Symphonic Band Update
April 22-26
Solo & Ensemble - MAY 4
All Symphonic Band Students should be working on both a solo and an ensemble.
- Accompanist rehearsals will begin in class next week (April 29). All but two or three students will be rehearsing during class time. Those not rehearsing during class time have been informed and will meet with their accompanist before school Monday.
- If a student misses their accompanist rehearsal for any reason, we are unable to make them up. We are on a very tight schedule. We understand life happens, but our hands are tied. It is imperative that the student makes their accompanist rehearsal time.
- Both the solo and the ensemble performances will be major grades:
- 1st Division - 100 - All correct notes and rhythms with minimal errors
- 2nd Division - 80 - Mostly correct notes and rhythms with some errors
- 3rd Division - 50 - Fairly unrecognizable
- 4th & 5th Division - Grade will be discussed with student, as this is complete unpreparedness and usually the student has to do something to have offended the judge.
- Remember all of these judges are band directors from around DFW. They are all there to support the student and are hoping they do excellent!
Volunteer & Donation Opportunitites
We are hosting Solo and Ensemble at Creek Valley Middle School! We do this both to give back to music in the community, but also because it makes it easier on our students, as it is in their zone!
Because of this, we need some help! Please see the links in blue below.
Band Fees
You can pay any fees on Charmsoffice.com. The code is cvband, password is your students id number. You can also send money in with your student in an envelope with their name and what it is for clearly labeled.
We need to get School Owned Maintenance Fees in!
All fees should be paid in full at this point. At this point, so many people need to pay fees that we cannot make it to the end of the year. PLEASE HELP!
Pass-offs & Goal (Objective) Sheets
49T Objective Sheets were given Wednesday, March 20th
I have attached this 9-week's objective sheet below. It is due May 17th. Most of these items should have been completed on previous objective sheets, so students should be very successful on this, for this 9-weeks
Sectional Schedule as of 4/23/24
Low Brass Sectionals Moved to Friday Morning
Low Brass Sectionals will be FRIDAY MORNING due to STAAR testing on Wednesday morning again. It is IMPERATIVE that we have all low brass members (Trombone, Euphonium, and Tuba) present as we missed last week as well due to STAAR and Solo and Ensemble is next weekend.
Summer Band Activities
Instrument Supply List
Parent News
If you are able to help next year, please reach out! We have several amazing board members with 8th graders, we need some other parents to step up and help!
Doughnuts for a Cause
🍩 Doughnuts for a cause!! 🍩 Creek Valley Middle School Band is giving you the best reason to indulge in a dozen (or two) Krispy Kreme doughnuts. From Monday, April 29th until Monday, May 13, 2024, 50% of your order will be donated back to Creek Valley Middle School Band when you purchase via our fundraising sales page!
Simply follow the steps below:
1. Go to the website to purchase online here
2. Check your email where you'll receive your redemption codes
3. Visit your local store & redeem using your code. You can redeem these at ANY Krispy Kreme location and they do not expire!
4. Treat yourself or even gift them to friends and family! Don't forget to share the flier with your friends and family!
We are asking that each band kid sell 2 dozen. That would help us raise a whopping $2700! This money would give us a great start for next year! The top seller will receive a gift card to Andy's!
#krispykreme #doughnuts #groupraise #digitaldozen #creekvalleymiddleschoolband #donuts #fundraiser
Do You Know any 5th Graders Interested in Band?
Spring Concert May 14
Creek Valley Band Earns HUGE Awards!
Congratulations to the Creek Valley Band program for being named the recipient of the John Philip Sousa Foundation Sudler Silver Cup!
The Sudler Cup award is the highest international honor that a middle school band program can receive. It is awarded only to bands that have maintained a level of the highest quality of musical performance and organizational distinction at the international level over a period of at least seven years. To qualify for this achievement, the concert band needs to have been rated "Superior" at state, region or national levels of concert activities. The band should have performed at regional, state national or professional meetings of significance. The director must have been in position for at least seven years, including the current year. Additionally, a number of band students must have participated in district and region honor bands. The total program of music should exemplify what is considered a sound, viable, music education program for this level of endeavor.
The Sudler Cup is administered by the John Philip Sousa Foundation, a non- profit foundation dedicated to the international promotion of band music. Established in 1985, the Sudler Cup has only been awarded to 63 bands worldwide.
In addition to the Sudler Cup, Creek Valley also received the National Band Association's Blue Ribbon of Excellence. The Blue Ribbon of Excellence is dedicated to the attainment of a high level of excellence for bands and band music. The NBA Programs of Excellence initiative recognizes quality programs at all levels. Those programs and educators which challenge students and promote standards of excellence will be honored nationally through this initiative.
This truly marks a banner year for the Creek Valley Band Program! A special presentation of the official Sudler Cup, presented by a member of the Sudler committee, and a concert will take place in May of 2024 in celebration of this momentous occasion. Many thanks go out to the students (both past and present) directors, parents, administration, and community of Creek Valley Middle School for your unwavering support of the Creek Valley Band!
Joe's Pizza Fundraiser
Private Lesson Sign-Up
To enroll, please contact one of the teachers on our band's webpage via email and let them know you'd like to begin or you may sign up using the Band Forms. The cost is a very worth-it $24 per lesson. The earlier you sign up, the better the slot you get for your lessons!
Calendar of Events
Upcoming Events
- Festival - April 9th
- Solo & Ensemble - May 4th
- Concert - May 14th
Hebron Band Corner
Hebron Band Fundraiser
Hey Middle School Band Parents, Hebron Band needs your help with spreading the word about 2 major events we have coming up!
Garage Sale - April 13th
Golf Tournament - May 31st
Please share these flyers with your family and friends!! We would love to see you at our Garage Sale and we would love to have you and your friends participate in the Golf Tournament (www.hebronband.org/golf). It is going to be a lot of fun!!
Contact Information
Creek Valley Band Contacts
NEED TO GET AHOLD OF SOMEONE?
Band Director - Kim Cooley - hawbaker-cooleyk@lisd.net
Assistant Band Director - Joshua Lott - lottjt@lisd.net
CVMS Parent Liaisons Carol Wilson & Jennifer Wylie - cvmsliason@creekvalleyband.org
Fundraising Liaison - Jessica Gillespie - fundraising@creekvalleyband.org
Uniform Liaison - Jessica Gillespie - uniform@creekvalleyband.org
Finance Liaison - Samantha Schomer - finance@creekvalleyband.org
Creek Valley Band
Email: lottjt@lisd.net
Website: www.creekvalleyband.org
Location: 4109 Creek Valley Boulevard, Carrollton, TX 75010
Phone: 972-350-8817
Facebook: facebook.com/creekvalleyband
Twitter: @CVMS_Band