Wilson's Creek Band Notes
May 11, 2020
Message from Mr. Zinecker
Parents and Students,
I hope that this newsletter finds you and your family safe and healthy. SPS Online has proven to be a challenge for everyone, including this 20th century band teacher! Many students continued to learn and play their instruments during quarantine and I was delighted to see many smiling faces on my video conferences. This being said, I miss seeing my students everyday in the band room, doing what we do which is learning how to play music together.
I would like to encourage students (and parents) to stay with band next year, even if practicing during quarantine was difficult. A tremendous amount of learning typically takes place at the beginning of 7th grade and next school year will be no exception. Band at Cherokee is busy, not just with learning, but with a myriad of activities such as performances, competitions and other events.
Speaking of continuing on in band, Cherokee typically has a one week long band camp in the summer, geared just for students with one and two years of experience. Last year there were over sixty students in attendance and we had so much fun! This summer's camp is scheduled for July 27-31 and is contingent on SPS summer school being seated (not online). Look for more information at the beginning of June.
Please feel free to contact me with questions concerning anything band-related! My contact info is at the bottom of this newsletter. Wishing you all happy and healthy summer.
Sincerely,
Mr. Zinecker
Instrument and Equipment Return
- Return all school owned instruments/equipment to Wilson's Creek on the pick-up days. Please contact Mr. Zinecker if alternate arrangements need to be made.
Rented/Leased Personal Instruments
- If your student is continuing in band next school year, please keep your rented/leased instrument.
- If not continuing in band, return your instrument to the appropriate music store (Palen Music or Springfield Music). Instruments from Hoover Music should be returned to Springfield Music.
Instruments in Famous Places!
Band Assignments, Grades and Conferences
Assignments
- At this time there are no new assignments made for band. All (old) assignments will be open through May 18th. Your student can only IMPROVE their grade from the 3rd quarter. If your student wishes to improve their grade they can utilize the open assignments or contact Mr. Z directly.
Conferences
- Conferences will be at the request of the student or Mr. Zinecker
Mr. Zinecker's Contact Info
Email: jzinecker@spsmail.org
Website: www.sps.org
Phone: (708)824-8536