Band Notes: Week 15/16
November 19 - 30
A Note From Your Directors
Happy Thanksgiving Eve! I hope the first half of this break has been full of relaxation and quality time.
There is a VERY important announcement below so please be sure to read all the way to the bottom. We hope you have a fantatsic rest of break and we look forward to seeing your students next Monday!
As always, if you have any additional questions then please reach out.
-Mr. Wood, Ms. Hoffman, & Mr. Seymour
DECEMBER CONCERT DATE CHANGED!!
**THE DECEMBER CONCERT HAS BEEN MOVED TO DECEMBER 10TH AT STALEY MIDDLE SCHOOL!!!**
The December concert is NO LONGER on December 6th at Frisco High School.
Should you need to miss your sectional, you only have 1 week to make it up!
Texas Legends Suite Raffle
The suite is valued at $1,500 and includes:
- 14 Tickets,
- 4 Parking Passes,
- Catered Meal and (non alcoholic) drinks.
To purchase tickets online and for more info please click HERE.
Winner announced at the Staley Middle School December Band Concert on 12/10/18. You DO NOT need to be present to win. Receipt of goods or services valued at $1,500. Raffle will take place before the final song of the concert (Symphonic Band). All proceeds will be donated to the SMSBPA, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization supporting the students of the Staley Band Program.
**The Texas Legends Suite has graciously been donated by InTouch Credit Union**
Calling All Future Frisco Raccoons
A note from Frisco High School Directors:
"We hope this message finds you well, and that your family has enjoyed a terrific start to the school year. As we look forward to next school year with A LOT of excitement, we would like to invite our 8th grade Band parents to our Frisco Band New-Member Parent Information Meeting on Tuesday, November 27th. We’ll begin at 7:00 pm in the Frisco High School Auditorium, and plan to be finished by 8:00. Students are welcome to attend as well, but not required!"
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2018, 07:00 PM
Frisco High School Auditorium
Solos
- All 7th/8th grade students received their solo before we left for break. (Yay!)
- Students are encouraged to visit the website found HERE to play with the recordings provided so they may practice with a piano accompaniment.
- Students were told that if they would like to switch solos, they may, but must first fill out the form at the bottom of the Solo page. You may click HERE to access the form.
- These solos are for our Solo competition on February 1st.
Progress Journals
1 Sticker: ANY time logged at all
2 Stickers: Logged 1 hour (60 minutes) collectively for the week
3 Stickers: Logged 2 hours (120 minutes) collectively for the week
4 Stickers: Logged more than 2 hours (120+) for the week.
- The students must log their time on their personal QR code in their binder OR on the website homepage "Student PJ Log." It can also be found HERE.
The directors will be checking weekly to update the student's stand sign and reward them for their hard work. The stickers that the students earn go toward the Bandnite Leader Board!
Remind 101 & Social Media
Make sure you are "in the loop" with our fastest way of communication!
Beginning Band: @staleybb
Concert Band: @staleycb
Honor Band: @staleyhb
Symphonic Band: @staleysb
Text to the number 81010
Facebook: facebook.com/staleyband
Twitter: @staleyband
Instagram: @StaleyBand
Sectional Candy
We always can use more section candy!
A huge Thank You to those who have already donated!
We appreciate your support in encouraging and rewarding our students for their hard work.
Upcoming Events
- Nov. 27: FHS Band Parent- New Member Meeting
- Dec. 10: DECEMBER CONCERT DATE CHANGE!
- Dec. 10: Texas Legends Suite Raffle at the concert!
#BestBandEver
Staley Band
Ms. Hoffman - hoffmans@friscoisd.org
Mr. Seymour - seymours@friscoisd.org
Website: staleyband.org
Location: 6927 Stadium Lane, Frisco, TX, USA
Phone: 469-633-4500
Facebook: facebook.com/staleyband
Twitter: @staleyband