There will be no afterschool rehearsal this Thursday. We will not be able to perform during halftime Friday because of senior night presentations by Glen Oaks High School. We will be fed (free of charge) both before and after the game.
Doc
Dear Parents,
We need help with transporting equipment to the Governor’s Mansion Friday. We will be in need of a truck to carry 18 music stands and a couple of vehicles to carry amps (three) speakers (4), a drum set, and upright bass, a keyboard, and several larger instruments (trombones, bari sax, tenor saxes). If you can assist us, please shoot me an email. We need to load up at noon on Friday and will be leaving campus at 12:30. We will be finished at the Mansion at 3:30.
Thanks,
Doc
Dear Band Parents and Students,
I have attached important information about our band trip to this blog entry. I will be sending a “hard copy” home with students Monday. Remember that all checks must be made out to St. Michael High School. I have included a payment schedule, however, you many choose to pay the balance for your trip in one payment.
I am looking forward to this incredible trip.
Here are the honor band dates: Everything will be held at Broadmoor High School
Auditions (Brass & Percussion) Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Auditions (Woodwinds) Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Reading Session 6-8 PM Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Rehearsal 6-8 PM Thursday, January 28, 2010
Rehearsal 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM Friday, January 29, 2010
Concert 11:00 Am Saturday, January 30, 2010
We will rehearse only on Thursday next week. I will begin teaching students interested in developmental Jazz Combo next Tuesday. You don’t have to be currently enrolled in Jazz Ensemble to attend this. It is designed to teach beginners the art of jazz playing, style, improvising, etc. You don’t even have to play a traditional jazz instrument (saxes, trumpets, trombones, and rhythm section). Actually, you don’t even need to be signed up for band this year. We will begin class next Tuesday (Nov. 3), from 3 – 4:30.
Also, be aware that we have rescheduled “senior night” to next Wednesday, Nov. 4. in the gym for a pep rally. We are asking parents to wear something red and black if possible. We will have a photographer at the pep rally to take pictures with you and your senior musician. I will let you know the time when we get it.
Doc.
All Parish Honor Band auditions are going to be the 8th ant 9th of December. I need your $10 registration fee by Wednesday of this week. Make the check payable to Kevin Andry, as I will write one check out to East Baton Rouge Parish. I have passed out audition material to most of my interested students. I will be offering extra time after school (beginning this week) to work on individual parts. Please, everyone should consider auditioning. You will never know how well could do unless you audition.
Doc
There are many good pictures of our band, dancers, and flags on this website. To find them, you must click on the link “games of the week, homecoming, senior nights” Then click on 2009. After you are there, click on week seven. Then on McKinley vs. St. Michael – halftime.
Enjoy.
I’m very proud of our Warrior Band for the outstanding job at Dutchtown today! Not only did we achieve all our goals of earning superior ratings in all three areas (overall band, auxiliary, and percussion) but we also earned “Best in Class” awards for auxiliary performance and overall performance. I was looking at the individual scores from all the judges and we clearly dominated in the area that I concentrate on the most, that is musicianship. We know our marching wasn’t going to blow anyone away, but we will always play musically and will play with a lot of energy. Ms. Patureau asked me to pass on her congratulations to you as well. She was there for the performance. Again, congratulations to all my young musicians! Way to start the year off!
Here’s a copy to the Youtube link of the performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yTJhkB83xk
Doc
Parking at St. George on the Sunday of fair weekend can be quite tricky. There is a mass at 11:30 and usually a football game at noon. The kids need to allow plenty of time to arrive, park, and get set up. there is a shuttle service from the Lowe’s parking lot across the street from St. George. This is usually a big help.
We are entering our busiest week of the season, with a game Thursday, competition Saturday, and our performance at the St. George Fair Sunday. First of all, I will be taking orders for po boys tomorrow. We will be feeding students after band practice Thursday, before we leave for the game.
For the Dutchtown marching festival you will need to provide your own transportation to and from Dutchtown. I will be driving a small bus from school (fits 20 passengers) and will be making reservations for riders tomorrow in school. We will need all percussionists (except those who live in Prairieville to meet me at school at 12:45 PM, Saturday afternoon to help load the trailer. A couple of extra Dads or Moms would also be appreciated to help with the loading process (large instruments and formal uniforms). All other students are to bring their own instrument to Dutchtown. We will leave St. Michael with the trailer at 1:15. Everyone else is to report to Dutchtown by 1:45 PM… no exceptions. We will change into formals and warmup at 2:20. Staging is at 2:50. Our performance is at 3 PM. We will change out of our formals after we perform. Students are to remain at the festival site for the remainder of the festival and attend the awards ceremony at 8 PM. At the conclusion of the festival, the bus and instrument trailer will be returning to school. We will NOT unload the trailer Saturday night.
Sunday, everyone will meet at St. George for noon. We will unload the trailer on site and warmup for a performance at 12:30. Jazz Band will perform at 1:00PM and we will dismiss you at 1:30. Dress for the fair is pep band uniforms. We will rehearse next week on Wednesday (only until 4 PM). All other after school rehearsals for the week of October 19th will be cancelled.
I hope this covers everything. Oh, since the Dutchtown festival is a fundraiser for the band, we will not be bringing our own food. Be sure to bring money for snacks and supper before the awards ceremony. There will also be festival t-shirts for sale.
One more thing. I am extremely proud of our three Jazz Ensemble members who earned spots in the Louisiana All State Jazz Ensemble. Eric Peters, Dylan Parker, and Alex Holeman auditioned last Saturday with students from all across the state. Dylan placed first on alto sax, Eric placed fourth trumpet, and Alex won the only bass spot. These young men will perform in concert during the Thanksgiving break at the L.M.E.A. state convention. This marks the second year in a row that Alex has made the all state group.
Doc
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