SMS Wind Ensemble,
This semester has flown by fast!!!  We've given some great performances and we are looking forward to next semester.  Here's some information on what to expect:

Instruments MUST go home
Please take your instrument home on Friday!  This needs to be done for several reasons: you need to practice, instruments can't be practiced if they are left in the band hall, you need to practice, you'll miss your instrument if you don't have it, you need to practice, you know you want to start working on all that music you received in class this week, you want to practice, and...you should want to practice.

BONUS!!! Anyone that comes back from break and can play all 12 major scales (Green exercises for percussion) with no mistakes will get a prize! 

Practice Reports
The final practice report of the semester is due on Thursday.  They will resume in January.  While we are not requiring you to practice, we really think you should.


Sectionals
Sectionals will resume on Tuesday, January 7.  We will follow the schedule below until the start of track season.  When track begins, we will make necessary changes.

Flute - Mondays 4-5pm
Oboe - Mondays 4-5pm 
Bassoon - Tuesdays 4-5pm
Clarinet - Tuesdays 4-5pm
Saxophone - Wednesdays 4-5pm
Trumpet - Mondays 5-6pm
Horn - Wednesdays 4-5pm
Trombone - Tuesdays 5-6pm
Euphonium - Tuesdays 5-6pm
Tuba - Tuesdays 5-6pm
Percussion - Fridays 4-5pm

LSWO Concert
On Sunday, January 26, you will have the opportunity to go for free to the Meyerson Symphony Center and hear the Lone Star Wind Orchestra perform.  More information will come in Janaury, but prepare to go to this awesome concert!

Ensemble Recital
Our small ensemble recital is Friday, January 31.  This is a unique performance because the music is challenging and you perform in small groups.  Start working on this music now as we do not spend a lot of class time or sectionals on this; the performance is based on your own preparation.  You will also complete a Music History research project for this performance.

Other upcoming performances
Our Mid-Winter Concert is Tuesday, February 11.
Solo and Ensemble is Saturday, March 1.

All-Region rescheduled
The band directors of Region 7 are still working out the details, but the All-Region Band Clinic and Concert (that was missed due to the ice storm) will be on Tuesday, January 21.  More specific information will be available in January.

Happy Holidays!
We hope you have a great break and a wonderful holiday season!  We are looking forward to 2014 and the music we will make.  If we haven't mentioned it yet, you only have about a dozen more days of 2013 to practice; make the most of that time!

SMS Beginning Band,

Last week's performances were so much fun and everyone did a great job!  It is incredible to think of how much you have learned since the end of August.  Now we are looking to next semester and how much more you can learn by the end of the school year. Here's some information on what to expect:

Instruments MUST go home
Please take your instrument home on Friday!  This needs to be done for several reasons: you need to practice, instruments can't be practiced if they are left in the band hall, you need to practice, you'll miss your instrument if you don't have it, and...you should want to practice.

BONUS!!! We have rocket launchers!  The student in each class that can play the most mini scales (found on Steps) when we return in January will earn rocket launcher (or large candy bar; your choice).  Percussionists can compete by working on Two to the 8th Power.  The percussionist that can play this at BPM=116 with no mistakes will earn the prize.  

Practice Reports
The final practice report of the semester is due on Thursday.  They will resume in January.  While we are not requiring you to practice, we really think you should.


LSWO Concert
On Sunday, January 26, you will have the opportunity to go for free to the Meyerson Symphony Center and hear the Lone Star Wind Orchestra perform.  More information will come in Janaury, but prepare to go to this awesome concert!

Upcoming performances
Solo and Ensemble is Saturday, March 1.
Our Mid-Term Concert is Thursday, March 6.  Due to some scheduling conflicts, the date of this concert may have to be moved to Tuesday, March 4.

All-Region rescheduled
The band directors of Region 7 are still working out the details, but the All-Region Band Clinic and Concert (that was missed due to the ice storm) will be on Tuesday, January 21.  More specific information will be available in January.


Happy Holidays!
We hope you have a great break and a wonderful holiday season!  We are looking forward to 2014 and the music we will make.  If we haven't mentioned it yet, you only have about a dozen more days of 2013 to practice; make the most of that time!

We hope you have stayed safe and warm during the extended weekend.  Here is an update for our class Recitals.

School is scheduled to begin at 10am on Tuesday morning.  We will be on a shortened schedule, but all classes will meet.  This will be our final rehearsal for our performances.  In the event that school is cancelled tomorrow, please stay tuned to your email and Facebook for any information.

Beginning Band
On Wednesday, students need to wear their band t-shirt and blue jeans.  We will have a reception following each class' recital.  Please send a dessert with your child.  If you are attending the recital, it is easier if you bring the dessert with you.  Please make arrangements to arrive a little early to allow time to check-in at the front office.

Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble
Our concert is Tuesday evening.  Students need to be seated for warm-up at CHS by 6pm (Symphonic Band on stage; Wind Ensemble in the band hall).  They need to be wearing their all black uniform (black band polo, black pants, black belt, black shoes, and black socks).  The concert begins at 6:30 and will be over no later than 8pm.  We still plan to take our yearbook photo, so please allow us to do this.