This is your weekly MUSIC DEPARTMENT update!
Hello Folks!
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Break! I just CANNOT believe we are in the home stretch for Christmas Break!! Are you excited?
I hope you got as much rest as possible during Thanksgiving Break because admittedly we will be thrust right into two busy weeks before we get any downtime. I'm relying hard on everyone's mental sharpness and individual effort to make sure that we succeed in all our performance obligations this week alone, but for good measure, I also have cancelled my own trip to Tri State Festival at FSU this week (wish Evan the best of luck as she travels to FSU to represent Baker County) so that I can have a little more time with you to make sure our performances (which happen a little sooner than normal this year) are protected.
That all said, please be ready for a relatively focused and intense few days as we try to meet our goals in a short span of time. The Christmas Concert always seems to creep up on us, but I think we generally always do well-- I want to keep that trend going.
Weekly Walkthrough + A Little More
Monday, there are no after school activities, but the band room is open until 5pm for sections, Christmas ensembles, and Solo & Ensemble groups to rehearse.
Tuesday, we have the FSU Prism Concert Trip for those who paid to attend. 2:30pm Call Time. Bus leaves at 3:30pm. Please check the roster HERE if the column entitled "See Mr. Moore?" is checked, please come see me on Monday morning!
Wednesday, Jazz Band has a performance at Macclenny Elementary during the school day. More details coming very soon, but we need to be prepared to wear concert blacks (this is not your Wind Ensemble/ Symphonic Band Concert Attire; it's a Black Dress Shirt, Black Slacks/ Dress Pants, and Black Socks/Shoes).
Thursday, there is Wind Ensemble Rehearsal from 4pm to 6pm.
Friday, we have an added Christmas Parade rehearsal from 3pm to 5pm. This rehearsal is not mandatory, but if you're able to be there, be there.
Saturday, We have the lighted Christmas Parade. Please meet behind the restaurant called "The Coop" at 4pm where you will don your marching uniform. It may be cold, so please prepare accordingly! Also, instead of shakos, be prepared to wear a Christmas hat (we have some you can borrow if you don't have one!)
NEXT Monday, we have our Christmas Concert Dress Rehearsal from 3pm to 6:30pm. Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Percussion are the only required groups for this rehearsal. I'm slightly modifying this rehearsal and Wind Ensemble folks only need attend from 3pm to 5:00pm for A Christmas Festival practice. Starting at 5:00pm, Symphonic Band will rehearse with percussion to make sure our music is glued together.
NEXT Tuesday, we have the BCHS Christmas Concert. Call time is 4:30pm for all units. I need loading crew to stay during in between to ensure the auditorium is properly set up for the concert. At 4:30pm, we'll have a brief gluing rehearsal for Wind Ensemble and percussion. Then we'll have sound checks and it'll be about time to perform.
NEXT Thursday, we have the BCHS Music Department Christmas Party. Party begins at 3pm in the Band Room! Remember to bring a present WORTH NO MORE THAN $25 AND NO LESS THAN $20 to participate in the White Elephant Gift Exchange!
NEXT Saturday, we have the Breakfast with Santa at Legacy Elementary! Jazz Band and anyone in a Christmas Ensemble is performing. We need folks who aren't performing to help staff the event for volunteer hours! Mrs. Luke will come out with a sign up soon!
November/ December at- a- glance
Events:
Band Booster Meeting– December 2nd- 6:30pm
FSU Prism Concert Field Trip– December 3rd- 2:30pm Call Time
Music Department Christmas Party– December 12th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
First Coast Nutcracker– December 13th- 8:45am
Rehearsals:
Wind Ensemble Rehearsal– December 5th- 4:00pm- 6:00pm
Added Christmas Parade Rehearsal– December 6th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Christmas Concert Dress Rehearsal– December 9th- 3:00pm- 6:30pm
Performances:
Jazz Band @ Macclenny Elementary– December 4th- During School
Lighted Christmas Parade– December 7th- 4pm Call Time (Meet Behind the Coop)
BCHS Christmas Concert– December 10th- 6:30pm (4:30pm Call Time)
Breakfast with Santa (Jazz Band/ Small Ensembles)– December 14th- 8:00am
Jazz Band @ Harvest Ministries– December 15th- During School
Things to Note 🎵:
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After School Activities this Week:
Monday
No Activities Scheduled
Tuesday
FSU Prism Concert Field Trip– 2:30pm Call Time
Wednesday
No Activities Scheduled
Thursday
Wind Ensemble Rehearsal– 4:00pm- 6:00pm
Friday
Added Christmas Parade Rehearsal– 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Saturday
Lighted Christmas Parade– 4pm Call Time (Meet Behind the Coop)
IF YOU READ THE WEEKLY UPDATE UP TO THIS POINT, GO BACK TO THE BAND APP AND TELL ME THE MOST EXCITING THING YOU DID FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK IN THE COMMENTS.
Birthday Announcements!
By the way, I base birthday announcements on what I can see on the Band App, so if you would like to be recognized for your birthday on the weekly announcements, please make sure your Birthday is set to PUBLIC on the Band App.
According to Band App, there was one birthday over Thanksgiving break and there is one birthday this week!
Happy Birthday Gracie Waters (11/30) and Booster President Jennifer Luke (12/5)!
Let's have a great week everyone!
And GOOOOOO WILDCATS!
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