Sixth Grade Band Bulletin
March/April Edition
Happy Spring Break
We are right in the middle of a very busy time for the band. This newsletter focuses on the upcoming events and assessments.
I hope you have had a wonderful Spring Break. If you are traveling, please travel safe. I'm just returned from sunny Arizona. It was nice getting away and seeing the Cubs. I think this is our year!
As always, please contact me with questions.
Sincerely
Rob Buckley
All-City Band Concert: April 5th!
Hoagie Sale Going on Now!!
If you are not familiar with this traditional fundraiser, it is now in its 34th year.
The great part about this fundraiser is that it benefits the Buffs (they can buy us new instruments), it benefits the students (students earn a $1 Buffs Buck for each Hoagie they sell), and they are delicious!
All RMS Sales are done online. If you know people who may be interested, they can go to the online form and order hoagies. They just enter your child's name. Your child gets credit!
Here is the website:
https://www.bataviamusicbuffs.org/shop/hoagie-sandwich/
Here is the RMS Letter from the buffs
https://www.bataviamusicbuffs.org/hoagie-sale-rms-parent-information/
The Sale Ends Friday, April 8!
New Spring Concert Date
The new date May 16th. The time of the concert is still 7:30pm. It is still located at RMS.
Upcoming Assessments
Students who want additional help can simply ask me for help, and I will be glad to help them before or after school.
Upcoming Concepts/Assessments:
Brass Chromatic Concepts/Assessment (Trombones, F. Horns, Baritones, Tubas)
Woodwind Low Note Concept/Assessment
Percussion Snare Drum Rolls Concept/Assessment
6/8 Time Concept/Assessment (all)
Six Scales Assessment (G (new), C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab Scales)
Because these assessments have different point values, you will only see grades in Powerschool for your child's assessment. For all other assessments, your child will have a score of Ex (exempt).
ROTOLOPALOOZA!!!! APRIL 16!!!! RMS!!!!
The money made at this event helps the Music Buffs provide for our music needs and wants in all the Batavia schools.
Tickets ($15.00) will be on sale soon.
Parents...We need your help to make this the best Rotolopalooza ever! If you are free to help us that night, please consider signing up to help us. A sign-up form will be emailed home soon!
Music Buffs Scholarship Application Now Available
Each student attending a band camp can apply for a $50 scholarship that can be used to make the cost of the camp come down.
In order to get the money, the student needs to apply for the scholarship on the Music Buffs Website.
Here is the direct link: https://www.bataviamusicbuffs.org/apply-online/
Please note the due date. They will not accept applications past that due date.
Mr. Buckley's Contact Info
Email: robert.buckley@bps101.net
Website: www.rotoloband.com
Phone: 630-937-8727
Facebook: facebook.com/RotoloMSBand