This week in Band! March Fourth! 3/4/14

Preparing for Contests

Only 6 rehearsals left until our first contest performance.  A little practice makes a big difference.

• During the week Band students should be practicing assignments at home for 15-20 minutes each day to prepare for performance.
• Take your instrument home over Spring Break and practice 20 - 30 minutes each day.
• Attend as many before and after school rehearsals as possible.  8 - 8:45 AM Mon. - Fri. and 3:45 - 4:45 Tue., Wed, Thur.

District Pre-UIL -                   March 19 -               Advanced Band
Regional UIL -                       April 9 -                    Advanced Band
Sandy Lake Music Fest          April 26                    Beginning and Advanced Band

All students are working hard and learning in class and accountable for classroom assignments.  Not all students will qualify to attend the contests/field trips.  Advanced band students have their first contest 2 days after we return from spring break!

 In order qualify a student must  do the following:

-Be making an A in band 90% or higher and passing all tests with a 94% or higher
-Pass all classes with 70% or higher on the most current report card and progress report
-Attend 3-5 before or after school rehearsals per week  See the weekly schedule below.

Monday

No School

Tuesday

8:00 AM   Advanced Band and Beginning Band rehearsals

3:45 - 4:45 Advanced Band Sectionals

Wednesday

8:00 AM Advanced Band and Beginning Band rehearsals

3:45 - 4:45 Advanced Band Sectionals

Thursday

8:00 AM Advanced Band and Beginning Band rehearsals

3:45 - 4:45 Advanced Band Sectionals

Friday

8:00 AM Advanced Band and Beginning Band rehearsals

Nothing after school