Contest Info and Fundraiser Reminders

Congratulations to the Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble for their performances Tuesday night! As always, we are proud to be associated with such an outstanding group of students.

The Wind Ensemble Itinerary for Large Group contest will be posted on the website today - please note that we have to be SILENT in the band room before and after contest because choir large group will be happening at the same time we are getting ready to leave and when we come back! For this reason, I have not left very much time between arrival and departure so be on time! Wind Ensemble performs at 9:10 PM in the Strongsville Auditorium. Any parent who would like to take their child from contest after sight reading may do so - please send in a note reflecting your wishes on the night of contest.

Don't forget that we are still collecting SCRIP orders every 15th and 30th. You can be building your trip account now! Information on the mulch sale coming soon!!

Band Camp 2012 Dates Announced!

Band Camp will be held the week of July 30 - August 3. Please schedule vacations on another week to avoid conflicts! It is extremely difficult to catch up when students miss band camp!

Scrips will be collected on January 13 because the 15th falls on a Sunday this month!

Don't forget that Make-Up assignments for the Holiday parade or Holiday Concert are due by Friday, January 13. All SmartMusic practice records are also due by Friday, January 13.

Jazz Band begins again Monday, January 9! 6:00 - 7:30.

Music Boosters meet Tuesday, January 10 at 7:00 PM in the choir room.

Solo and Ensemble contest is quickly apporaching! Make sure you are working on your individual part so your group can have a great performance!

Additional Information for Wind Ensemble Next Week

The Wind Ensemble will have two performances next week. Permission slips went home Wednesday for a trip to Ford on Tuesday, December 20. Dress for the Ford trip is any band shirt/sweatshirt. (This is a change from what was originally posted). We will meet in the band room at 7:25 to load the buses for this trip. We will be back in time for 9th mod and will have lunch together before returning to class. Mrs. Patriok will provide pizza. Students should bring their own drink and may bring chips, cookies, etc. to share with the group. If any parents are available Tuesday morning and would like to come along to Ford, please email Mrs. Patriok. Please return permission slips by Friday of this week!
The following day, December 21 students will need to bring formal concert dress to school for our final performance before break. Students will be released from 7th mod classes to change for the performance and practice the set change with the orchestra.

Scale playing test deadline has been extended to next Wednesday at 2:30 PM. We will have some additional time to test when we return from Ford and can finish up 10th mod Wednesday as necessary!

Wind Ensemble Upcoming performances

The Wind Ensemble will have two performances next week. Permission slips are going home today for a trip to Ford on Tuesday, December 20. Dress for this concert will be Band shirts and khaki pants. The following day, December 21 students will need to bring formal concert dress to school for our final performance before break. Please return permission slips by Friday of this week!

Wind Ensemble members have a major scale playing test this week! All playing tests must be completed on SmartMusic by Friday afternoon. Students may come in before or after school or during study hall to complete the test. Students who have a SmartMusic subscription at home may test at home.

Scrip Orders will be turned in one more time before break and are due Thursday, December 15.

Sectional Schedule

Sectionals begin Monday, November 7. The schedule is as follows:
Symphonic Band - Monday Low Brass/Low Reeds
Tuesday - Flute and Oboe
Wednesday - Clarinets
Thursday - Horn/Sax
Friday - Trumpets

Wind Ensemble - Monday - Flutes
Wednesday - Clarinet/Alto Sax
Thursday - Low Brass/Low Reeds
Friday Trumpet/Horn
If there is no school on Monday, flutes will have sectionals on Wednesday with the Clarinet/Sax.
If there is no school on Friday, trumpet and horn will have sectionals with the Low Brass on Thursday.

All excused absences from sectionals will be made up on SmartMusic. (If you have a home subscription you can make it up at home!)

Thanks for a great season!

Thanks to all band students and parents for a great marching season! The band looked and sounded great - thanks for all your hard work! Last night's banquet was a nice close to the season - thanks to everyone who helped out and attended! Concert season is now getting started so watch for sectional schedules to be posted at the end of this week!

Jazz Band will start on Monday, November 14 and will run from 6:00 - 7:30 PM. There is still time to sign up if you are interested!

Wind Ensemble Honors Projects are due November 11. Get your in early if you are interested in Concert Posters or Program Notes!!

Scrips program is running again! Our first order is due November 15. Checks should be made out to FOMB. (Friends of Midpark Band.) Get going early on your trip account!

Performance Make-Ups due Friday October 28

Reminder that all make-up assignments are due Friday, October 28. Printed reminders were given to each student last week!