C-Heights Band Update
October 5, 2020
C-Heights Jazz - Update & Reminder
Jazz is open to ALL band students & instruments - now is a great time to start. At this point, there will be no auditioned or separated groups.
UPDATE - we are looking at rehearsing:
- Mondays 3 - 3:45pm
- Thursday 7 - 7:45am
- And a possible 3rd Option
If you haven't already and are interested, please complete this survey.
Please reach out to Mr. Melrose or Mrs. Diallo if you have any questions!
C-Heights Family & Student Conferences
Family & Student Conferences (done virtually) will be running:
- Thursday Oct 8 from 4pm to 8pm
- Friday October 9 from noon to 4pm.
Families should sign up for conferences using SignUp Genius below:
- Mrs. Diallo: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044fa8ae22a4ff2-diallo
- Mr. Melrose: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f48a9a92faaf49-mrmelrose
*If these times will not work for you, please do not hesitate to reach out and find another way to connect.
Virtual Private Lessons
For students that are interested in taking private lessons for enrichment and extra help from a professional musician, please consider reaching out to our list of fantastic professional musicians. These are a group of people that are connected to Sun Prairie in various ways - some are alumni! Whether you participated in last year's "Band Lesson Academy" or your looking for more - please check out this fantastic resource!
Grades
Mrs. Diallo and Mr. Melrose are current with all of their grading as of today, Sept. 29 at 2:30 PM. PLEASE check your child's grades via Infinite Campus. Here's a link to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Want notifications on your phone when things are put into the gradebook for your child? Choose the option to leave yourself logged in and notifications will arrive anytime something is posted for your child. Please reach out to either Mrs. Diallo or Mr. Melrose with any questions about grades!
SPECIAL NOTE: The first quarter ends on November 6. At that time, students will earn a semester's worth of credit. This is new for our 9th graders since they are used to having the semester end in January.
Band Website
The Cardinal Heights Band Website will have links to lesson schedules, newsletter, band supplies, and other tools in case you ever need to look for something shared previously but lost it in your inbox. Consider the website as the "go to" place to find out information this year.
Ordering Band Supplies
Visit Ward Brodt's website to order any band supplies you need. Order what you need and then at check out you can choose home delivery or school delivery under the shipping section. Home delivery is free! If you choose school delivery, your supplies will be delivered to Cardinal Heights and we will make sure you get them. If you are unsure what kind of reeds/valve oil/slide grease to purchase, we have attached a list of recommended supplies here.