Dowell Band Newsletter
Week of October 20, 2019
Red Ribbon Week!
Red Ribbon Spirit Days-
MONDAY - Dowell Spirit Colors
TUESDAY - Hawaiian Day
WEDNESDAY - Western Wear Day
THURSDAY - Nerd Day
FRIDAY - Time Warp Day
GOT PICTURES?
Do you have some cute pictures of your child playing their instrument? Performing at a concert? Having a jam session with their friends? Do something amazing (or amazingly funny:)? We would LOVE for you to SHARE them with us for our picture wall! We may not be able to post all of them, but we want to show off as many as we can. We can't always take pictures at every event because we might be busy conducting, so we need some parent help. At any point throughout the year, please drop them into our
MISD Band Extravaganza!
Monday, Oct 28, 2019, 07:00 PM
McKinney District-wide Stadium, Hardin Boulevard, McKinney, TX, USA
Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble - Announcements!
8th Grade Night at the BOYD Football Game!
This FRIDAY, October 25
6:00pm-9:00pm at the MISD Stadium
This performance is for all 8th graders that are zoned to attend McKinney Boyd HS! Look for an email with details coming later this week! We are looking forward to performing alongside the amazing Bronco Band!
Coming soon...
McKinney Boyd HS zoned 8th graders - Friday, October 25 from 6:00-9:00 @MISD Stadium
All-District Band Auditions - Monday, October 28 @SJMS (Wind Ensemble)
MISD Band Extravaganza! - Monday, October 28 at 7:00pm @MISD Stadium (7th and 8th grade)
Dallas Symphony Trip - Friday, November 1
All-Region Band Auditions, phase 1 - Saturday, November 9 @WillowSprings (WE)
All-Region Band Auditions, phase 1 - Monday, November 11 @SloanCreek (WE)
Winter Concert - Wednesday, December 11 from 7:00-8:00 @MBHS Auditorium
Join our Band REMIND 101 text group!
This is mainly for the kiddos (but parents can join too:)
Symphonic Band - enter this number 81010, text this message @483f72
Wind Ensemble - enter this number 81010, text this message @cd6772
Beginner Band - Announcements!
This upcoming week marks the start of the new nine-weeks grading period. As much as we don't like to think about grades, here are a few things to remember for how we do grades in Band class:
- Bringing supplies EVERYDAY! Yes... everyday.
- Keeping an up-to-date and organized black band binder, with all of the correct "goodies" inside the binder. This binder must be separate from other classes, and used only for band purposes. With lots of love over time, the binder might need to be replaced if it starts falling apart (we don't want them to lose anything inside).
- Weekly Practice Reports - due every Monday, or Tuesday if we have a Monday off.
- Google Classroom assignments - usually due on Sundays. Some are recording assignments, but sometimes it will be questions, or commenting on videos/recordings.
- In-Class assignments and playing quizzes. These are performed live in class.
Remember that the goal is for at home practice to be spread across 5-7 days a week. We are ALWAYS working toward big performance goals in class, so they should always have something to be working on. It helps us if you can make sure they include dedicated practice time in their regular homework routine. Doesn't have to be a lot, but it needs to be frequent to be effective. The amount of time they can play their instrument will increase over time as they learn more! You will be SHOCKED what they will able to play by the time we get to our first concert!!!
Upcoming Events...
Monday, October 21 - DMS Pep Rally (during 6th period) - not performing, just spectators!
Friday, November 22 - PIE Day (Band pre-Turkey day "Dessert First" eat-a-thon:)
Thursday, December 12 - FULL Band Rehearsal from 4:00-5:30 in Band Hall
Tuesday, December 17 - WINTER CONCERT!!! 6:30pm at DMS
Here is a list of our favorite local music stores for your convenience:
Join our Beginner Band REMIND 101 text group!
This is for the kiddos (and parents too:)
Beginner Band - enter this number 81010, text this message @beginnger
Mrs. Tiffany Lisko
Wind Ensemble
Mr. Nick Doutrich
Symphonic Band
Mr. Scott Gustafson
Dowell MS Band
Email: tlisko@mckinneyisd.net
Website: www.dowellband.com
Location: 301 South Ridge Road, McKinney, TX, USA
Phone: (469) 302-6777
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dowellmsband/?ref=bookmarks