Notes from the Podium- March 16th

The Concert Band contest season is now in full swing. We have worked hard, and now, the band is in the homestretch of our contest run. HERE ARE SOME DATES TO KNOW:

MARCH 17TH- TOMORROW!!!!

All band members are to be at Central High School by 5:30 PM to warm-up for our Pre-Contest performance at 6 PM. You will have to get your instrument and music after school from the bandroom. Dress for this performance is Concert White and Black. NO JEANS!!!


MARCH 21ST- SATURDAY!!!

BAND CLINIC-OLYMPIC DAY: We will be rehearsing from 9 AM- Noon on Saturday in a clinic for our Contest performance. Band members will need to be in the bandroom by 9 AM sharp! At 9:30 AM, every section has a clinician coming in to work with you in an instrument specific way. We are bringing in experts for each instrument! It should be an awesome day of learning. At 11, we will divide into the sections for the first ever Band Olympics. I'm not sure what the prizes will be, but at the end of the day- we will all share in a pizza lunch! It should be a great day of music and mayhem.


MARCH 27TH- NEXT FRIDAY!!

SOLO AND ENSEMBLES: All members participating in the District Solo and Ensemble Contest have a scheduled time to be a Central for performance. You want to try and get there at least 30 min before so you can have a chance to play a little bit before going in. The schedule will be posted on the blog shortly.


APRIL 2ND- THE DAY AFTER MR. S'S BIRTHDAY!

STATE LARGE GROUP IN MARYVILLE: This is a performance that will happen likely during the school day. In order to participate, all students must be passing all classes. Dress for this performance will be our Concert White and Black. Please bring these clothes with you to be stored in the bandroom.


I hope you are excited. I am anticipating a great performance! At every point this year, I have been amazed by the students that I have. There are real leaders in this band. Responsible and service-minded, we are very lucky to have you!