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All Region Band Weekend (1/21/2023)
The dress for this performance is Concert Black.
Ladies: Black Dress with stockings or Black slacks with a black blouse, and black close-toed shoes.
Gentlemen: All black dress shirt, Black Slacks, Black socks and black shoes.
Students should plan to bring a change of clothes so that they do not have to wear their performance clothes during the rehearsal blocks. Food will be provided for all students. Arrival and performance times are provided on the letter.
Damon Joseph - 6th Grade, Trumpet
Aubree Arreguin - 6th Grade, Clarinet
Makayla Tatum - 6th Grade, Flute
Adria'nae Shipp - 6th Grade, Clarinet
Mohamad Yacoub - 7th Grade, Clarinet
Julian Martinez - 8th Grade, Saxophone
Kailey Blue - 8th Grade, Clarinet
Solo & Ensemble Contest
All students have received solos and/or ensembles for their upcoming performance on Saturday, February 4th. This event is hosted at Jackson Middle School. These short 3-5 minute pieces will be played by your student alone for a judge who will give feedback about their performance and how to push to the next level. Parents are encouraged to come and watch the performance to see the growth first hand. Performance times and additional details will go home next week!
We will need a few parent volunteers throughout the day to make sure that event runs smoothly for everyone. We would love and need the help! We will also be using some high school students to help the students in the performance rooms!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Band Fees and Instrument Rental Fees!
Band Fees are Due!
Money for band fees and school-owned instrument rental fees can be sent as cash or a check (made payable to Forney ISD). At this time, we can only accept cash and check.
EVERY STUDENT IN BAND has a band fee. This will cover the following:
Band Shirt $15
Instrument Maintenance (minor repairs we can fix, associated supplies) $10
Miscellaneous Supplies (i.e. binder, batteries, pencils, Highlighters, etc) $15
Solo and Ensemble/Contest Fees $10
Total: $50
If paying by check, write “BMS/SIS Band Fee” in the check “memo” section ($50).
ONLY FOR STUDENTS WITH SCHOOL-OWNED INSTRUMENTS: All students should have received an instrument rental agreement at the beginning of the school year. As these instruments need to be sent for cleaning at the end of every school year, this fee pays for the necessary upkeep.
For school-owned instrument rental fees, if paying by check, write “SIS/BMS Instrument Fee” in the check “memo” section ($50). Please send the fees in to a teacher. A receipt will be given to the student to bring home.
Shark Shorts!
A great start to the year!
Dates to Remember
February 4th: FISD Solo & Ensemble Contest (@Jackson MS)
February 13th: Mrs. Lansford Day
May 2nd: Spring Concert (@North Forney HS)Practice Records
Band Shirt Handout!
Getting back to basics!
Cheers!
Dates to Remember
February 14: Mrs. Lansford Day!
February 23rd: Dr. Williams Thursday After School Rehearsal (Symphonic Band)
February 24th: Dr. Williams Friday After School Rehearsal (Honors Band)
March 17th: Clinician After School Rehearsal (Honors Band)
March 23rd: Pre-UIL Concert & Sight Reading Performance (@North Forney HS)
April 4th-5th: UIL Performance (@Garland HS)
Practice Records
Sectionals
Thank you for being great on getting your students to sectionals at the appropriate times! Your help with this is very much appreciated!