El Pollo Loco fundraiser, 10/10/13

Eat at El Pollo Loco this Thursday, Oct. 10th and support the Sapphire Sound.  Please bring this flyer with you.

This Week's Schedule, 10/7-11, 2013

Here's the schedule for this week:

• Monday - sectionals for all sections, 3-5pm
• Tuesday - Parade Band rehearsal, 2:45-4:45pm
• Wednesday - Drumline & Front Ensemble rehearsal, 3-6pm
• Thursday - Night Rehearsal, 5-9pm
• Friday - No rehearsal (Change from blue schedule)

Have a good week!

Night Rehearsal Friday 10/4 & Rummage Sale Saturday, 10/5

We have our second Rehearse-a-thon rehearsal tonight, Friday 10/4/13 from 5-9pm. 

Rummage Sale Saturday, 10/5, from 7am - 12:00pm.  Please donate items to the Band and bring by school either tonight (Friday) or early Saturday morning at 6:30am.

Football Game tonight, Friday 9/27/13

The Band and Color Guard will play at tonight's home football game.  Everyone is in Class B uniform: Band - royal blue shirts, black pants, black socks, marching shoes...Color Guard - white M t-shirts, black pants, white shoes.

Time to be in the Band room is 5:00pm.  The game begins at 7:00pm.  We should be through at approximately 10:00pm.  Come out and support the Sapphire Sound at their first halftime performance!

Open House Wednesday, 9/25/13

You are invited to come to Mira Mesa H.S.'s Open House starting at 6pm on Wednesday, September 25th.  Please ask your student for their class schedule, so you will be able to find the rooms they attend classes in each day.  I will have a brief Parent Meeting at the end of Open House from 7:30-8:00pm.  Come to the Band room and hear the latest about the Band and Color Guard!

Padres Game/Cherrydale Fundraiser due Tuesday

Great job performing the National Anthem at tonight's Padres game!

Just a reminder that our Cherrydale Farms fundraiser is due Tuesday.  Please turn in the order form and money at the same time.

Padres Game Monday, 9/23/13

The National Anthem will be performed by our very our Band and Color Guard at the Padres game Monday night.  All Band and Color Guard students need to meet at school by 4:15pm.  Band will be in Class B attire: Blue polo shirts, black pant, black socks, and marching shoes. Color Guard needs to be in their white M shirts, black pants, and white shoes. All girls (band or guard) will have the hair pulled back in a ponytail.

We will travel by bus to the game and back to the high school in the evening.  The approximate time for return is 9:15pm. Please allow time for the students to retrieve their things from the Band room, so 9:30 pick up should be enough time (unless of unforeseen issues arise with our transportation).

Thank you to everyone for supporting the Sapphire Sound! If you are attending the game, please remember to give yourself enough time to travel and park.  We don't want you to miss our performance. The time we have been given to play the National Anthem is around 6:45pm.

Padres Game 9/23, Tickets, & Permission Slips

Any Band or Color Guard student who does not plan on riding home on the bus from the Padres game this Monday must bring in a note from a parent or have an email sent to Mrs. Christensen by Thursday (9/19).

Padres tickets will be issued to students at the end of night rehearsal Thursday (9/19).  Mrs. C will hold all performers tickets until they are through performing on Monday to be able to get into Petco Park.

Also, ALL students must have their permission slips turned in by Friday (9/20).

Reminder about permission slips

Just a quick reminder to get in your permission slips for the year by Friday, September 20th.

Week of Sept 16-20, 2013

Here's the Schedule for the Week of September 16-20, 2013:

• Monday - All-Brass Ensemble rehearsal from 3:00-5:00pm, Woodwind sectionals from 3:00-4:30pm
• Tuesday - Minimum Day 
• Wednesday - Minimum Day.  Drumline sectional from 3:00-6:00pm, Pit from 3:00-5:00pm
• Thursday - Night Rehearsal for all Band and Color Guard from 5:00-9:00pm, Carl's Jr. Fundraiser from 4-8pm. Carl's Jr. Flyer
• Friday - Rehearse-a-Thon - Part I for all Band and Color Guard from 5:00-9:00pm

Night Rehearsal, 9/12

Thursday Night Rehearsal from 5-9pm.  See you there!

Ticket Order for the Padres Game, DUE WED. 9/11

Please turn in your order for tickets along with the money for the Padres game by Wednesday, September 11th.  On September 23rd, the Band and Color Guard will be performing the National Anthem at the Padres vs. Diamondbacks baseball game.  All ordered tickets will be issued to the students on September 18th.  Come out and support the Sapphire Sound (and Padres)! :-)

Reminder - Thursday Night Rehearsal, 9/5

This is a reminder that ALL members of the Marching Band and Color Guard have rehearsal from 5-9pm on each Thursday starting with 9/5/13.  Band members are to wear black shirts (may have writing) and Color Guard members wear white shirts.

Parents/Guardians are welcome to attend any of the rehearsals.

First Day of School, Tues. 9/3

All Band and Color Guard students should arrive to school on Tuesday at 7:00am.  Mrs. C will have an alpha list on the door telling students what room they pick up their schedules from.  The bell will ring at 7:25am to head to those rooms.  After they get their schedules, students will then follow their Periods 1-6 assigned courses.

Schedules the first day may still have errors and we will try to get them fixed as quickly as possible. Online information for students and parents, such as Grades and Attendance, will be a "work-in-progress", as the school district has gone to a new system.  Please be patient as every teacher and office staff is learning the new system. :-)

Have a great weekend and Happy First Day of School!  See you Tuesday.

Rehearsal TODAY and Daphne's Fundraiser

All Band and Color Guard have rehearsal today from 2-5pm.  Please bring water with you. It is warm outside.

We have a restaurant fundraiser today at the Daphne's restaurant located at the Mira Mesa Marketplace. Please bring this flyer with you. The times are from 11am-8pm.

Schedule for the last week of August

Here's the schedule for this week:
Wednesday
     * Battery rehearsal from 3-5pm
     * Brass Ensemble from 3-5:30pm
     * Drumline from 3-6pm.
Thursday - ALL Band and CG rehearsal from 2-5pm

Bonfire Tonight, 8/23

The annual Bonfire for the Band and Color Guard is tonight at La Shores from 5:30-9:00pm.  Carpools are to meet in the front parking lot at MMHS at 4:45pm.  Parents who are driving, please pick up students at 9:00pm and return to the high school by 9:30pm.

The Bonfire WILL be chaperoned.  All parents are welcome to attend.

Parent Meeting Tonight, 8/22 at 7pm

There is a Parent Meeting tonight in the Band room (404) at 7pm.  This is a great opportunity for all new and returning parents to find out about our Marching Band & Color Guard season.  Hope to see you there!

Band Camp Week, Aug. 19-23

It's Band Camp week at MMHS for the Sapphire Sound!  Monday-Thursday from 2-9pm.  Dinner will be served each of these days.  Friday from 9am-3pm along with the annual bonfire at 5:30pm.  On Monday, Ms. Chapman will be at school starting at 1pm to sell our "M wear" t-shirts and hoodies.  Please remember to bring pencils, water, and wear athletic shorts and shoes.

It's also considered "Spirit Week", so here's the schedule:
* Monday - School Spirit Day! (Wear blue and gold)
* Tuesday - Super Hero Day! (Capes, masks, costumes)
* Wednesday - Gender Bender! (Always interesting)
* Thursday - Angels vs. Demons (Angel or Demon...your choice)
* Friday - Beach/Hawaiian Day - Bonfire (Appropriate beach clothing!)

Work hard and have fun!

Today's Schedule, 8/16

Music camp at school today from 6-9pm.  Bring lots of water, a pencil, and a binder for your music.  If you haven't been sized for a uniform come between 4-4:30pm.

We've had a great two days!  Let's keep that vibe going tonight.

Music Camp begins Wednesday, 8/14

Music Camp begins Wednesday, August 14 and goes through Friday, August 16 each day from 6-9pm.  We will also size for uniforms during these three days starting at 3pm. Wednesday is Seniors and Juniors, Thursday is Juniors and Sophomores, and Friday is Sophomores and the start of Freshman. Please wear athletic shorts and a t-shirt each day in order for you to be sized.

Schedule for August 5-9

This will be the Band's "off week", so there will not be conditioning each day.  There will be Open Room on Thursday still, so feel free to come to the Band room between 4:30-6:30pm.

Percussion still has their scheduled rehearsals happening during the week.

See you ALL on Wednesday, August 14th, for the start of Music Camp!

It's AUGUST!!!

It's August and there's two things you can participate in today.  One, go to our Panda Express fundraiser from 12:00-9:00pm and tell your family and friends about it.  Please remember to bring the flyer with you. Two, it's Open Room Thursday from 4:3-6:30pm at school in the Band Room.  Come play your instrument and hang out with your friends. Hope to see you today!

Panda Express Flyer

Open Room...Today

The Band room will be open today from 4:30-6:30pm.  Come pick up your music and get out of the house for a little bit. :-)

Rubio's Dine Out this Thursday, 7/18

Feel like eating a fish taco, burrito, or any other great item at Rubio's? Well we hope you do! Go eat at the Mira Mesa Rubio's at the Marketplace off of Mira Mesa Blvd between 2:00pm to close. Remember to bring this flyer with you: Rubio's Flyer

Brass Sectional Today

All brass players are invited to attend today's sectional at school from 4:00-7:00pm.  Bring your instrument and some water.  Hope to see you today!

4th of July Parade

Here's the info for the 4th of July Parade:
1.  All Sousaphones, Drumline, Pit, and Color Guard members will meet in the Band room by 10:00am to retrieve equipment and instruments.
2.  All other Band members will meet at the Sherwin-Williams off of Greenford and Mira Mesa Blvd by 10:45am.  Please drop off your student at the corner of Hillary and Greenford (Mira Mesa Blvd will be closed) and have only their instrument, not their case with them.
3.  The Parade begins at 11:30am and we are #12 in the line-up.  We should be through the parade by 12:45pm at the latest if everything runs on time.  The end of the parade is at the Mira Mesa Library.  Everyone will be dismissed at the library.  Please discuss what location you would like to pick up your son or daughter.


Happy 4th of July!

4th of July Camp and All-family BBQ, Monday 7/1

The July 4th Camp is here and ALL Band and Color Guard students are invited to attend the three days of practice before the parade on Thursday.  Wear comfortable clothes and athletic shoes for marching. Here's the schedule:

• Monday (7/1) - Rehearsal for Band and Color Guard students at MMHS from 4:00-6:30pm.  At 6:30pm outside of the Band room, ALL families and students will enjoy a BBQ.  Just bring yourselves and enjoy meeting one another!
• Tuesday (7/2) - Rehearsal from 4:00-6:30pm.
• Wednesday (7/3) - Rehearsal from 4:00-6:30pm.
• Thursday - 4th of July Parade on Mira Mesa Blvd.

Details will be given to students about the parade route and times at Monday's rehearsal.  Hope to see you all at camp and at the BBQ at 6:30pm Monday!

4th of July Parade and Rehearsals

I hope you are enjoying the first full week off of school.  It is time to think about the 4th of July.  The rehearsal schedule will be the following:

• Monday, July 1st - 4:00-6:30pm.  Please wear comfortable clothes and athletic shoes, bring a pencil, a bottle of water, and your instrument.  If you need an instrument, then we will issue you one.
• Monday, July 1st - 6:30-7:30pm.  Parent and Student BBQ.  All families of the Band and Color Guard are welcome to attend this casual BBQ dinner .  There will also be a short parent and student informational meeting.
• Tuesday, July 2nd - 4:00-6:30pm.  Rehearsal in Band room and Parking Lot.
• Wednesday, July 3rd - 4:00-6:30pm.  Rehearsal in Band room and Parking Lot.  Loaner marching shoes will be issued at the end of rehearsal.
• Thursday, July 4th - 4TH OF JULY PARADE.  All Band and Color Guard students will meet behind the Sherwin-Williams Paint store off of Greenford and Mira Mesa Blvd at 10:45am. The parade route begins at the corner of Mira Mesa Blvd and Greenford.  It proceeds westbound on Mira Mesa Blvd, then it makes a right turn onto Camino Ruiz, and ends at the corner of Camino Ruiz and Reagan Rd.  All students will be released after instruments have been put away at school.  If students have their own instruments, then parents may meet up with them at the MM Library.  Tentative time for lease will be 12:45-1:00pm.

Banquet, 8th grade Open House, and Show Reveal

The Band and Color Guard Banquet is this Sunday, June 2 at the MCAS Miramar Officer's Club from 12:00-4:00pm.  Please arrive by 12noon and wear dressy casual attire.

The 2013 Marching Field Show for the Sapphire Sound will be revealed on Wednesday, June 5 at 3:00pm. All current and incoming members are invited to join us. This will also be a chance for the 8th graders to meet everyone in our first Band Open House from 3:00-4:00pm. See you there!

Area Concert Tuesday, May 21st at 6:30pm

The Mira Mesa cluster of schools will perform in the Gym on Tuesday evening at 6:30pm.  The concert is free and concessions will be available for purchase.  Come support the Elementary, Middle and High Schools of the Mira Mesa community!

Band call time is 5:00pm in formal concert attire.

Spring Concert Friday & Saturday - May 17th & 18th at 7:00pm

The annual Spring Band Concert is Friday and Saturday at 7:00pm in the Mira Mesa HS Theatre.  Tickets are $10 each and are available at door.  We hope you can make it to our concert!

AP MUSIC THEORY EXAM, MONDAY 5/13

AP Music Theory Exam is Monday, May 13th.  Students need to meet Mrs. C in room 403 at 6:50am. Do not bring any electronic devices with you on Monday.  You will need to bring: your lunch and snacks, two pencils with erasers, and two blue or black ink pens.  Study hard this weekend!  Be smart with your answers.  "What would Mrs. C do?" :-)

Disneyland Parent & Student Meeting Tonight at 6:30pm

Our Disneyland Parent and Student meeting is tonight at 6:30pm in the MMHS Theatre.  Mr. Kriley and I will ask that parents and students sit together to fill out the paperwork for the meeting.  The meeting will be brief, but it is necessary to have everyone present who will be attending the May 24-26 trip.

Spring Concert tickets will also be available tonight at the end of the meeting for our May 17th and 18th concerts.

Spring Concert tickets available now!

The Spring Concert tickets are available now.  The concerts will be on Friday, May 17th and Saturday, May 18th at 7:00pm.  Yes...that is a change of time for Saturday.  Both concerts will be at 7:00pm.  Purchase your tickets today!

Congratulations Concert Band

Congratulations to the Concert Band for receiving an Excellent rating today at festival!  We have some great comments to go over in class on Monday.  We've come a long way this semester.  Enjoy the rest of the weekend!

Concert Band to Festival this Saturday

Concert Band is attending festival this Saturday, May 4th at Wangenheim MS.  Call time to meet at Wangenheim is 1:40pm.  Performance time is 3:00pm.  The group will be finished by 4:00pm.

Everyone needs to be in formal concert black attire.  Please double check you have everything ready for Saturday!

Parent Meeting Thursday, 4/25/13

There is a Parent Meeting at 7:00pm Thursday to find out all of the latest dates, such as the Spring Concert, Festival, 4th of July and other summer events.  Hope you can make it!

Congratulations Color Guard!

Color Guard Championships are now complete and we would like to congratulate both the JV and Varsity teams on their strong performances.  Both groups have had a terrific season and this weekend they showed all of their hard work from this semester.  JV placed 3rd in their division and Varsity placed 4th.  Congratulations on representing MMHS in an outstanding way!

