January 29, 2020 - Senior Legacy Sets

Dear Families of Band Seniors,   In a few short months, our Seniors will be graduating and heading off to new adventures.  Why not honor and celebrate them in a fun way for their four years of making music in Band with a Senior Legacy Pen & Poster Set? The Senior Legacy Pen and Poster Set includes:   One Poster of the Band Seniors  2 Deluxe, engraved ballpoint pens.   Cost: $15.00 per set  The Senior Legacy Pen & Poster Set is a great memento for family friends, and your Senior to remember their days in Band.   Please check the website for Senior Legacy information and to order.  Please place all orders by February 10, 2020 The sets will be sent home with your student.  Any questions, please contact Lisa Downs.  Thank you.   Lisa Downs MHS BOPA Jazz Cabaret Chair MHSBOPAjazzCabaret@gmail.com

January 20, 2020 - No Jazz Tonight

Just a reminder to all of our jazz families that we do not have rehearsals tonight.  We will resume next Monday.

Thanks

The Band Staff

January 6, 2020 - Band Updates

Volunteer for Jazz Cabaret this Friday We could still use a few parents to help out before, after, and during the event.  Sign up here! 2. Solo/Ensemble Registration DUE TODAY - (but you can still register during class tomorrow...)       - Registration forms are online this year.       - There will be one last chance to figure it out during class or ASR tomorrow.       - Fill out a separate form for each event.       - You will need the following information to register: 

• WSMA event and selection number for your piece

• A decision on whether to use a school accompanist or hire your own

• Your calendar - are you available for the whole day on February 22nd, or do you have a conflict for part of the day?  Do you need to transfer to another festival on a different weekend?

3.  Last Chance for Pep Band       - Tonight 1/7 is the last pep band for the semester.  If your pep band grade is currently a 'Missing,' make sure you attend tonight or find time for an ASR make-up. 4.  Last Chance for Concert Listening       - If you have not completed your concert listening assignment (attend a concert, write a paragraph), the last chance to do this at the high school is tonight!  The Concerto-Aria Competition will run from 6:00-10:00pm.  Attend for at least an hour to receive credit. --  Michael Ver Voort Music Teacher & Director of Bands  Middleton High School