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With how fast the month has gone by, I am anticipating February will FLY BY! We will be in Florida before you know it! Congratulations to Josh McCune for auditioning, being selected, rehearsing, and performing with the ILMEA All-State Choir this past weekend. Josh spent three days in Peoria, Illinois rehearsing with musicians from all over the state of Illinois and it culminated in a wonderful performance this past Saturday. Nice work, Josh! Congratulations to the following students for being selected for the MVC Honor Band Festival: Toni Reynolds, Jessica Schillinger, Jack McRae, Jordan Shields, Gannon Meyer, Lexi Noel, Kaili Stanford, Guadalupe Calixto, and Brian Pearson. They will attend this festival on Thursday, Feb. 24 at McKendree University where they will rehearse all day with students from the MVC schools (Highland, Jerseyville, Mascoutah, Triad, and Waterloo) and then perform that evening. Thank you to Alex Hornsey for stepping in to run pep band Thursday and Friday this past week while I was out of town. The show must always go on! Florida Trip There will be a mandatory informational meeting regarding the Florida trip. Please put the following dates and times in your calendars! This meeting will be held in-person at CMHS. Tuesday, March 1 - Chaperone Meeting - 5:45pm Tuesday, March 1 - Florida Trip Meeting - 6pm-7pm Please stay following the meeting to attend the Fine Arts Booster Meeting to see how you can help support the fine arts students in our district! Pep Band - February 12 The 7th and 8th-grade night has been rescheduled for February 12th! This evening, all current 7th and 8th-grade band students will be invited to be a part of our pep band. Call time for this evening is 5pm; dress is the polo and following the varsity halftime, we will eat pizza in the commons with the 7th and 8th-grade students. We will sit in instrument family groupings and you will have the opportunity to talk to the 7th and 8th graders about the high school band. This is a wonderful recruitment tool for us and I'm so excited! Percussion - Release the Kracken Due to some conflicts, the following dates and times have been changed for only the Release the Kracken percussion ensemble: Monday, Feb. 7 - 5pm-6pm (instead of 5:30pm-7pm) Monday, Feb. 14 - 5pm-6pm (instead of 5:30pm-7pm) Third Quarter Playing Test The third quarter playing test will be posted in the next week and it will be due on Friday, March 4 at 11:59pm. Looking Ahead to Marching Band Here are some upcoming dates involving marching band for 2022-2023. There are a few things up in the air, especially regarding facilities since there is quite a bit of construction going on throughout the summer, but these dates are pretty set. Please put them in your calendars and save the dates! March 22 - Marching Percussion Clinic #1 (4:30pm-6pm) March 22 & 23 - Color Guard Clinic March 24 - Color Guard Auditions March 29 - Marching Percussion Clinic #2 (4:30pm-6pm) April 8 - Percussion Auditions (4pm-???) June 6-9 - FUNdamentals Camp July 11-14 - Music Camp August 1-5 - Band Camp --- The most up-to-date schedule can be found HERE. Week of Jan. 31 Monday, Jan. 31 - Tri-M Board Meeting (2:05pm) - "Jazz" Band (2:15pm-3pm) - Release the Kracken Rehearsal (5:30pm-7pm) Tuesday, Feb. 1 - Winter Guard Rehearsal (3:45pm-5pm) - Fine Arts Booster Meeting (6:30pm, CM Commons) Wednesday, Feb. 2 - Tri-M Meeting (2:15pm) Thursday, Feb. 3 - Winter Guard Rehearsal (3:45pm-5pm) - West Winds Rehearsal (4:30pm-6pm) - Married Life Rehearsal (6pm-7:30pm) Week of Feb. 7 Monday, Feb. 7 - "Jazz" Band (2:15pm-3pm) - Release the Kracken Rehearsal (5pm-6pm - TIME CHANGE) Tuesday, Feb. 8 - Winter Guard Rehearsal (3:45pm-5pm) Thursday, Feb. 10 - West Winds Rehearsal (4:30pm-6pm) - Married Life Rehearsal (6pm-7:30pm) Saturday, Feb. 12 - Winter Guard Performance - Pep Band (7th/8th Grade Night - 5pm call) Week of Feb. 14 Monday, Feb. 14 - Tri-M Board Meeting (2:05pm) - "Jazz" Band (2:15pm-3pm) - Release the Kracken rehearsal (5pm-6pm - TIME CHANGE) Wednesday, Feb.16 - Tri-M Meeting (2:15pm) Thursday, Feb. 17 - Early Dismissal Day - Parent/Teacher Conferences - West Winds rehearsal (4:30pm-6pm) - Married Life rehearsal (6pm-7:30pm) Friday, Feb. 18 - No School - District Institute Sunday, Feb. 20 - Alex's Junior Recital (optional event - time TBA) Week of Feb. 21 Monday, Feb. 21 - No School - President's Day Thursday, Feb. 24 - MVC Festival (All day - select students only) - West Winds rehearsal (4:30pm-6pm) - Married Life rehearsal (6pm-7:30pm) Week of Feb. 28 Monday, Feb. 28 - Tri-M Board Meeting (2:05pm) - "Jazz" Band (2:15pm-3pm) - Release the Kracken rehearsal (5:30pm-7pm) Tuesday, March 1 - Florida Chaperone Meeting (5:45pm, Auditorium) - Florida Trip Meeting (6pm-7pm, Auditorium) - Fine Arts Booster Meeting (Following Florida Trip Meeting) Wednesday, March 2 - Tri-M Meeting (2:15pm) Thursday, March 3 - West Winds rehearsal (4:30pm-6pm) - Married Life rehearsal (6pm-7:30pm) Friday, March 4 - 3rd Quarter Playing Test Due Saturday, March 5 - IHSA Solo & Ensemble (All day - select students only) Sunday, March 6 - CM Band and Choir Winter Showcase (1pm call; 2pm concert) --- If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Musically yours -- Michaela Davis
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Florida For those going to Florida, please check the Music Travel website for the final due dates coming up. The full amount will be released 30 days prior to the trip. Chaperones - please be on the lookout for an email from Mr. Juergemeier and myself. We will be having a chaperone meeting sometime in February. Pep Band Thank you for your flexibility regarding pep band. The 7th/8th-grade night for January 27 has been canceled; I'm hoping to be able to invite them to the February 12 home game. I will be out of town at a conference on January 27 and 28; Alex Hornsey will be leading pep band that night. We have three more home games that we will be playing at: - Thursday, Jan. 27 (5:45 call time) - Friday, Jan. 28 (5:45 call time) - Saturday, Feb. 12 (5pm call time) Third Quarter Playing Test The third quarter playing test will be posted in the next week or so. It will be due on Friday, March 3 at 11:59pm. Important Dates for Spring 2022 You can always view the most up-to-date schedule HERE, but below is a list of important dates/concerts for the spring semester. Saturday, Jan. 29 - Winter Guard Performance Tuesday, Feb. 1 - Fine Arts Booster Meeting (6:30pm, CMHS Commons) Saturday, Feb. 12 - Winter Guard Performance Thursday, Feb. 24 - MVC Honor Band & Choir Festival (Select Students Only) Tuesday, Mar. 1 - Fine Arts Booster Meeting (6:30pm, CMHS Commons) Saturday, Mar. 5 - IHSA Solo & Ensemble (Select Students Only) Sunday, Mar. 6 - CM Band & Choir Winter Showcase (2pm) March 10-14 - CMHS Band and Choir Florida Trip April 5 - Fine Arts Booster Meeting (6:30pm, CMHS Commons) May 2 - TMS & CM Band Spring Concert (6:30pm) May 3 - TMS & CM Choir Spring Concert (6:30pm) May 14 - CM Graduation (Band performs) May 30 - Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony (Band performs) Looking Ahead to Marching Band Here are some upcoming dates involving marching band for 2022-2023. There are a few things up in the air, especially regarding facilities since there is quite a bit of construction going on throughout the summer, but these dates are pretty set. Please put them in your calendars and save the dates! March 22 - Marching Percussion Clinic #1 (4:30pm-6pm) March 22 & 23 - Color Guard Clinic March 24 - Color Guard Auditions March 29 - Marching Percussion Clinic #2 (4:30pm-6pm) April 8 - Percussion Auditions (4pm-???) June 6-9 - FUNdamentals Camp July 11-14 - Music Camp August 1-5 - Band Camp --- Week of January 17 Tuesday, Jan. 18 - Tri-M Board Meeting (2pm) - Winter Guard Rehearsal (CANCELLED) Wednesday, Jan. 19 - Tri-M Meeting (2:20pm) Thursday, Jan. 20 - Winter Guard Rehearsal (3:45pm-5pm) - West Winds Percussion Rehearsal (4:30pm-6pm) - Married Life Percussion Rehearsal (6pm-7:30pm) Friday, Jan. 21 - Musical Audition Meeting (2:15pm) Week of January 24 Monday, Jan. 24 - "Jazz" Band (2:15pm-3pm) - Musical Audition Rehearsal (2:45pm-3:45pm) - Release the Kracken Percussion Rehearsal (5:30pm-7pm) Tuesday, Jan. 25 - Musical Audition Rehearsal (2:45pm-3:45pm) - Winter Guard Rehearsal (3:45pm-5pm) Thursday, Jan. 27 - Winter Guard Rehearsal (3:45pm-5pm) - Pep Band (5:45pm call) Friday, Jan. 28 - Pep Band (5:45pm call) Saturday, Jan. 29 - Winter Guard Performance --- If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Musically yours -- Michaela Davis Hi, hey, hello!
