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The last week of March is upon us! I don't know about you, but I feel like March has been an endless month. Thank you to all those who helped to make Sweets 'N' Swing such a large success. I hope you all enjoyed it as much as I did. Definitely a keeper! :) I'm thinking of a few things that will make the event an even better success next year - if you have any ideas, send them my way! Jazz band rehearsal will be cancelled this week. Take a week off - relax! (Mellow out... :D ) There is mandatory departure meeting for all those attending the Nashville trip on Thursday (March 30th) in the CM Auditorium at 7pm. If you cannot make it, please let me know. Looking at the months of April and May, here are the big dates. April 7-9 - Nashville April 20 - Silver Medallion Ceremony performance (Select Students - they were informed a little over a month ago) April 21 - Tri-M St. Louis Symphony Trip (Select Students) May 4 - Trimpe and CM Choir Concert (7:30pm in CM Auditorium) May 5 - 4th Quarter Playing Test Due - Fine Arts Critique Due May 9 - Meadowbrook Band and Trimpe Band Concert (7:30 pm in CM Gym) May 11 - CM Band Concert (7:30 pm in CM Auditorium) May 13 - Graduation (All students required to attend and play!) May 29 - Memorial Day Parade (More info. TBA - Seniors and ALUMNI are invited to play with us!) *** There will be a 2017-2018 Marching Eagles Informational Meeting for all incoming 8th graders and current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors sometime in late April/early May. I will let you know as soon as it is scheduled! Looking at this week, it's pretty light! :) This Week: Wednesday, Mar. 29 - Tri-M Meeting (3:15pm) Thursday, Mar. 30 - Mandatory Departure Meeting for Nashville (7pm in CM Auditorium) Next Week: Monday, April 3 - Jazz Band (3pm-4pm) Wednesday, April 5 - Tri-M (3:15pm) Friday, April 7 - Sunday, April 9 - Depart for Nashville If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me! Musically yours -- Michaela Davis
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Cheesecake pick up for those of you that participated in the cheesecake fundraiser is on Monday after school. These are meant to be refrigerated within four hours of being delivered - they are being delivered at 1:20pm, so please remind your child to grab their cheesecakes if you aren't able to pick them up by 5:30pm. Have your child bring their dessert for the Sweets 'N' Swing jazz dance and concert on Friday or Saturday. If you haven't already volunteered to donate something or your time, please consider doing so! I think this will be a wonderful event for all involved! Go here to see what we still need. Lights, extension cords, coffee makers, and volunteers to work the tables are the most sparse areas as of right now. The final Nashville payment was due Friday. We will be having a mandatory departure meeting on Thursday, March 30th at 7pm in the CM Auditorium. If you cannot make it to this meeting, please let me know so that we can get you the necessary information. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask them. This Week: Monday, Mar. 20 - Cheesecake Pick-Up (2:45pm-5:30pm) - Drum Major Audition Clinic (3pm-3:45pm) - Jazz Band (4pm-5-ish... we might run late) Tuesday, Mar. 21 - Color Guard Auditions (3pm-4pm) - Fine Arts Booster Meeting (6:30pm) Wednesday, Mar. 22 - Tri-M Meeting (3:15pm) Thursday, Mar. 23 - Drum Major Audition Clinic (3pm-3:45pm) Friday, Mar. 24 - Student Leader Interviews (Schedule is posted on my door) Saturday, Mar. 25 - Set up for Sweets 'N' Swing (8am-Done) - Sweets 'N' Swing (Call time is 5:30pm, doors open at 6pm, music begins at 7pm) Looking at Next Week: Monday, Mar. 27 - Jazz Band (3pm-4pm) Wednesday, Mar. 29 - Tri-M Meeting (3:15pm) Thursday, Mar. 30 - Nashville Departure Meeting (7pm - CM Auditorium) As always, please let me know if you have any questions. Musically yours -- Michaela Davis Hello, hello, hello!
