Upcoming events:

Tuesday, April 24th & Thursday, April 26th – (3:40 – 5:00pm) – After School Rehearsals

• After school combined band practice.  This is our only chance to meet as a whole band.
• Failure to attend one or both practices may result in a failing grade for the marking period, forfeit of Sandy Lake Band Contest entry, and possible removal from the program.  These have been on the calendar all year.  Please plan accordingly.
• Click here for details.

Friday, April 27th — Sandy Lake Band contest

• All eligible students are expected to attend.
• We are meeting in the band hall 1st period.  Do not bring your backpacks

Wednesday, May 2nd — Beginner Spring Concert – 6:00 PM

• All students are expected to attend.
• Failure to attend may result in a failing grade for the marking periodand possible removal from the program.  This has been on the calendar all year.  Please plan accordingly.

Thursday, May 24th — Band Party after school at Clark!

• More details to come

Monday, June 4th – Hurricane Harbor

• This trip is optional
• You may pay online here or send a check with your child. Please be sure to put your child’s name in the memo section.

Homework:

• Practice cards are due on Tuesday, April 24^th

• Low Brass

  • Imperium and Construction Zone (90% of music mastered)
  • Peter Gunn, James Bond, Stand by Me
    • Scales — F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, C, G, D

  • Students should be practicing each day for 20 – 30 minutes at a time.

Announcements:

• Students are expected to bring their instruments home everyday.
• Students are expected to lock their locks everyday.
• Band fees are due. $30 to Clark Band or pay online here.
• Please sign up for Remind. You can learn how at this link.
• Please consider signing up your child for private lessons with one of our teachers.
• If you have questions, please check out clarkband.org or email me.