Red Raider Bands
November 21st, 2017
We are continually grateful for your support and involvement in the success of our Band Program.
Thank you for all that you do!
Happy Thanksgiving-
Jen and Jeff
Included in this Newsletter
- Fruit and Kringle
- Concert Info
- Playing Assessments- Due December 1st
- Jazz
- Upcoming Events
Fruit and Kringle
Our annual Fruit and Kringle sale is in full swing!
The sale runs November 13- November 27.
100% of profit will be deposited into Students' Tosa East Band accounts that can be used for future band trips, solo and ensemble fees, band fees, and other field trips.
Be sure to collect money with your order.
No Money = No Order
Order Forms and Money must be turned in to Mrs. Lato by Monday, 11/27
Order Pick-up- Saturday, December 16th, 2017 9:00am-1:00pm BAND ROOM
Questions?
Contact
Joellen Haberlie: joellen_habe@hotmail.com
Cathy Schoshinski: cschoshinski@wi.rr.com
You must come pick up your fruit and kringle, it will not be stored in a temperature controlled environment overnight.
Please pull up to the Milwaukee Ave. Band room door labeled S16. Put your flashers on and come on inside to check in, then our volunteers will bring your items outside and load them right in to your car!
December Concert- December 20th, 2017
Concert Attire
Our Winter Concert will be on Wednesday, December 20th, 2017 at 7:00pm in the Dale K. Hidde Theatre. Concert attire is all black. Please note if your student is a Freshmen, high school attire is different than middle school.
Plan ahead to make sure your student is wearing ALL black. Also, be sure to encourage your student to plan ahead should they need to use their marching shoes as footwear.
Ladies: Black pants, black pants, black skirt, black nylons/tights, black 3/4 shirt or long sleeve shirt. Ladies, you must wear a cardigan if you are wearing a tank top, short sleeves or sleeveless dress. Please also remember that you will be up onstage and the audience will be looking up at you, be aware of your outfit.
No patterned shirts or tank tops.
Gentlemen: Black Pants, black socks, black shoes, black long sleeve dress shirt.
No short sleeve shirts, striped shirts or colored ties!
Students can bring festive attire for our combined finale performance of Sleigh Ride.
Winter Concert Playing Assessment
Due December 1st
Will not accept after December 15th, 2017
Submitting by the December 1st deadline gives you the opportunity to re-take the assessment prior to December 15th if you wish to better your grade.
No re-takes will be offered to students that submit after December 1st.
ONLY STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE LINKS BELOW
Students- Don't forget!
Practice your music and record the final performance. Feel free to re-record as many times as you like until you are satisfied with your performance. Submit a recording by the dates listed below for each assignment
Recording requirements-
Submit recording by the date listed above
Record the excerpts as many times as you like until you are happy with your performance.
Recordings can only be submitted using GOOGLE DRIVE.
Perform at performance tempi listed for each piece (metronome usage is highly encouraged)
Before each excerpt, state your name and the portion of the assignment you will be submitting
Finally, be sure to listen to your recording to ensure you are happy with the performance and that you remembered to begin with your name, and the assignment.
Please let Mr. Krubsack or I know if you have any questions.
Jazz I
Jazz I Lunch Concerts- December 21st
Just a reminder that there is no morning rehearsal on December 8th
All Jazz I students are required to attend the Ron Carter Clinic. Please make sure it is on your calendar.
Ron Carter Clinic
Friday, December 8th 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday, December 9th 9:00am-1:00pm
Jazz II and III are in full swing!
Jazz II and III are swanging!
Both groups rehearse on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00am.
Please make sure if you are not going to present that you are communicating attendance with Mr. Krubsack and Mrs. Lato.
There may be donuts! Don't miss out :)
Upcoming Events
November 13th-27th Fruit and Kringle Sale
December 20th, 2017 Winter Concert at 7:00pm, Dale K. Hidde Theatre
March 3rd, 2018 District Solo and Ensemble @ Tosa West
April 11th, 2018 All-City Band Festival
Report 5:15pm, Depart 6:00pm- Full Uniform Performance
May 4th, 2018 East Side Evening of Jazz at 7:00pm, Dale K. Hidde Theatre
May 9th, 2018 Spring Band Concert at 7:00pm, Dale K. Hidde Theatre
Wauwatosa East Red Raider Bands
Concert Band - Symphonic Band - Wind Ensemble
Marching Band
Jazz I, Jazz II, Jazz III
Music Theory
Email: latoje@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us
Website: www.wauwatosaeastbandboosters.com
Location: 7500 Milwaukee Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI, United States
Phone: 414-773-2197
Twitter: @TosaEastRRB