I will be posting two very identical posts, one for the middle school and one for the high school. Since I have non MPA information to post as well, I will go ahead and include this info on both posts. High school post coming in a few hours. If you are in my high school band, you can stop reading here and wait for your post later.
Jazz and free practice
Since we have several students in the middle school band in jazz band we will not meet this week to avoid my middle schoolers blowing their chops, and frankly, give us all time to get mentally prepared for the demands of the week. For the same sentiment, there will not be any free practice offered this week.
We will meet for Jazz next week 3/5.
MPA 2/28/24
I am attaching several files for MPA taking place this Wednesday 2/28, the schedule with expected etiquette, the mall groups. and the permission slip form that I need filled out and returned to me.
Parental involvement
There have been several parents who have reached out to me telling that they will help chaperon at the mall, thank you very much for your help! I also encourage as many of you as possible to attend the concert as it means a lot to the kids. The students have been working hard and sound great, we would love to share this with you.
Attire
If you have not done so yet, please make sure to get your concert black outfit!
For the Mall bring your 2023 marching band show shirt
Comments Only
The middle school band will be performing for "Comments only" the only difference will be that they will not receive a score i.e. 1,2,3,4, or 5 nor will they sight read. The band will still perform on stage as well as get the invaluable judges tapes that tell them what went well as well as what to work on. These judges tapes are so crucial in helping bands grow as musicians and the main reason that we participate in MPA. Going comments only does not by any means make this performance less important or special!
Booster Meeting
We will have our monthly booster meeting on Tuesday 3/5 at 5:00 pm following jazz practice. We will be discussing important details for the car show that is taking place on April 13th from 11:00 am- 2:00 pm. It is very important that we have as many participants show up as possible to the meeting. Every student will have a responsibility to accomplish on the day of the fundraiser, make plans now to attend.
MS Schedule and expected etiquette |
MS Mall Groups |
MS Permission Slip |
MS Bus seating |