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