Berrien Springs Band News
Week of December 4, 2016
Middle School News
A huge congratulations to our middle school students who participated in this past weekend's solo and ensemble competition. The event was held at Edwardsburg High School all day on Saturday, December 3rd. We had 17 events - an all time high for Berrien Springs Middle School! We had 13 solos and 4 duet groups. Seven of our soloists earned a Division 1 (the best you can do) and one duet earned a Division 1! One of our students, Lizette, a seventh grader, earned straight A's from one of the hardest judges at the competition. Every student did a fantastic job preparing for the contest. Way to go Shamrocks!
Permission Forms and Uniform Agreements:
Last week, all middle school students were given a letter to take home asking permission for two items: 1. to walk to the high school on the morning of December 12th for a full rehearsal of their concert and 2. a uniform care-taking agreement. This letter is due this Wednesday, December 7th. If you need a replacement letter - please email me (listed below) and I will send you an electronic copy.
Concert Rehearsal and Performance Chaperones:
On Monday, December 12th, I will need chaperones to help me during our rehearsal and during our concert. I need 3-4 chaperones during the day (8:30am-11:30am) to help me walk the students to the high school and then monitor them while I rehearse each group. That evening (6:45pm-8:15pm) I will need 5-6 chaperones to sit in with our students during the concert. Although we discuss appropriate audience behavior - sometimes the students need a little encouragement from adults to stay quiet during the concert. :-)
If you are able to help chaperone either of these events, please indicate it on the Concert Permission form your student brings home or email me. Thank you!
Tuba Duet
French Horn Duet
MS Solo and Ensemble
High School News
Community Tree Lighting:
Our high school band had the opportunity to join the community's Downtown Christmas Spectacular last week. On Thursday, December 1st, various small ensembles performed outside the village hall. Each group worked on several pieces fit for the season - learning how to perform as a small ensemble (2-4 members) instead of a larger band. All groups did a wonderful job performing and persevering through a rainy evening. Put it on your calendars for next year!Basketball Band:
Basketball band sign ups will be happening this week. I'll have a schedule ready for you mid-week. Students that meet the attendance requirements at the end of the season will earn a patch for their letter jacket. This is a volunteer ensemble - however we do need to fill a requisite number of instruments to make sure our National Anthem sounds appropriate. Stay tuned for more information in class!
Smart Music:
High School students have two assignments due this week. Log in and check them out!
Band Booster Meeting
Monday, Dec 5, 2016, 07:00 PM
Berrien Springs High School, Berrien Township, MI, United States
Pizza Fundraiser pick up is Friday, December 16th from 2:30-6:30!
Winter Band Concert
Concert Begins: 7:00pm
Approximate concert end: 8:00/8:15pm.
*High School Band alumni are welcome to join us on our final piece "Sleigh Ride".
Monday, Dec 12, 2016, 07:00 PM
Berrien Springs High School, Berrien Township, MI, United States
Contact Us
Email: krosselit@homeoftheshamrocks.org
Website: www.berrienspringsbands.com
Location: 1 Sylvester Ave, MI, United States
Phone: 269-471-1748
Facebook: facebook.com/berrienband
Twitter: @berrienband