19 May TWIB Almost Done!

Band... Now Read and Understand This!

We are getting close to the end of the 2013-14 school year. Not much left, but still VERY important.
Here's the TWIB news for this week:

1. For Monday, 19 May Juniors, Sophomores, and Cosmic Brownie Freshmen: If you did not get the 3 pieces for graduation on Friday (I know we had EOC, Family day, etc.), get them Monday, 19 May as early as you can before 1st period. We'll work through these in class. Graduating Seniors: be sure that you have music for "A Mighty Fortress: from the 3D Band Book, "Happy Days Are Here Again" and "Happy" You'll need to find some time after Awards Day and/or Graduation Practice to rehearse these. This will be the special music for YOUR graduation ceremony this Wednesday evening!

2. For Senior Awards Day on Tuesday, 20 May: No Full Jazz Band, but All-Star Jazz Combo, featuring graduating senior members on "Pork Chop". You'll have a couple of other horns and drums with you all; String Quartet on Disney tunes: "When You Wish Upon A Star" and "Let It Go". More details at school Monday.

3. Tuesday 20 May ASR for Full Concert Band. Rehearsing Music for Graduation on Wednesday evening. Must have 100% attendance at rehearsal and ceremony. Load Equipment trailer immediately after rehearsal!

4. For Wednesday, 21 May: Get to bandroom EARLY so that we can leave for SLU (practice with graduating class); Bus transportation will be provided. I know that 1st and 4th period finals are that day. A message will be emailed to all teachers to ask if you can take your final early OR with another of their classes. We wear FORMAL ATTIRE for the graduation ceremony. Details will be given at Tuesdays ASR.

5. Interviews will continue on Monday for a few remaining candidates during the day. I did not forget about you, and I certainly want to give you your opportunity to share your ideas.

6. DRUM MAJOR candidates will complete the audition and Interview process after school on Monday (tomorrow) 19 May.

7. Fall 2014 Show Music will arrive this week. As soon as we can process it, you'll get your copy.

8. There will be a VERY IMPORTANT MEETING for all participating members of the 2014-15 Greenwave band year on Tuesday, 27 May (next week) to complete forms, get band Camp Info, receive fees schedule; talk DCI field trip, etc.

9. Disney travelers: see me if you did not get your commemorative "Cinch Bag".
I know that's a lot of information! It is a very unusual week; nonetheless, we'll all enjoy it, I'm sure.
See you all on campus

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands