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This will be two updates in one - the rest of November (all TWO school days!), as well as the December update. You will not receive another update from me in the year of 2019! Just something to be thankful for! ;) McKendree Honor Band Festival Congratulations to those attending this festival tonight and tomorrow: Isabella Garrett, Sydney Stuart, Madison Emshousen, Grace Gross, Jenna Bloodworth, Mark Eldridge, Matt Moore, Emily Fitzgerald, and Stella Smith. They were nominated and selected. They will be performing a concert tomorrow night at the McKendree University Hettenhausen Center for the Arts at 7pm. This concert is free and open to the public (and may be a good opportunity to get that fine arts critique out of the way)! Illinois State Scholars Congratulations to the following band members for being recognized as Illinois State Scholars: Emily Fitzgerald, Mary Pearson, and Sydney Stuart. Such an accomplishment and we are so proud of you! Also, congratulations to honorary band member, Gavin Witsken! 2nd Quarter Playing Test Information can be found on GoogleClassroom and this is due by Friday, December 13th at 11:59pm. 1st Semester Fine Arts Critique Information can be found on GoogleClassroom and this is due by Thursday, December 19th. Extra Credit Opportunities Attending and helping with any of the district's Christmas programs can earn you extra credit. The dates for these programs are as follows. You will be expected to arrive to the CMHS gym at 5:30pm and help set up, stay for the concert, then help tear down. Tri-M Members, this is a service project opportunity as well. - Monday, December 2 (Meadowbrook) - Tuesday, December 3 (Bethalto East) - Thursday, December 12 (Parkside) - Monday, December 16 (Trimpe) Pep Band Pep band dates were given out in the original calendar, but here's a reminder of these dates: Dec. 9, Dec. 13, Jan. 14, Feb. 3, Feb. 18, and Feb. 28. If you play a wind instrument, you are required to be at all the games. Percussion, due to how many of you there are, we split the percussion into two groups. You are only required to be at 3 of the 6 games, but you may attend all of them if you'd like. Pep band dress is the band polo. Dec. 9, Feb. 3 and Feb. 18 Dec. 13, Jan. 14, and Feb. 28 Addie Lupe Dylan Steven Dakota Jarrett Stella Betts Gorby Carter Kara Nate Brian JC Kaegan Jacob Reagen Izzy Emily Aidan Christmas Concert As a reminder, our Christmas concert is on Sunday, December 15th at CM. The concert starts at 2pm with call time being 1pm. This is the first year we have had a concert on a Sunday afternoon - we are trying to see if this is a viable option for the future. Tour to MB and TMS On Wednesday, December 18, we will be touring to Meadowbrook and Trimpe Middle Schools to perform for them! This is a great recruitment tool for us. We will meet in the auditorium after finals that day, drive to lunch (Taco Bell, Burger King, Rallys), eat, then head to Meadowbrook, perform, then Trimpe, perform, then back to the school. We should be back by 3pm or so. Afterwards, students are invited to join the band in our White Elephant gift exchange! Keep gifts $10 or less. --- Week of Nov. 25 Goals This Week: - Complete a reflection after listening to professional recordings. Evaluate what you're hearing. - Take instruments and music home. This is a grade! Monday, Nov. 25 - McKendree Honor Band Festival (select students only) Wednesday, Nov. 27-Friday, Nov. 30 - Fall Break - No School Week of Dec. 2 Goals This Week: - Clean up transition areas - Make musical decisions Monday, Dec. 2 - Musical Informational Meeting (2:45pm) - Meadowbrook Christmas Program (5:30pm set up) Tuesday, Dec. 3 - Musical Audition Practice (2:45pm-3:45pm) - Winter Guard Rehearsal (6pm-8pm) - Bethalto East Christmas Program (5:30pm set up) Wednesday, Dec. 4 - Tri-M Board Meeting (7:30am) - Tri-M Meeting (2:40pm) Thursday, Dec. 5 - Musical Audition Rehearsal (2:45pm-3:45pm) Week of Dec. 9 Goals This Week: - Rehearse percussion with winds - Logistics of the concert