Scoggins Band Newsletter
Week of October 14
Upcoming Events
October 16-Mr. Klett in WE Rehearsal
October 18-Mrs. Johnson in Advance Band Rehearsals
October 23-Mr. Klett in WE Rehearsal
October 30-Advanced Band Fall Concert in Gym @ 6pm
November 2-Region Band Auditions @ Prosper HS for Select WE/SB Students
November 6-Phase 2 Auditions at Nelson Middle School(Only for advancing students)
November 7-Mrs. Mallow full day clinic
November 8/9-Region Band Clinic and Concert in Plano(Only for students selected for Region Band)
November 12-Beginner Showcase @ 6:00PM
November 13-Mr. Klett in WE Rehearsal
November 14-Game Night Social 3:35-5PM
November 25-29-Thanksgiving Break!!
Beginning Band Information
Practice Record Due Tuesday
What can they practice?
- Stabilizing First Notes
- Articulation(How the note starts)
- Rhythm Rockers unit 1, 2 and 3 w/ Metronome @ 72
- Note Name Flash Cards
- Online Note Name Helper click HERE
This Week in Beginning Percussion
Tues-Friday
Step 5 - counting and playing
8ths and 16ths test Friday (in canvas)
All questions can be sent to Mr. Jennings at jenningsj@friscoisd.org
Concert Band Information
Practice Record Due Tuesday
Please remember that we will only accept a practice record that is signed by a parent. If your child has lost theirs one can be printed off our website. You can find the form under the Students Tab.
Symphonic Band Information
Sectionals-Mandatory Tutorials Schedule
Monday-Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba-3:45-4:30 PM(Cancelled Due to Holiday)
Wednesday AM-Clarinet-7:30-8:15 AM
Wednesday PM-Flute/Oboe-3:45-4:30 PM
Thursday PM-Trumpet 3:45-4:30 PM
Friday AM-Saxophone/Horn-7:30-8:15 AM
Band Hall doors will open at 7:20 AM for morning sectionals, and student will enter through the exterior band hall door. If a student is later than 7:30 then they need to enter through the front of the school.
Practice Records Due Monday
SmartMusic
Symphonic Band Percussion
- Normal Schedule
- We will be joining the band more often to get ready for the fall concert.
Wind Ensemble
Practice Records due Tuesday
Sectionals-Mandatory Tutorials-Schedule
Monday PM-Clarinet- 3:45-4:30 PM(Cancelled Due to Holiday)
Tuesday AM-Trumpet-7:30-8:15 AM
Tuesday PM-Flute/Oboe-3:45-4:30 PM(Cancelled Due to District Meeting)
Wednesday AM-Horn-7:30-8:15 AM
Wednesday PM-Trombone/Euphonium/Tuba-3:45-4:30 PM
Thursday AM-Sax-7:30-8:15 AM
Band Hall doors will open at 7:20 AM for morning sectionals, and student will enter through the exterior band hall door. If a student is later than 7:30 then they need to enter through the front of the school.
Wind Ensemble Percussion
Smart Music
Apparitions Solo Submission for all interested Flute/Clarinet and Horn players. Will determine 2 finalists.
Sight Reading-For all wind players-You will have 2 minutes to study and then perform. This is a single take to assess current SR level. Make sure you do this in a room that is quiet so mic only picks your sound up. Students without access to a device over the break can come in before School on Tuesday or during Target Time to complete by end of day.
Important Information Regarding Region Band Auditions
Wednesday, November 6th(Phase 2 Auditions at Nelson MS-Only students advancing from phase 1 will be required to attend)
Friday, November 8th(Clinic from 6PM-8:30PM in Plano. Only students who make the Region Bands are required to attend)
Saturday, November 9th(All day Event in Plano beginning with a clinic at 8AM and concluding with afternoon/evening concerts dependent on band made.)
If you have a conflict please fill out the google form below before Wednesday, October 9th. Entries for this contest will happen on Friday, October 18th. Any student that is registered but does not audition due to a conflict that was not communicated on this form may be responsible for reimbursement of the $12 audition fee.
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Email: davisad@friscoisd.org
Website: www.scogginsband.com
Location: 7070 Stacy Rd McKinney, TX 75070
Phone: 469-633-5150
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