Happy Monday! Just wanted to send out the new packet for the next week or so. All information is posted on Google Classroom as well, and everything can be turned in on there. This is all stuff to keep us going – we know “online band” is not a thing – music is meant to […]
Happy Monday! It’s Monday, so a band update seems normal. Not too much to report: Due to the extension of school closure due to the “stay at home” order, there will be NO music activities or events now through Tuesday, April 7. I’m so hopeful we can return sooner rather than later! All activities will be rescheduled: Percussion […]
Thank you to everyone who came out to Dinner Auction this past Saturday and for your love and support of our kids and our music program. Stay healthy and safe, and keep your kids practicing!
Hi Band Family, What to put in a band update? Here’s what we know: The third quarter is ending as scheduled – please be sure the 3rd Quarter Scales & 3rd Quarter Playing Tests are in!!! (Google Classroom) There will be NO music activities or events beginning today, Monday 3/16 through Monday, March 30. Activities […]
Hi!What a GREAT day Saturday! All groups received good ratings, (a I is a superior, a II is an excellent!) and student workers received lots of compliments! Parents & students – The help is GREATLY appreciated – hosting 20 schools and over 900 students is no small task. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! Solo […]
Congratulations to all of our orchestra kids who performed at the IHSA Solo and Ensemble Contest this past Saturday! Thank you to the many parents who came out and helped, also. We greatly appreciate you! We start Stringsation rehearsals this week. The AHS orchestra combine as one for two pieces at Stringsation. We will rehearse on […]
Saturday, March 14The Hatheway Gallery at Lewis & Clark Community College Arrive by 6:30 p.m.Unpack in the green room (on the left as you walk to Hatheway Hall auditorium.) Bring your instrument, chamber binder & Symphonic Orchestra music, and your own music stand. Dress nice. Perform 6:45ish – 7:40ish.You’ll be done about 7:45. Pizza 6:30 […]
Hi! What a GREAT day yesterday! All three bands played well for a knowledgeable audience, and the clinics were incredible! The Music for All festival is all about giving quality feedback to students & teachers, and it was an awesome experience. Wind Symphony & Concert Band had Mr. Michael Pote of Carmel, IN (a 5x […]
Happy March and Happy Casimir Pulaski Day! Please RSVP for the ABOB Music Matters Dinner Auction by the end of this week. For more info or to make reservations go to abob.net: http://abob.net/abob/abob-once-upon-a-time-music-matters-dinner-auction/ Or let Ed Gray know: 466-9230 or email edgrayrams@charter.net. Also let me know ASAP if you have any donations or would like to […]
We’ve been asked to perform at the Excellence for Education dinner on Monday, April 6 and will have some rehearsals in March and April to prepare for this. Chamber RehearsalsWednesday, March 11, 3:30 – 4:00Wednesday, March 18, 3:30 – 4:00Thursday, April 2, 3:30 – 4:00 Chamber Gig: Monday, April 6, Excellence in Education Dinner. Alton […]