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An exciting update this week - please make sure to read all information carefully and let me know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns! Powder Puff Football Game Itinerary This wonderful opportunity for us to kick off Homecoming Week is Sunday, October 3. Specific call times and details can be found below! Dress: Show shirt, black shorts/capris/pants, marching shoes - feel free to wear your band jacket or a plain black jacket in case it gets chilly Call time: 1:15pm in the auditorium Schedule: 1:15pm - Warm-up in the auditorium 1:30pm - March over to the track 1:50pm - Pre-Game (following Pre-Game, we will watch the juniors vs. freshmen game @ 2pm and the seniors vs. sophomore game at 2:45pm) 3:30pm - Perform halftime show 3:45pm - Watch championship game 5pm - Dismissal Those participating in other events during this day should still join the band during their two performance times. Please let me know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns! Homecoming Parade The Homecoming Parade is next Friday, October 8. Dress for this parade will be the band polo (or other fall activity jersey/shirt), black shorts/capris/pants, marching shoes. We will play our School Song on the parade route. Following the parade route, buses will take us back to CM where we will then have a pizza party before the game that night. I'll be talking more about the pizza party in class this week. First Quarter Playing Test The first quarter playing test has been posted to GoogleClassroom. This test is due on Friday, Oct. 8 @ 11:59pm. Effingham Itinerary Our next competition is on Saturday, October 16 at Effingham High School in Effingham, Illinois. The tentative itinerary for this day can be found HERE. Halloween Parade The Halloween Parade has been confirmed for Tuesday, October 26. More detailed information will come out closer to the date, but a costume is required for the Halloween Parade! Plan ahead and BE CREATIVE! This is such a fun parade, especially if you go ALL OUT! That being said, remember you have to march... :) Make-Up Assignments If you missed a performance for an excused reason, make-up assignments will be posted to GoogleClassroom. They are due a week after posting and late assignments will NOT be accepted. --- As a reminder, the most up-to-date calendar can be found HERE. Week of Sept. 27 Monday, Sept. 27 - Marching Eagles Rehearsal (5pm-8pm) Tuesday, Sept. 28 - Tri-M Board Meeting (2:15pm) - Color Guard Rehearsal (3:30pm-4:30pm) Wednesday, Sept. 29 - Tri-M Meeting (2:20pm) Thursday, Sept. 30 - Percussion Rehearsal (3:30pm-6:30pm) Friday, Oct. 1 - Home Football Game vs. Highland (5:30pm call on the practice field) Sunday, Oct. 3 - Powder Puff Football Game (1:15pm call) Week of Oct. 4 Monday, Oct. 4 - Marching Eagles Rehearsal (5pm-8pm) Tuesday, Oct. 5 - Color Guard Rehearsal (3:30pm-4:30pm) - Fine Arts Booster Meeting (6:30pm) Thursday, Oct. 7 - Early Dismissal Day Friday, Oct. 8 - Homecoming Parade (2:15pm call; 3pm step off) - Pizza Party! - Home Football Game vs. Mascoutah (5:30pm call for warm-up) Sunday, Oct. 10 - McKendree Chamber Honor Ensembles (Select Students Only) Week of Oct. 11 Monday, Oct. 11 - No School - Columbus Day Tuesday, Oct. 12 - Tri-M Board Meeting (2:15pm) - Color Guard Rehearsal (3:30pm-4:30pm) Wednesday, Oct. 13 - Tri-M Meeting (2:20pm) Thursday, Oct. 14 - Percussion Rehearsal (3:30pm-6:30pm) - TMS Band/Choir & CM Choir Fall Concert (6:30pm) Saturday, Oct. 16 - Effingham Marching Hearts Invitational Please let me know if you have any comments, questions, or concerns! Musically yours -- Michaela Davis
