Mokena Meteor Music
November 9 - 15, 2018
What is happening in the music department?
I will be sending a Newsletter similar to this every week (usually on Fridays).
Please be sure to read it in its entirety as I often update sections each week.
We have a parade coming up in NEXT weekend. This is MANDATORY for all 6th, 7th and 8th grade band students. Please see below for more information.
Important Information
Mokena Parade of Lights
This is a short parade through downtown Mokena. Students are encouraged to dress in lights and festive holiday outfits.
The itinerary is below.
Jazz Band starts this week!
Please check out the schedule below if your student signed up for Jazz Band. The first rehearsal will be Tuesday at 2:30 - 3:30 at MJH in the band room.
Annual Pie Sale Fundraiser Distribution.
- All gift cards will be available for pick up on Monday, November 19 from 5pm to 7pm at MJH or they will be sent home with your student on November 20
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION AND SUPPORT!
If you have any questions, please contact our Ways and Means Chairperson, Mrs. Andrea Dion at adion@sbcglobal.net or (773) 612-7317.
Private Music Lessons
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Bussean or Ms. Beekman
MUSIC BOOSTER MEETING
SPAMalot! Cast
Our first cast meeting will be on Monday, November 19 from 2:30 - 4:00.
ALL CAST MEMBERS MUST ATTEND.
Hamilton!
The final amount is due on Wednesday, November 28. You can check your balance due in Charms.
Here are the trip details:
- When? Tuesday, January 8th
- Time? We will depart from MJH after 3pm, head downtown for dinner, and then see the 7:30 performance of Hamilton. We should arrive back at MJH around 11pm
- Who? All MJH Choir and Band students are invited to register - up to 105 students may attend
- Apparel? Students are expected to dress nicely to attend this performance
- Cost? The cost of the trip will be approximately $150 - it may go up or down slightly depending on bus and gas prices, but it should stay near $150. This includes transportation, dinner, and the ticket price for the show. Students can use fundraised IBA money to pay for this trip!
Students can pay one of four ways:
1) IBA Transfer if you have money in your account. You may combine this payment with other forms.
2) Cash - Please put it in an envelope clearly marked
3) Check - Please make your check payable to the Mokena Music Boosters
4) Paypal via your Charms account. Please note that there is a $2 convenience fee.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Bussean.
Tonal Energy App - Highly Recommended
TonalEnergy Tuner is an all-inclusive, easy to use application designed for individual practice and/or large ensemble rehearsals that aides musicians to improve sound quality and intonation.
Tuning, volume, articulation, release, duration, and steadiness are the key elements of developing a beautiful tone quality. TonalEnergy Tuner is the first multi-purpose application that allows users of all ages to understand and improve every aspect of their sound.
This app is especially useful to young brass players who struggle to find the correct partial. Oftentimes they think they are playing the correct pitch, when in fact, they are not. This can be very frustrating. This app can help students learn where the correct partial is and to hear when they are not matching the correct pitch.
In addition to its tuner capabilities, it has a built in metronome to keep students rehearsing with a steady beat!
We highly recommend that all students in our band program invest in this application if they have access to a device. It is well worth the $3.99 it costs. This is much more inexpensive than a separate metronome and tuner device.
Check Your Charms Account Balances
You will be receiving monthly Charms statements on or about the first of every month. Please check your balances in Charms at any time by logging into your child's account. If money is due, please pay one of four ways:
- Cash (in an envelope clearly marked)
- Check made payable to the Mokena Music Boosters - write who and what it is for in the memo line
- Paypal via the Paypal button on your Charms account
- IBA Transfer - please complete the online transfer form: https://goo.gl/forms/MOZFB8jurkbF7ByR2
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Bussean
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8th Grade Sectional Schedule
8:48 - 9:16 - GROUP D
9:16 - 9:44 - GROUP E
9:49 - 10:19 - GROUP F
10:33 - 11:03 - GROUP G
11:17 - 11:45 - GROUP A
12:48 - 1:16 - GROUP B
1:16 - 1:44 - GROUP C
Students are responsible for getting to Sectionals on time and for notifying their classroom teachers IN ADVANCE. Students are also responsible for getting any missed work.
