First off, Monday morning is our crazy early practice at 6:40 am. This isn't just in preparation for the upcoming parade on November 11th but also to teach the students how band honors our Veteran's as it's origins are military. Please try to show up at least a few minutes early in order to have everything ready at the start of the class (equipment checked, instruments assembled, tuned, maintained, etc.).
Secondly, our music program has been invited to perform at the school for the Veteran's on Thursday around 8 am. In the music folders are 3 patriotic songs the students were instructed to learn. There will be a test on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week to see who practiced like they're supposed to. Only the students who have sufficiently learned their song will be participating in this performance.
Third is the "field trip" to the Central California Band Review this Saturday. I'm calling it a field trip because I want everyone there but it isn't really an official OLM event. I'm asking parents to bring your children to this very special event sometime between 9:40 am and 12:30 pm to observe the pageantry. There will be an extra-credit assignment related to the activities of the day. Not to mention the motivation and inspiration from watching other children on similar instruments performing with such mastery. I emailed an attachment of a tentative schedule for the day for you to pick & choose which shows you would like to watch. I recommend the Middle School A & B categories from 10 am to 10:30 and the High School A & AA categories from 11:45 to noon. The jazz competitions are in the theater at 9:50, 10:15, 11:55, 12:20, 12:45, 1:10, 1:35, 2:00 and 2:25. Be sure to check out the drum line competitions as well. Feel free to bring some spending money for snacks & souvenirs which will support our local high school music programs (many OLM band graduates are there now).
The final point to note is the Veteran's day parade on November 11th. I've attached the flier, map and info for the event to an email sent out. Don't forget to drop off your black "dickies" brand flat front pants in the band room this week. Be sure your child's name is on the inside waistband or tag in permanent marker.
Please review your calendars and let me know your availability for these and all music program events as soon as you're able. It's inconvenient to bring uniforms and equipment for students who do not attend.
I'm excited about our large size, and our parent involvement. With God's help and hard work, we will have a successful year.
God Bless our veterans,
Bj
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