WEEK OF JANUARY 22nd
Sixth Grade General Music
Theory
Review lines and spaces
Discuss different types of music notes, the staff and
measures
Write two measures of music
Warmups
New songs to sing:
Patriotic songs and African American History
songs from the books
Discuss new projects
Draw and color an animal and make it part a musical instrument
SIXTH GRADE BAND
Teach 2 new scales to for warmups - A flat and B flat concerts
Teach first 3 rudiments to percussion
Tech # 53, 54, and 55
Solo - Sawmill Creek
New songs:
Five Note Concerto
Rhythm X
Miramar Fanfare
March
Coldwater Creek
Practice time sheets of 100 minutes are due each week as part of your child’s grade
SEVENTH GRADE BAND
Scale warmups for Honor Band and Overton
Five new rudiments
Tech # 43, 44, and 45
Solo - Turkish March and Rondo
New songs:
Honor Roll March
Midnight Escape
WinterWinds
Extreme
Thunder Bay Legend
` Practice time sheets of 100 minutes are due each week as part of your child’s grade.
Honor Band Tryouts for the GMS Honor Band will be
going on throughout the month of January.
EIGHTH GRADE BAND
Scale warmups for Honor Band and Overton
Five new rudiments
Tech book
Hunter’s Chorus
New Band Songs
Rocky Top
Honor Roll March
WinterWinds
Midnight Escape
Thunder Bay Legend
Extreme
Practice time sheets of 100 minutes are due each week as part of your child’s grade.
Honor Band Tryouts for the GMS Honor Band will be
going on throughout the month of January.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Attention all 6th, 7th and 8th grade band and choir members and colorguard members. There is a Band and Choir Booster Meeting tonight, Tuesday, January 22nd, at 6 PM in the bandroom. The main topic to be discussed is the Six Flags Trip. Six Flags Trip Packets will go out on Tuesday night at the meeting. Upcoming schedules will also be discussed.
Practice Schedule for the Week of January 22nd
T - Honor Band followed by Garbage Band
W - Red Devil Concert Choir at 7:29 AM
Th - Honor Band
F - No Practice
S - Overton Honor Band Concert - 1:30 PM at
Overton High School Auditorium
The Mighty Red Devil Honor Band will be performing at the GMS “BRAG NIGHT” on Monday evening, January 28th at the GMS Gym beginning at 6 PM. All Honor Band members will need to be in full uniform, no hats or gloves, and in their seats with their instrument and music no later than 5:45 PM.
All band members are required to practice no less than 90 minutes a week as part of their grade. This is going up by 20 minutes from the first semester.
All GMS Overton Honor Band members should report to the Overton High School Auditorium Lobby no later than 5 PM on this Thursday, January 24th for registration and auditions. You should have an information letter and schedule. If you have not received yours, please contact Mr. Lane immediately.
All Overton Honor Band members must play all of their scales by memory for either Mr. Lane or Ms. Ward no later than Tuesday, January 22nd.
More information will be coming soon about the All West Tennessee Honor Band. Remember, our All West Tennessee Honor Band Clinic and Concert is the weekend of January 31st through February 2nd at the Canon Center in downtown Memphis. Look for more information coming this week.
Tryouts for the GMS Honor Band will continue throughout the month of January. Slots are filling up quickly. Play your music for Mr. Lane or Ms. Ward to get your spot in the GMS Honor Band.
WEEK OF JANUARY 14th - Lesson Plans and Announcements
Sixth Grade General Music
Theory
Review lines and spaces
Discuss different types of music notes, the staff and
measures
Warmups
New songs to sing:
Patriotic songs and African American History
songs from the books
Discuss new projects
Draw and color an animal and make it part a musical instrument
SIXTH GRADE BAND
Teach 2 new scales to for warmups - A flat and B flat concerts
Teach first 3 rudiments to percussion
Tech # 53, 54, and 55
Solo - Sawmill Creek
New songs:
Five Note Concerto
Rhythm X
Miramar Fanfare
March
Coldwater Creek
Practice time sheets of 100 minutes are due each week as part of your child’s grade
SEVENTH GRADE BAND
Scale warmups for Honor Band and Overton
Five new rudiments
Tech # 43, 44, and 45
Solo - Turkish March and Rondo
New songs:
Rocky Top
Thunder Bay
Honor Roll March
Stargazer
Midnight Escape
` Practice time sheets of 100 minutes are due each week as part of your child’s grade.