Welcome to 2022 and back to school! I hope everyone's holiday break was enjoyable and full of family, friends, and laughter. I also hope you made a ton of memories! I'm quite ready for what 2022 will bring and I hope you are, too! There are a few important updates in this email so please be sure to read it all carefully. Florida Make sure to check the Music Travel website to make your final payments as we move closer to the trip date. A date I would like to ensure that everyone is made aware of is January 9. This is the last date to purchase travel insurance in the instance that the trip is canceled for whatever reason. If you are interested in purchasing travel insurance or would like to know more, please contact Music Travel directly. Updated Pep Band Schedule Below is the updated pep band schedule. If you have a conflict and cannot make it to a game, have your parent/guardian email me so that way it is an excused absence. Lack of communication will result in a 0. Tuesday, Jan. 4 - Boy's Game (5:45pm call time) Monday, Jan. 10 - CANCELED FOR BAND Tuesday, Jan. 11 - Boy's Game (5:45pm call time) Thursday, Jan. 13 - Girl's Game (5:45pm call time) Thursday, Jan. 27 - Girl's Game (7th & 8th Grade Night - 5:30pm call time) Friday, Jan. 28 - Boy's Game (5:45pm call time) Saturday, Feb. 12 - Boy's Game (5pm call time) "Jazz" Band We will begin this optional ensemble in late January. HERE is a list of those that filled out the form and/or expressed interest to be in this ensemble. HERE is the rehearsal schedule. If you are interested in being in this ensemble but do not see your name on the list, please email me. If you do NOT want to be in this ensemble, and you are on the list, please email me as well. Spring 2022 Percussion Ensembles CLICK HERE for the percussion ensemble schedule and group breakdown. Please email me and Alex Hornsey if you have any questions. Important Dates for Spring 2022 You can always view the most up-to-date schedule HERE, but below is a list of important dates/concerts for the spring semester. Tuesday, Jan. 4 - Fine Arts Booster Meeting (6:30pm, CMHS Commons) Friday and Saturday, Jan. 14 and 15 - SIUE Bi-State Festival (Select Students Only) Saturday, Jan. 29 - Winter Guard Performance Tuesday, Feb. 1 - Fine Arts Booster Meeting (6:30pm, CMHS Commons) Saturday, Feb. 12 - Winter Guard Performance Thursday, Feb. 24 - MVC Honor Band & Choir Festival (Select Students Only) Tuesday, Mar. 1 - Fine Arts Booster Meeting (6:30pm, CMHS Commons) Saturday, Mar. 5 - IHSA Solo & Ensemble (Select Students Only) Sunday, Mar. 6 - CM Band & Choir Winter Showcase (2pm) March 10-14 - CMHS Band and Choir Florida Trip April 5 - Fine Arts Booster Meeting (6:30pm, CMHS Commons) May 2 - TMS & CM Band Spring Concert (6:30pm) May 3 - TMS & CM Choir Spring Concert (6:30pm) May 14 - CM Graduation (Band performs) May 30 - Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony (Band performs) Looking Ahead to Marching Band Here are some upcoming dates involving marching band for 2022-2023. There are a few things up in the air, especially regarding facilities since there is quite a bit of construction going on throughout the summer, but these dates are pretty set. Please put them in your calendars and save the dates! March 22 - Marching Percussion Clinic #1 (4:30pm-6pm) March 22 & 23 - Color Guard Clinic March 24 - Color Guard Auditions March 29 - Marching Percussion Clinic #2 (4:30pm-6pm) April ??? - Percussion Auditions June 6-9 - FUNdamentals Camp July 11-14 - Music Camp August 1-5 - Band Camp --- Week of Jan. 3 Monday, Jan. 3 - Tri-M Board Meeting (2pm) Tuesday, Jan. 4 - Winter Guard Rehearsal (3:30pm-5pm) - Pep Band - Girl's Game (5:45pm call) - Fine Arts Booster Meeting (6:30pm) Wednesday, Jan. 5 - Tri-M Meeting (2:15pm) Thursday, Jan. 6 - Winter Guard Rehearsal (3:30pm-5pm) Week of Jan. 10 Tuesday, Jan. 11 - Winter Guard Rehearsal (3:30pm-5pm) - Pep Band - Boy's Game (5:45pm call) Thursday, Jan. 13 - Winter Guard Rehearsal (3:30pm-5pm) - Pep Band - Girl's Game (5:45pm call) Friday, Jan. 14 - SIUE Bi-State Honor Band Festival (Select Students Only) Saturday, Jan. 15 - SIUE Bi-State Honor Band Festival (Select Students Only) If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me! Musically yours -- Michaela Davis |
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