Notes
August 31, 2010
Welcome to the first edition of the GFHS Band Notes for this school year. I hope this endeavor will keep you informed and on top of all the details going on in the band room.
Already we are up and running and making some great strides in all the classes. Folders are all out, warmup materials are in place, and we are learning our pep band music as well. Marching uniforms will be handed out later this week, and then we have our first performance next Friday!
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| Tuesday: | GFHS Open House 6-8:20 pm |
| Wednesday: | Connections Schedule |
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| Friday: |
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School Rental Instruments and Percussionists need to pay their Rental/Class Fees by the end of the week.
All Handbook and Waiver forms are due on Friday, September 3rd.
Concert Band and Symphonic Band members please pay your uniform fees ASAP
($5 Concert Band, $10 Symphonic Band)
URGENT!!!!!Parent Homecoming Help Needed:
Parents—I am in need of some assistance in the VERY near future. I need:
- 2-4 adults to help distribute pizza and pop at the Super Saturday on 9/25 from 11:15-noon
- 6-10 adults to help chaperone the Homecoming Dance on 10/8 from 9:30-11:30pm
- As many adults/families as possible to bake a dozen or so cookies to give out to the kids after their Homecoming Performance on October 8th.
If you can help please email me or give me a call at 268-6371. THANK YOU!!!!
| September 10th | Marching Band (stands only) |
| September 24th | Marching Band (EMS show) |
| September 25th | Super Saturday Marching Band rehearsal |
| October 8th | Marching Band (Homecoming) |
| October 18th | Fall Concert (Concert and Symphonic bands) |
| October 20th-22nd | All-State Music Festival |
| October 29th | Crosstown Show |
| November 3rd | Begin Fruit Sale |
Band Expectations/Classroom Assignments
| Percussion Ensemble: | A Fresh Approach Lesson 2-3 (quiz and playing test on Friday), Marching Band music. |
| Varsity Band: | Techniques p. 2-3, and this week we will be working on our Homecoming Music and EMS show tunes. |
| Symphonic Band: | All week: Homecoming Music and EMS show. |
| Concert Band: | All week: Homecoming Music and EMS show. |
| Jazz Band: | Royalty Assembly Tunes, improv. |
Thanks for reading; have a great week!