7th Grade Sectional Schedule
NO SECTIONALS - Mrs. Bussean will be out of town.
Students are responsible for getting to Sectionals on time and for notifying their classroom teachers IN ADVANCE. Students are also responsible for getting any missed work.
6th Grade Sectional Schedule
8:48 - 9:16 - GROUP C
9:16 - 9:44 - GROUP D
9:46 - 10:14 - GROUP E
10:14 - 10:42 - GROUP G
11:47 - 12:15 - GROUP H
12:17 - 12:47 - GROUP I
1:02 - 1:32 - GROUP A
Students are responsible for getting to Sectionals on time and for notifying their classroom teachers IN ADVANCE. Students are also responsible for getting any missed work.
5th Grade Cadet Band Sectional Schedule
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13
NO SECTIONALS - Mrs. Bussean will be out of town
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14
8:35 - 9:05 - GROUP G
9:20 - 9:50 - GROUP A
9:50 - 10:20 - GROUP B
Students are responsible for getting to Sectionals on time and for notifying their classroom teachers IN ADVANCE. Students are also responsible for getting any missed work.
4th Grade Beginning Band Sectional Schedule
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15
8:35 - -9:05 - GROUP D
9:05 - 9:35 - GROUP J
9:35 - 10:05 - GROUP B
10:05 - 10;35 - GROUP G
10:35 - 11:05 - GROUP H
12:00 - 12:30 - NO SECTIONAL
12:30 - 1:00 - NO SECTIONAL
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16
8:35 - 9:00 - GROUP J
9:05 - 9;35 - GROUP E
9:35 - 10:05 - GROUP F
Students are responsible for getting to Sectionals on time and for notifying their classroom teachers IN ADVANCE. Students are also responsible for getting any missed work.
What Group is My Student in for Sectionals?
SPAMalot!
Please check back here for information about rehearsal schedules, etc.
Our first rehearsal will take place on Monday, November 19 from 2:30 - 4:00. Students will receive their scripts and a rehearsal schedule at that time. We will be going through the script as a group at that meet.
THIS REHEARSAL IS MANDATORY!
Our next rehearsal will be after Thanksgiving break.
Rehearsals are normally Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 - 4:00 unless otherwise noted on the schedule. Students need only attend rehearsals where their character is required.
Charms Website
Charms is software that will keep track of all our events on a live, interactive on-line calendar - available to all students, members and adults by group. Teachers are able to send mass e-mails, record and blast phone messages and send free text messages. We are able to upload handouts, sound files, short videos, assignments, audition materials, maps, pictures and more for students, members and parents to access 24/7, either on their computers or on their mobile devices.
Parents and students can log into their Charms website by following the link: www.charmsoffice.com
Our school code is MokenaMusic and your password is your child's Student ID number (available on Skyward). If you have previously signed into Charms, your password is the one you set up.
If you need your password reset, please contact Mrs. Bussean at busseank@mokena159.org and she can help you.
Practice Logs
Once again, practice logs will be required weekly through the Charms system.
Practice logs are due EVERY Sunday before midnight. Students should enter their time in the Charms Website.
We will be implementing a new grading scale this year, but the minimum practice requirements will stay the same.
Symphonic/Concert Bands
100 minutes
Beginning/Cadet Bands
75 minutes
November/December, 2018
11/17/18 - Mokena Parade of Lights (MANDATORY for all Concert/Symphonic Band students)
11/19/18 - First Rehearsal for SPAMalot!
11/20/18 - Music Booster Meeting 7:00 at MJHS
11/21/18 - 11/23/18 - NO SCHOOL FALL BREAK
12/12/18 - Early Dismissal - NO SECTIONALS
12/18/18 - Winter Concert at MJHS
...................Beginning Band and Cadet Band - 6:00
...................Concert/Symphonic Bands and Choir - 7:30
12/21/18 - Last Day before Winter Break
12/22/18 - 1/7/19 - WINTER BREAK - NO SCHOOL
Mokena Meteor Music Department
Email: busseank@mokena159.org
Website: www.mokenameteormusic159.org
Location: 19815 Kirkstone Way, Mokena, IL, USA
Phone: (708) 342-4870
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