Monday, March 21, 2011

Friday, March 18, 2011

And here we are!

It seems hard to believe, but we have one week left in quarter THREE!  Where did that time go?  All three bands (concert and jazz) are off to a great start on their new music.  It is hard stuff, but we have a while to rehearse between now and June 2.  With the end of the quarter comes making sure that you have completed your quarter requirements  - they would include 2 lessons and 6 practice logs.  We will be running a make up lesson schedule all next week - come in and sign up for a time!  Also 7th grade can come in and get extra credit for performing the G-flat and B concert scales.  No appointment needed - just stop in!

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Rehearse...Perform....Repeat

Great concert!  It is hard to believe that we just had our concert and are now working on music for our final concert of the school year AND that the concert is not until June 2!  That is our cycle - rehearse music, try to perfect it, perform it, and start all over again. I am excited to be starting new music with you and by now you know that we have some awesome new songs!  But, you also know that these songs are very challenging.  We will have to work hard to be able to perform them the way they deserve to be played - but you are up to the task!  You have done amazing work so far this year - keep it up.  New practice links have been posted on the side of the blog.

Friday, March 4, 2011

Concert Wrap Up

Great job last night, musicians!  You had a lot of focus and concentration on stage which made your group performances really excellent! Way to go!  Now today we start looking at some exciting music for our last concert of the year, June 2.  Practice links and listening links are posted below.  Have a great weekend -