Band News 8/18/17

Post date: Aug 18, 2017 7:57:28 PM

Dates

Please check the calendar frequently. The calendar can be located on the website at http://www.athsmusic.net/home/all-music-calendar

The first few weeks of school are fairly busy.

August 18th........................................................ Blue and White Preview Night 6:00 - 9 pm

August 23rd ............................. MB Rehearsal (7-9 PM)

August 30th ............................ MB Rehearsal (7-9 PM)

September 6th ............................ MB Rehearsal (7-9 PM)

September 8th .................................................................. Home Football Game (6 PM Call)

September 22nd ............................................................... Home Football Game (6 PM Call)

September 26th ......................................... Fine Arts Showcase (7 PM Call, 7 PM Concert)

September 29th ............................................................... Home Football Game (6 PM Call)

First Assignment - Band Handbook Acknowledgement

The first assignment which is due today is to read and acknowledge that the student has read the handbook. That assignment was emailed to them and is detailed at http://www.athsmusic.net/home/band/symphonic-band/symphonic-band-written-assignments

Shoe Orders

All students must have the same marching shoes. If your student is a freshman or needs new shoes, complete the shoe order form at http://www.athsmusic.net/home/band/symphonic-band/symphonic-band-written-assignments

Then send $35 to school. Make all checks payable to Addison Trail HS.

New Absence Request Form

When students need to miss a band event that is outside of the school day such as a concert, marching band performance or rehearsal, use the form found on this page to report the absence. You may also go directly to the form at https://goo.gl/forms/ecpilzN3oemoxXe93 This form will then generate an email confirmation that will be sent to the parent and myself. Please note that 2 weeks notice is expected for absences except illness. Work is never an excuse to miss a school event. Absences reported more than 24 hours after an event will not be accepted.

Jazz Ensemble

Jazz Ensemble consists of music students who play appropriate jazz instruments who audition to be members of the Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Ensemble students receive credit for this class. This group performs at all concerts and at the invitation of the community at large. I would like to heavily encourage freshmen who play jazz instruments(Saxes, trumpets, trombones, piano, bass and drum set) to enroll in this class especially trombones where we are a little low. Even if you have never played in jazz ensemble before, you should be in this class. Not only will the student develop jazz skills, they will be playing their instrument more, thereby increasing the benefit from your investment in an instrument. Email Mr. Corey to get your child enrolled in jazz ensemble.

Private Lessons

One of the reasons we have successful music programs and students in those programs that are successful in and out music, is because they take private lessons. We are very fortunate that our music boosters help fund private lessons and that we have a staff of private lesson teachers that come to Addison trail so students can take lessons during their music class, resource or lunch. Ensure your child is successful and that the music programs remain strong by enrolling in private lessons at http://www.athsmusic.net/home/private-lessons

Thanks again for wading through these long emails. Hope to see you tonight at the Blue and White Night!