This week in Band - STAAR week and prep for Sandy Lake next week

This week in Band

Rehearsal Schedule and STAAR Testing

STAAR testing is taking place this week so there will be no before or after school practice.

Students will have regular class schedule on Monday and Friday

• Monday - regular class schedule - no before or after school practices
• Tuesday - STAAR Testing - no before or after school practices
• Wednesday - STAAR Testing - no before or after school practices
• Thursday - STAAR Testing - no before or after school practices
• Friday - regular class schedule - no before or after school practices

Sandy Lake Music Festival next Monday and Tuesday April 29 and 30!

Requirements for participation

Students planning on being part of the contest group and traveling to Sandy Lake need to have done the following:

• Have passed all their classes on their last report card or progress report
• Be making an A, 90% or higher, in Band 
• Have attended enough before/after school practices (at least 12 this past 6 weeks)

In addition this week we have asked all students to do the following:

• Practice every evening at home...  try to get in 10 repetitions per night
• Maintain your instrument - valve oil, reeds, etc
• Return your permission slipped signed by Monday

Schedule and Dress

Students will wear their band t-shirt and khaki pants or shorts to Sandy Lake.  Students not in this uniform will not be allowed to go.  

Students that are selected to perform with the band at Sandy Lake will follow this schedule next week.  Beginners on Monday April 29 and Advanced on Tuesday April 30

8:00     Rehearsal

12:00   Report to band room. Pack and Load bus

12:30   Depart for Sandy Lake

1:00     Arrive at Sandy Lake

1:30     Warm up

2:00     Perform

2:30     Time in the Park

4:00     Awards ceremony

4:30     Load the bus

5:00     Arrive at Walker, unpack and dismissed