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Congratulations to the Marching Eagles for their 1st place award yesterday at the Murphysboro Drums at Appletime competition! Along with first place, we received Best Percussion, Best Music, and Best Visual. Go, Eagles! There were a lot of moving parts for this competition and there are a lot of people to thank. Thank you to those who donated snacks: Sue Walker, Hoffman family, Eldridge family, Ballard family, Oehmke family, and Rudd family. Thank you to those who helped chaperone the buses, set up equipment, tear down equipment, drive a trailer, etc: Danielle Conn, Stacey Hoffman, Theresa Maberry-Eubanks, Andrew Wood, Dave Price, Jared McRae, Becky Sayles, Leonor Calixto, Scott Reynolds, Andrew, Grace, and Estelle Meyer, Charlie and Jen Gross, Laura and Todd Ballard, Anna and Jim Pearson, Alyssa Bonnell, and Pete Diamond A few extra shout outs this week: Charlie Gross - One of the tires to the trailer blew out on the way home Saturday night and Mr. Gross changed the tire on the side of the highway. Thank you, Mr. Gross, for going above and beyond for our students! Jim and Anna Pearson - One of the tires to the front ensemble cart blew last weekend and the vibraphone tires were flat. Jim and Anna came up to the school prior to call time to fix these issues for our kids. Thank you! Mr. Newell - Mr. Newell texted me Friday evening to say that the truck that pulls our trailer was driving weirdly and had a tire issue. (The theme of the weekend was TIRES!) Mr. Newell woke up early on Saturday morning, drove the truck to the shop to get the tire fixed, and then drove it back to the school for us, ensuring that we had what we needed to perform successfully this weekend. Thank you, Mr. Newell! Bobby's Apples Pick-Up Pick-up for those that sold Bobby's Apples will be THIS THURSDAY, Sept. 23 from 2:40pm-6pm in the CMHS Commons. Powder Puff Football Game The band has been asked to play at the Powder Puff Football Game on Sunday, October 3, leading into Homecoming Week. This is an amazing opportunity for us to show our school spirit! We will perform School Song and the National Anthem prior to the games, then perform our halftime show between the freshmen/sophomore and junior/senior games. Exact details will be shared closer to the event, but please save the date: Sunday, October 3 from approximately 11am-3pm. Those who are wanting to participate in the game itself will still be able to do so - I do not anticipate any issues, but you will still be expected to play both pre-game and halftime. First Quarter Playing Test The first quarter playing test has been posted to GoogleClassroom. This test is due on Friday, Oct. 8 @ 11:59pm. Halloween Parade The Halloween Parade has been confirmed for Tuesday, October 26. More detailed information will come out closer to the date, but a costume is required for the Halloween Parade! Plan ahead and BE CREATIVE! This is such a fun parade, especially if you go ALL OUT! That being said, remember you have to march... :) Make-Up Assignments If you missed a performance for an excused reason, make-up assignments will be posted to GoogleClassroom. They are due a week after posting and late assignments will NOT be accepted. Goals before our next performance The big goal before our next performance is to learn the second movement. We are going to start learning our 2nd movement drill this week, so every rehearsal matters. Continue to communicate with me when conflicts occur. Thank you in advance! --- Please remember that the most up-to-date calendar can be found HERE on the CMHS Band website. Week of September 20 Monday, Sept. 20 - Marching Eagles Rehearsal (5pm-8pm) Tuesday, Sept. 21 - Color Guard Rehearsal (4:30pm-6:30pm) Wednesday, Sept. 22 - Senior Pictures (5pm-6pm) Thursday, Sept. 23 - Bobby's Apples Pick-Up (2:40pm-6pm) - Percussion Rehearsal (3:30pm-6:30pm) Week of September 27 Monday, Sept. 27 - Marching Eagles Rehearsal (5pm-8pm) Tuesday, Sept. 28 - Tri-M Board Meeting (2:15pm) - Color Guard Rehearsal (3:30pm-4:30pm) Wednesday, Sept. 29 - Tri-M Meeting (2:20pm) Thursday, Sept. 30 - Percussion Rehearsal (3:30pm-6:30pm) Friday, Oct. 1 - Home Football Game vs. Highland (5:30pm call - dressed on the practice field) Sunday, Oct. 3 - Powder Puff Football Game (Call TBA - approximate times: 11am-3pm) Week of October 4 Monday, Oct. 4 - Marching Eagles Rehearsal (5pm-8pm) Tuesday, Oct. 5 - Color Guard Rehearsal (3:30pm-4:30pm) - Fine Arts Booster Meeting (6:30pm) Thursday, Oct. 7 - Early Dismissal Friday, Oct. 8 - District Institute - Homecoming Parade - Home Football Game vs. Mascoutah (5:30pm call - dressed on the practice field) Please let me know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns! Musically yours -- Michaela Davis Hi, hey, hello!
