May 19, 2010

Good afternoon, Band Parents!

I want to first brag on our Cadet Band for doing a wonderful job at the Spring High School Festival last week.   They received first divisions from all three judges and brought home a trophy!

I have more reminders for the next two weeks:

1.        The pep rally was moved to Friday, May 21^st; however the band will not be performing.

 

2.       Tomorrow is our combined 6^th and 7^th grade woodwind rehearsal from 3:30-4:30.  It is very important that everyone is there.  Attendance will be a major grade.  This is a great opportunity for the students to make some connections with each other and get ready for next year.                                                            

3.       Friday, May 21^st is the combined 6^th and 7^th grade brass/percussion rehearsal from 3:30-4:30.  Attendance will be a major grade.

 

4.       Next Tuesday, May 25^th is the combined 8^th grade/HS band rehearsal at the High School from 3:30-5:00.  We will bus the 8^th graders over to the HS for this rehearsal.  Please make sure you pick them up at 5:00 at the High School by the hornet statue.  Attendance will be a major grade.

 

5.       Thursday, May 27^th at 6:30 is our Spring Concert in the MPMS Auditorium.  All bands need to meet at 6:00 dressed in concert attire.  Attendance is required and will be a major grade.  Any student arriving after the concert has begun will not be allowed to perform and therefore will receive a zero.  Students must come to the concert in order to go to Six Flags.  If your child is too sick to come to school and the concert then they are probably too sick to go to Six Flags.

 

6.       Immediately after the concert, all school-owned instruments will be checked-in.  Any student interested in checking out an instrument for the summer will need to talk to Ms. Boone at that time.

 

7.       Friday, May 28^th is the SIX FLAGS TRIP!  I am still in need of 3 chaperones for this trip so let me know if you’re available.  Remember, chaperones you must have a criminal background check on file with the district in order to travel with us.  The cost for chaperones will be $35 made out to HBBCI and will be due at the chaperone meeting after the concert.  Chaperones must attend the meeting in order to go to Six Flags.  Here is the itinerary for the trip and will be sending it home with your students tomorrow.  Please have your students drink plenty of water starting now so that they will be fully hydrated for the very hot day at Six Flags.

 

Thank you for all your support.  I am very blessed to work with such wonderful students and parents.  Have a great rest of the week!

Barbara High
Head Band Director
Mance Park Middle School
(936)294-7645