Monday, Dec. 9 - Pep Band - Girl's Game Tuesday, Dec. 10 - Musical Auditions - Winter Guard Rehearsal (6pm-8pm) Wednesday, Dec. 11 - Tri-M Christmas Party Thursday, Dec. 12 - Musical Call Backs - Percussion Technique Thursday (5pm-6:30pm) - Parkside Christmas Program (5:30pm set up) Friday, Dec. 13 - Pep Band - Boy's Game - 2nd Quarter Playing Test Due (11:59pm) Sunday, Dec. 15 - CM Band and Choir Christmas Concert (1pm call, 2pm concert) Week of Dec. 16 Monday, Dec. 16 - Musical Read Through/Listen (3pm-6pm) - Trimpe Band and Choir Christmas Concert (5:30pm set up) Tuesday, Dec. 17 - Musical Read Through/Listen (3pm-6pm) Wednesday, Dec. 18 Day 1, Finals - Tour to MB and Trimpe Thursday, Dec. 19 Day 2, Finals - Percussion Final - Winds Final - 1st Semester Fine Arts Critique Due by class Friday, Dec. 20 Day 3, Finals - Early Dismissal Day - Tri-M to Villa Rose (3pm) If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. 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Please be aware that we are in the "calm before the storm" right now. It seems pretty light, but December will be here before we know it and there is A LOT going on in December. Plan ahead and be ready for everything! I know how easy it is to wait until the last minute to complete and turn in assignments, but if you can do it early and save yourself the stress, please do so! McKendree Honor Band Festival To those students attending this festival, HERE is a permission slip. Please turn this in by THIS FRIDAY. Pep Band Pep band dates were given out in the original calendar, but here's a reminder of these dates: Dec. 9, Dec. 13, Jan. 14, Feb. 3, Feb. 18, and Feb. 28. If you play a wind instrument, you are required to be at all the games. Percussion, due to how many of you there are, we split the percussion into two groups. You are only required to be at 3 of the 6 games, but you may attend all of them if you'd like: Dec. 9, Feb. 3 and Feb. 18 Dec. 13, Jan. 14, and Feb. 28 Addie Lupe Dylan Steven Dakota Jarrett Stella Betts Gorby Carter Kara Nate Brian JC Kaegan Jacob Reagen Izzy Emily Aidan Second Quarter Playing Test For winds, this has been posted to GoogleClassroom. Due by Friday, December 13th at 11:59pm. Christmas Concert As a reminder, our Christmas concert is on Sunday, December 15th at CM. The concert starts at 2pm with call time being 1pm. This is the first year we have had a concert on a Sunday afternoon - we are trying to see if this is a viable option for the future. Tour to MB and TMS On Wednesday, December 18, we will be touring to Meadowbrook and Trimpe Middle Schools to perform for them! This is a great recruitment tool for us. We will meet in the auditorium after finals that day, drive to lunch (Taco Bell, Burger King, Rallys), eat, then head to Meadowbrook, perform, then Trimpe, perform, then back to the school. We should be back by 3pm or so. 1st Semester Fine Arts Critique This assignment can be found on GoogleClassroom. This required one-page paper will be counted as part of your final. Follow all guidelines EXACTLY and submit by the final date - Friday, December 20th. Extra Credit Students may help set up at the following concerts for extra credit: Monday, December 2 - Meadowbrook's Christmas Program Tuesday, December 3 - Bethalto East's Christmas Program Thursday, December 12 - Parkside's Christmas Program Monday, December 16 - Trimpe's Christmas Concert ---- Goals for This Week Clean up parts of Ukrainian Bell Carol and Celtic Holy Night Continue working through Snowflakes Dancing Read through (2nd time) Christmas "Pop" Sing-A-Long Week of Nov. 18 Tuesday, Nov. 19 - Winter Guard Auditions (6pm-8pm, Bethalto East) Thursday, Nov. 21 - Percussion Technique Night (5pm-6:30pm) Sunday, Nov. 24 - McKendree Honor Band Festival (select students only) Week of Nov. 25 Monday, Nov. 25 - Illinois State Scholars Breakfast - McKendree Honor Band Festival (select students only) Wednesday, Nov. 27-Friday, Nov. 29 - Fall Break - No School! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me! Musically yours -- Michaela Davis Hi, hey, hello!
