Band Newsletter

9.24.2013

To stay informed……. Please find your child’s teacher and read their newsletter. 

Wind Ensemble Notes:  Janeski

Band Reminders………..

1.       This is the 5^th week of the 1^st 6 weeks (already!!!). Please verify that your student is passing each of their classes – including band.

2.       Practice charts are due each week during their sectional.  (there is no parent signature required)

3.       T-shirts are here and will be passed out this week!  Students will need to wear them on October 1^st for our KISD Marching Expo.

4.       Some points for the October 1^st Marching Expo event:

·         Tickets for parents are $5.00 and proceeds will help to support KISD Fine Arts. Tickets may be purchased in advance (strongly encouraged) through your student’s band class.  (you can send a check or pay with cash)

·         You will also have the option to participate in an exciting raffle. Tickets are $2.00 each and the winner will receive an entire year of once per week, 30 minute free private lessons taught by an approved KISD instructor! Raffle tickets are only available at the event and you must be present to win.

·         Band Uniform is: FHMS Band T-shirt, Jeans, Comfortable Tennis Shoes (no flip-flops)

·         (Optional) 4:45 p.m. – Staying after school is not mandatory, but students will have the option to meet in the FHMS Band Hall to eat pizza. Each student will need to bring $5 cash for pizza.

o   ****Concessions will not be available for band students so please eat between 3:40 – 5:30, whether at home or with the band.

·         5:15 p.m. – Students report to FHMS Band Hall

·         5:30 p.m. – Students load buses with:

o   Instrument

o   2 Clothes Pins (provided by FHMS)

o   Plastic music protector sheet with Hey Song and China Grove.

o   Correct band uniform (Band T-shirt/Jeans/Comfortable sneakers)

·         6:00 p.m. – arrive at KISD Stadium in KISD transportation (500 Pate Orr Rd N Keller, TX 76248) – see map on back for directions from FHMS.

·         6:10 p.m. – Students will be seated in the stands – on the visitor side.

·         6:30 p.m. – Marching Expo begins Fossil Hill plays first, so if a student is late, they will not get to perform!  

·         ***8^th Grade Boys Football students will be excused from this event as they have a game that evening***

·         ALL STUDENTS WILL NEED TO BE PICKED UP AT KELLER STADIUM AT THE END OF THE EVENT – 8:40 p.m.  WE WILL NOT BE RETURNING BY BUS TO FHMS.

·         Students will be picked up following the grand finale in the parking lot on the visitor side of the stadium. Maps were sent home with the students, but if you would like another, please let me know and I am happy to send another home, or electronically via PDF.

6.       Private lessons are still available on every instrument.  Please contact us if you would like your child to take private music lessons.  We are still trying to hire:  flute, bassoon, horn and percussion private teachers.

 

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Honor Band Notes: Mullins

Honor Band has gotten off to a great start this year! A few reminders are listed below:

1.       This is the 5^th week of the 1^st 6 weeks (already!!!). Please verify that your student is passing each of their classes – including band.

2.       That being said, practice charts are due each week and are a major part of the student’s band grade. On the back of each practice chart is an easy music theory worksheet that should also be completed. Practice charts are to be completely filled out and then signed by you at the end of each week. This year, they are due on Friday.

3.       Any unpaid t-shirt money should be taken care of immediately. T-shirts are being printed as week speak and will be ready by our October 1^st KISD Marching Expo.

4.       Some points for the October 1^st Marching Expo event:

·         Tickets for parents are $5.00 and proceeds will help to support KISD Fine Arts. Tickets may be purchased in advance (strongly encouraged) through your student’s band class.

·         You will also have the option to participate in an exciting raffle. Tickets are $2.00 each and the winner will receive an entire year of once per week, 30 minute free private lessons taught by an approved KISD instructor! Raffle tickets are only available at the event and you must be present to win.

·         Band Uniform is: FHMS Band T-shirt, Jeans, Comfortable Tennis Shoes (no flip-flops)

·         (Optional) 4:45 p.m. – Staying after school is not mandatory, but students will have the option to meet in the FHMS Band Hall to eat pizza. Each student will need to bring $5 cash for pizza.

o   ****Concessions will not be available for band students so please eat between 3:40 – 5:30, whether at home or with the band.

·         5:15 p.m. – Students report to FHMS Band Hall

·         5:30 p.m. – Students load buses with:

o   Instrument

o   2 Clothes Pins (provided by FHMS)

o   Plastic music protector sheet with Hey Song and China Grove.

o   Correct band uniform (Band T-shirt/Jeans/Comfortable sneakers)

·         6:00 p.m. – arrive at KISD Stadium in KISD transportation (500 Pate Orr Rd N Keller, TX 76248) – see map on back for directions from FHMS.

·         6:10 p.m. – Students will be seated in the stands – on the visitor side.

·         6:30 p.m. – Marching Expo begins Fossil Hill plays first, so if a student is late, they will not get to perform!  