Block Schedule and Testing

Block schedule along with testing, begins Wednesday.  For a full schedule of the calendar, please visit the Mira Mesa HS website. This week the schedule for block is:

• Wednesday - 1-3-5, Testing in History
• Thursday - 2-4-6, Testing in History
• Friday - 1-3-5, Testing in English

Hope everyone gets plenty of rest, eats well, and attends school each day over the next three weeks to successfully complete the state-wide testing.

Congratulations Wind Ensemble!

A big congratulations to the Wind Ensemble for their Unanimous Superior at the SCSBOA festival on Saturday!  Great performance!

Wind Ensemble to Festival Saturday, 4/13/13

The Wind Ensemble will go to festival Saturday at University City HS.  Everyone will meet at UCHS by 1:30pm and they perform at 2:30pm.  Concert Band is re-scheduled for Saturday, May 4th.  Time is still to be determined, but will be later in the day.

Eat at Panda Express today, 4/11/13

Today is the Panda Express restaurant fundraiser from 12-10pm.  Panda Express is located off of Mira Mesa Blvd in the Kohl's shopping center.  Panda Express Flyer

Schedule for the Week of April 8-13, 2013

Welcome back!  I hope everyone had a good Spring Break.  Here's the schedule for this week:

• Monday - Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal, 4:30-6:30pm
• Tuesday - Color Guard Rehearsal after school
• Wednesday - Mrs. C on Jury Duty. NO rehearsals.
• Thursday - Concert Band rehearsal 2:45-4:15pm, Wind Ensemble rehearsal 4:45-6:15pm. Panda Express restaurant fundraiser from 12:00-10:00pm.
• Friday - Possible rehearsal :-) 
• Saturday - Festival at University City HS. Concert Band performs at 2:45pm. Wind Ensemble performs at 4:45pm.  Call times to meet at UCHS are 1:30pm for Concert Band and 3:30pm for Wind Ensemble.  Both groups need to wear formal concert attire. 

Week of March 25-29, 2013

First, a BIG "Thank You!" to everyone who helped to make this past weekend a successful one.  From the conclusion of the musical, to the Color Guard who performed and competed Saturday and Sunday, it was a busy weekend.  Congratulations to the JV team for their 4th place finish at Del Norte HS.  Also, congratulations to the Varsity team for placing 2nd at USD in the finals!  Well done!

Here's the schedule this week:

• Monday - Candle fundraiser still going through Thursday
• Tuesday - Jazz Band
• Wednesday - Taste of Mira Mesa at GenProbe.  Jazz Band, Sax Quartet, and Clarinet Quartet
• Thursday - Candle fundraiser ends.  Parent Meeting at 7:00pm.
• Friday - No School.  Start of Spring Break! (March 29 - April 5)

Busy Weekend

We have a busy weekend in the Sapphire Sound program:

• Tonight (Friday) - "Les Mis" musical at 7:00pm.  Call time 6:00pm for musicians.
• Saturday - WGI Regional for Color Guard at the University of San Diego - all day
• Saturday - "Les Mis" musical performances at 2:00pm and closing night at 7:00pm. Call times are one hour before the performances.
• Sunday - WGI Regional for Color Guard at the University of San Diego - 7:30am-6:00pm

Thank you to all who will be volunteering at USD, driving judges, watching groups warm-up and perform this weekend!  We are hosting some of the best teams in the state and from out of state.  All of your support is greatly appreciated.

