleyball teams. Go CM!
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