Symphonic Band Update

Nov. 27-Dec. 1

Winter Concert

Concert is Dec. 5 at Creek Valley MS. Students should be in their seat in the gym at 6:20 ready to play. Percussion should arrive by 6:00 so they can get all of their stuff set up.

Attire is Formal - tuxedos and dresses. Girls dresses have been given out - they need to be hemmed! Please try to do this by this Friday. I would suggest not cutting off the end of the dress too much so there's room to let it out as they grow. Boys tuxedos have not yet come in... we will update as soon as we know more.

Boys will need to have black dress shoes and long black dress socks with no design or logo - just solid black.

White Elephant Gift Exchange

On the last day of school that we have 3rd period, before Winter Break, we will be having a White Elephant Gift Exchange with Symphonic Band This is completely optional for the kids that want to participate, but most usually do.

Rules

$15 MAX spending amount
$5 MINIMUM spending amount
Must be school appropriate
Do NOT simply find something in your house you no longer want
No potatoes- That's just weird
Some thought needs to be put into it... go to 5 and below for ideas
This should be fun- don't be that kid!

Pass-offs & Goal (Objective) Sheets

Students received their new goal sheet on Oct. 16. It has many pass-off items, however many of them are fundamental skills that we have been working on for quite a long time. Most students should be able to pass-off many of these on the first try and quickly.

Each of these goals (16 in total) are a major grade. The goal sheet is due completed on Friday, Dec. 8.

Current Sectional Schedule

Due to the changes in athletic schedules, we have made some changes to the sectional schedule.

This will be semi-permanent - until we find a need to change again.

Grades

Practice Records and missed sectionals are the biggest reason students may have a low grade in band. Please check with your child that they have turned in their practice record.

Practice Records are 20% of the student's 9 weeks grade.

Sectional Attendance are 30% of the student's 9 weeks grade.

Major Grades (the majority of which are pass-offs) are 50% of the student's 9 weeks grade.

What We're Doing in Band This Week

We are working on more Scales - Focusing on the Bb, Ab, F, and C Scales
Abominable Snowman Chase
A Festive Finale

Band Fees

http://charmsoffice.com

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!

Joe's Pizza Fundraiser

YEAR ROUND, if you go to Joe's and mention Creek Valley Middle School Band, he will donate back a portion of the proceeds! This is very exciting! We hope that when you need to order pizza, pasta, or subs, you will choose Joe's over other restaurants as you will not only be getting delicious food, but the band will get a portion back with EVERY PURCHASE FOR THE ENTIRE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR!!!

Private Lesson Sign-Up

Private Lessons are a pivotal part of why our band program is so strong! Lessons are for any student - It can push the super stars to the next level, as well as help students who feel they need assistance with concepts with which they are struggling. We are hoping for 100% of lesson enrollment! Please note that lesson enrollment is a full-year commitment.

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

The below PDF that has our Calendar of Events is our most up-to-date calendar for the whole year. Dates and times may change, but will be communicated as soon as we know! This calendar has been updated with the new UIL Concert & Sightreading date of March 8, 2024.

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