Honor Band Tryouts for the GMS Honor Band will be
going on throughout the month of January.
EIGHTH GRADE BAND
Scale warmups for Honor Band and Overton
Five new rudiments
Tech book
Hunter’s Chorus
New Band Songs
Rocky Top
Honor Roll March
Stargazer
Midnight Escape
Practice time sheets of 100 minutes are due each week as part of your child’s grade.
Honor Band Tryouts for the GMS Honor Band will be
going on throughout the month of January
ANNOUNCEMENTS
All before school and after school rehearsals will begin this week. Our practice schedule for this week is:
M - Sixth Grade Concert Band followed by
Percussion Ensemble
Th - Honor Band followed by Garbage Band
F - Jazz Band
Choir rehearsals will begin again very soon. Watch for emails about when they will begin.
All band members are required to practice no less than 100 minutes a week as part of their grade. This is going up by 30 minutes from the first semester.
All Overton Honor Band members must play all of their scales by memory for either Mr. Lane or Ms. Ward to be able to participate in the Overton Honor Band. Look for more information coming and a schedule coming about the Overton Honor Band. The Overton Honor Band Clinic is the weekend of January 25th - 27th.
More information will be coming soon about the All West Tennessee Honor Band. Remember, our All West Tennessee Honor Band Clinic and Concert is the weekend of January 31st through February 2nd at the Canon Center in downtown Memphis. You should already have a schedule but I will be sending another out this week.
Tryouts for the GMS Honor Band will continue throughout the month of January. Slots are filling up quickly. Play your music for Mr. Lane or Ms. Ward to get your spot in the GMS Honor Band.
Our next Band and Choir Booster Meeting will be coming up soon. We are just waiting to get all the details finalized and together concerning the Six Flags Trip.
WEEK OF JANUARY 14th
Sixth Grade General Music
Theory
Continue lesson on
Review lines and spaces
Introduce measures and time signatures
Introduce types of notes
Fill in measures with notes
Warmups
New songs to sing:
Lean on Me
Put A Little Love
Love In Any Language
One Song Many Voices
All - Star
Discuss new projects
Draw and color an animal and make it part a musical instrument
Sixth Grade Band
Teach 2 new scales to for warmups - A flat and B flat concerts
Teach first 2 rudiments to percussion
Teach third rudiment to
Tech # 53, 54, and 55
Solo - Sawmill Creek
New songs:
Miramar Fanfare
Coldwater Creek
Valley Circle March
Five Note Concerto
Practice time sheets of 100 minutes are due each week as part of your child’s grade
Seventh Grade Band
Scale warmups for Honor Band and Overton
Five new rudiments
Tech # 43, 44, and 45
Solo - Turkish March and Rondo
New songs:
Rocky Top
Elvis
Thunder Bay
Honor Roll March
Stargazer
Midnight Escape
` Practice time sheets of 100 minutes are due each week as part of your child’s grade.
Honor Band Tryouts for the GMS Honor Band will be
going on throughout the month of January.
Eighth Grade Band
Scale warmups for Honor Band and Overton
Five new rudiments
Tech book
Solo - Fiesta and Turkish
New Band Songs
Rocky Top
Elvis
Stargazer
Midnight Escape
Practice time sheets of 100 minutes are due each week as part of your child’s grade.
Honor Band Tryouts for the GMS Honor Band will be
going on throughout the month of January.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
All before school and after school rehearsals will begin the week of January 14th.
All band members are required to practice no less than 100 minutes a week as part of their grade. This is going up by 30 minutes from the first semester.
More information will be coming soon about the Overton Honor Band.
More information will be coming soon about the All West Tennessee Honor Band.
Tryouts for the GMS Honor Band will continue throughout the month of January.
