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Friday, October 4, 2013

SPECIAL MARCHING BAND CLINIC & GUEST

Special marching band clinic
With the famous director of the NCBA - Rowland Nielson
 
band proper only - (wind instruments, percussion, guitar and keyboard)
 this Tuesday - October 8th
1:40 to 2:40 PM
 In the Band Room - During school!
 
Please plan on attending the band class on Tuesday October 8th for this very special, one-time-only clinic. 
 
We will be reviewing the marching band song “The Thunderer”. 
 
Please try to have your music learned, mastered and memorized prior to this special event. 
 
You will need your music, instrument, implements and everything you use for the marching band song. 
 
Students who normally meet on a different day may skip one of their normal lesson days this week in order to be at this important event.
 
If you have any questions, please contact

 

 Bj  raddude4Christ@hotmail.com,or Kevin kevin_vanpelt@reyrey.com or kevinjvp1@hotmail.com

 
 

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

CHANGE IN COLOR GUARD PRACTICES

Hello Color Guard,

I'm sorry for the late notice. 
Coach Gabe can't make practice today or Tuesdays from now on. 
We would like to switch the Tuesday practice to Fridays. 
The new schedule is Thursdays & Fridays from 1:40 to 2:40
We will still be having practice on minimum days but at the usual time. 
So this Friday will be 1:40 to 2:40 pm. 
I apologize for any inconvenience. 
Please let me or Coach Gabe know if you have any questions.

         God is good,

                  Bj


WEEKLY BAND SCHEDULE

Beginning Band
     Monday 1:40-2:40
     Thursday 2:40-3:40
 
Drum Line
     Tuesday 1:40-2:40
     Thursday 1:40-2:40
 
Color Guard
     Thursday 1:40-2:40
     Friday 1:40-2:40
 
Advanced Band
     Wednesday 1:40-2:40
     Friday 1:40-2:40
 
Guitar Class
     Monday 2:40-3:40
     Thursday 3:40-4:40
 
Drum Set Class
     Tuesday 2:40-3:40
     Friday 3:40-4:40
 
Keyboard Class
     Tuesday 3:40-4:40
     Friday 2:40-3:40
 
Drum Major Class
     Wednesday 3:40-4:40
 
Make Up Sessions
     Wednesday 2:40-3:40

Band Update

There will be no band classes or make-up session this Wednesday October 2nd.  Don’t be blue.
Students may still practice their homework assignments at home so that they are ready for the next time we meet.
 

Also,
Our Lady of Mercy School
Music Program

Extra Credit Field trip!!!

featuring
marching bands from our area
at the Big Fresno Fair Band Review

Wednesday October 2nd!
Music Program students are invited to observe the "Big Fresno Fair Band Review" this Wednesday.  Free admission to the Fresno Fair!!!!!

After School!
Students must have their own ride to and from the event as well as appropriate supervision the entire time while at the Fair.  Tickets are limited and are available through Mr. Humpal.  Any student who observes the performances and records one thing they liked, one thing they didn’t like and one thing they could add to their own performance this year will receive extra credit.  There are a few extra tickets for parents and family members but they’re going quick!  The last bands perform around 4 pm so please leave town as soon as you can after school.  Students should plan on doing homework on the drive there or after they observe the band performances before going on rides/games/fun-stuff.
 
If you have any questions, please contact
                                                                                                        kevinjvp1@hotmail.com


  God Bless,
                 Bj