What are we doing this week? – Getting ready for the big concert next week!
In this edition:
- Results from Jazz MPA performances
- Sign-up for Chic-Fil-A dinner at Band on the Quad May 8
- 4 free music lessons – first parent to email Mr. Grush wins them
- Invitation to sit in on professional jazz band rehearsals
- Music and Arts Cary Store customer appreciation day Sat. May 4 from noon-4pm
Results from Jazz MPA performances
I could not be more proud of the improvement and effort we have made over the past weeks. Our performances were definitely our best to date!
Right now I am able to report on the first and third priorities I had for taking groups to perform.
First priority was to get to hear other MS and HS jazz bands, and did we hear some great ones! The Jordan High School (Durham, NC) Jazz Combo and Jazz Band were outstanding. Their combo had 4 horns like ours and they played some nice harmony. Their Jazz Band had complete instrumentation of 5 trumpets, 5 trombones, and a clarinet soloist. We also heard the Stanback MS (Hillsborough, NC) Jazz combo and Jazz Band. They were incredible – full instrumentation as well and playing original arrangements played by the Count Basie Band. We have a lot of which to be proud and also a lot to which to aspire!
Second priority was feedback from the judges. There was a problem copying audio files to my USB drive and the event chairs are still trying to find our files.
Third prioiry was to receive ratings from the judges. This was not a competition so there are no ranking of first, second, third, etc. Judges rate each group based on standards.
I is superior (like an A)
II is excellent (like a B)
III is average (like a C)
MS Jazz Band earned an Excellent rating
US Jazz Band received an Excellent rating
US Jazz Combo received a Superior rating
Sign-up for Chic-Fil-A dinner at Band on the Quad May 8
Because students need to arrive at 5:30pm to warm-up and the concert starts at 6:00pm, getting dinner will be difficult. If you would like to have dinner from Chic-Fil-A waiting here for your student or for your entire family, simply sign-up on the google form. Special thanks to Karen Crow for organizing.
Band Chic-Fil-A dinner sign-up
Of course, you are invited to bring your own picnic to eat during the concert if you prefer! (alcohol not permitted)
4 free music lessons – first parent to email Mr. Grush wins them
I was sent a gift certificate for 4 free lessons from Musicians Learning Center. Email me to claim them.
186 Wind Chime Ct Raleigh NC 27615
Expires 8-31-13
Invitation to sit in on professional jazz band rehearsals – first Thursday of every month
Mr. Terry Blalock, who has worked with our jazz groups and judged our jazz groups at MPA, has invited Cary Academy Jazz students to sit in with his jazz band, the Moonlighters. They rehearse the first Thursday of each month at the Glenaire Retirement Community in Cary. Contact Mr. Grush for more details. I WOULD TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY WITH A PROFESSIONAL BIG BAND!
Music and Arts Cary Store customer appreciation day Sat. May 4 from noon-4pm
The Cary store has been renovated and now carries more “Step up” instruments. They are calling it a pro shop. It is definitely worth stopping by.