WEEK OF JANUARY 7th
Sixth Grade General Music
Theory
Review lines and spaces
Introduce measures and time signatures
Introduce types of notes
Fill in measures with notes
Warmups
New songs to sing:
Lean on Me
Put A Little Love
Love In Any Language
One Song Many Voices
All - Star
Discuss new projects
Draw and color an animal and make it part a musical instrument
Sixth Grade Band
Teach 2 new scales to for warmups - A flat and B flat concerts
Teach first 2 rudiments to percussion
Teach third rudiment to
Tech # 53, 54, and 55
Solo - Sawmill Creek
New songs:
Miramar Fanfare
Coldwater Creek
Valley Circle March
Five Note Concerto
Practice time sheets of 100 minutes are due each week as part of your child’s grade.
Yearbook pictures will be taken on Tuesday,
January 8th. All band members need to bring
their full uniforms to school with them on
Tuesday, January 8th for the pictures.
Seventh Grade Band
Scale warmups for Honor Band and Overton
Five new rudiments
Tech # 43, 44, and 45
Solo - Turkish March and Rondo
New songs:
Rocky Top
Elvis
Thunder Bay
Honor Roll March
Stargazer
Midnight Escape
` Practice time sheets of 100 minutes are due each week as part of your child’s grade.
Yearbook pictures will be taken on Tuesday,
January 8th. All band members need to bring
their full uniforms to school with them on
Tuesday, January 8th for the pictures.
Honor Band Tryouts for the GMS Honor Band will be
going on throughout the month of January.
Eighth Grade Band
Scale warmups for Honor Band and Overton
Five new rudiments
Tech book
Solo - Fiesta and Turkish
New Band Songs
Rocky Top
Elvis
Stargazer
Midnight Escape
Practice time sheets of 100 minutes are due each week as part of your child’s grade.
Yearbook pictures will be taken on Tuesday,
January 8th. All band members need to bring
their full uniforms to school with them on
Tuesday, January 8th for the pictures.
Honor Band Tryouts for the GMS Honor Band will be
going on throughout the month of January
ANNOUNCEMENTS
All before school and after school rehearsals will begin the week of January 14th.
All band members are required to practice no less than 100 minutes a week as part of their grade. This is going up by 30 minutes from the first semester.
All band and choir and colorguard members need to bring their full uniform with them to school on Tuesday, January 8th for yearbook pictures. Yearbook pictures are in color this year for the first time ever.
More information will be coming soon about the Overton Honor Band.
More information will be coming soon about the All West Tennessee Honor Band.
Tryouts for the GMS Honor Band will go on throughout the month of January.
WEEK OF DECEMBER 7th
Sixth Grade General Music
Take Roll
Songs to Sing
Holiday Songs from books
Sixth Grade Band
Take Roll
Greet at door
New policy - Take cases out of storage room and get out instruments in bandroom
Must take instruments home with on last day of band of week
Seventy Minute Practice Sheets are due today and each Monday
Scale Warmups
Rehearse on new concert songs and solo, Sawmill Creek.
Seventh and Eighth Band
Take Roll
Greet at door - Three minutes to get set up
New policy - Take cases out of storage room and get out instruments in bandroom
Must take instruments home with on last day of band of week
Review lines, spaces, key sigs, and order of sharps and flats
Seventy Minute Practice Sheets are due today and every Monday
Scale warmups
Songs to Practice On:
Bravada
Tempest
Carol of the Bells
White Christmas
Soloist: Chigozie Akah
Santa at the Symphony
Soloist: Corrie Dew and Heather Yeomans
Santa Claus is Coming To Town
Class Dismissal
Percussion clean up the Pit
Take instrument with you if not in marching band or end of week
Practice on all of the songs for the elementary school programs on Tuesday, Dec. 18th. We will go to Southwind Elementary first and then to Germantown Elementary to present our Holiday Concert. Only a select group of band members will attend.
All marching band members need to be in the bandroom this Saturday no later than 2 PM for the Merry Christmas Memphis Parade. All band members should be in full uniform and should have your instrument. Buses will leave at 2:30 PM sharp and should return no later than 6 PM.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulations to the band members who made the All West Tennessee Honor Band last Saturday in Jackson, Tennessee. Our members that made the Honor Band are:
Hayley Barr in the Red Band on clarinet
Kaitlyn Smith in the Red Band on trombone
Laura Sharp in the Gold Band on french horn
Greg Weatherford as First Alternate on Tenor Sax
Daniel Babian as First Alternate on Bari Sax
Congratulations to all of these band members on their outstanding work and their membership in the All West Tennessee Honor Band.
