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I was notified that the Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 30 will NOT have a parade. It will still consist of the sit-down ceremony at the Rose Lawn Garden and the band will still participate! We were asked the perform the following: - National Anthem - Armed Forces medley - School Song Current high school students are expected to perform at the Memorial Day ceremony. This ceremony honors those who served in the armed forces and this is a wonderful opportunity to show respect to many. If you cannot make this performance, please let me know ASAP. I would like to invite all CMHS alumni to join us for this performance. However, this invite is only for winds to play (everyone else is invited to attend the ceremony, of course - but we have enough current high school percussionists to cover all percussion parts so we are just inviting winds to play.) Music links can be found below! Please email me if you are planning on attending this performance! [email protected] Schedule for Memorial Day Rehearsal + Ceremony Friday, May 27 - Memorial Day rehearsal (10am-12pm) @ Trimpe Middle School (band room) Monday, May 30 - Memorial Day performance (10am set up, 10:30am call, 11am ceremony) Dress is band polo with black pants/shorts. We will meet at the Rose Lawn. Music Links National Anthem/School Song - CLICK HERE Armed Forces medley - CLICK HERE I'm looking forward to our last performance together! Musically yours -- Michaela Davis
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May has arrived! I cannot believe this school year has gone by as quickly as it has. Before we reach the end, we have some exciting end-of-the-year events coming up. Please read carefully below so that you are fully informed of what is going on! Spring Band Concert Our spring band concert is TOMORROW EVENING (Monday, May 2). This concert will include ALL instrumentals ensembles in the Bethalto School District. Here are some important times for the concert: 4:30pm - set up begins 5pm-6pm - percussion ensembles last rehearsals and run-throughs (in the gym) 6pm - Winds call time 6:30pm - concert starts The dress is concert black, nice clothes. Please let me know if you have any questions! Student Leader Interviews Thank you to all that applied to be a student leader for next year's Marching Eagles. Interviews will be THIS FRIDAY - you can see the schedule HERE. Drum major clinics will be on Tuesday and Thursday after school and the conducting portion of the audition will be during class on Friday. Some tips for interviews: - Be early; we may run ahead! - Dress to impress! - Think about each question that you're asked carefully and thoughtfully. If you need the question repeated, ask! - If you have an issue with your assigned time, find someone to switch with and then communicate that with me. 2022-2023 Marching Eagles Meeting There will be a 2022-2023 Marching Eagles informational meeting on Tuesday, May 10 at 6pm. Please plan on attending this meeting to hear the show reveal, receive the summer and fall schedule, as well as meet Mr. Smith and the rest of the Marching Eagles staff for next year! Following this informational meeting will be a Fine Arts Boosters meeting. The Fine Arts Boosters help support the fine arts programs in Bethalto (this year, they bought the middle school band and choir room new chairs!) If you would like to learn more about this organization and how you can contribute, please stay for this meeting following the Marching Eagles informational meeting. 4th Quarter Playing Test I've extended the due date of the 4th quarter playing test until Thursday, May 12. All information can be found on GoogleClassroom. Please remember that this playing test is not supposed to confuse you - if you need help on the test, reach out to me and we will make time to work on it together! Additionally, this test will determine the band split for the two concert bands next spring. Band and Choir End-of-the-Year Banquet The band and choir end-of-the-year banquet will be on Friday, May 13. For those who RSVP'd for dinner (you can see the list HERE), plates are $15 each (band and choir students, your meal is paid for. You only need to pay for any additional plates). Please submit payment anytime to me or Mr. Juergemeier (we will accept payment anytime, even the night of.) We will accept cash or checks made payable to the Fine Arts Boosters. Even if you did not RSVP, you can still plan on attending the awards part of the banquet. Dinner will be at 6pm with awards at 7pm. Graduation The band performs at the Class of 2022 Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, May 14. Set up time for graduation is 5:30pm. The band will perform at 6:50pm and stay for the entire ceremony. Seniors, you will be given the choice as to whether or not you would like to play the Armed Forces medley prior to your walk. Dress for this event is nice clothes, no jeans. Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony We will be participating in the Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, May 29. More information is to come, but please save this date! This will be our last hurrah for the 2021-2022 school year! 2022-2023 Dates to Save Tuesday, May 10 - 2022-2023 CMHS Marching Eagles Meeting (6pm) June 6-9 - FUNdamentals Camp July 11-14 - Music Camp August 1-5 - Band Camp --- As a reminder, the most up-to-date calendar can be found HERE. Week of May 2 Monday, May 2 - "Jazz" Band (2:15pm-3pm) - Color Guard Rehearsal (3:30pm-4:30pm) - Concert Set-Up (4:30pm) - Percussion Ensembles Dress Rehearsal (5pm-6pm) - Spring Band Concert (6pm call; 6:30pm concert) Tuesday, May 3 - Drum Major Clinic #1 (2:15pm-3:15pm) - Marching Percussion Rehearsal (4:30pm-6pm) - Spring Choir Concert (6:30pm) Thursday, May 5 - Drum Major Clinic #2 (2:15pm-3:15pm) Friday, May 6 - Student Leader Interviews Week of May 9 Monday, May 9 - Tri-M Board Meeting (2:05pm) - Color Guard Rehearsal (3:30pm-4:30pm) Tuesday, May 10 - Marching Percussion Rehearsal (4:30pm-6pm) - 2022-2023 Marching Eagles Informational Meeting (6pm) - Fine Arts Booster Meeting (Following the informational meeting) Wednesday, May 11 - Tri-M End of the Year Party Friday, May 13 - Band and Choir Banquet (6pm dinner; 7pm awards) Saturday, May 14 - Class of 2022 Graduation (5:30pm set up and call; 6:50pm performance; 7pm ceremony) Week of May 17 Tuesday, May 17 - Marching Percussion Rehearsal (4:30pm-6pm) Wednesday, May 18 - Finals, Day 1 Thursday, May 19 - Finals, Day 2 Friday, May 20 - Finals, Day 3 Week of May 24 Friday, May 27 - Memorial Day Parade Rehearsal (10am-12pm) Monday, May 30 - Memorial Day Parade + Ceremony (Times TBA) Please let me know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns! Musically yours -- Michaela Davis |
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