Band Notes – January 8, 2024

Band Notes – January 8, 2024

Coming Up:
Jan. 17 – HS Exams
Jan. 18 – HS Exams
Jan. 19 – ½ Day; HS Exam; End of Marking Period 2
Feb. 10 – HS Solo and Ensemble at SMC
Feb. 21 – Pre-Festival Band Concert at 7pm; Band Grades 7-12

6th Grade Band Practice Cards
Practice cards are a homework assignment and are 25% of each marking period grade.  Students are assigned 70 minutes of practice time each week and it is a time management tool for young learners.  Practice cards will be handed out every Monday and are due the following Monday.  After the practice session and cards are completed they are to be signed by an adult who supervised the practice session and then returned to Miss Essex.  To receive any credit on practice cards for the 2nd Marking Period, they must be completed and turned in by January 19.

HS Solo and Ensemble Participants
Students participating in the February 10 Solo and Ensemble event need to plan on rehearsing with Miss Essex a minimum of three times before the performance date.  Available practice times are posted on the band room office window.  Music for participants was handed out on Monday, January 8.  Students need to choose their performance piece as soon as possible so it can be given to the accompanist.