Scoggins Band Newsletter
Spring Break Edition!!
General Program Information
SUMMER BAND CAMPS
Upcoming Events-MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
- March 11-15 SPRING BREAK!!!
- March 20-Kathy Johnson in WE/SB
- March 21-Cindy Bulloch in WE/SB
- March 22-Chris Cansler in WE
- March 22-Wind Ensemble/Symphonic Band UIL Play-A-Thon (After school)
- March 26-Wind Ensemble Pre UIL @ IHS(After School)
- March 27-Symphonic Band UIL @ Wakeland High School (During School Day)
- March 29-Mr. Klett in WE Rehearsal.
- April 1- Wind Ensemble after School Rehearsal with Cindy Bulloch (3:45-5:30 pm)
- April 4-Wind Ensemble UIL Performance @ IHS(During School Day)
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BEGINNING BAND INFORMATION
Spring Break Practice
- Practicing note names and fingering online via Music Racer
- Taking Mouthpiece and Binder, and doing practice with just the mouthpiece(Brass)
- Note Name Flash Cards
- Practice Rhythm Rockers with a Metronome
Spring Break Pass Offs
Woodwind:Email Mrs. Brinkman
Brass: Submit to Mr. Davis via google classroom
*Remember metronome must be included, and there are no errors in submission.
Festival Music Recordings
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.
Concert Band Information
Scale Pass Offs
Woodwind:Email Mrs. Brinkman
Brass: Submit to Mr. Davis via google classroom
*Remember metronome must be included, and there are no errors in submission.
Symphonic Band Information
UIL Concert and Sight-Reading
Sectional Schedule
Monday PM- Flute/Oboe
Wednesday AM- Low Brass/Low WW
Wednesday PM- Trumpet
Thursday AM- Horns/Altos
Thursday PM- Clarinets
Play-A-Thon After School Fundraiser/Rehearsal **REQUIRED**
Check out the info sheet by clicking HERE. We will go over all the details on the fundraising aspect in class on Monday, March 18.
Wind Ensemble Information
Sectional Schedule
Tuesday, 7:20-8:10 AM-Flute/Clarinet/Oboe/Trumpet/Saxophone/Horn
Tuesday, 3:45-4:45 PM-Low Brass, T. Sax, B. Sax, B. Cl/Percussion
Play-A-Thon After School Fundraiser/Rehearsal **REQUIRED**
Check out the info sheet by clicking HERE. We will go over all the details on the fundraising aspect in class on Monday, March 18.
Pre UIL Concert/UIL Contest ITINERARY **REQUIRED**
Pre UIL-March 26
UIL-April 4
Spring Break Assignments
2. Submit Walk in the Morning Sun, March, SR Assignment in SmartMusic by 3/18
3. Listen to Google Classroom Recording of Today's Run Through
4. Listen to Comment tape from Mrs. Lewis from Maus Middle School. Take Notes-Quiz on 3/18
5. Listen to Reference Recordings OFTEN, Keep Track. Prize for person with the most. Must notate date and time listened for documentation.
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