BEGINNER BAND CALENDAR
2008-2009
| AUGUST | ||
| Learn the care of the instrument and make a characteristic tone | ||
| SEPTEMBER | ||
| Learn to play simple melodies. Please ask your child to demonstrate at home. | ||
| Practice Records begin. | ||
| 09 | Last chance for instrument rental 5:30 – 7:30 PM in Cafeteria | |
| 11 | Sixth Grade Meet the Teacher Night 7:00 PM | |
| 25 | Fundraiser Begins | |
| OCTOBER | ||
| 03 | Fundraiser Ends | |
| 21 | Fall Concert, Cafeteria, 7:00 PM | |
| NOVEMBER | ||
| Encourage your students to practice by listening to them perform lines out of the book. | ||
| DECEMBER | ||
| 08 | After school band rehearsal 3:50 – 5:00 PM | |
| 09 | Winter Concert, 7:00 PM | |
| JANUARY | ||
| Scale contest begins. | ||
| 16 | Band Lock-In. | |
| FEBRUARY | ||
| Class ensembles will be assigned. (This is fun for the students.) | ||
| 28 | Band Ensemble Contest, at Blalack, entrance fee is 5$ | |
| APRIL | ||
| 06 | After school band rehearsal 3:50 - 5:00 PM | |
| 07 | 6th Grade Band Concert 7:00 PM @ Blalack | |
| 25 | Band Solo Contest, $20 entry fee covers payment for accompanist | |
| 30 | Band rehearsal; During the School Day. | |
| MAY | ||
| Two practices will be scheduled for after school; 3:50 – 5:00 PM | ||
| 01 | Beginner band contest, during school, must be passing all classes and in good standing with all teachers in regards to grades and conduct. Final decisions of eligibility will be left to the discretion of the band director, class room teachers and principal. | |
| 16 | Six Flags; 9 AM – 8 PM; Must be a member of the consistency club or pass of scales & pay $28 | |
| 20 | After school band rehearsal 3:50 - 5:00 PM | |
| 20 | Band Concert @ Creekview, 7 PM | |
| JUNE | ||
| 02-03 | 6/7 Percussion Cadence Rehearsal: Noon - 3:30 PM, lunch provided | |
| AUGUST 2007 | ||
| 11-13 | 2007-2008, 7th/8th Band rehearsals, 8:30 AM – 2 PM with a pool party one evening. | |
CALENDAR MAY BE UPDATED, PLEASE READ THE MONTHLY PTA NEWSLETTER