Attention all marching band members and colorguard members. There are full marching band and colorguard practices after school on Tuesday and Thursday. Jazz Band will rehearse following the marching band practice on Thursday.
All marching band members need to be in full uniform with their instrument this Saturday in the bandroom no later than 2 PM for the Merry Christmas Memphis Parade in downtown Memphis. The Mighty Red Devil Band will be marching down Beale Street in the Merry Christmas Memphis Parade. The parade begins at 4 PM on Beale Street.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tonight, Monday night, December 3rd is the GMS Holiday Concert at the Germantown Performing Arts Center on Exeter Road in Germantown beginning at 6:30 PM. All band and choir members will need to be in their places with their instruments and music no later than 6:15 PM in their specified locations. All band and choir members must enter throught the side door at G - PAC. No band or choir members will be permitted to leave until the conclusion of the concert.
The directions to the Germantown Performing Arts Center are as follows: Take Germantown Parkway across Poplar. Go to the second traffic light, which is Neshoba. Take a right. The Theater is on your right.
Congratulations to the Mighty Red Devil Marching Band and Colorguard. They took Second Place in the Collierville Christmas Parade and the Germantown Christmas Parade. YEAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! BAND!!!!!!!!!!
SIXTH GRADE BAND
Mark your calender. Our GMS Holiday Concert will be tonight, Monday night, December 3rd at the Germantown Performing Arts Center on Exeter Road in Germantown. The concert will begin at 6:30 PM. All Sixth Grade Concert Band members will need to be in their seats on stage no later than 6:15 PM in full uniform with their instrument and music. No band members will be allowed to leave until the conclusion of the concert. The uniform of the night is black pants, black socks, black shoes and the band t - shirts.
All Sixth Grade Band members must learn their music for the Holiday Concert.
RED DEVIL CONCERT CHOIR
Mark your calender today. Our GMS Holiday Concert will be Monday night, December 3rd at the Germantown Performing Arts Center on Exeter Road in Germantown. The Holiday Concert will begin at 6:30 PM. All Red Devil Concert Choir members will need to be in their seat in the back room no later than 6:15 PM in full uniform. No choir members will be allowed to leave until the conclusion of the concert. The uniform of the night is full uniform. All band and choir members need to enter the theater through the side door.
SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADE BAND
Tonight, Monday night, December 3rd, is the GMS Holiday Concert at the Germantown Performing Arts Center on Exeter Road in Germantown beginning at 6:30 PM. All band members will need to be in their places with their instruments and music no later than 6:15 PM in the back room at G - PAC. All band members must enter throught the side door at G - PAC. No band or choir members will be permitted to leave until the conclusion of the concert. Uniform of the Night is full uniform, black socks and black shoes. No hats or gloves for the Holiday Concert.
All Jazz Band members need to be at G - PAC tonight, no later than 5:30 PM with their instruments and music for rehearsal. Jazz Band uniform is all black. All Jazz Band members need to bring their concert band uniforms with them and change into their concert uniforms as soon as the Jazz Band performs.
All West Tennessee Honor Band Tryouts will be this Saturday, December 8th at the University School in Jackson, Tennessee. Look for a full information note about the tryouts on Tuesday of this week with your judge numbers and tryout times and a map to the University School. You will need to be at the University School at least one hour before your performance time. You can perform earlier than your assigned time, but you cannot play later.
There is full marching band practice after school this week on Thursday in preparation for the Merry Christmas Memphis Parade next Saturday, December 15th in downtown Memphis. All marching band members will need to be at the bandroom no later than 2 PM in full uniform with hats and gloves for this parade. We should return around 6 PM.
COLORGUARD
Tonight, Monday night, December 3rd is the GMS Holiday Concert at the Germantown Performing Arts Center on Exeter Road in Germantown beginning at 6:30 PM. All colorguard members will need to be in their places with their flags no later than 6:15 PM in the back room at G - PAC. All Colorguard members must enter throught the side door at G - PAC. No colorguard members will be permitted to leave until the conclusion of the concert. The uniform of the night will be the same as the Christmas parades. All colorguard members will need to check with Ms. Pittard about their hair.
