Saturday, March 30, 2013

UIL is just around the corner!


April 10 is UIL Regional C & SR!

Selected students will travel to Cedar Hill High School for UIL Concert & Sight Reading.  In order to be ready for this performance there will be rehearsal every day this week before school and after school on Tuesday and Thursday for Symphonic Band students.  In order to qualify for this performance students must:
  • demonstrate that they can play their part for Moscow 1941 this week in class
  • attend as many rehearsals before and after school as possible
  • have passed all classes on their most recent report card or on the progress report that will come out  this Friday

Important Dates and Assignments

  • Classroom Responsibilities     - Each student has 10 daily jobs to do in class each day
  • Attend Extra rehearsals          - Each student should attend 3 or more before or after school rehearsals per week
  • Practice Logs on Charms       - Each student needs to log their practice time in Charms weekly
  • April 10 UIL C & SR                See qualifications above

Before and After School rehearsals this week!

There will be rehearsals for Symphonic band students before school each day from 8:00 until 8:40 and after school from 3:50 - 4:30 on Tuesday and Thursday

This week in class

Monday
8AM - Before school rehearsal for Symphonic Band
STAAR Practice test run
3:45 PM -7th and 8th grade Percussion Sectional

Tuesday
8AM - Before school rehearsal for Symphonic Band
7th and 8th grade STAAR test
3:45 PM - After school rehearsal for Symphonic Band

Wednesday
8AM - Before school rehearsal for Symphonic Band
7th and 8th grade STAAR test
No after School Activities

Thursday
8AM - Before school rehearsal for Symphonic Band
Regular Class Schedule
3:45 PM - After school rehearsal for Symphonic Band

Friday
8AM -Before school rehearsal for Symphonic Band
Regular Class Schedule
3:45 PM - no after school activities

Monday, March 25, 2013

Schedule and change of location (lunch)

I'm re-posting the schedule for tomorrow and letting everyone know that the location for lunch has changed.

We will be going to lunch at the CiCi's at Cockrell Hill Rd and I-30 next to the Wal-Mart super Center.  Their phone # is 214-337-6624

Students should arrive by 8:00 dressed and ready to board the bus.


Schedule

7:30 AM - 8:00AM  Report to bandroom to warm up and pack your gear
8:00 AM - Load the bus
8:15 AM - Depart for Greiner
9:30 AM - Warm Up
10:00AM - Symphonic Band II performance
10:30AM - Symphonic Band II Sight Reading
11:00AM - Load bus and depart for CiCi's on Cockrell Hill at I-30
11:30AM - Lunch at Ci'Ci's
12:30PM - Depart for afternoon performance
2:30 PM - Symohonic Winds I Warm Up
3:00 PM - Symphonic Winds I Performance
3:30 PM - Symphonic Winds I Sight read
4:00 PM -  Pack Load and Depart
5:00 PM - Arrive at ED Walker - dismissed

Rehearsal after school today!

Rehearsal for tomorrow's performance

Students that are performing tomorrow at DISD band evaluations are asked to stay for a combined rehearsal today after school until 4:30.

Friday, March 22, 2013

DISD Concert and Sight Reading Evaluations!

DISD Pre-UIL Evaluations!


This Tuesday March 26 many of our 7th and 8th grade students will travel to Greiner Middle School for the Dallas ISD Concert and sight Reading Evaluations.  This year we will have two groups performing.  It is an honor to be selected for these groups.  Students that will perform have maintained the highest level of performance musically and academically.


What to wear:  

Dress black with blue accents - which is any combination of black and grey dress clothes.  Girls skirts must be knee length or longer - no exceptions!  Boys wear dress shoes, pants and shirt.  Ties and jackets are welcome as well

What to bring

Permission slip, Dress clothes, Instrument, music, valve oil, extra reeds, money for lunch at CiCi's pizza.


Schedule

7:30 AM - 8:00AM  Report to bandroom to warm up and pack your gear
8:00 AM - Load the bus
8:15 AM - Depart for Greiner
9:30 AM - Warm Up
10:00AM - Symphonic Band II performance
10:30AM - Symphonic Band II Sight Reading
11:00AM - Load bus and depart for CiCi's on Illinois and Westmoreland
11:30AM - Lunch at Ci'Ci's
12:30PM - Depart for afternoon performance
2:30 PM - Symohonic Winds I Warm Up
3:00 PM - Symphonic Winds I Performance
3:30 PM - Symphonic Winds I Sight read
4:00 PM -  Pack Load and Depart
5:00 PM - Arrive at ED Walker - dismissed

Sunday, March 3, 2013

Concert Thursday!


Concert this Thursday for Music in our Schools Month!

We will celebrate Music in our Schools Month with a Homecoming/Reunion concert with WT White High School.  Their band will join us at Walker for a concert at 6:30 PM the evening of March 7.   We have 4 rehearsals until this performance.

What to wear...


Beginner Band students should wear khaki pants and their band t-shirt the night of the concert.  Intermediate/Advanced students should wear dress black, which is any combination of black & grey.  Blue accents are optional.  Boys should wear Black or grey dress pants, shirt and shoes.  A blue tie is optional.  Girls should wear a black and/or grey dress (skirts MUST be knee length or longer) or dress pants outfit.  Blue accents like a scarf or  jewelry are allowed..

Friday is the end of the six week grading period..

Eligibility for field trips to UIL contest and Sandy Lake Music Festival will be determined by the grades on the next report card.  Students should be checking with all their teachers this week to make sure they have completed all the work for all classes.

Band Responsibilities

  • Classroom Responsibilities     - Each student has 10 daily jobs to do in class each day
  • Attend Extra rehearsals          - Each student should attend 3 or more before or after school rehearsals per week
  • Practice Logs on Charms       - Each student needs to log their practice time in Charms weekly
  • March 7 Reunion Concert       with WT White Band - 4 rehearsals till performance

No Before School rehearsals this week!

Mr. Flemons and Mr. Osborne have hall duty before school each day this week so there is no before school rehearsal this week.

This week in class

Monday
Regular Class Schedule 
3:45 PM -7th and 8th grade Percussion Sectional

Tuesday
Regular Class Schedule
3:45 PM - After school rehearsal for all students

Wednesday
Regular Class Schedule
No after School Activities

Thursday
Regular Class Schedule
3:45 PM - After school rehearsal for all students to get ready for the Concert
6:30 PM - Concert at Walker in the auditorium

Friday
Regular Class Schedule
3:45 PM - no after school activities

An honor and a privilege

Please see the band Facebook page for an important announcement. https://www.facebook.com/walkermsband/