The Music Connection
Autrey Mill Middle School Band
Edition: Q3-1.27.2020
GREETINGS PARENTS!!!!
I hope you enjoyed the Winter Break and had a wonderful holiday with family and friends!
Welcome back and Happy New Year!
The AMMS Band is starting back strong with several events going on this week so please take note of the information below.
I am looking forward to a great 2nd semester.
Musically yours,
Wendy Wilson
JCHS Band Information Due
JCHS Band
8th Grade Forms - PLEASE RETURN (by Wednesday 1/8)
During his last visit in December, he shared with us some important information regarding high school band, marching band, parent meeting dates, band camp dates, and an important intent form that needs to be returned. I hope your student has shared all of this information with you.
Dr. Koperniak will be visiting us again on Wednesday, 1/8 and he will be collecting all of the INTENT FORMS from each of our students. EVERY student should return a form whether the answer is yes, no, or moving. Any information or questions you have please write them on the back.
Please help remind your child to share these documents with you so he will have valuable information available to him about how to prepare for next year.
The forms are posted on our AMMS Band website (ammsband.org), on the JCHS Band website (johnscreekband.com), and below in this post.
REHEARSALS
THIS WEEK:
Wednesday, January 8, 2020: Jazz Band Rehearsal @ 8:30-9:20AM
Thursday, January 9, 2020: Jazz Band @ 7:45AM
Music Department Yearbook Photos
Band Yearbook Photos
Yearbook photos for ALL music groups, ensembles, and events will be taken
THIS Thursday, January 9th throughout the day.
A detailed schedule of groups and times will be posted in the Band Room.
Each grade level ensemble will take photos as well as Jazz Band, District Honor Band, All-State auditionees, Solo and Ensemble, etc.
The uniform for pictures is the same for ALL groups and ensembles:
White Band Polo *Shirt tucked in.
Blue Jeans (No shorts, no sweatpants, no excessive holes or designs please)
Shoes
*If no blue jeans, wear black dress pants and black dress shoes
*We will use instruments in all of our pictures.
CONCERTS AND EVENTS
Jazz Band Tour to Elementary Schools
Uniform: Jeans, Blue - Peace, Love, and Music t-shirt, Shoes (Please look nice.)
Reminder: Students will be eating lunch in the food court at North Point Mall. Please bring approx. $10 for lunch or a sack lunch.
Friday, Jan 10, 2020, 07:15 AM
Barnwell ES, State Bridge ES, Dolvin ES, Medlock Bridge ES
All-State Auditions
All-State State Level Auditions
Check in at the front rotunda, warm-up in the Cafeteria, and follow signs to audition rooms.
Students received details with their individual audition times. Students should arrive 30-45 minutes prior to their audition time to warm-up and prepare.
Best wishes to all AMMS students auditioning!
Saturday, Jan 11, 2020, 08:00 AM
Union Grove Middle School, East Lake Road, McDonough, GA, USA
DUE DATES / EVENT DATES
DUE:
January 19: Final Orlando Fest Payment #4 for Students and Chaperones Due ($100)
*Payment link is below.
EVENTS:
January 31 - February 1: GMEA District V Honor Band
February 7: AMMS Band LGPE Clinic (7th & 8th Grades - Required) 4:15 - 9:30PM
March 4: 6th Grade Concert 6:30PM in Gym
March 5-7: GMEA Georgia All-State Band 2020 - Athens, GA
UPCOMING DUE DATE:
March 6: Fine Arts Activity Log Q3 (6th, 7th, & 8th Grades)
ASSIGNMENTS
NIGHTLY HOMEWORK
All students should be reviewing class lessons daily and practicing each night.
ALL ensembles have warm-ups, chorales, rhythm studies, and scales to master.
6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Students have Concert Music to work on.
Jazz Band has Concert Music to work on.
7th & 8th Grade Students have LGPE Music to work on.
All-State - audition music
Fine Arts Activity Log (6th, 7th, & 8th)........................................ Q3: DUE - March 6, 2020
Upcoming FINE ARTS ACTIVITIES
If you have events/activities that you want to share with us
please email Mrs. Wilson and let her know.
PLEASE NOTE: Q3 Fine Arts Activity Assignment is Due March 6
January 13 JCHS Orchestra GMEA In-Service Conference Preview Concert
7:00PM @ Johns Creek United Methodist Church
February 1 GMEA District V Honor Band Performances (MS & HS) @ North Atlanta HS
March Movies in Concert with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
https://www.atlantasymphony.org/ConcertsAndTickets/Movies-In-Concert
Ongoing: High Museum of Art https://high.org/
*3rd Friday of each month is Jazz Night
Ongoing: Woodruff Arts Center https://www.woodruffcenter.org/
*Check out their family programming as well https://www.woodruffcenter.org/programs/family-programming/
Ongoing: Alliance Theatre https://alliancetheatre.org/
Ongoing: Atlanta Ballet https://www.atlantaballet.com/
Ongoing: Center for Puppetry Arts http://www.puppet.org
ITEMS TO COMPLETE
*Band Operations Fee: We need everyone to turn in their $50 Operations Fee Please
https://osp.osmsinc.com/FultonGA/BVModules/ProductTemplates/Bvc2013/Product.aspx?productid=EN601-151
*Orlando Fest - Payment #4 Due JANUARY 19, 2020 ($100.00)
STUDENT PAYMENTS #4:
https://osp.osmsinc.com/FultonGA/BVModules/ProductTemplates/Bvc2013/Product.aspx?productid=EN601-202
CHAPERONE PAYMENTS #4:
https://osp.osmsinc.com/FultonGA/BVModules/ProductTemplates/Bvc2013/Product.aspx?productid=EN601-214
Monetary Donations to our Band, Volunteered Time or Tissues for our Classroom
are always accepted and appreciated!
Class Supplies
Supplies Needed EVERY day for Class:
*Open Mind and a Great Attitude
*Instrument in working Condition
*Pencil
*Black 3 ring Binder - 1" with Sheet Protectors & Dividers
*iPad - Charged
*Agenda
*Method Book
*Music, Handouts, Worksheets, Resources
*Reeds, Sticks, Mallets, Mouthpiece, Ligature
*Valve Oil, Cork Grease, Cleaning Supplies
*Completed Homework - This means practicing each night and being prepared for rehearsal the next day. Forward progress.