Thursday, April 23, 2015

Symphonic Band Newsletter April 2015



FBA SYMPHONIC BAND NEWS                                                                                                      
This year has flown by! It has been an absolute joy working with your kids and sharing the love of music with them each day. Here are a few items that you need to be aware of as the end of the school year approaches. Students were sent home with a letter. Please sign and return the attached page by Friday, April 24, so I know you are aware of the various end-of-year band activities. If you are available to help with events, please indicate on the returned page of the newsletter and email Mrs. Conard ASAP. 

·         Friday, April 24 – Band officer elections for 2015-2016. Be prepared to give speeches.
·         Monday, April 27 – Symphonic Band dress rehearsal in the main sanctuary. (Wear regular school uniform.) PLEASE be in attendance at this rehearsal from 1:59-2:44pm.
·         Tuesday, April 28Band Chapel at 9am. Wear CURRENT band t-shirt and nice blue jeans to school all day. We will perform all TAPPS contest pieces, Around the World, and America. Students report to the band hall 1st period.
·         Tuesday, April 28 Spring Band Concert. MANDATORY attendance. Symphonic Band meets at 6:40pm in the band hall in black, formal concert attire. Concert is from 7pm-8pm with a reception to follow in the faith building (cafeteria). Students’ accounts will be billed $2 to help with the costs of the reception. Help is needed with set-up/clean-up.
·         Thursday, April 30Band Buddy Social. During 7th period. Food, fun, and games with 6th grade. Please be here, especially if you are a band buddy.
·         Tuesday, May 12Solo/Ensemble contest at FBA. 4pm-7pm. Band officers will help with this event. Will discuss at May band officers meeting.
·         Thursday, May 21 End-of-Year Band Picnic – Selma Stagecoach Park (I-35 and Evans Rd.) 4pm-7pm. Come and go as you please. Will send email with link to sign-up to bring various picnic items. This is a potluck-style dinner and we’ll have fun and games in the park. Come celebrate with us! Family members are also invited.  

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