As of now, the dates are as follows (but for one reason or another, we usually end up changing at least one, sigh...)

Concert dress is always black and white (shirts tucked in) unless otherwise noted. Follow the link for more details (skirt length, shoes, etc.).

November 29, 7:30 PM (Thursday)	Winter Band Concert: (Concert, Symphonic and the Jazz groups, Middle School Auditorium
January 18	Jazz Band to perform for the MLK assembly in school
January 18, 6:00 PM (Friday)	Jazz Band to perform for the MLK potluck supper
February 1 (Friday) all day	Jazz Band to Elementary Schools (with Select Chorus & Honors Chamber Ensemble) Dress: Black and white
February 12, 7:30 PM (Thursday)	Jazz Night: (Middle school and high school jazz groups), High School Little Theatre (Dress: JzBd - TBA & jazz shirt; StgBd - Black & white)
April 7, 2008 (Monday)	Band Fest: at the High School Field House 7:30 PM. Watch for more info. (Band Fest includes Elementary bands, Concert & Symphonic Bands & High School Band)
Wednesday, March 26, 2:00-3:00	Jazz Band joint concert with the Golden Tones - in the Middle School Theatre.
April 30, 7:30 PM (Wednesday)	Spring Band Concert: (Concert, Symphonic, & Jazz Bands and Wind Ensemble), Middle School Auditorium.
Tues., May 13, after school into early eve	IAJE 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 26 (Monday)	Memorial Day Parade: (Concert & Symphonic bands march together as one big 100+ piece band!), meet in Middle School cafeteria at 10:00
June 11, 6:30 - 7:45 AM (Wednesday)	Band Awards Breakfast: (Jazz band performs. All band members and families are invited to attend), Middle School Cafetorium.
June 18 (or last day of school), 8:00 AM	Jazz Band plays for the eighth grade breakfast

Please note:

All concerts are required! 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: white tucked in shirt and black pants.

Black pants or skirt. NO SHORT SKIRTS!!! They look terrible on stage. 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, white athletic shoes are nice for the parade, but don't go out and buy shoes just for the concert. 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.