Syllabi
Beginning Band In-Class Demonstration
Please join us during class Thursday, Jan. 29 for a demonstration. (1:40-2:25) We would like to show you our progress so far, the celebrate making it through the most difficult time in band – the first 6 or 7 weeks!
Siblings, other family members, family friends, and anyone else who wants to come is welcome! If you will bring more than 2 people, please let Mr. Grush know so we have enough chairs ready!
Music Camps and Summer Private Lessons
Many Camps begin taking applications very soon. I strongly recommend trying a music camp over the summer or trying some music lessons on your band instrument.
Email me with questions.
Music Camps
Private Teachers
Play at MS basketball games Tues. Jan. 27!
New directions and information on the sign-up form. Please read.
1 point extra credit per game AND use games for your eportfolio. That is double credit!
We need you to sign up to play your instrument or play drums! No drum experience needed – just sign up and show up!
Beginning Band Sax and Percussion Auditions – Friday, February 6
Audition info for students and parents
US and MS guests
We are fortunate to have a number of guests coming to work with US and 7th/8th grade students this week. Most of them have also worked with 6th grade students. They are all available for private music lessons.
Flute – Dr. Emily Orr emily.g.orr@gmail.com
Clarinet/Sax/Flute – Mr. Les Nicholas lknicholas@verizon.net
Sax/Clarinet/Flute – Mr. Erik Riggs erik676@gmail.com
Trumpet/Horn/All Band Instruments – Ms. Judy Drtina judyldrtina@gmail.com
Trombone/Bass/Jazz – Andrew Kleindienst andy.kleindienst@gmail.com
Concertand Marching Percussion – Heather Johnson johnsonhl1@email.appstate.edu
Pass-off and Portfolio date changes
Some dates for February have changed. Please check your class haiku calendar (link below) and plan accordingly.
http://www.tonedeafcomics.com/comic/thats-the-real-crime/
