Listening Tracks for Wind Ensemble/ Percussionist

Christmas Mash Up

Carols In Concert

Dress Rehearsal!

Hello Band Parents!

We are fortunate enough to be able to schedule a dress rehearsal in the new Community Center on Dec 14th (Monday before our show) from 3:00-5:30. This will be for all instrumental musicians (Orchestra, Winds, Guitar and Percussion) Please make arrangements to pick your students up from the side entrance of the new Community Center at 5:30pm. Thanks so much for all your flexibility during this crazy holiday season, the kids are so excited to perform for all of you!!

-Mr. Myers

Christmas Update

Hello Band Parents!

As our Christmas Band Concert fast approaches on December 15th @ 7:00pm in the new Nativity Community Center (gym) I wanted to send a quick reminder out to everyone that this is a free concert and you are encouraged to bring anyone and everyone you think may enjoy it! So grab grandma, crazy Aunt Sally, or anyone else who may be looking for a little Christmas cheer and bring them out on the 15th. 

Our students are working very hard and the songs are getting better and better each week. I cannot say enough nice things about this wonderful group of students and how well they have prepared for this show. With that said we are approaching a very busy time of year and it is very easy for our practice routines to fall by the wayside, so please continue to encourage your student to practice EVERY NIGHT for a few minutes. It will go a LONG way in helping to make this the best Christmas show ever! In just 10 short weeks our groups have prepared 

Up on the Housetop

The Children's Carols (what child is this/ Lully Lullay, thou little tiny child)

Silent Night

O Christmas Tree

Christmas Mashup

Carols in Concert

Jingle Bell Rock

and MORE!

Please note students will be required to wear the school Uniform but may add fun Christmas Flare Hats, socks, ties (Please no singing ties for the show), etc to their outfits much like they do for Red and Green Day. I look forward to seeing everyone at the Christmas Band Concert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Myers

Drums

Practice jingle bell rock. Ride one quarter notes high hat on 2-4.

Rock beat Brian and Teagan lift hat on 2-4

Guitar Advanced Go here

https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/m/misc/jingle_bell_rock_crd.htm

Guitar chords

New Parent Meeting Notes

Hello All! 

Thank you to all the parents who came out to our New Parent Meeting tonight. Below are some key notes that were discussed!

- band registration closes October 7th please have all registrations and instrument orders in by then! (See post below)

-lessons begin the week of OCT 12th!!!

-rental instruments will be delivered on Wednesdays so please be sure to have any orders placed before Tuesday end of day to ensure they are on the truck

- practice requirements vary from student to student but we encourage them to try and play just a few minuets 5-10min every day! This repetition will help build their "chops" so they can play for long stretches. 

- tuition is due the start of each trimester. You will recieve a paper statement so keep an eye on those take home folder

-students should have fun! This program is meant to foster your child's passion for music... With that being said there is no "bench" in music we all play the concert so our band mates are counting on us to work hard and be prepared!!

-guitar students do not need amps at school one will be provided!

-all students must bring their instruments and Books to every lesson 

-orchestra book: all for strings 

-guitar book: Mel bay guitar book 1

-winds: essential elements 2000

These are all the things I remember, however it is late so as I remember things I'll add them on!

-Mr. Myers