Thank you to all of those who dedicated their time and energy to putting together the Fine Arts Booster Club's Dinner Auction. I enjoyed the evening and I've heard so many other people compliment how easily the night ran and how very well put-together it was. It's not too late to join this organization and help the fine arts students in Bethalto from grades K-12! We meet monthly in the CM Commons! Please consider coming to our meetings and see how much YOU can make an impact for our fine arts programs! Now, we get to put together our Sweets 'N' Swing fundraiser for our jazz band. The jazz band had an opportunity to play at the dinner auction so those of you in attendance got a little taste of how Sweets 'N' Swing will go. :) A few weeks ago, I sent home a letter with your children. This is the filled out letter. As you can see, we are missing quite a few things. Please look at the letter and see what else you can donate for this event. As a reminder, EVERYONE is required to donate a dessert for the evening - pre-sliced please. We will have a mandatory departure meeting for Nashville on Thursday, March 30th at 7pm in the auditorium. The FINAL PAYMENT for Nashville is due this Friday, March 17th. We have a pretty light week in the band world since it is the musical's dress rehearsal week as well as musical weekend. The musical is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 7pm, 7pm, and 2pm. It's going to be a wonderful show! For tickets, please contact Mrs. Woelfel or Mrs. Neilson. This Week: Monday, Mar. 13 - Jazz Band (3pm-4pm) Wednesday, Mar. 15 - Tri-M Members: Symphony $$$ and permission slip due Friday, Mar. 17 - Civic Memorial presents Cinderella (7pm - Fine Arts Critique opportunity!) Saturday, Mar. 18 - Civic Memorial presents Cinderella (7pm - Fine Arts Critique opportunity!) Sunday, Mar. 19 - Civic Memorial presents Cinderella (2pm - Fine Arts Critique opportunity!) Next Week: Monday, Mar. 20 - Drum Major Clinic (3pm-3:45pm) - Jazz Band (4pm-5:30pm) Wednesday, Mar. 22 - Tri-M Meeting (3:15pm) Thursday, Mar. 23 - Drum Major Clinic (3pm-3:45pm) Friday, Mar. 24 - Student Leader Interviews (4pm-8pm) Saturday, Mar. 25 - Sweets 'N' Swing Set-Up (8am-12pm) - Sweets 'N' Swing (Doors open at 6pm, music starts at 7pm - call time is 5:15pm for those helping) Thank you and, as always, if you have any questions, please contact me! Musically yours -- Michaela Davis Hello, hello, hello!
First weekend of March is complete! IHSA Solo and Ensemble went EXTREMELY well! Ensembles and solos were rated on a scale of 5, 5 being the lowest and 1 being the highest. I = Superior, II = Excellent, III = Good, IV = Fair, V = Poor. Scores were as follows: Flute Choir - II (Excellent) Clarinet Choir - II (Excellent) Sax Group 1 - II (Excellent) Sax Group 2 - II (Excellent) Brass Choir - II (Excellent) Percussion Ensemble - II (Excellent) We also had a few smaller ensembles and solos. The following students rehearsed on their own outside and class time and did a wonderful job preparing themselves for this festival. Congratulations to the following: Sydney S. - Flute Solo - II (Excellent) Anna S. and Alex H. - Clarinet Duet - I (Superior - and they received a perfect score!) Jacob F. - Sax Solo - I (Superior) Brayden S. - Sax Solo - I (Superior) Ricky B. - Trombone Solo - II (Excellent) Quinlan R., Mark E., Brent H., and Emily P. - Brass Quartet - III (Good) Great job! I think this is something we will keep next year! :) Looking at this month: - Cheesecake order forms and money are due this Friday, March 10th! Delivery will be March 20th. More info TBA. Saturday, March 11 - Fine Arts Boosters Dinner Auction. Please consider coming to support this wonderful organization that benefits all fine arts students throughout Bethalto! If you'd like to purchase a ticket, please contact me or Mrs. Woelfel. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 17, 18 and 19 - Civic Memorial presents Cinderella. Reserve seats are being sold by Mrs. Woelfel. Saturday, March 25 - Sweets 'N' Swing. I sent a letter home with the students last week asking for donations and volunteers. Please have them return the filled out letter by Friday, March 10th so I can figure out what we need to still get donated! This Week: Tuesday, March 7 - Honors Society Induction (All Tri-M members and inductees) Wednesday, March 8 - Tri-M Meeting (3:15pm) Thursday, March 9 - Jazz Band (3pm-4:30pm) Friday, March 10 - Student Leader Applications due with recommendations (3pm) Saturday, March 11 - Fine Arts Boosters Dinner Auction Next Week: Monday, March 13 - Jazz Band (3pm-4pm) Wednesday, March 15 - Tri-M (3:15pm) Friday and Saturday, March 17 and 18 - Civic Memorial presents Cinderella (7pm) Sunday, March 19 - Civic Memorial presents Cinderella (2pm) As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Musically yours -- Michaela Davis |
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