Friday, November 14, 2008

Volunteers Needed!


Volunteers are needed to help sort and distribute the Coke products on Tuesday.

Help will be needed from 8:30 am until 6:00 pm. If you can help during part or all of this time, please contact Carol Matthews at mathwsgrls@yahoo.com or give her a call.

Handtrucks are also needed!

Chair Auditions

Chair Audition Materials
Dates- Brass and Percussion, Dec. 17
Woodwinds, Dec. 18

For All Instruments
You will be asked to play 5 scales from the 12 major scales. They can any 5 so knowing all 12 is key.
ETUDE Number #1
Etude No. 16 in the I Recommend book on Page 27
ETUDE #2
Extra Etude will be handed out in class.

Grading is as such:
Each Scale 5 points x 5 scales = 25 points
Etude #1 =25 points
Etude #2 =25 points
Tone =15 points
Sight-Reading =10 points
Total =100 points

You will have one minute to look at the sight-reading piece before performance.
There will a total of 3 judges, including Mr. Morrison. Your average will determine your chair placement.

This is a total of 4 PRACTICE LOGS worth of a grade.
Sign-ups are on Mr. Morrison’s door.

Mr. Morrison

Sunday, November 09, 2008

Thanks!

Thanks to the Matthews for hosting the End of Marching Season Bonfire,
and Thanks to Julie Berube for planning,
and Thanks to all the parents who fixed chili!


No Bull, Everyone had a Great Time!
**Please remember if you volunteered to work the concession stand for the Fall Festival tomorrow (Monday, Nov. 10)

Tuesday, November 04, 2008


End of Marching Season Bonfire
Nov. 8th 6 - 10
At Jay and Carol Matthew's home
students and band officers
boys: bag of chips to go with chili
girls: six count canned soft drinks

We need parents to volunteer to send
a pot of chili that will feed 10 people.
Only one volunteer so far!! If you can send chili, please let Julie Berube know at jberube@alabamachristian.com

Monday, November 03, 2008

Spring Trip Info

**Orlando trip commitment form due on Wednesday, Nov 5
The trip includes:
Transportation
3 nights lodging at a Disney Property Resort
1 day at Universal Studios
Admission to Blue Man Group
3 day Park Hopper to Disney Parks
6 meals
Performances for Concert Band, Jazz Band, Indoor Percussion, Indoor Colorguard
Awards Ceremony