Schedule for the Week of March 18-24, 2013

Here's the schedule for this week:

• Monday - Set up for musical performance after school.
• Tuesday - Fox 5 News in the morning for the musical.  Will air segments at 5:40am, 6:40am, 7:30am, 8:30am, 9:00am.
• Tuesday - 6:30pm - Festival Concert in the MMHS Theatre with Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, and Orchestras. $5 donation at the door.
• Wednesday - Let "The Boss Lady Have A Life Day" - everyone go home after school. :-)
• Thursday - "Les Mis" performance at 6:00pm
• Friday - "Les Mis" performance at 7:00pm
• Saturday - "Les Mis" performances at 2:00pm and 7:00pm
• Saturday - Color Guard Competition at USD - Shifts at 8:30am-1:00pm, 12:30-4:30pm, 4:00-8:30pm
• Sunday - Color Guard Competition at USD - Shifts at 7:30am-1:00pm, 12:30-6:00pm

"Les Miserables" Opening Weekend

The Performing Art Department of Mira Mesa HS is proud to present the musical "Les Miserables".  There are 57 actors, 31 pit orchestra musicians, and numerous others behind the scenes helping to make this the largest musical production Mira Mesa has ever done.  For ticket information and dates, visit the Mira Mesa Theatre Website. (miramesatheatre.org)

Wind Ensemble and Concert Band Pictures Friday

This is a reminder that all Wind Ensemble and Concert Band members need to bring their concert attire with them to school on Friday for their group pictures.  Pictures will be taken during the class period.

El Pollo Loco Fundraiser

Eat at El Pollo Loco today!  It's a crazy day! Click this link.

Yogurtland Fundraiser Today!!!

Yogurtland Fundraiser is TODAY from 12:30-9:00pm.  Please click the link for a flyer and enjoy a sweet treat!  Yogurtland Flyer

CONGRATULATIONS x2!!

A big CONGRATULATIONS to all 37 of the Mira Mesa HS Band and Orchestra students who performed in the San Diego Unified School District's Honor Concert last night at Copley Symphony Hall.  It was a great concert!  Well done.

Also, our second CONGRATULATIONS goes to Mr. Mulvaney for being selected as this year's High School Instrumental Music Teacher for the school district.  This honor is well deserved, so please give him your congratulations when you see him next.

Schedule for the week of March 4-8, 2013

Here's the schedule for the week:

• Tuesday - Honor Band and Orchestra Rehearsal 6-9pm
• Wednesday - Musical Rehearsal 2:45-5pm
• Thursday - Honor Band and Orchestra Rehearsal 3:30-5pm (orchestra winds) and 6-9pm
• Friday - Blue & Gold Rally (during school), Honor Band and Orchestra Rehearsal 3:30-5pm and 6-9pm, Blue & Gold Dance 8-11pm in the Gym
• Saturday - Color Guard Tournament 10am-10pm, Honor Band and Orchestra Rehearsal 8-10am (band), 10:30am-11:30pm (full orchestra), 10:30am-12:30pm (strings only) - Honor Concert Call time at Copley Symphony Hall - Band 4pm, Orchestra 5pm, CONCERT 7pm (free)
• Daylight Savings Time this Saturday/Sunday. 
• Sunday - Musical Rehearsal 1pm...

Thank you Parents and Guardians!

I'd like to thank ALL the parents and guardian who came to the PBO meeting tonight! It shows tremendous support to see so many of you in the room.  Thank you for your thoughts and opinions. Please keep thinking of new ideas to raise funds for the program.

Panda Express Fundraiser Thursday

Feel like eating at Panda Express?  Hopefully you do on Thursday, February 28th.  You, your family, friends, neighbors, and anyone else you know can go to the Panda Express location on Mira Mesa Blvd across the parking lot from Kohl's.  Just click on the flyer below and bring it with you when you place your order.  The fundraiser runs from 12noon to 10:00pm.  Every little order helps our program!

