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This is our February update for 2021! Please read everything carefully below and let me know if you have any questions! 2020-2021 MVC Nominations CONGRATULATIONS to the following students for being selected for MVC! They will attend a virtual clinic session with Dr. John Franklin, marching band director at McKendree University, as well as a masterclass with a college professor who plays their instrument on Thursday, February 18 from 6pm-8pm, approximately. If you cannot make this clinic, please let me know so I can invite another student. If you were invited for choir as well, you can accept both nominations because times do NOT overlap. :) Isabella Garrett, Flute Grace Gross, Clarinet Jessica Schillinger, Clarinet Mandy Drew, Alto Saxophone Gannon Meyer, Tenor Saxophone Jenna Bloodworth, Trumpet Alex Cole, Trumpet Lexi Noel, Trumpet Aiden Vandeford, Horn Elizabeth VonBergen, Euphonium Jared Thomas, Tuba Guadalupe Calixto, Percussion 2020-2021 Solo & Ensemble The following students have reached out to me about solo and ensemble: Josh McCune (Alto), Jenna Bloodworth (Trumpet), Alex Cole (Guitar/Trumpet), Kaili Stanford (Trumpet), Carter Bloodworth (Timpani), Nathan Mikoff (Snare), and Dakota Nolte (Mallets). I have music copied for you all and will be handing it out this week if I haven't already given it to you. Please let me know by Wednesday if this is something you do NOT want to participate in. Solo & Ensemble is on Saturday, March 6, but is completely virtual. We will take a video of you playing your solo and submit it to the judges sometime before March 6. Scales are NOT required this year for solo players and use of an accompanist is optional this year as well. More information will be given during class. Third Quarter Playing Test Information for the third quarter playing test will be posted to GoogleClassroom this week. This test is due Friday, March 5 at 11:59pm. Winter Showcase Our winter showcase will be recorded this year with performances by our two percussion ensembles, jazz band, concert band, and wind ensemble. The schedule for recording is as follows: Thursday, February 25 - Percussion Ensembles recording during normal rehearsal times Monday, March 1 - Jazz Band Recording (1pm-2pm - plan ahead for this as far as concert dress is concerned) Concert Band Rehearsal and Recording (4pm-6pm) Wind Ensemble Rehearsal and Recording (6pm-8pm) Due to the hybrid schedule, I've been thinking about how to combine the two different groups (A and B) for rehearsal purposes. At this moment, trying to coordinate these two different groups is a little difficult so instead of having rehearsals prior to the performance, we will have a full rehearsal on the evening of the concert before we record. 2021-2022 Student Leader Applications For those interested in applying to be a student leader for 2021-2022, the application will be posted to GoogleClassroom within the next few weeks. Drum Major Clinics are on Tuesday and Thursday, March 23 and 25 from 3pm-4pm; interviews for all student leader positions are on Friday, March 26 beginning at 3pm. --- February 2021 Calendar Remember you can always visit the band calendar by CLICKING HERE. Week of February 1 Monday, February 1 - Jazz Band (12:45pm-1:30pm - notice the time change. I have a meeting at 1:30pm) Wednesday, Feb. 3 - Tri-M has been cancelled for this week. Thursday, Feb. 4 - Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal Group A (4pm-5:30pm) - Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal Group B (5:30pm-7pm) Week of February 8 Monday, Feb. 8 - Jazz Band (1pm-2pm) Thursday, Feb. 11 - No percussion ensemble this week. - Parent/Teacher Conferences Friday, Feb. 12 - No School - District Institute Week of February 15 Monday, Feb. 15 - No School - President's Day Tuesday, Feb. 16 - Tri-M Board Meeting (12:30pm) Wednesday, Feb. 17 - Tri-M Meeting (12:30pm) Thursday, Feb. 18 - Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal Group A (4pm-5:30pm) - Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal Group B (5:30pm-7pm) - MVC (6pm-8pm) Week of February 22 Monday, Feb. 22 - Jazz Band (1pm-2pm) Thursday, Feb. 25 - Percussion Ensemble Recording Group A (4pm-5:30pm) - Percussion Ensemble Recording Group B (5:30pm-7pm) Week of March 1 Monday, March 1 - Tri-M Board Meeting (12:30pm) - Jazz Band Concert Recording (1pm-2pm) - Concert Band Rehearsal and Recording (4pm-6pm) - Wind Ensemble Rehearsal and Recording (6pm-8pm) Wednesday, March 3 - Tri-M Meeting (12:30pm) Thursday, March 4 - Percussion Clinic - Battery (4pm-5:30pm) - Percussion Clinic - Front Ensemble (5:30pm-7pm) Saturday, March 6 - IHSA Solo and Ensemble (Select Students Only) Please let me know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns! Musically yours -- Michaela Davis
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