Long time, no post. My apologies.
First, all the bands are really hitting their stride right now. I like to think that it is a benefit of constantly raising standards, but whatever it is, it's working. All 3 grades in the middle school are the best we've ever seen here, and it's new excitement every day as we dive into great music making.
At the high school, we are getting ready for the March concert, which will feature trombone soloist Tim Newman. Tim is currently a band director in Alma. We went to MSU together and, unlike myself, he has maintained his trombone chops. I'm really looking forward to having him on campus. I'm sure that you will be pleased with what you hear.
The high school band room is also undergoing a bit of a facelift. High school junior Emily Stout (not a band member) has designed, and is painting, a mural on a large section of drywall in the high school room. As of right now, the wall has been primed and the design has been traced. Emily believes that we will be able to start the paiting next week. VERY EXCITING!!!
The 2nd semester installment of the Little Caesar's Pizza Kit sale started today. This year, we are collaborating with the 4th grade as they are fundraising for their trip to Mackinac Island. We hope to be able to fund a few more instrument purchases (namely a marimba, two more timpani, chimes, and another bass clarinet) and to keep those that we have in great working order. If you wish to donate or to purchase goods, shoot me an email.
I will try to do a better job of keeping al
First, all the bands are really hitting their stride right now. I like to think that it is a benefit of constantly raising standards, but whatever it is, it's working. All 3 grades in the middle school are the best we've ever seen here, and it's new excitement every day as we dive into great music making.
At the high school, we are getting ready for the March concert, which will feature trombone soloist Tim Newman. Tim is currently a band director in Alma. We went to MSU together and, unlike myself, he has maintained his trombone chops. I'm really looking forward to having him on campus. I'm sure that you will be pleased with what you hear.
The high school band room is also undergoing a bit of a facelift. High school junior Emily Stout (not a band member) has designed, and is painting, a mural on a large section of drywall in the high school room. As of right now, the wall has been primed and the design has been traced. Emily believes that we will be able to start the paiting next week. VERY EXCITING!!!
The 2nd semester installment of the Little Caesar's Pizza Kit sale started today. This year, we are collaborating with the 4th grade as they are fundraising for their trip to Mackinac Island. We hope to be able to fund a few more instrument purchases (namely a marimba, two more timpani, chimes, and another bass clarinet) and to keep those that we have in great working order. If you wish to donate or to purchase goods, shoot me an email.
I will try to do a better job of keeping al
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