·         ***8^th Grade Boys Football students will be excused from this event as they have a game that evening***

·         ALL STUDENTS WILL NEED TO BE PICKED UP AT KELLER STADIUM AT THE END OF THE EVENT – 8:40 p.m.  WE WILL NOT BE RETURNING BY BUS TO FHMS.

·         Students will be picked up following the grand finale in the parking lot on the visitor side of the stadium. Maps were sent home with the students, but if you would like another, please let me know and I am happy to send another home, or electronically via PDF.

5.       Sectionals are well under way and are a required rehearsal for each student in Honor Band. They occur once per week and the schedule is as follows:

a.       Flute/Oboe: Monday 3:45 – 4:30

b.       Trumpet/Horn: Tuesday 3:45 – 4:30

c.       Clarinet/Saxophone: Wednesday 3:45 – 4:30

d.       Trombone/Euphonium/Tuba/Bass Clarinet/Tenor Saxophone: Thursday 3:45 – 4:30

*Please try to avoid Doctors appointments and other out of school events during this time where possible.

6.       Private lessons are still available on every instrument, and though not required, they are strongly encouraged for Honor Band level students. This is a high caliber performing group and the success is directly related to participation in this enrichment activity.

 

Sorry for the length of this newsletter, but it is my hope that it will clear up any questions you may have about band at this point. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at kyle.mullins@kellerisd.net, or by phone during my conference period (2:50 – 3:40) at 817.744.3060.

Thank you for all you do for your child’s music education and it is truly my pleasure to have each one of them in Honor Band this year!!!

Best wishes,  Kyle Mullins

Symphonic Band: Gonzales

Symphonic Band has gotten off to a great start this year! A few reminders are listed below:

1.       This is the 5^th week of the 1^st 6 weeks (already!!!). Please verify that your student is passing each of their classes – including band.

2.       That being said, practice charts are due each week and are a major part of the student’s band grade. On the back of each practice chart is an easy music theory worksheet that should also be completed. Practice charts are to be completely filled out and then signed by you at the end of each week. This year, they are due on Friday.

3.       Any unpaid t-shirt money should be taken care of immediately. T-shirts are being printed as week speak and will be ready by our October 1^st KISD Marching Expo.

4.       Some points for the October 1^st Marching Expo event:

·         Tickets for parents are $5.00 and proceeds will help to support KISD Fine Arts. Tickets may be purchased in advance (strongly encouraged) through your student’s band class.

·         You will also have the option to participate in an exciting raffle. Tickets are $2.00 each and the winner will receive an entire year of once per week, 30 minute free private lessons taught by an approved KISD instructor! Raffle tickets are only available at the event and you must be present to win.

·         Band Uniform is: FHMS Band T-shirt, Jeans, Comfortable Tennis Shoes (no flip-flops)

·         (Optional) 4:45 p.m. – Staying after school is not mandatory, but students will have the option to meet in the FHMS Band Hall to eat pizza. Each student will need to bring $5 cash for pizza.

o   ****Concessions will not be available for band students so please eat between 3:40 – 5:30, whether at home or with the band.

·         5:15 p.m. – Students report to FHMS Band Hall

·         5:30 p.m. – Students load buses with:

o   Instrument

o   2 Clothes Pins (provided by FHMS)

o   Plastic music protector sheet with Hey Song and China Grove.

o   Correct band uniform (Band T-shirt/Jeans/Comfortable sneakers)

·         6:00 p.m. – arrive at KISD Stadium in KISD transportation (500 Pate Orr Rd N Keller, TX 76248) – see map on back for directions from FHMS.

·         6:10 p.m. – Students will be seated in the stands – on the visitor side.

·         6:30 p.m. – Marching Expo begins Fossil Hill plays first, so if a student is late, they will not get to perform!  

·         ***8^th Grade Boys Football students will be excused from this event as they have a game that evening***

·         ALL STUDENTS WILL NEED TO BE PICKED UP AT KELLER STADIUM AT THE END OF THE EVENT – 8:40 p.m.  WE WILL NOT BE RETURNING BY BUS TO FHMS.

·         Students will be picked up following the grand finale in the parking lot on the visitor side of the stadium. Maps were sent home with the students, but if you would like another, please let me know and I am happy to send another home, or electronically via PDF.

5.       Sectionals are well under way and are a required rehearsal for each student in Symphonic. They occur once per week and the schedule is as follows:

a.       Woodwinds – Tuesday 3:45 – 4:30

b.       Brass – Thursday 3:45 – 4:30

*Please try to avoid Doctors appointments and other out of school events during this time where possible.

6.       Private lessons are still available on every instrument.  Please contact us if you would like your child to participate.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at marco.gonzales@kellerisd.net, or by phone during my conference period (2:50 – 3:40) at 817.744.3060.

Thank you for all you do for your child’s music education and it is truly my pleasure to have each one of them in Symphonic Band this year!!!

Marco Gonzales