Scoggins Band Newsletter
Week of April 8
General Program Information
CONGRATULATIONS Wind Ensemble
Spring Social-TONIGHT @ Pinstack Allen!
What to Wear: Scoggins Apparel
Arrival: Do not arrive earlier than 10 minutes! You can't check in until 6PM
Dismissal: Students MUST check out with their primary Band Director with a visible parent. Any student that fails to check out will be uninvited to our next Social.
PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL STUDENTS ARE PICKED UP BY 8PM!!
STILL In Need of a Photographer!
8th Grade Families We Need Pictures
SUMMER BAND CAMPS
We are in the process of creating a Summer Band Camp Advertisement Board. Once complete we want to show off who is going to camp over the Summer. If you know your child will be attending a band camp over the summer please let Mr. Davis know at davisad@friscoisd.org
Upcoming Events-MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
- April 5-Pinstack Allen Social 6-8PM
- April 12-Jazz Band Rehearsal @ 7:30am(Only for students that participated in Fall)
- April 10-Honor Monster Beginning Band Rehearsal-3:45-4:45
- April 17-Honor Monster Beginning Band Rehearsal-3:45-4:45
- April 24-Honor Monster Beginning Band Rehearsal-3:45-4:45
- April 26-Honor Monster Band Peak Music Festival(Noon Performance time)
- May 1-Beginner Solo Contest-4pm-6:30 @ Scoggins
- May 3-Wind Ensemble to UNT for Director's Choice Music Festival(During School)
- May 6/7-WE/SB Ensemble Performances in Class
- Week of May 6-Auditions for 2019-2020 Band Placements in class
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BEGINNING BAND INFORMATION
Check with your Musician!!
Our first rehearsal is coming up this Wednesday, April 10th from 3:45-4:45. An unexcused absence from any of the rehearsals will make the student ineligible for the Trip and Performance on Friday, April 26th
SmartMusic-Solo
They also selected their solo, and should be practicing at home with it in preparation for their first Solo Contest on Wednesday, May 1st.
Peak Music Festival- Requirements
When: Friday, April 26
Who? Select Beginning Band Members
Where: McKinney Boyd High School
600 Lake Forest Dr, McKinney, TX 7507
Purpose: Students that have met the skill requirements, and attend all after school rehearsals will participate in the Peak Music Festival. Students will compete against other beginning bands. A rating will be issued to the ensemble as well as consideration for the top honor of the day of “Best in Class”.
Requirements
Brass and Woodwind Players-Must Pass-Off at least 8 scales prior to April 5.
Percussion Players-See Pass-Off Sheet from Mr. Jennings.
Required After School Rehearsals-If a student misses a rehearsal then they lose the privilege to attend the contest. Having EVERY member there is vital to the success of our performance.
Wednesday, April 10 3:45-4:45
Wednesday, April 17 3:45-4:45
Wednesday, April 24 3:45-4:45
PARENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF STUDENTS IN JEOPARDY OF NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS VIA EMAIL ON APRIL 1.
Performance Day Itinerary-NOT FINAL-SUBJECT TO CHANGE
**All Students will wear band t shirt and jeans**
9:11- Come to the band hall at the end of 1st period
9:30-10:15- Rehearsal
10:30-Load Busses and Depart
11:00-Arrive at McKinney Boyd High School
11:30-Warm-Up
12 PM.-Perform
12:15- Depart for lunch(TBD)
2:00 p.m.-Arrive back at Scoggins-Go to 7th period
STUDENTS WHO DO NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS WILL ATTEND CLASS AS NORMAL THAT DAY.
Jazz Band RETURNS!!
Concert Band Information
Practice Journal
Symphonic Band Information
SmartMusic
Essential Elements Line Due PRIOR to class on MONDAY
Mythos Assignment Due NEXT TUESDAY by end of day.Wind Ensemble Information
Ensemble Registration Form
Link can be found in our google classroom.
Vote for a Spring Concert Piece!
Scoggins Middle School Band
Email: davisad@friscoisd.org
Website: www.scogginsband.com
Location: 7070 Stacy Rd McKinney, TX 75070
Phone: 469-633-5150
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scogginsband
Twitter: @scogginsband