Off and Running!
August 2018 Issue 2
Week 3
It is hard to believe that we find ourselves in Week 3 already. We have had a great start to the year! The first several weeks in band can be a little slow as we work through the logistics of all things band. Locker assignments, instrument needs, method books, room management plans, and the countless other items that the start of the year brings. It also takes us while to get back into the good playing habits once we begin with instruments in class. The first nine weeks we redefine the foundation skills such as breathing, tone production, and posture so when we get rolling with sheet music and method book examples things will move along nicely. Your students have been extremely patient through this process and we know it will benefit them later in the year.
We were also excited to get our 6th grade band up and running at FCI last week. We have 140 students in band at FCI !!!! Wow! They have been great and are eager to get going on their instruments. The first nine weeks will move slowly at FCI as we ensure we show the students the proper way to maintain and take care of your investment.
RENTAL CONTRACTS
All percussionists at FCJH will be assessed a $10 percussion fee to help maintain the wear and tear of our school owned equipment. Junior high percussion students do not need to transport their bell kits back and forth. Those should stay at home for practice purposes. Our school percussion equipment will be used during class. This fee does not apply to FCI percussionists since bell kits will be transported to and from school.
PARENT INVOVLEMENT - Mid-term is two weeks away
JH Marching Band Night
SKYZONE
Hey Fall Creek Music Student! Come and join us for an evening at Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Fishers on Monday, September 10th. This is a great way to meet new people, get to know fellow music kids, and hang out with old friends.
We will be holding a jump time of 5:00-6:30 for FCI and a separate jump time of 7-8:30 for FCJH. Details: • FCI registration will start at 4:45. Students will start jumping at 5. • FCJH registration will start at 6:45. Students will start jumping at 7. • Only costs $15 • Jump socks are included!!!
ALSO… Make sure that you have completed your waiver with Sky Zone trampoline park – you are encouraged to call them (317) 572-2999 to verify that your waiver has not expired! Parents, if your student is new to Sky Zone or you need to renew an old waiver, you may go to https://fishersstore.skyzone.com/waiver/ and fill out the electronic version. You do not need to print out a paper copy.
Permission slips are on Canvas as well as below in this newsletter.
FCJH PERFORMANCE EVENTS - Mark your calendars please!
FCI PERFORMANCE EVENTS - Mark your calendars please!
Check out the complete FCJH Band Handbook. Also found on Canvas.
Check out the complete FCI Band Handbook. Also found on Canvas.
Contact Us
Email: brspidel@hse.k12.in.us
Website: http://fallcreekperformingarts.weebly.com/
Location: 12001 Olio Road, Fishers, IN, United States
Phone: 317-594-4390
Twitter: @FallCreek_Bands