The Colorguard will perform both of their marching songs at the Holiday Concert, Bravada and Santa Claus is Coming To Town.
WEEK OF DECEMBER 3RD
Sixth Grade General Music
Take Roll
Songs to Sing
Holiday Songs from books
Sixth Grade Band
Take Roll
Greet at door
New policy - Take cases out of storage room and get out instruments in bandroom
Must take instruments home with on last day of band of week
Seventy Minute Practice Sheets are due today and each Monday
Scale Warmups
Rehearse Holiday Concert songs:
LEGood King
Jolly Old St. Nick
School Song # 41 and #42 in Tech Book
Jingle Bells
Big Beat Boogie
Little Drummer Boy
Christmas Cheer
Holiday Concert - Monday night, Dec. 3rd at G - PAC. Concert will begin at 6:30 P
All Sixth Grade Concert Band members should be in their seat on stage no later than 6:15 PM in full uniform with their instrument and music
No students will be allowed to leave the concert until the concert is concluded
Seventh and Eighth Band
Take Roll
Greet at door - Three minutes to get set up
New policy - Take cases out of storage room and get out instruments in bandroom
Must take instruments home with on last day of band of week
Review lines, spaces, key sigs, and order of sharps and flats
Seventy Minute Practice Sheets are due today and every Monday
Scale warmups
Tech Book
Songs to Practice On:
Bravada
Tempest
Carol of the Bells
White Christmas
Soloist: Chigozie Akah
Santa at the Symphony
Soloist: Corrie Dew and Heather Yeomans
Santa Claus is Coming To Town
Class Dismissal
Percussion clean up the Pit
Take instrument with you if not in marching band or end of week
The GMS Band and Choir Holiday Concert is tonight, December 3rd at 6:30 PM at G - PAC. All band members and colorguard members will need to be in their seat in the back room at G - PAC no later than 6:15 PM. No members will be allowed to leave until the conclusion of the concert. Uniform of the NIght is full uniform, black socks and black shoes. No hats or gloves will be worn for the Holiday Concert.
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 19th
Sixth Grade General Music
Take Roll
Do worksheet on lines and spaces
Songs to Sing
Proud Mary
At the Hop
This Little Light
Rock and Roll Is Here to Stay
Lean on Me
Woolly Bully
Blowin In The Wind
Purple People Eater
Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Grade Band
Work on Holiday Concert Music
MIGHTY RED DEVIL MARCHING BAND
HOLIDAY CONCERT
AND
CHRISTMAS PARADES UPDATE
The Mighty Red Devil Marching Band and Colorguard did a GREAT job at the Veteran’s Day Parade last Monday. A very special thanks to all of you parents who helped make it a great day and parade. Ms. Ward, Ms. Pittard and I are really proud of our band and colorguard. They did really AWESOME in the parade. Now, however, it’s time to get ready for our competitions in the Christmas Parades. Hopefully, this letter will answer any and all questions you may have about these upcoming parades and concerts.
Our first Christmas parade is the Collierville Christmas Parade, Friday night, November 30th. The parade begins on Byhalia Road in Collierville and ends at Collierville High School on Byhalia Road. This parade is judged. The judges’ stand will be just in front of the Collierville Baptist Church on Byhalia Rd. All band members, colorguard, and banner carriers will need to be at the bandroom no later than 5:15 PM on Friday, November 30th. Buses will leave at approximately 5:40 PM. Band members will be back at the school no later than 8:30 PM. The uniform of the day will be full uniform, hats, black shoes, black socks, and white gloves. Hair must be off the collar and under the hat. Full uniforms, black socks, and black shoes for the colorguard and their hair should be up the same as the Veteran’s Day Parade.
Our second Christmas parade is the Germantown Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 1st at 1 PM. This parade will also be judged. The Germantown Parade begins at the corner of Farmington and Kimbrough and ends at the Germantown Performing Arts Center. The judges’ stand will be at the corner of Farmington and Exeter. We will not be taking buses to this parade. All Mighty Red Devil Band members, colorguard members and banner carriers need to report to the back parking lot of the Farmington Presbyterian Church on Farmington Boulevard no later than 12 noon PM on Saturday, December 1st. Parents, please pick up your child at the conclusion of this parade in the front parking lot of the Germantown Performing Arts Center. You and your child are free to leave at the conclusion of the parade.
