Concert Band//MID-TERM

Reminder: Mid term is during the week Jan.31-Feb.4 as per your selected 10 minute testing slot.

MID TERM Information;


Students should take care in planning and practicing with time to prepare for the upcoming exams.
First week of February will be Mid Term week. Please be very aware of this compressed schedule of tests.

The Concert Band MID TERM will consist of 10 minute appointments selected by students over the course of the school day. Students should KNOW their other test schedules before signing up so as not to create a conflict with the Concert Band MID TERM. There will be no room for make ups.



Wind Players must know 8 major scales.

Rhythmic tonguing exercise @ metronome marking 112.

Difficult sections of Barber of Seville, All Glory Told, and  Rim Shot.

Expect sightreading.

Percussionists must know single, double, 5, 7,and  9 stroke rolls, single and double paradiddle, flamacue, and flam accents.

Mallet players must know 8 scales.

Band music parts.
The MID TERM results will deterimine a major test grade, possible new seating assignments, Symphonic Band recommendation.

Jazz and Brass Ensemble

We do have rehearsal tonight!

Rescheduled GIG. Wed. Feb. 2, 2011 is the Nesconset Nursing Center-6:15pm call.  6:30pm start. 
 
Dress is Jazz/Brass shirts with black pants.

Jazz & Brass Ensemble NOTICE!

Hey Gang,

Today's performance @ Nesconset Nursing Center is postponed and will be rescheduled.  Just a reminder regarding our talk last night and fundraising, please give some serious thought to implementing our plans.  The date for a possible Virginia Beach competition is April 15th & 16th, please check with your family's plans to see if this is possible.

Thank you and good rehearsal last night. Gala, Gala, Gala!

Mr. Cassera