Mt Pisgah Band News

Happy New Year!

2010-01-04T11:47:00.001-08:00

Dear Parents and Students,

It has been awhile, but we are starting to get back to our blog. Our website is also in the process of being updated. Note that the calendar is already updated. We will be updating the rest of the page as soon as we can.

The most important upcoming event is All-West auditions. The Mt. Pisgah band has 32 students traveling to University School of Jackson to audition. Audition times were given to the students in class today. A detailed letter will go home tomorrow, with directions for students and parents. Good luck to all students auditioning!

Rehearsals for the Honor Band and Jazz Band will resume this Thursday. The Beginning Band will start after school rehearsals later this semester. A letter will be sent home in advance of the 6th grade resuming after school rehearsals.

We look forward to a great semester! Please check back often for further updates!

2009-05-04T05:59:00.000-07:00

Band Parents, 5/4/09

This note is to remind you about the Mt. Pisgah Band attendance policy, which is listed below. Students must attend the Spring Concert to be eligible for the field trip (6th grade) and Band Awards Banquet.

Spring Banquet/Field Trip Eligibility
The Spring Band Banquet is intended to reward those students who have worked hard and attended after school rehearsals throughout the year. The 6th grade field trip is an additional reward designed for beginning band students who have attended after-school band throughout the year. In order for students to be eligible for the banquet (and field trip), they must meet all performance and attendance obligations.

Thank you,

David Wood
Susan Spain

2009-02-06T11:07:00.000-08:00

Parents,

Here is the Honor Band schedule for the rest of the nine weeks. Concert Festival is Wednesday, March 11th. Attendance at all rehearsals is very important!

FEBRUARY

Tuesday - Feb 10
Full Honor Band Rehearsal

Thursday - Feb. 12
Woodwinds
(flutes, clarinets, saxophones, bassoon)

Tuesday - Feb. 17
No School - No Rehearsal

Thursday - Feb. 19
Brass
(trumpets, trombones, baritones , tubas)

Tuesday - Feb. 24
Full Honor Band Rehearsal

Thursday - Feb. 26
Full Honor Band Rehearsal

MARCH

Tuesday - March 3
Full Honor Band Rehearsal

Thursday - March 5
Full Honor Band Rehearsal

Tuesday - March 10
Last Rehearsal Before Festival

Wednesday - March 11 -
Concert Festival at Ridgeway Middle School

2009-01-20T11:05:00.000-08:00

What: Mt Pisgah Band Booster Club Meeting!!!!

When: Thursday, January 22, 2009

When: 7pm to 8pm One Hour Only!!!!!!

Where: Mt Pisgah Band Room

Meeting Agenda
Budget
Band Schedule
Membership/ By-laws
If you would like to add to the Agenda, please submit information to Rory Mitchner at Rory.Mitchner@gmail.com

Rory Mitchner
Mt Pisgah Band Booster Club President

Honor Band Auditions

2009-01-14T12:44:00.001-08:00

TO: Parents of 7th and 8th Band Students

FROM: Dr. Wood & Ms. Spain

RE: Selection of Honor Band
________________________________________________________________________

February 1st we will audition all students and select the more advanced performing students to form this year’s Honor Band. This group will represent Mt. Pisgah at the Regional Concert Festival, at Ridgeway Middle School, on March 11th.

After February 1st, this select Honor Band group will begin serious preparation for Concert Festival. This preparation will include meeting twice weekly on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons until Concert Festival. If your student will have a problem attending these extra rehearsals, please email me and let me know. (dwood@scsk12.org)

We are writing this note to encourage your student to practice, so that they might join this select group. The Honor Band will consist of no more than the top 50 band students in 7th and 8th grade. Those who are not selected will not have after school rehearsal from February 6, until after Spring Break.

Those students who have a failing band grade, will not be allowed to participate in Honor Band regardless of how well they perform. Please encourage your student to turn in his/her weekly practice sheets. Failure to turn in practice sheets will cause you student to failing band grade.

Parents please sign and return the form below:

(Please return to Black Box)

I have read and understand your message.

Parent Name _________________________________

Student Name _________________________________

____ If selected, my student will be able to attend the extra Thursday rehearsals in February and March.

____ If selected, my students will not be able to attend the extra Thursday rehearsals in
February and March. If not, please email me with reason.

