Christmas Break 2014 TWIB

Band... This, too, now read!

See you in January! Let's hit the ground running!

But for right now, Happy Holidays! (Christmas, Hanukkah, Las Posodas, Noel, Kwanzaa, Navidad, Kalikimaka, Yuletide, and more!)

Happy New Year!


JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

Merry Christmas!

Band... Now Read This!!

Merry Christmas!


JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

End of Semester Note

Band… Now read this!!

Is it really Christmas/New Year’s break already?? Seems as if we were just getting started! Nonetheless, thank you all for a great Fall 2014 semester. We’ve enjoyed some great performances, starting WAY BACK in July, and continuing through to December. I am so proud of what we, as a family, accomplished through our diligence, care, respect, and passion for what we do together! As we all pause for the semester break (and enjoy some time away from 19452!), here are some items of “Band business” to consider:

District CONCERT Honor Band  I am proud of everyone who played their audition on ACT/Parade day. Thanks for representing our school.  (Austin, Scott, Zach, Kendall, Kayla) you must see me before I leave on my roadtrip. I have your music for Honor band. Come to the band party this Friday night… get it then!! You will definitely want to GHAP over the break. You can go to the LMEA District9 website for rehearsal and performance information. Remember to submit your participation fees.

DISTRICT Honor JAZZ Band   I will send in registration for the January auditions before I head out. I have spoken to those of you who should do this event. Get busy with the scales and prepared material (from the Jazz Conception book) and start thinking about “sight-reading” in jazz style!

All-South Honor Band (at U of Southern Miss!) I have spoken with a number of you about this, too. Use your time wisely over the break to prepare your scales (3) along with your solo or etude. We need to have a finished CD audition recording in the mail very soon after we return to school. Beat the rush…do it now!!

MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS   is this Saturday, 20 Dec 14. Registration/rehearsal will be at Pottle Hall (SLU campus) beginning at 9:00 am. Remember to bring your $10.00 for registration and maybe a few more coins for a book (20 clams!) and TUBACHRISTMAS paraphernalia (knit cap, button. etc.). Remember to bring a horn and a music stand. Everyone else, come out and hear us at Hammond Square mall, 2:00 pm. Not sure yet where, but come find us!

BAND CHRISTMAS PARTY is Friday night, 19 Dec at the bandroom. Bring desserts, or drinks, or chips, fruit/veggie munchies. Fancy Nachos will be served… that’s right, it’s “Not-cho Party” time!! 6:00 pm – 9:30.

See you all soon!

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

Saturday, 13 Dec Honor Band/Parade

Band... now read this!!

Again, kudos on the amazing day of concerts this past Thursday! I am very proud of the work we did in a few shorts weeks to put together "Some Assembly Required!" All of the parts came together very nicely.

Today is another busy day. Good luck to everyone who will be auditioning for the District Honor Band! Remember that you MUST bring your Release Form, signed by a parent, to me BEFORE you check-in at the registration table!!!!

The Parade information is the same as has been previously announced. Meet at 4:00 pm at Memorial Park (Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds), get dressed, and ready to roll.

Have a good morning; see you all soon.

 
JSquare, NBCT 
Director of Bands

POPCORN ORDERS

Band....Now Read This!!!!!!!

ALL POPCORN HAVE BEEN ORDERED. THEY WILL BE IN ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2014.

Parents, if possible, I really need to get about three or four parents that can help with these orders that come in to bundle them for the kids to hand out so they can get them to the proper recipients. If you can help, please contact me directly so I can give out instructions so that it is done extremely simple, easy and organized and you leave their feeling great because a task was tackled with care and patience. Patience is virtue!!!!! It will be easy, peasy, lemon squeezy, I promise!!!

All in all thank you for what you do for this band. We all appreciate it so every now and then, pat someone on the back and say "Thank You" or pat yourself on the back and say "Thank You." Its a great feeling to be able to help in so many ways, don't you think? I do, and so does everyone else, I GUARONTEE!!!! (bet you cannot guess who invented that). Ha!!



Band Boosters



JSquare, NBCT


Director of Bands

Guard Floor Painting

Guard will paint floor on Tuesday 12/9/14. Wear old clothes in case u get paint on u. All girls need to bring large paint brushes and trays, if u have them. Practice on December 18, will now be 5:30-7:45 because Krystal was called-in to work. U will have 2 weeks off, so this will be a good, long practice to prepare before the holidays. You are all doing an AMAZING JOB!!! Lots of hard work and no complaining make for successful practices and winning routines!! See u Monday:)

Marybeth Crovetto
Guard Sponsor

**Originally posted to FB Band Page

8 Dec TWIB Uno mas

Band ...now read this!

This is the 2nd of 2 messages. Find a bigger TWIB attachment with this one.

PLEASE RESPOND with a quick "got it" to let me know that you received these messages. This will help me update the Charms Database before the system updates on 31 Dec. This will come be published on the FB page and website, but it is IMPERATIVE that I have a working communications link to you through the Official Charms Database.

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

8 Dec TWIB and Update

Band... Now Read and RESPOND to this!!

Great job on the performance at the Christmas Lighting last night! Our good rehearsal work showed up in the performance! A few things to nip and tuck before Thursday's concerts!
Please find the weekly TWIB attached. You will see that we have a VERY busy schedule. STRAP in tight! It can be smooth sailing or a rather bumpy ride, depending on how you show up!
Remember that your Gourmet Popcorn orders are due by the end of the Boosters' Meeting on Monday night!  Meeting starts at 6:00 pm. If you are planning to turn them in during the school day, please use the "Drop Box" procedure. Profits go into your individual student account summary, and can be used for your band expenses (fees, Spring Trip...We're going to New Orleans in April or May...Details soon).
BOOSTERS' Meeting Monday, 8 Dec at 6:00 pm.
MORE details later for the Concerts on Thursday.
See you on CAMPUS!

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

Welcome Back!

Band... Now Read This!!

Welcome back from the Thanksgiving Break. I hope that you all enjoyed some time away from campus and made some good memories with your families.

As always, we will be busy in the bandroom.  Upcoming performances include the Annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony this Friday evening, 5 Dec. The following week is busy with the 3... yes 3... concerts on Thursday 11 Dec, District Honor Band Auditions and the Christmas Parade on Saturday, 13 Dec. Winterguard evening rehearsals are in full effect. Symphonic Band ASR's are posted on the Charms calendar. TWIB board will be updated to reflect the same.

Gourmet Popcorn orders will be due on Monday, 8 Dec. Here's the cool thing: your individual profit goes into your band account (use this for fees,Spring 2015  New Orleans trip, reeds/accessories)! And check out the customized Ponchatoula candle warmer, made available through Scentsy! (Thanks, Miss Danita!)

Lots to do! See you on campus!


JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands