C-Heights Band Updates
September 3, 2021
C-Heights Band News & Updates
It has simply be AWESOME to finally meet students this year and begin growing strong foundations of what it means to be a band, both musically and as people working together. Students have demonstrated inspiring eagerness to help and do what needs to be done for us to be successful as we navigate our learning outdoors.
As we mentioned in our last newsletter regarding Dane County's Order 17, we are required to play outside. Both advocacy to county officials and the COVID-19 virus are developing and we are working on taking it one day at a time. Please read below for some updates about how band works and how to stay involved. Thank you for the opportunity to work with your students!
Jen Diallo & Ian Melrose
Band lessons have begun!
Music Class Lessons
All music students have a weekly lesson with students in their band who play the same/similar instruments. There is where:
- Most grades happen (scales, rhythms, band music, other projects...)
- We go over specific techniques for each instrument
- Most individual support happens
Basically, they're a big deal!
How are they scheduled?
Lessons are assigned to A & B Days. This means students will usually have their lesson rotate between Mondays/Tuesdays or Wednesdays/Thursdays - depending on which A/B Day it is.
See lesson schedule here - or button below.
*This is confusing, please don't hesitate to reach out when you have questions.
Individual Band Portfolio - Keeping track of progress together
All band students have personal band portfolio where we will keep track of grades and assignments. If you are interested in having access to your student's portfolio, we can share it with you.
9th Grade Band & Wind Symphony first assignment
These groups already have their first assignment - a transcription project, where are working on learning a piece of music by listening, instead of seeing it on paper. The first section, ms. 5 - 12, is due next week.
Pausing on Upcoming Events...
- First Band Concert - Monday October 18
- Sun Prairie Honors Band (scheduled for Saturday November 13)
- Band Lesson Academy (after school private lesson program supported by Band Boosters)
- Jazz Band
We will update you as soon as possible regarding this events and opportunities. Stay tuned...!
Bucky Book Fundraiser (Sept. 3 - Nov. 5)
Sun Prairie Band Boosters offer a variety of optional fund-raisers throughout the year to #1 help support great programs like bringing in guest artists and composers and #2 earn credits to students’ individual band ledger that can be used for:
Field Trips (8th Grade - Kalahari, approx $40, 9th Grade & Wind Symphony Tour, approx $90)
Summer Band Camps
Sound of Sun Prairie (think Florida 2022 trip!)
Private Lessons
Bucky books are $35 each and students receive $11.25 credited to their ledger for every book sold. PLUS if you sell 5 books, the sixth book is FREE. If you sell that sixth book, that means $91.25!!
The Bucky Book sale goes until November 5th and books can be picked up from Mr. Melrose – ipmelro@sunprairieschools.org
Cardinal Heights School News & Links
- SPASD A/B Day Schedule
- Cardinal Heights Newsletter (August 20, 2021)
Hopefully these links are helpful to find information all in one place. If there's ever other links you would like included, let us know!
Sound of Sun Prairie Updates
For students who are interested in curious about Sound of Sun Prairie 2022 - a spring & summer activity including a Florida trip!!!, there is a parent meeting coming up:
What? 2022 SOSP Season & Florida Trip Meeting
When? Wednesday, September 15 at 7:00 pm (approx. 1 hour)
Where? SPHS East Performing Arts Center (PAC) - must wear a mask!
Who? Interested students (grades 8-12) and caregivers are encouraged to attend.
Can't Make It? The meeting will be broadcast live on Zoom and will be recorded.
Zoom Link?
https://zoom.us/j/96792015089?pwd=Wm90WVpyTjlaWStuOTBVTGJNR0c0UT09
Meeting ID: 967 9201 5089Passcode: AtCb9J
For more info: https://www.smore.com/dgzn9
C-Heights Band - Supply List
Requested Supplies:
- 1" Binder (*NEW this year!)
- Sharpened Pencils
- Working Instrument
- Reeds, Oils & Greases, Swabs, Mouthpiece, etc... see our recommended supplies here. *Percussion - take note of stick & mallet updates on pg. 2
Ordering Band Supplies
Thank you! Looking forward to seeing you all soon. Stay in touch and stay safe!
Mrs. Diallo
8th Grade Bands
Mr. Melrose
9th Grade Band & Wind Symphony