Hello! We’ve got a super light week – nothing after school!!! We are out of the way for musical rehearsals… if your student is in pit, please see her post for those times here – Pit Orchestra – Show Week! There is no jazz band tomorrow (Wed. 4/26) – enjoy the week off! If you … [Read more…]
Hello! Here’s what our week looks like: Tonight, Monday, 12/12 – our first Dinner Auction planning meeting, 7pm at Mr. Ed Gray’s house. Feel free to email me for more information! Our last Nashville Trip Fundraiser – a Chris Cakes Pancake Dinner – Wednesday, December 14, 5-8pm. Tickets are due today – please get them … [Read more…]
Now seems like a great time to practice! Here’s recordings of our concert pieces so you can hear/play along: Concert Band: In the Bleak Midwinter C’est Noel Symphonic Band: Trombone King Frozen Wind Symphony: At Dawn they Slept Sleigh Ride
Hello! Here’s what the week is looking like: 4th Quarter Playing Tests will finish up this week. Here’s some information: Playing Test Info Marching 100 Drumline/Pit Rehearsal/Auditions – Today! Monday, May 2 – 6-8pm. This was discussed at the previous audition night. Nashville Trip – Tumbler Fundraiser – orders are due Wednesday, May 4. Spring Band Concert … [Read more…]
Hello! It’s the final countdown: Marching 100 Color Guard Auditions – Monday, April 25 – Thursday, April 28 – 3:45 – 6:30pm each evening. Meet near the band room wearing comfortable clothes and tennis shoes! 4th Quarter Playing Tests will begin this week. Here’s some information: Playing Test Info Marching 100 Student Leader applications have gone out. … [Read more…]
Hello! Tuesday, April 12 – Symphonic Band After School Rehearsal – 3:15 – 4pm. There is an activity bus students can ride home if need be. Please communicate any questions/absences to Ms. Davis – mdavis@altonschools.org Wednesday, April 13 – Dine out at Olga’s – all day. Simply present this flyer when paying and ABOB gets some credit! Good … [Read more…]
Hello! We do have some new dates for you. Here’s what April looks like: Thursday, April 7 – Jazz on a Spring Evening – 7pm. Alton Middle School Annex Cafeteria. Both the high school and middle school jazz bands will play! Next Week: Tuesday, April 12 – Symphonic Band After School Rehearsal – 3:15 – 4pm. There … [Read more…]
Hello! Here’s the week: Tonight, 7:30pm in the AHS Auditorium – ABOB Meeting. Please note the time/location changes! A shameless plug: Tuesday, March 22, the St. Louis Brass Band (I play in it, as does Justin Duvall and Ryan Helenthal) will be playing with Karin Bliznik (Principal Trumpet of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra) at the Sheldon. … [Read more…]
Welcome Back! A pretty light week: Tomorrow, Tuesday 1/5 – Gray Pep Band Game – 6:45, AHS. Wednesday, 1/6 – ABOB Dinner Auction Meeting – 7pm, Mr. Ed Gray’s house. Please email me for more info. if you need it! Next Week: Tuesday, 1/12 – Red Pep Band Game – 6:45pm, AHS Wednesday, 1/13 – Illinois … [Read more…]
Hello! We went over the band final exam (Exam is Friday, 12/18) and handed out study guides today. You can get the review sheet here: Fall 2015 study guide Saturday’s event – Snowball Express is a go! We will have a bus – meet at the front of AHS at 7:30am, we should be home around … [Read more…]