Scoggins Band Newsletter
Week of October 21
Upcoming Events
October 23-Mr. Klett in WE Rehearsal
October 30-Advanced Band Fall Concert in Gym @ 6pm
November 2-Region Band Auditions @ Prosper HS for Select WE/SB Students
November 6-Phase 2 Auditions at Nelson Middle School(Only for advancing students)
November 7-Mrs. Mallow full day clinic
November 8/9-Region Band Clinic and Concert in Plano(Only for students selected for Region Band)
November 12-Beginner Showcase @ 6:00PM
November 13-Mr. Klett in WE Rehearsal
November 14-Game Night Social 3:35-5PM
November 25-29-Thanksgiving Break!!
Beginning Band Information
Practice Record Due Monday
What can they practice?
- Stabilizing First Notes
- Articulation(How the note starts)
- Rhythm Rockers unit 1, 2 and 3 w/ Metronome @ 72
- Note Name Flash Cards
- Online Note Name Helper click HERE
Concert Band Information
Practice Record Due Monday
Please remember that we will only accept a practice record that is signed by a parent. If your child has lost theirs one can be printed off our website. You can find the form under the Students Tab.
Symphonic Band Information
Sectionals-Mandatory Tutorials Schedule
Monday-Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba-3:45-4:30 PM
Wednesday AM-Clarinet-7:30-8:15 AM
Wednesday PM-Flute/Oboe-3:45-4:30 PM
Thursday PM-Trumpet 3:45-4:30 PM
Friday AM-Saxophone/Horn-7:30-8:15 AM
Band Hall doors will open at 7:20 AM for morning sectionals, and student will enter through the exterior band hall door. If a student is later than 7:30 then they need to enter through the front of the school.
Practice Records Due Monday
SmartMusic
Symphonic Band Percussion
- Normal Schedule
- We will be joining the band more often to get ready for the fall concert.
Wind Ensemble
Practice Records due Monday
Sectionals-Mandatory Tutorials-Schedule
Monday PM-Clarinet- 3:45-4:30 PM
Tuesday AM-Trumpet-7:30-8:15 AM(Cancelled Due to Staff Meeting)
Tuesday PM-Flute/Oboe-3:45-4:30 PM
Wednesday AM-Horn-7:30-8:15 AM
Wednesday PM-Trombone/Euphonium/Tuba-3:45-4:30 PM
Thursday AM-Sax-7:30-8:15 AM
Band Hall doors will open at 7:20 AM for morning sectionals, and student will enter through the exterior band hall door. If a student is later than 7:30 then they need to enter through the front of the school.
Mock Audition-Friday, October 25
Date: Friday, October 25
Who? Wind Ensemble, Director approved Symphonic Band Members
Where: Nelson Middle School
10100 Independence Pkwy
Frisco, TX
Dress: Whatever you wore to school that day. No change is needed
Purpose: To give students an opportunity to perform the Region Music in a format that has
similar elements to the Region Audition Process. Students from Nelson Middle School will be joining us for this event.
Itinerary:
3:35PM-School Day Ends (Come to Band Hall and get instrument and binder)
4:25 PM-Arrive @ Nelson and go to designated room.
4:30-6:45 PM- Master Class/Mock Audition
6:45 PM- Pizza/Pick Up
*This event is required, and counts as a Major Grade. If you have a conflict please speak with Mr. Davis in advance to work out a solution. Due to the dance @ Scoggins we have scheduled this to accommodate those students wanting to go. Please carpool and help each other get to Nelson for the 4:30 start time.*
Important Information Regarding Region Band Auditions
Saturday, November 2nd(Phase 1 Auditions at Prosper HS)
Wednesday, November 6th(Phase 2 Auditions at Nelson MS-Only students advancing from phase 1 will be required to attend)
Friday, November 8th(Clinic from 6PM-8:30PM in Plano. Only students who make the Region Bands are required to attend)
Saturday, November 9th(All day Event in Plano beginning with a clinic at 8AM and concluding with afternoon/evening concerts dependent on band made.)
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Scoggins Middle School Band
Email: davisad@friscoisd.org
Website: www.scogginsband.com
Location: 7070 Stacy Rd McKinney, TX 75070
Phone: 469-633-5150
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