Scoggins Band Newsletter
Week of April 15
General Program Information
Hawaiian Falls End of Year Trip DUE
8th Grade Families We Need Pictures
SUMMER BAND CAMPS
We are in the process of creating a Summer Band Camp Advertisement Board. Once complete we want to show off who is going to camp over the Summer. If you know your child will be attending a band camp over the summer please let Mr. Davis know at davisad@friscoisd.org
Upcoming Events-MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
- April 15-Jazz Band Rehearsal @ 7:30am(Only for students that participated in Fall)
- April 17-Honor Monster Beginning Band Rehearsal-3:45-4:45
- April 24-Honor Monster Beginning Band Rehearsal-3:45-4:45
- April 26-Honor Monster Band Peak Music Festival(Noon Performance time)
- May 1-Beginner Solo Contest-4pm-6:30 @ Scoggins
- May 3-Wind Ensemble to UNT for Director's Choice Music Festival(During School)
- May 6/7-WE/SB Ensemble Performances in Class
- Week of May 6-Auditions for 2019-2020 Band Placements in class
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BEGINNING BAND INFORMATION
SmartMusic-Solo
Students should be practicing at home with it in preparation for their first Solo Contest on Wednesday, May 1st.
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.
Jazz Band RETURNS!!
Concert Band Information
Practice Journal
What You Should Be Practicing
- Ensemble
- Mythos
- Scales
Symphonic Band Information
What You Should Be Practicing
- Scales
- Ensemble
- Spring Concert Music
Wind Ensemble Information
What You Should Be Practicing
- Scales
- Ensemble
- Spring Concert Music
- UIL Program needs to be kept up in preparation for our performance @ UNT on May
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