Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Quarter One Week Eight

This week we spent the majority of our time preparing for the upcoming band concert that is on Thursday, October 9th, at 6:30 in the high school auditorium.  Report time for the wind ensemble is 5:30, and report time for the symphonic band is 6.

We also had a guest this week, Sergeant Cunningham of the US Marines Corps came in to talk about playing in the marine corps band, and the process for auditioning for this in case anyone was interested.

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Quarter One Week Seven

This week the Symphonic Band began working on the F major scale studies in the "Technique and Performance" Book. They have also been preparing for their concert, working through "Star Wars", "Celtic Ballad", "Maynard Madness" and "Music for a Darkened Theatre".

Our concert will be held on Thursday, October 9th in the HS Auditorium at 6:30pm. Report time for the Symphonic Band members will be 6:00pm.



The Wind Ensemble also is preparing for their concert. They have also been working on F major scale studies. Their song selections include: "Ensemblero", "Fortress", "Valley Forge March", "Camino Del Sol", and "Maynard Madness" and "Music for a Darkened Theatre".

The Wind Ensemble also started after school practices this week. They will be practicing after school on Thursdays leading up to the concert from 3:30-5:30pm. This is to combine with members of the Wind Ensemble that were unable to get scheduled into the class during first quarter. Formal wear order forms and money will be due October 8th. Members should see Mr. Thompson to get measured.

The Wind Ensemble will be sharing their fall concert with the Symphonic Band. Report time for the Wind Ensemble will be 5:30pm, with a concert start time of 6:30pm.