Week 4: January 24 - 29, 2022
MONDAY |
HS Symphonic Band Flutes, Oboe, and Clarinets Sectional Rehearsal (4:00pm-6:00pm) |
TUESDAY |
HS Symphonic Band Saxes & Horns Sectional Rehearsal (4:00pm-6:00pm) |
WEDNESDAY |
HS Symphonic Band Trumpets (3:45pm-5:30pm) |
THURSDAY |
HS Symphonic Band Low Reeds/Low Brass Sectional Rehearsal (4:00pm-6:00pm) |
FRIDAY |
No After School Activities - Band Rooms close at 4:00pm |
SATURDAY |
No Activities Scheduled |
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FROM THE DIRECTORS:
We had a fantastic weekend of LGPE Preparation Camps for our band program, which started on Friday afternoon with the HS Symphonic Band and concluded with Saturday's full day of rehearsals with the Middle School Advanced Band and HS Concert Band. Much progress was made on our LGPE music and we are so very proud of our students and their dedication to improve and learn. Thank you so much to the parents who helped served lunch - THANK YOU!
As we look ahead, there are quite a few more rehearsals scheduled. Please look ahead and plan accordingly. Remember, each of these events are graded rehearsals that will count toward the overall semester average. We need all students at rehearsal at all times in order for our program to be successful! All scheduled rehearsals are listed below.
As we look ahead, there are quite a few more rehearsals scheduled. Please look ahead and plan accordingly. Remember, each of these events are graded rehearsals that will count toward the overall semester average. We need all students at rehearsal at all times in order for our program to be successful! All scheduled rehearsals are listed below.
CONGRATULATIONS
CBBA GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
If you haven't already, join our Cherokee Bluff Band Parents Association - CBBA Facebook Group - this is a wonderful place to get answers, share photos, and talk with other band parents. Just search Cherokee Bluff Band Parents Association - CBBA (see image below.
CBBA GENERAL MEETING (January)
All parents are welcome to attend (Grades 6-12) as we work together to build an awesome experience for our kids. We are very excited about a new year with some exciting events to share.
Tuesday, February 15 (6:00pm) CBHS Band Room
All parents are welcome to attend (Grades 6-12) as we work together to build an awesome experience for our kids. We are very excited about a new year with some exciting events to share.
Tuesday, February 15 (6:00pm) CBHS Band Room
It's true that band is a wonderful experience for the students. It's also true that there's a lot of work required to support it! That's why we need you as a volunteer. And, yes, you really will have fun when you volunteer and get to know other parents and band students. Check out our SIGNUPGENIUS link to see how you can help us!
Middle School Announcements:
Beginning Band (Periods 1,3,4):
- Pass-offs: I have been so impressed with our beginning band students’ progress on their pass-off lines. Over half of our beginners have already completed all 10 lines for 3rd 9 weeks. Parents should check with their child to find out how many lines they have completed. They should have finished at least 4 lines by now to stay on pace to finish by the end of the 9 weeks.
- Note reading test: We pushed our note reading tests that were supposed to occur last week to this week due to the weather and short week that resulted. Students have multiple attempts to take the test to get the highest grade they can. Students are able to practice as much as they would like on the website www.musictheory.net. Being able to read notes quickly and accurately are critical to success in band.
Advanced Band (Periods 2,5,6):
- LGPE Date: We received the schedule for LGPE this week and the CBMS Advanced Band will perform on Wednesday, March 16th at 3:30pm. More details will be sent home soon regarding the schedule for that day but we wanted you to be able to add this date to your calendar. A letter with all details for LGPE can be found HERE.
- LGPE Preparation Camp: What a fantastic time of learning we had last Saturday for our LGPE Prep Camp. Thank you students for your hard work!
- District Honor Band Coming Up Soon: This is a reminder that the District Honor Band Event is coming up soon for those students who make it. The dates for the event are Friday, February 4th and Saturday, February 5th. All details can be found HERE.
High School Announcements:
LGPE Letter: All students in the Concert Band and Symphonic Band have begun preparations for our next and most important performance of the year which is called "Large Group Performance Evaluation (LGPE) coming up in March. A letter with all details for our rehearsal and performance schedule is below:
CONCERT BAND LETTER
SYMPHONIC BAND LETTER
All students should return this letter signed by the end of the week.
CONCERT BAND LETTER
SYMPHONIC BAND LETTER
All students should return this letter signed by the end of the week.
- LGPE Preparation Camp: What a fantastic time of learning we had this past weekend with the Concert and Symphonic Bands. Thank you students for your hard work! We have another camp date scheduled for the Symphonic Band on Saturday, February 19th (9:00am-12:00noon). All students should make plans to attend these events as we have hired special professional musicians for each instrument to come work with each section of the band on their LGPE music.
- District Honor Band Coming Up Soon: This is a reminder that the District Honor Band Event for High School is coming up soon for those students who made it. The dates for the event are Friday, February 11th and Saturday, February 12th. Remember that each student will need to pay their participation fee of $35 by Friday, January 28th. All details can be found HERE.
- SCROLL DOWN AND LOOK AT ALL OF THE EVENT DATES ON THE CALENDAR! There is a list of events and a calendar. All parents/students need to mark these events on their calendar - especially summer marching band dates. There is no excuse for not knowing what's going on...mark your calendars!
- Attendance: Please be reminded that if you see that you are going to be absent from class or rehearsal, please notify Mr. Cantrell so that we can plan accordingly for our rehearsals. It is recommended that you notify him well in advance (NOT THE DAY OF THE ABSENCE!). This is the link for the ABSENCE REQUEST FORM if you know you will be missing a rehearsal/event.
MARCHING BEARS ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Looking ahead to 2022:
Guard & Percussion Camp: June 27 - July 1 (All Colorguard and Percussion students must attend!)
Marching Bears Pre-Camp Rehearsals: July 18-19, July 21-22 (All Marching Bears members must attend)
Marching Bears Band Camp: July 25 - July 29 (All Marching Bears members must attend)
*Please note that the above dates are required for full participation in the Marching Bears.
You can NOT miss any of those dates - NO EXCUSES!
Guard & Percussion Camp: June 27 - July 1 (All Colorguard and Percussion students must attend!)
Marching Bears Pre-Camp Rehearsals: July 18-19, July 21-22 (All Marching Bears members must attend)
Marching Bears Band Camp: July 25 - July 29 (All Marching Bears members must attend)
*Please note that the above dates are required for full participation in the Marching Bears.
You can NOT miss any of those dates - NO EXCUSES!
WEEKLY PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Mondays: Guard & Percussion Sectionals (4pm-6pm) / Winds Sections (TBA)
Tuesdays: FULL BAND (All Students) (5pm-8pm)
Thursdays: FULL BAND (All Students) (5pm-8pm)
Fridays: Football Game Performances
Saturdays: SEE ABOVE DATES.
Mondays: Guard & Percussion Sectionals (4pm-6pm) / Winds Sections (TBA)
Tuesdays: FULL BAND (All Students) (5pm-8pm)
Thursdays: FULL BAND (All Students) (5pm-8pm)
Fridays: Football Game Performances
Saturdays: SEE ABOVE DATES.
Student attendance at ALL rehearsals are required. Failure to communicate pre-arranged absences will result in penalty or withdrawal from the group. In order for us to be successful, we need ALL STUDENTS at rehearsal ALL OF THE TIME!
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