Panda Express Flyer

Busy schedule for this week: Feb. 25 - Mar. 1

Many of us have a busy schedule this week, so here it goes:

Monday - Read Across America rehearsal afterschool
Tuesday - Minimum Day (Block 1, 3, 5)
     * PE Testing for ALL 9th graders, 10th-12th graders at 12:40pm
     * Musical Rehearsal 12:45-2:45pm
     * Honor Orchestra Winds and Percussion rehearsal 3:30-5:00pm
     * Full Honor Orchestra Rehearsal 6:00-9:00pm
Wednesday - Minimum Day (Block 2, 4, 6)
     * Finish PE Testing at 12:40pm
Thursday
     * Dudley's Bread Pick-up at the Parent Meeting
     * Parent Meeting from 7:00-8:00pm
Friday
     * Host 7 Color Guards in Gym from 6:00-9:00pm

Schedule for the week of Feb. 18-22

Here's the schedule for this week:
Monday - No School
Tuesday - Jazz Band - 7th Per., Honor Band & Orchestra Reading Session, 6-9pm
Wednesday - Musical Rehearsal, 2:45-4:45pm
Thursday - Jazz Band - 7th Per., Color Guard night rehearsal 5-9pm
Friday - Regular Schedule

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Jake Boring for being selected to the All-State Honor Band!  His concert is on Sunday at the Fresno Convention Center.  Come take a drive and support Jake!

Schedule this Week - February 11-15, 2013

Here's the schedule for this week:
Monday - Regular school day :-)
Tuesday - Dudley's Bread order due
Wednesday - Pit Orchestra rehearsal, 2:45-4:45pm
Thursday - Color Guard night rehearsal
Friday - No School.  Pit Orchestra rehearsal 9am-12:30pm

All-Southern Honor Band Concert Today

The SCSBOA All-Southern Honor Band concert is today at 1:00pm at the University of Redlands.  Come up to Riverside and support Jake Boring in the concert.  Congratulations, Jake!

Nice start, Color Guard!

The JV and Varsity Color Guards teams began their indoor season yesterday at Olympian HS in Chula Vista.  Both groups got off to a great start by placing second each!  This should be a terrific season for the Mira Mesa HS Color Guard!

Dudley's Bread

It's time again for Dudley's Bread!  Order a great selection of breads or pies from any Band or Color Guard student through this coming Tuesday, February 12th.  All items will be available for pick up on Thursday, February 28th at the next Parent Meeting at 7pm.

Parent Meeting Thursday

The Parent Meeting for January is Thursday, January 31st at 7:00pm.  Please make arrangements to attend the meeting as many events and schedules will be discussed.

I hope to see you Thursday!

Second Semester - Monday, 1/28/13

The second semester begins on Monday at 7:30am.  All students will go to period 1 and receive a schedule of classes.  If schedules have changed, then they will be released to attend their new period 1 and will follow the new courses for the rest of the day.

It is great to get the concert season officially started!  All of the students did a great job with their final performance exams.  I look forward to working with the ensembles this spring.  Please attend our monthly meeting this Thursday, January 31st at 7:00pm in the Band room for information about this semester.

Schedule for the Week of January 22-25

Here's the schedule for this week:

Tuesday - Color Guard rehearsal after school
Wednesday - FINALS - Period 1 & 2 - Minimum Day
Thursday - FINALS - Period 3 & 4 - Minimum Day
Thursday - NO Parent Meeting (next week 1/31)
Friday - FINALS - Period 5 & 6 - Minimum Day
Friday - Pep Band for Basketball - Call time 5pm.  Class B shirts.

This Friday is the last day of the semester.  Please encourage your student to eat and get plenty of rest.

Schedule for Week of January 14-18

Here's the schedule for this week:

Tuesday - Minimum Day (early release for students at 12:27pm for ALL minimum day schedules now through the remainder of the school year) - lunch will be at 10:28am. 
Wednesday - Minimum Day - Musical Pit Rehearsal, 3:30-5:00pm
Thursday - Band performance final concludes
Friday - "Normal" class schedule

Reminder:  Monday, January 21 -  No School

Performance Finals

All Band students will perform a required list of scales and a prepared piece on a set schedule starting from Wednesday, January 9 through Thursday, January 17.  This is part of their final grade for the semester and is an important part of being selected into one of the large ensembles for second semester.

Please encourage your student to practice and be ready for their "audition" date and time.  The list of dates and times are located in the Band room.