Congratulations to our CMHS Marching Eagles for their performances this past weekend! Special congrats go to our percussion for receiving Best Percussion in our class at the Metro-East Marching Classic! I hope that everyone enjoyed watching the other groups perform - you can learn SO MUCH by watching other bands perform! Shout out to the following parents for helping out the band on Friday evening with set up/tear down, etc.: Scott Reynolds, Andrew and Estelle Meyer, Charlie and Jen Gross, Angela Johnson, Nicole Arnold, Laura and Todd Ballard, Anna and Jim Pearson Shout out to the following parents for helping out the band on Saturday evening with set up/tear down, etc.: Scott Reynolds, Andrew and Estelle Meyer, Charlie and Jen Gross, Angela Johnson, Nicole Arnold, Laura and Todd Ballard, Anna and Jim Pearson, Carissa Meyers, Alyssa Bonnell The band needs YOUR help this Saturday at our Murphysboro Competition! Please consider signing up to assist our band by clicking this link and seeing what we still need: CLICK HERE. We truly cannot do this without your help! Murphysboro Drums at Appletime Competition The itinerary for September 18 can be found HERE. We learned a few lessons this past Saturday at our first competition: 1. Students should bring water/hydration on the bus. Water will NOT be provided for students until AFTER our performance. 2. Make sure to bring snacks for the bus ride there. 3. For students needing to go home early, a parent/guardian needs to sign them out with me. Do NOT assume that just because I've seen you that I understand you're taking your child home. Make sure that you've found me and that you've confirmed that you're taking your child home with you. Thank you in advance for this important safety protocol. El Mezcal Tuesday Night The Fine Arts Boosters are having a Dine Out night at El Mezcal on Tuesday to raise funds for new chairs at the middle school. Please consider coming out to eat some Mexican food and support a good cause! Simple say that you're there for the Fine Arts Boosters. Bobby's Apples Pick-Up Pick-up for those that sold Bobby's Apples will be on Thursday, Sept. 23 from 2:40pm-6pm in the CMHS Commons. First Quarter Playing Test The first quarter playing test has been posted to GoogleClassroom. This test is due on Friday, Oct. 8 @ 11:59pm. Halloween Parade The Halloween Parade has been confirmed for Tuesday, October 26. More detailed information will come out closer to the date, but a costume is required for the Halloween Parade! Plan ahead and BE CREATIVE! This is such a fun parade, especially if you go ALL OUT! That being said, remember you have to march... :) Make-Up Assignments If you missed a performance for an excused reason, make-up assignments will be posted to GoogleClassroom. They are due a week after posting and late assignments will NOT be accepted. --- As a reminder, you can always reference the most up-to-date calendar HERE. Week of Sept. 13 Monday, Sept. 13 - Marching Eagles Rehearsal (5pm-8pm) Tuesday, Sept. 14 - Tri-M Board Meeting (2:20pm) - Color Guard Rehearsal (4pm-6pm) - Fine Arts Boosters Dine Out @ El Mezcal Wednesday, Sept. 15 - Tri-M Meeting (2:20pm) Thursday, Sept. 16 - Percussion Rehearsal (3:30pm-6:30pm) Friday, Sept. 17 - Early Dismissal Saturday, Sept. 18 - Murphysboro Competition (See itinerary HERE) Week of Sept. 20 Monday, Sept. 20 - Marching Eagles Rehearsal (5pm-8pm) Tuesday, Sept. 21 - Color Guard Rehearsal (3:30pm-4:30pm) Thursday, Sept. 23 - Bobby's Apples Pick-Up (2:40pm-6pm) - Percussion Rehearsal (3:30pm-6:30pm) Week of Sept. 27 Monday, Sept. 27 - Marching Eagles Rehearsal (5pm-8pm) Tuesday, Sept. 28 - Tri-M Board Meeting (2:20pm) - Color Guard Rehearsal (3:30pm-4:30pm) Wednesday, Sept. 29 - Tri-M Meeting (2:20pm) Thursday, Sept. 30 - Percussion Rehearsal (3:30pm-6:30pm) Friday, Oct. 1 - Football vs. Highland HOME game (5:30pm call on the practice field, dressed) Please let me know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns! Musically yours -- Michaela Davis Hi, hey, hello!