I'm currently typing this up at our mattress fundraiser! Please consider coming by to peruse the mattresses, frames, pillows, and sheets for sale in the CMHS auxiliary gym - there is a varied price range and the proceeds go toward our uniform fund! Butter Braids Butter Braid pick-ups are THIS WEDNESDAY from after school to 5pm. CONGRATULATIONS to our top sellers: Emily Edwards with 40 items sold, and Mark Eldridge and Elliott Deardeuff tied with 39 items sold. The three of you will be excused from the 2nd quarter playing test. McKendree Honor Band Festival To those students attending this festival, HERE is a permission slip. Please turn this in by THIS FRIDAY. Pep Band Pep band dates were given out in the original calendar, but here's a reminder of these dates: Dec. 9, Dec. 13, Jan. 14, Feb. 3, Feb. 18, and Feb. 28. If you play a wind instrument, you are required to be at all the games. Percussion, due to how many of you there are, we split the percussion into two groups. You are only required to be at 3 of the 6 games, but you may attend all of them if you'd like: Dec. 9, Feb. 3 and Feb. 18 Dec. 13, Jan. 14, and Feb. 28 Addie Lupe Dylan Steven Dakota Jarrett Stella Betts Gorby Carter Kara Nate Brian JC Kaegan Jacob Reagen Izzy Emily Aidan Second Quarter Playing Test For winds, this has been posted to GoogleClassroom. Due by Friday, December 13th at 11:59pm. Christmas Concert As a reminder, our Christmas concert is on Sunday, December 15th at CM. The concert starts at 2pm with call time being 1pm. This is the first year we have had a concert on a Sunday afternoon - we are trying to see if this is a viable option for the future. Tour to MB and TMS On Wednesday, December 18, we will be touring to Meadowbrook and Trimpe Middle Schools to perform for them! This is a great recruitment tool for us. We will meet in the auditorium after finals that day, drive to lunch (Taco Bell, Burger King, Rallys), eat, then head to Meadowbrook, perform, then Trimpe, perform, then back to the school. We should be back by 3pm or so. --- Goals for the Week Clean up Ukrainian Bell Carol Work on phrases in Celtic Holy Night Work through sections of Snowflakes Dancing Week of Nov. 11 Monday, Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day - No School Tuesday, Nov. 12 - Fine Arts Booster Meeting (6pm, CM Commons) Wednesday, Nov. 13 - Tri-M Board Meeting (7:30am) - Tri-M Meeting (2:40pm) Week of Nov. 18 Thursday, Nov. 21 - Percussion - Technique Thursday (5pm-6:30pm) Sunday, Nov. 24 - McKendree Honor Band Festival (select students only) Week of Nov. 25 Monday, Nov. 25 - McKendree Honor Band Festival (select students only) Wednesday, Nov. 27 - Fall Break - No School Thursday, Nov. 28 - Thanksgiving - No School Friday, Nov. 29 - Fall Break - No School If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to let me know. Musically yours -- Michaela Davis Hi, hey, hello!
With the official ending of marching band season being the Halloween Parade and now that it is the month of thanks, there are a few people I want to take a moment to appreciate. Band Parents For all that you do in supporting the Marching Eagles and myself - we could not do this without you! From providing water, food, transportation, hauling equipment from point A to point B... The list goes on and on and so does our appreciation of you. Administration We would not be able to attend any of the competitions we attend without the support of our administration in Bethalto. Please thank them for appreciating and supporting the fine arts when you see them! Staff This has been the year of returns in staff and consistency makes a difference! The combined forces of Sam, Charles, Brayden, Alex and Paige made this season go by so smoothly and they truly do love each and every one of you. (Little known fact - Sam drove down from ISU for every competition this year. That is a 2.5 hour drive down and a 2.5 hour drive back up... he must care about you all a lot!) I know a lot of people who try to do everything themselves and I do not apply that philosophy in our band