Scoggins Band Newsletter
Week of Feb. 18
General Program Information
SUMMER BAND CAMPS
If you would like for your student to know a familiar face at band camp Mr. Davis will be teaching this year at the West Texas A&M Band Camp in Canyon, Texas. This is a 2 week camp(July 7-19, 2019) and is a GREAT time. Mrs. Bulloch who has been visiting us is also on staff at this camp. If you would like to talk to Mr. Davis about any specifics in regards to WT Band Camp please reach out. We would love to have as many Scoggins students as possible there! This camp is great for for students with 1 year of experience through high school!
For more information regarding cost and other info please click HERE.
Upcoming Events-MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
- Feb 22- Mrs. Bulloch All Day Clinic
- Feb 27-Mrs. Johnson All Day Clinic
- Feb 28-Mr. Klett in WE
- March 4-Mrs. Bulloch All Day Clinic
- March 5-Symphonic Band Pre UIL @ Scoggins 6 PM
- March 6-Percussion Clinic/Rehearsal 4:30-6:30 PM
- March 7-IHS Cluster Percussion Concert 6-8PM
- March 11-15 SPRING BREAK!!!
- March 20-Kathy Johnson All Day Clinic
- March 21-Cindy Bulloch All Day Clinic
- March 22-Wind Ensemble/Symphonic Band UIL Play-A-Thon (After school)
- March 26-Wind Ensemble Pre UIL @ IHS(After School)
- March 26 or 27-Symphonic Band UIL @ Wakeland High School (During School Day)
- March 29-Mr. Klett in WE Rehearsal.
- April 3 or 4-Wind Ensemble UIL Performance @ IHS(During School Day)
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BEGINNING BAND INFORMATION
Peak Music Festival- Requirements
When: Friday, April 26
Who? Select Beginning Band Members
Where: McKinney Boyd High School
600 Lake Forest Dr, McKinney, TX 7507
Purpose: Students that have met the skill requirements, and attend all after school rehearsals will participate in the Peak Music Festival. Students will compete against other beginning bands. A rating will be issued to the ensemble as well as consideration for the top honor of the day of “Best in Class”.
Requirements
Brass and Woodwind Players-Must Pass-Off at least 8 scales prior to April 5.
Percussion Players-See Pass-Off Sheet from Mr. Jennings.
Required After School Rehearsals-If a student misses a rehearsal then they lose the privilege to attend the contest. Having EVERY member there is vital to the success of our performance.
Wednesday, April 10 3:45-4:45
Wednesday, April 17 3:45-4:45
Wednesday, April 24 3:45-4:45
PARENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF STUDENTS IN JEOPARDY OF NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS VIA EMAIL ON APRIL 1.
Performance Day Itinerary-NOT FINAL-SUBJECT TO CHANGE
**All Students will wear band t shirt and jeans**
9:11- Come to the band hall at the end of 1st period
9:30-10:15- Rehearsal
10:30-Load Busses and Depart
11:00-Arrive at McKinney Boyd High School
11:30-Warm-Up
12 PM.-Perform
12:15- Depart for lunch(TBD)
2:00 p.m.-Arrive back at Scoggins-Go to 7th period
STUDENTS WHO DO NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS WILL ATTEND CLASS AS NORMAL THAT DAY.
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
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
Wind Ensemble Information
Reminder of What is Due
Woodwind Players that did not attend last weeks sectional have A Walk in the Morning Sun recording assignment that must be submitted prior to class tomorrow.
This is on top of last week's recording listening and commenting in google classroom.
Sectional Schedule
Tuesdays, 7:20-8:10 AM-Horn
Tuesdays, 3:45-4:45 PM-Low Brass, T. Sax, B. Sax, B. Cl-
Wednesdays, 7:20-8:10 AM-Clarinet
Wednesdays, 7:20-8:10-Trumpet
Thursdays, 7:20-8:10 AM-Flute/Oboe
Fridays, 7:30-8:10 AM-A. Sax
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.
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