We are gearing up for a busy week! Please read all the information below carefully and do not hesitate to ask me any questions! Bobby's Apple Fundraiser Order forms and payment for this fundraiser are due this Friday, September 10. Pick-up will be on Thursday, September 23 with specific times coming out closer to this date. Home Football Game Our first home football game is THIS FRIDAY! This will be a wonderful performance opportunity for our band and a great time to show our school spirit alongside the cheerleaders and support our 2-0 football team! Here's how the night will work: 5pm call, meet in the auditorium for announcements and uniform how-to 5:30pm - warm-up on the practice field 6:30pm - line up to march to the stadium 6:45pm - Pre-Game (school song and national anthem) 7pm - Game starts (band watches in the stands) Halfway through 2nd quarter - depart stands Halftime - watch Pazzazz, perform show Following halftime - load trailer After the trailer is loaded - meet in the auditorium for debrief and reminders for tomorrow Band students should wear the following items: marching shoes, tall, clean, black socks, shorts (doesn't matter what color), show shirt and hair should be in a ponytail for those with long hair. We will wear the full marching band uniform throughout warm-up and the game, but students should wear the previously mentioned attire underneath the full marching band uniform. Metro-East Marching Classic Our first competition is this Saturday, Sept. 11! See the itinerary HERE and do not hesitate to ask me any questions. Murphysboro Drums at Appletime Competition The itinerary for September 18 can be found HERE. Fine Arts Boosters We have a Fine Arts Boosters meeting TOMORROW NIGHT at 6:30pm in the CMHS commons for those interested in helping support our fine arts students. They are hosting a Dine Out Night at El Mezcal on Tuesday, September 14th to help raise money for new chairs at Trimpe Middle School. --- As a reminder, the most up-to-date calendar can be found HERE. Week of Sept. 7 Tuesday, Sept. 7 - Color Guard Rehearsal (3:30pm-4:30pm) - Fine Arts Boosters Meeting (6:30pm, CMHS Commons) Thursday, Sept. 9 - Percussion Rehearsal (3:30pm-6:30pm) Friday, Sept. 10 - Home Football Game (5pm call) Saturday, Sept. 11 - MEMC Competition (See itinerary HERE) Week of Sept. 13 Monday, Sept. 13 - Marching Eagles Rehearsal (5pm-8pm) Tuesday, Sept. 14 - Tri-M Board Meeting (2:20pm) - Color Guard Rehearsal (3:30pm-4:30pm) - Fine Arts Boosters Dine Out at El Mezcal Wednesday, Sept. 15 - Tri-M Meeting (2:20pm) Thursday, Sept. 16 - Percussion Rehearsal (3:30pm-6:30pm) Saturday, Sept. 18 - Murphysboro Competition (See itinerary HERE) Week of Sept. 20 Monday, Sept. 20 - Marching Eagles Rehearsal (5pm-8pm) Tuesday, Sept. 21 - Color Guard Rehearsal (3:30pm-4:30pm) Thursday, Sept. 23 - Bobby's Apple Pick-Up - Percussion Rehearsal (3:30pm-6:30pm) --- Please let me know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns! Musically yours -- Michaela Davis |
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