Monday night, December 3rd, at 6:30 PM, is our GMS Holiday Concert at the Germantown Performing Arts Center on Exeter Road. All Mighty Red Devil Band members, colorguard, and banner carriers need to be in their seats in the back room no later than 6:15 PM on December 3rd. There is an admission charge for the Holiday Concert this year. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for students. All band members performing will be admitted free through the side door. The uniform for the concert will be full uniform, no hats or gloves, black shoes and black socks. Colorguard members will wear the same uniform and hair style as the Christmas parades. No band or choir members will be permitted to leave until the completion of the concert.
Our final Christmas Parade is the Merry Christmas Memphis Parade on Saturday, December 15th, at 4 PM in downtown Memphis. This is the first time we have ever done this parade and this parade will definitely be judged. We will be marching down Beale Street in downtown Memphis. All band members, colorguard members, and banner carriers need to wear the same uniform as the Collierville and Germantown Christmas Parades. The Merry Christmas Memphis Parade looks like it’s going to be a really large parade. Come join the fun. As soon as I find out where the judges’ stand will be I will let you parents know so we can definitely all gather around the judges’ stand and give our big “RED DEVIL ROAR” as the band marches by. All marching band members will need to report to the bandroom in full marching uniform on Saturday, December 15th, no later than 2 PM. Buses will leave at 2:15 PM sharp.
Any parent wishing to take their child home with them from the parade sight after any of the parades must check out their child with Mr. Lane after the students have re-loaded on the buses after the parade. Students may only be checked out by their parents.
Our practice schedule can be found at the end of this letter. Members will be permitted only one absence from a practice or performance to participate with the Mighty Red Devil Marching Band and in these upcoming events. Come out and support the band at each of these parades and the Holiday Concert. Gather around the judges’ stand, wear your red, and give us a big “RED DEVIL ROAR” as we march by. All the cheering that you parents and family members gave the band as they marched through the reviewing area in the Veteran’s Day Parade sounded AWESOME. Even the band members talked about it. See you at the parades and concert.
John Lane, Jill Ward and Anna Pittard
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My child______________________________________________has my permission to participate in the parades checked below.
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parent’s signature
_____Yes, my child will participate in the Collierville Christmas Parade on Friday, Nov. 30th.
_____Yes, my child will participate in the Germantown Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 1st.
_____Yes, my child will participate in the Merry Christmas Memphis Parade on Saturday,
Dec. 15th.
If you can chaperone, please check the parades below.
_____Yes, I can be a chaperone for the Collierville Christmas Parade on Friday, Nov. 30th, at 7 PM.
_____Yes, I can be a chaperone for the Germantown Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 1st at 1 PM.
_____Yes, I can be a chaperone for the Holiday Concert at G-PAC on Monday night,
Dec. 3rd, at 6:30 PM.
_____Yes, I can help haul equipment to and from G-PAC on Monday, Dec. 3rd.
_____Yes, I can be a chaperone for the Merry Christmas Memphis Parade on Saturday, Dec. 15th at 2 PM.
MIGHTY RED DEVIL MARCHING BAND
PRACTICE AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Monday, Nov. 19 - Full Marching Band
Monday, Nov. 26 - Full Marching Band followed by Jazz Band
Tuesday, Nov. 27 - Full Concert Band followed by Full Marching Band
Thursday, Nov. 30 - Full Marching Band
Friday, Nov. 30 - Collierville Christmas Parade - 7 PM
(all band members should be in the bandroom no later
than 5:15 PM in full uniform)
Saturday, Dec. 1 - Germantown Christmas Parade - 1 PM
(all band members should be at Farmington Presbyterian Church no later than 12 Noon PM in full uniform)
Monday, Dec. 3 - Holiday Concert at G - PAC - 6:30 PM
(all band members should be in their place no later than 6:15 PM in full uniform)
Tuesday, Dec. 4 - Full Marching Band
Thursday, Dec. 6 - Full Marching Band
Saturday, Dec. 8 - All West TN Honor Band Tryouts
University School in Jackson, TN
Tuesday, Dec. 11 - Full Marching Band
Thursday, Dec. 13 - Full Marching Band
Saturday, Dec. 15 - Merry Christmas Memphis Parade
(all band members should be in the bandroom no later than
2 PM in full uniform - Parade begins at 4 PM down Beale St.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Band, Choir and Colorguard Practice Schedule for this week is:
M - Veteran’s Day Parade
T - Full Marching Band and Colorguard
W - Red Devil Concert Choir Rehearsal at 7:29 AM
W - Colorguard practice after school
Th - Full Marching Band and Colorguard
F - Jazz Band, Drumline and Colorguard
All band members must be picked up no later than 4:45 PM after practices or your child will not be allowed to participate.