life. Thank you, staff, for everything this season. I think it's really easy to get distracted by the day to day movement of our lives and forget to say thank you. I know I do all the time. I really challenge each and everyone of you to thank someone every day this month. Not only will it make you feel great, but you might be the only positive part of that person's day! Now, to the business side of things... ILMEA Congratulations to all students who made ILMEA this year! From band, Quentin Roose (Trimpe) and from choir, Chloe Dale, Sarah Evans, Tazai Kruckeberg, Shelby Quick (Trimpe) and Noah Dunlap, Maegan Greiner, and Sam Poulsen (CM). It is such an achievement to be selected for this festival and to the high school choir: I have heard an endless stream of "wow" since your performance last night! Butter Braids Order forms and payment are due TOMORROW! Delivery will be Wednesday, Nov. 13 from after school until 5pm. Mattress Fundraiser This event, and our last fundraiser for this semester, will be NEXT SUNDAY, Nov. 10. Please continue spreading word of this event! Last year, we made $5000 total and some schools around us have done really well with this fundraiser, too. Students, sign ups to volunteer at this event are on the white board in the auditorium. Come wear a mattress! Percussion - Technique Thursdays Alex is offering free technique workshops on the following Thursdays from 5pm-6:30pm: Nov. 7, Nov. 21, Dec. 12 and Dec. 19. If you're interested, please sign up for the Remind: text @cmtnt19 to 81010. This is for percussionists only, but will be a great experience! I highly recommend attending! McKendree Honor Band Festival The following students are attending this festival: Isabella Garrett (flute), Sydney Stuart (flute), Madison Emshousen (clarinet), Grace Gross (clarinet), Jenna Bloodworth (trumpet), Mark Eldridge (trumpet), Matt Moore (trombone), Emily Fitgerald (euphonium), and Stella Smith (percussion). More details will come out soon for this festival, but you should have been emailed music. Please let me know if you didn't receive this music - the email would have come from a McKendree address, not mine. Pep Band Pep band dates were given out in the original calendar, but here's a reminder of these dates: Dec. 9, Dec. 13, Jan. 14, Feb. 3, Feb. 18, and Feb. 28. If you play a wind instrument, you are required to be at all the games. Percussion, due to how many of you there are, we split the percussion into two groups. You are only required to be at 3 of the 6 games, but you may attend all of them if you'd like: Dec. 9, Feb. 3 and Feb. 18 Dec. 13, Jan. 14, and Feb. 28 Addie Lupe Dylan Steven Dakota Jarrett Stella Betts Gorby Carter Kara Nate Brian JC Kaegan Jacob Reagen Izzy Emily Aidan Christmas Concert As a reminder, our Christmas concert is on Sunday, December 15th at CM. The concert starts at 2pm with call time being 1pm. This is the first year we have had a concert on a Sunday afternoon - we are trying to see if this is a viable option for the future. -- Goals for the Week Work through sections of Ukrainian Bell Carol Begin working on Snowflakes Dancing Percussion - sight read percussion ensembles Month of November Week of Nov. 4 Monday, Nov. 4 - Butter Braid order forms and payment due Thursday, Nov. 7 - Percussion - Technique Thursday (5pm-6:30pm) Sunday, Nov. 10 - Mattress Fundraiser (all day) Week of Nov. 11 Monday, Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day - No School Tuesday, Nov. 12 - Fine Arts Booster Meeting (6pm, CM Commons) Wednesday, Nov. 13 - Tri-M Board Meeting (7:30am) - Tri-M Meeting (2:40pm) Week of Nov. 18 Thursday, Nov. 21 - Percussion - Technique Thursday (5pm-6:30pm) Sunday, Nov. 24 - McKendree Honor Band Festival (select students only) Week of Nov. 25 Monday, Nov. 25 - McKendree Honor Band Festival (select students only) Wednesday, Nov. 27 - Fall Break - No School Thursday, Nov. 28 - Thanksgiving - No School Friday, Nov. 29 - Fall Break - No School If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. 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