"Notes" from Band
Week of: 3-6-17
Current Information
This Week's Lessons
This week, 6th graders will be working in p. 19 & 22 in their red book (Alfred lesson 6 & 7 for percussionists) and checking off SmartMusic goals. 7th graders will be working on band music. Please contact your student's teacher if you have concerns about this week's lesson schedule.
Swing Into Spring-March 11
On Saturday, March 11 the Sun Prairie Band Department will be holding our Swing Into Spring Extravaganza at Prairie View Middle School. Here are the details:
- The schedule, including specific performance and call times, is linked below.
- All students should wear their band uniform.
- We encourage students to stay after their performance to hear other bands & Enjoy the atmosphere!
Pie Auction at Swing Into Spring
If you would prefer not to bake, you can still help out by bidding on some delicious pies. The spread is always an impressive one!
Congratulations to Tri State Participants
- Angela Harms
- Jesse McFarland-Ward
- Meera Sreenikumar
- Mikey Stoll
- Eric Tyson
- Daniel Witherill
Wind Symphony Auditions
Clothing Drive at Band O'Rama-April 3
C.A.R.D.S closet is specifically in need of athletic clothes for girls. Thanks in advance for keeping us in mind!
Information from Prior Newsletters
Navy Band Coming to SPHS!
The United States Navy Band will be performing at 7:00 PM on March 24 in our very own SPHS Performing Arts Center! Tickets are free but must be reserved ahead of time as this concert will absolutely sell out.
Many people are still talking about this band's incredible performance in town 6 years ago-we hope your student will plan on attending. You can reserve your ticket here: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=sppac
This Week
Tuesday-7th Grade Jazz (6:55 AM), 6th Grade Jazz (2:50-4:00 PM)
Wednesday-SPBB Lesson Academy (3:00-5:30 PM)
Thursday-7th Grade Jazz (6:55 AM)
Friday-6th Grade Jazz (2:50-4:00 PM)
Saturday-Swing Into Spring at PVMS (7:00-9:30 PM)
Upcoming Dates
March 11: Swing Into Spring concert at PVMS (all Jazz Members)
March 13-16: 8th Grade Wind Symphony Auditions
March 24: US Navy Band Concert
April 3: Band O'Rama at SPHS
April 19: 7th Grade Elementary School Tour
We'd Love to Hear from You!
If you have ANY questions, please do not hesitate to contact one of us:
Matt Quaglieri
6th Grade Band, Jazz Band, and 6th and 7th Grade Lessons
834-7839
Ann Sederquist
7th Grade Band, Jazz Band, and 6th and 7th Grade Lessons
834-7825
Prairie View Middle School Bands
“Move beyond the notes to cultivate a life long passion and drive for creativity, curiosity, and community through a vision of students as accomplished learners and evolving musicians in pursuit of artistry”
Email: mequagl@sunprairieschools.org
Website: www.spbb.org/pvms
Location: 600 N Thompson Rd, Sun Prairie, WI, United States
Phone: (608) 834-7839
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sunprairiebands/
Twitter: @MrQuaglieri