As of now, the dates are as follows:
Concert dress is always black and
white (shirts tucked in) unless otherwise noted. Follow the concert dress link
for more details (skirt length, shoes, etc.).
December 2 , 7:30 PM
(Thursday)
|
Winter Band Concert: (Concert, Symphonic and the Jazz
groups, Middle School Auditorium
|
December ?? during school |
In school concert with flex groups from band, chorus & orchestra playing a sampling of our concert music. Jazz Band will play the audience in, but otherwise, none of the after school groups perform. |
January 20, 2:30-4:00
(Thursday)
|
|
January 21? during school
(Friday)
|
Jazz Band to perform for the MLK assemblies in school
|
January 21, 6:00 PM (Friday)
|
Jazz Band to perform for the MLK potluck supper
|
January 29, bus leaves at 11:45, return 2:30ish. (usually time, check closer to the event for definite time)
|
|
February 2 , 7:30 PM
(Wednesday)
|
Band Fest: at the High School Field House 7:30 PM. Watch for more info on website. (Band Fest includes Elementary
Bands, WMS Concert & Symphonic Bands & High School
Bands)
|
February 4, during school
(Friday) all day |
Jazz Band to Elementary Schools (with Select Chorus &
Honors Chamber Ensemble) Dress: TBA |
February 15 , 7:30 PM
(Tuesday) |
Jazz Night: (Middle school and high school jazz groups),
Middle School Theatre (Dress: JzBd - TBA & jazz
shirt; StgBd - TBA) |
March 4 & 5 all day
(Friday & Saturday) |
Junior District Festival for those who make the audition cuts (congratulations!) |
|
Spring Band Concert: (Concert, Symphonic, & Jazz
Groups and Wind Ensemble), Middle School Theater.
|
May 18, 1:20-2:20
(Wednesday)
|
Full marching band rehearsal after school - all students should attend. Please help us have a great parade performance and make arrangements so that everyone can be there!! Thanks |
May 19, after school into early eve (Thursday)
|
MAJE Jazz Festival. Jazz Band only. (Dress: Black Pants
& Jazz Shirt). Plan on after school through evening -
study time will be built into the schedule.
|
May 30, 11:00 (call is 10:00)
(Monday)
|
Memorial Day Parade: (Concert & Symphonic bands march
together as one big 100+ piece band!), meet in Middle School
cafeteria at 10:00
|
June 8, 6:30 - 7:45 AM
(Wednesday)
|
Band Awards Breakfast: (Jazz band performs. All band
members and families are invited to attend), Middle School
Cafeteria. Come celebrate the year!!
|
June 17 (or last day of school), around 8:15 AM
|
Jazz Band plays for the eighth grade breakfast
|
|
Others may come up and the group involved will be polled before we say, "Yes". |
 Please note:
Concerts are not optional! Each child makes a difference, even if he/she doesn't have a solo part; you never know who might be relying on you to be leading in a particular spot! If extenuating circumstances require
that a student miss a concert, a make-up
assignment will be offered so that the student can make up the
points.* Please help teach your young musician the importance of
honoring commitments and please put these dates on the calendar now.
Also, should something come up, please call me. If I know --even a
half hour beforehand -- a) I won't worry, b) I can make arrangements
if the student's part needs to be covered, and c) I will think
positively about the student's responsibility!
* The make-up
assignment earns the points and provides an alternative learning
experience, but the student misses the learning and teamwork-feeling
that happens when one is on the spot in a concert situation.
CONCERT
DRESS:
Concerts are dress up occasions. Our uniform is: a white,
tucked in shirt and black pants.
Black pants or skirt. NO SHORT SKIRTS!!! They look terrible
on stage (and you can see right up them!). If the student wishes to wear a skirt, please be sure it is
fairly full and falls somewhat below the knee when she sits down. We
want a uniform black leg appearance. For the parade: long pants only;
no shorts or capris and no skirts (skirts in the wind are
dangerous!).
White shirt -- plain, without any pictures, writing or
colors on it. Long or short sleeves fine. Turtleneck is fine. No tee
shirts. Shirts must be tucked in (!!!), so, plan accordingly.
No midriff showing, please. (Boys - ties are not needed)
Shoes: Dress shoes are best for concerts if you have them, but don't go out and
buy shoes just for the concert.
(White athletic shoes are nice for the parade.) Anything is OK (but maybe avoid
bright red or green or yellow with purple polka dots or...). I'd prefer no flip-flops -- they really aren't formal attire...
Remember, the point of a uniform is so that the whole group looks
the same. We don't want anyone to stick out and draw the audience's
attention away from the music. Also, concerts are formal occasions
and the performers should be dressed up! Thanks for your
cooperation; parents, you'll be so proud!
|
