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I held off on sending out this update until after the concert, but wow, wow, wow. Such an amazing audience for today's concert! Thank you all for coming out to support our musicians. Congratulations to the students for a job well done! We will be presenting this concert again in two rounds on Thursday, March 12 at Bethalto's Community Night. I've also attached the program to this email in case we ran out of any at the door. Please make sure to refer to the band calendar - CLICK HERE. This calendar has all updated dates and it changes as soon as new information becomes available. Also, ensure that you and your student read this email. I include the most up to date information in these emails. Bethalto Community Night The Bethalto Community Night is an evening where the Bethalto community is invited to CM for a night of educational fun! In the hope of bringing music into our schools and community, I have been asked to see if the band would be interested in showcasing our hard work this evening. I thought, "why not?" We already have a concert prepared! The idea is that we would perform the small ensembles again this evening, in two rounds. Plan on being at CM this evening: Thursday, March 12 from 4:30pm-7:30pm. Spring 2021 Band and Choir Trip We have been pre-approved by the Board of Education to have our spring trip to Disney World in Florida. The date of this trip is March 11-15, 2021. All current 8th grade-11th grade band and choir students and parents are invited on this trip. Depending on numbers, siblings may be invited as well. We will have a trip kick off meeting on Monday, March 23 at 6:30pm, with the Marching Eagles Informational Meeting following the trip kick off at 7:30pm. Solo & Ensemble Solo and Ensemble is an optional performance for band students. It is held on Saturday, March 7 at Alton High School. Students will perform a solo or small ensemble piece that they prepare themselves in front of a judge and receive a rating. It is not a competition between musicians; it is a competition with yourself! I have the following people signed up for a solo or ensemble - times can be found below as well. Alex - trumpet solo - 8:30am Jenna, Mark, Alexis, Aiden, Matt, Fitz, Jared - Sourwood Mountain - 9:20am Stella - marimba solo - 9:30am Carter, Dakota, Addie - snare trio - 9:40am Fitz - euphonium solo - 10:30am Mark and Jenna - trumpet duet - 10:50am Alex, Stella, Fitz - Mr. Raymond will be in the auditorium after school on Wednesday and Thursday to rehearse your solos with you. For all students, it is my hope that you all can find your own way to Alton High School for this event. If this is an issue, please let me know. 2020-2021 Student Leader Interviews The interview schedule can be found HERE. If you have a conflict with your time, it is your duty to communicate. Be proactive - is there a way to fix the conflict? For those interested in auditioning for drum major, we will have two drum major clinics: Monday, March 9 from 3pm-4pm and Wednesday, March 11 from 3pm-4pm. You will conduct the Star Spangled Banner in class on Friday, March 13. Important Dates for Next Year March 9, 10, 11 - Color Guard Clinics and Auditions (3:30pm-5:30pm) March 23 - Trip Kick Off Meeting (6:30pm), Marching Eagles Info. Meeting (7:30pm) March 26 - Perc. Audition Clinic April 2 - Perc. Audition Clinic April 6 - Perc. Auditions June 8 - 11 - FUNdamentals Camp (8am-12pm, freshmen, sophomores, student leaders - no guard, percussion yes) July 20-24 - Music Camp (Winds and percussion), Guard Camp Aug. 3-7 - Band Camp St. Louis Symphony Orchestra The St. Louis Symphony is holding a free concert on Friday, March 27 at 7pm. You can find more information HERE. SIUE Percussion Institute This event is OPTIONAL, but highly encouraged! It is June 8-11 and the registration link can be found HERE. McKendree University Instrument Development Nights McKendree University is holding FREE instrument nights during this semester. While the event is free, you will have to register. The link for registration is HERE. March 26 - Oboe & Bassoon March 31 - Flute --- Goals for this Week: - Sight read spring concert music Week of Mar. 2 Friday, Mar. 6 - CMHS Drama presents The Hunchback of Notre Dame (7pm) Saturday, Mar. 7 - IHSA Solo & Ensemble, Alton HS (Times, see above) - CMHS Drama presents The Hunchback of Notre Dame (7pm) Sunday, Mar. 8 - CMHS Drama presents The Hunchback of Notre Dame (2pm) Week of Mar. 9 Monday, Mar. 9 - Drum Major Clinic (3pm-4pm) - Color Guard Audition Clinic (3:30pm-5:30pm) Tuesday, Mar. 10 - Tri-M Board Meeting (2:40pm) - Color Guard Audition Clinic (3:30pm-5:30pm) - Fine Arts Boosters Meeting (5:30pm) - Honors Society Inductions (7pm) Wednesday, Mar. 11 - Tri-M Meeting (2:40pm) - Drum Major Clinic (3pm-4pm) - Color Guard Auditions (3:30pm-5:30pm) Thursday, Mar. 12 - Bethalto Community Night (4:30pm call, concert black dress) Friday, Mar. 13 - Student Leader Interviews (see schedule above) If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Musically yours -- Michaela Davis
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