I hope you had a wonderful summer and are looking forward to this year's performances. I just wanted to touch base and let you know what is being offered to the students. All students at this point have received Friends of Music of Smithtown literature, audition materials, the class policy, march music, Athletic Pep Band music, Tri-M Honor society info., extra credit opportunities, NYSSMA solo benefits and the benefits of a private teacher as it pertains to extra credit, All-County, All State, Tri-M requirements and the college application process.
Please be aware that performance opportunities have been presented. They are as follows;
Brass Ensemble, no audition and meet Tuesdays, 5-6:30pm with yearlong commitment.
Jazz Ensemble, asked for three trumpet and two saxophone students to audition and meet Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm with yearlong commitment.
Athletic Pep Band, open to all for extra credit, meet Thursdays, 2-4pm for football games and basketball games with season long commitment.
The concert band is currently going through the audition process growth assessment, for seating and SCMEA All-County nominations while lesson rotations are expected to begin when auditions are complete. Mr. Cotignola will be teaching trumpet students and Ms. Irmscher will be teaching flute and clarinet students. Symphonic Band auditions will be held prior to the end of the first quarter. I am also collecting signed class policies and school instrument agreements. At home instruments are available for baritone horn and tuba students and should be picked up this week for home use.
In regards to the class policy, please be aware that parade uniform must be tan or Khaki pants not shorts or capris for the Homecoming Parade 9/26/15 at 11:00am. We will meet at the LA Fitness /Buona Sera parking lot near the Dairy barn corner (Singer lane and Main Street). Our homecoming this year is part of Smithtown?s 350th anniversary celebration. The parade will end just west of Town Hall on the north side. Students will need transportation to and from the parade. Other dates listed in the class policy should be noted as well specifically the concert date that corresponds to the period that your child's band rehearsal occurs.
It is a great pleasure to see my returning students as well as meeting such wonderful new students. I am looking forward to an exciting year of music. See you at back to school night, 9/24/15.
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