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This update is quite similar to last week's update (that was emailed out on Thursday), but it DOES have some further information pertaining to this week! Please be aware that things change consistently in this world we are in - I will communicate as quickly as I'm able to when it comes to changes that impact the band and what we do. All important changes and information will be shared via myself or the school district. Marching Eagles 2020 Back to School Concert SENIORS - FILL OUT THIS GOOGLE FORM ASAP! Save the date for Friday, August 21st! The Marching Eagles will be performing their 2020 show, We Will Rock You, at four different times: 6:30pm, 6:50pm, 7:10pm, and 7:30pm. Each performance time will be limited to 50 audience members, socially distanced and wearing masks. Also, to coincide with sports events, each student is allowed to invite TWO family members only. I know this isn't ideal, as we have quite a few large families, but this is how it is right now. For those who cannot attend the performance live due to any reason, we are hoping to either livestream the performance via Facebook Live and record it and share it. To sign up for a time slot, CLICK HERE! If you do NOT sign up for a time, you may not enter the stadium and watch the performance! Dress for Students Performance wear for these performances will be: show shirt (received at band camp), any type of black short/pants, black socks, marching shoes, and gloves (those who ordered shoes and gloves will receive them this week). What does this mean for the fall during the school day? Typically, the CMHS band is involved in marching band from band camp to late October. After October, we start preparing for our Christmas concert. This year, on the calendar is a fall concert. When we start school on the 19th, we will be starting in concert band mode and preparing for this fall concert. The classes are a little different this fall. Woodwinds will meet 6th hour and brass and percussion will meet 7th hour. Since we are also on a hybrid schedule with last names A-K attending Monday and Wednesday, and L-M attending Tuesday and Thursday, we will also have two separate bands performing different concert music. Last names A-K will make up one band, while last name's L-M will make up the other. We will also plan on keeping Monday evening rehearsals to allow these students to practice together at least once per week. The full schedule will be shared out when school starts, but please plan on Monday evenings still being band rehearsals anywhere from 5pm-8pm. Color guard will not be meeting with band this fall :(. Those students who are in both color guard and band will attend band, while others will either attend their PE class or discuss with their counselors their other options. Color guard will continue to receive my updates because the spring is unknown as of now, but if the band performs at football games, you can guarantee the color guard will, too! :) Paige is also currently in discussion with Mr. Hannaford about starting winter guard earlier for those who are interested in that activity. Percussion - One of my favorite things about last year were all the percussion ensembles we were able to learn. To continue this, Alex will be adjusting percussion's Thursday night rehearsals into percussion ensembles. A-K will meet together and L-Z will meet together. Full schedule will be given out on the 19th, but see below for the schedule up until September. The plan is to perform these ensembles at the fall concert. What do I need for class this week? You do NOT need to bring your instrument to class this week (but bring it to all evening rehearsals). For this week, you need the following materials: 1. Chromebook You should have the following materials for class starting Monday, August 24: 1. 1" binder 2. Sheet protectors 3. Pencil (don't be THAT GUY! that doesn't bring a pencil!) 4. Dry erase marker 5. Chromebook 7. Instrument 8. Instrument accessories We will not be using the concert band folders we had in the past. A binder is required for band this year. The band could really use the following donations: 1. Tissues 2. Paper towels 3. Hand sanitizer (I highly recommend students have their own personal-sized hand sanitizer with them at all times) Calendar for August The rehearsal calendar for August is below as well as on the GoogleCalendar found HERE. Please remember that we are only allowed to practice outdoors as of right now, so if it rains or other unforeseen circumstances arise, rehearsal will be cancelled. I will always send out an email and a Remind if this occurs, so please ensure that you're receiving both emails and the Reminds. ----- Week of August 17 Monday, August 17 - Marching Eagles Rehearsal (5pm-8pm - student leader meeting at 4:30pm; check in starts at 4:15pm) Wednesday, August 19 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR A-K last names! - Marching Eagles Rehearsal (5pm-8pm - student leader meeting at 4:30pm; check in starts at 4:15pm) Thursday, August 20 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR L-Z last names! - Percussion Rehearsal (3pm-6pm) Friday, August 21 - Marching Eagles Performance (5pm call for students - 6:30pm, 6:50pm, 7:10pm, and 7:30pm performance) Week of August 24 Monday, August 24 - A-K rehearsal (5pm-6:30pm) - L-Z rehearsal (6:30pm-8pm) Thursday, August 27 - A-K percussion rehearsal (3pm-4:30pm) - L-Z percussion rehearsal (4:30pm-6pm) Week of August 31 Monday, August 31 - L-Z rehearsal (5pm-6:30pm) - A-K rehearsal (6:30pm-8pm) Thursday, September 3 - L-Z percussion rehearsal (3pm-4:30pm) - A-K percussion rehearsal (4:30pm-6pm) ----- I know that this is a year of many adjustments. Always remember that my goal is to provide a meaningful instrumental music education to our students in the safest way possible. Any decisions that are made throughout this year are not being made lightly or without thought. What will help us all tremendously right now is if we stay as positive as possible, even in light of changes that we perceive to be negative. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Musically yours -- Michaela Davis
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