March 10, 2014

Click on the "calendar" button in the upper right hand part of the

window to access the band activities for the school year.

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Payment forms were handed out to band members in class during the week of Feb. 24.  Everyone going on the trip received a payment slip (even if you don't owe any money).  If you have not see a payment form please check with your child.  Payments are due no later than Monday, March 31.

Envelopes were handed out to band students on Thursday, March 6.  Inside these envelopes were important papers:

• Student Groups and Chaperones form (given to all who are going on the band trip) - form must be filled out, signed, and returned to Miss England by Wednesday, March 19 at the latest
• A letter with important dates for the remainder of the school year.  All students must return the Memorial Day possible performance form located at the bottom of the last page of the letter.  This form is due back to Miss England by Monday, March 31 at the latest.

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Important information regarding 9th periods during the week of March 31

• On Monday, March 31 there will be a 9th period band rehearsal (even if it isn't a band day)
• April 1-4 - no 9th period band rehearsals (due to PSSA testing and changes in our schedule for that week)

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Spring Playing Quizzes 2014

Spring playing quizzes will take place in March.  The specific dates will appear on the March lesson schedule.  It is suggested that students start practicing their assignments now.  Students are encouraged to ask for assistance during a lesson if needed and if a lesson is too far away students are welcome to make arrangements to come in during a lunch period.

Flutes

Fanfare – pick up m. 59-70

America – m. 2-10

New World – m. 32-46

Oboes

Fanfare – pick up m. 31-40

Danza – m. 13-30

New World – m. 13-21

Clarinets

Fanfare – pick up m. 23-40

America – m. 2-28

Danza – m. 13-30

Alto Saxophones

Fanfare – pick up m. 27-43

America – m. 2-14

Danza – m. 9-21

Trumpets

Fanfare – m. 37-54

Danza – m. 18-30

Shadows – m. 24-31

Bass Clarinet/Bari. Sax/Trombones/Tenor Sax/Tuba

Engines – m. 11-19

Fanfare – m. 31-54

New World – m. 20-29

Students who play percussion parts were given individual assignments that are not listed here.  They should see the paper copy of the assignments for their individual assignment.  Everyone received a paper copy of the playing quiz assignments on February 6.

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The cost for the Band Trip on Friday, May 9, 2014 will be $95.00

Remember that cost includes:

• Bus transportation
• Music in the Parks festival participation
• Admission to Hershey Park
• 1 all you can eat buffet meal at Hershey Park

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Please add the following date to your calendar:

Thursday, April 10 - after school Concert Band rehearsal until 4:00 p.m.

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