Attention Band, Choir and Colorguard Parents. Please mark your calender. Our next Band and Choir Booster Meeting will be Monday evening, November 19th at 6 PM in the bandroom.
Band Parents, Ms. Ward and I have started a new policy in band that will hopefully cut down on some of the missing equipment. All students MUST take home their instruments at the end of their week each week in band. Also, no students will be allowed to open their cases in the storage room. All cases must be must be brought out into the bandroom before they are opened.
SIXTH GRADE BAND
Practice sheets with no less than 70 minutes are due each week to Mr. Lane as part of your child’s grade.
Private lessons are highly recommended for all band members. They really help build your child’s confidence and make them a Superstar in class. If you are interested in getting private lessons for your child, please contact Mr. Lane for a list of those people that offer private instruction.
Mark your calender. Our GMS Holiday Concert will be Monday night, December 3rd at the Germantown Performing Arts Center on Exeter Road in Germantown. We are talking about changing the starting time of the concert. We will discuss this at our next Booster Meeting.
All Sixth Grade Band members must learn their music for the Holiday Concert.
RED DEVIL CONCERT CHOIR
There will be Red Devil Concert Choir rehearsal on Wednesday morning at 7:29 AM.
All West Tennessee Honor Choir Tryouts were last Saturday at Cordova Middle School. Congratulations to all of our Red Devil Concert Choir members that tried out and a very special congratulations to these Choir members that made the All West Tennessee Honor Choir. Our members that made the All West Hoor Choir are:
Congratulations to these choir members and to their parents as well. Keep up the hard work.
Uniforms have all been ordered. If you have not ordered yours yet, please contact Ms. Ward immediately.
Watch for Ms. Ward’s emails each week with a complete list of choir information and practices.
Mark your calender today. Our GMS Holiday Concert will be Monday night, December 3rd at the Germantown Performing Arts Center on Exeter Road in Germantown. We are talking about changing the starting time of the program. We will discuss this at our next Booster Meeting.
SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADE BAND
Our practice schedule for the marching band this week is Tuesday and Thursday for the Full Marching Band. Wednesday is for the Colorguard members only.
We will again pass out hats later this week.
Practice sheets with no less than 70 minutes are due each week to Mr. Lane. This is part of your child’s grade.
Private lessons are highly recommended for all band members. They really help build your child’s confidence and make them a Superstar in class. If you are interested in getting private lessons for your child, please contact Mr. Lane and get a full list of those people that teach private instruction.
All West Tennessee Honor Band Tryouts will be Saturday, December 8th at the University School in Jackson, Tennessee. We are off to a GREAT start on the music. Ms. Ward and Mr. Lane have been working with your children in class on their All West music. Please remind your child that they must know by memory all 12 of their major scales and their chromatic scales. Look for more information and a map coming at a later date.
Mark your calender today. Our GMS Holiday Concert will be Monday night, December 3rd at the Germantown Performing Arts Center on Exeter Road in Germantown. We are talking about changing the starting time of the program. We will discuss this at our next Booster Meeting.
COLORGUARD
Colorguard will practice this week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday after school. The Colorguard is looking really but now we’ve got to get ready for our Christmas Parades. Our instructor is going to try to be here for each practice.
Colorguard members must make every practice. If they miss too many practices, they may be removed from the colorguard squad.
Mark your calender today. Our GMS Holiday Concert will be Monday night, December 3rd at the Germantown Performing Arts Center on Exeter Road in Germantown. We are talking about changing the starting time of the program. We will discuss this at our next Booster Meeting.
Have a GREAT week. See you at the parade.
John Lane and Jill Ward
