Scoggins Band Newsletter
Week of January 21
General Program Information
Movie Party-SOLD OUT-TOMORROW
If you purchased a ticket and confirmed prior to leaving today you were on the list we will see you tomorrow! You do not need a paper ticket as I have the master list. Please do not arrive early. I will see you at 10am.
Date: January 19
Location: 8450 State Highway 121, McKinney, TX
ITINERARY:
10 AM-Arrive @ Movie House-Find Seat and Order Food
10:30-Movie Starts
12:30'ish-Movie Ends, Please be picked up promptly!
Movie: Spider-Man into the Spider-Verse(PG)
Food: You will get to select an item off the $10 Kids Menu and Drink. Any additional concessions are not covered, but may be purchased.
New Band Member Info-Current 8th Graders going to IHS NEXT year
Concerto Contest/ Solo Festival- Feb. 5
Students are preparing for this contest to be held at Nelson Middle School on the evening of Feb. 5
Upcoming Events
- January 19-Movie Social @ Moviehouse & Eatery (SOLD OUT)
- January 22-Mr. Klett in WE Rehearsal
- January 22-New Band Member Info Meeting for 8th Grade Families @ IHS
- January 25-Science of Sound-Ogle and Elliot(Select WE Members Only)
- Feb 1-Facebook Live!(Beginners Only)
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BEGINNING BAND INFORMATION
Beginning Band Practice Journals
Practice Journal Due:Tuesday
Concert Band Information
EE Book 2
Practice Journals
Students should be marking off each day that they practice 25 minutes, and marking the BONUS box additionally if they practice over 25 minutes to receive the 5 point extra credit. Parent signature needed to be accepted. Practice Journals will be accepted late, but will follow the Scoggins Middle School Late Work Policy.
Practice Journal Due:Tuesday
Winter Pep Rally-Thursday
Due to Practice STARR we will only see you in class on Tuesday. Make sure you have your instrument on campus Thursday for the Pep Rally.
Symphonic Band Information
Sectional Schedule
Monday PM- Flute/Oboe
Wednesday AM- Low Brass/Low WW
Wednesday PM- Trumpet
Thursday AM- Horns/Altos
Thursday PM- Clarinets
Winter Pep Rally-Thursday
Due to Practice STARR we will only see you in class on Tuesday. Make sure you have your instrument on campus Thursday for the Pep Rally.
All students need to wear a Scoggins Band Shirt on Thursday.
Wind Ensemble Information
Sectional Schedule
Tuesdays, 7:20-8:10 AM-Horn
Tuesdays, 3:45-4:45 PM-Low Brass, T. Sax, B. Sax, B. Cl (aka Low Reeds)
Wednesdays, 7:20-8:10 AM-Clarinet
Wednesdays, 3:45-4:45 PM-Trumpet
Thursdays, 7:20-8:10 AM-Flute/Oboe
Fridays, 7:30-8:10 AM-A. Sax(Will occur in class this week due to Science of Sound Tour)
Weekly Expectations
Listening-Our UIL Programs is in Google Classroom for the students to listen regularly as a reference for style and musicality.
SmartMusic- 30 minutes actively engaged to record on Practice analysis. This counts as a daily grade each week. If tech error call SmartMusic at 866-240-4041 *Percussion Students are excused from SmartMusic Practice Analysis.
Google Classroom Comment-Recording from Friday's rehearsal will be posted and every student is expected to comment with a reflection comparing our performance with the reference recording and how to improve.
Winter Pep Rally-Thursday
Due to Practice STARR we will only see you in class on Tuesday. Make sure you have your instrument on campus Thursday for the Pep Rally.
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