Date ___________________

2008-12-12T10:41:00.000-08:00

Volunteers Needed for Winter Concert. Please e-mail or contact Rory Mitchner at 901 292 2556 or rory.mitchner@gmail.com

Setup Help

We need one booster member to help with the set up of the stage prior to the concert from 2pm-4pm. They will meet with Dr. Wood in the back of the GPAC auditorium.
6th Grade Chaperone Help
We need ten 6th grade parents at 6:30pm. We need them there when the doors open at 6:30pm at the GPAC Center.
1 parent will direct the students to the back.
9 parents will chaperone the students while Dr Wood set up the Jazz Band in front of the curtains, tune up and repair the instruments. The parents will make sure that the students are dressed and orderly and ready to go.
After the 6th graders are finish playing, the parents will escort their group to the front 3 reserved rows. We ask that each chaperone sit with every 8 to 10 students, so that the students will not talk during the band concert. The recording equipment is very sensitive and will be in front of the stage near the students. It will pick up on the talking from the kids.
After Concert Help
We need 8 Dads to help load the band equipment onto the truck and 8 dads to unload the truck at the school. If you want to take pictures with your family, you can take your picture first and then come and help in the back.

Decorations!!!!!!
If you would like to purchase a poinsettias flower for the band stage please e-mail or call me. The cost will be $10. The flowers add a festive touch to the concert. After the performance, please come to the stage to pick up your flower from Lyn Grayson. She will make sure that you receive your flower.

Kroger Card Financial Statement, Concert

2008-12-10T12:34:00.000-08:00

Parents,
Financial statements were given out to students today. Please ask your student for this information. Also, we will take ticket money until Friday. If you don't get your ticket order turned in, please pay at the door. CD forms will go out tomorrow. Please leave you CD order at the ticket table the night of the concert.

All West Band Final Instructions

2008-12-10T05:42:00.000-08:00

Dear Parents,

All-West auditions are approaching quickly, and there are a few things that we need to take care of as soon as possible.

Auditions will be Saturday, Dec. 13, at the University School of Jackson, TN. Audition times are attached, and we need to arrange transportation for those students who need help getting to Jackson. The address to USJ is 232 McClellan Road, Jackson, TN, 38305.

The most important thing to remember about auditions is that your child can’t be late! Students who are more than 10 minutes late for their audition will not be allowed to audition. Second, it is important to plan enough time to get a good warm-up. Try to arrive at the school at least 45 minutes before the scheduled audition time. This will allow you to warm-up and find your audition room without running late.

Students, you should be at the audition registration table ten minutes before your audition time. The people at the table will allow you to proceed back to the audition rooms. Parents, you may not go with your student to the audition rooms. After the audition, you are free to go. Ms. Spain and I will collect your judge’s sheets and have them for you on Monday. If you make All West, you will receive a call from me Saturday night.

Please return the form below, letting us know if your child needs transportation to Jackson, or if you will be able to help us transport students.

Thanks for your help, and I look forward to our students doing well at auditions.

Thank you,

David Wood

2008-12-01T12:25:00.000-08:00

Mt. Pisgah Middle School Band

TO: Band Parents DATE: 12/1/08

FROM: David Wood

RE: Winter Concert

Included in this packet:
Map to Germantown Performing Arts Centre
Envelope for concert tickets
Envelope for pictures

Mt. Pisgah’s Winter Concert will be on December 16th at the Germantown Performing Arts Centre (1801 Exeter Rd.). Students should arrive at 6:30 PM and move immediately to their assigned areas backstage. The concert will begin at 7:00 PM and will be approximately one hour in length. Concert dress for the 6th grade band will be khaki pants or skirt, brown shoes, brown belt, and the band polo style shirt.

Concert Tickets
Due to the large crowd, we must sell all tickets in advance. This ensures that we don’t oversell the theater. Please place money in the envelope and return it to school. Pay with a check if possible (Mt. Pisgah Band Boosters). Please have all orders in by Wednesday, December 10th.

Picture Envelope
Pictures will be made of each group while they are on stage. You may also have individual or small group pictures made in the theater lobby before and after the concert. The photographer will be ready to start taking individual pictures at 6:00 PM. You will not return your picture envelope to school. Please keep it until Dec. 16th, and give it to the onsite photographer.

CD Recordings
Last week I sent an email home about the CD recordings. In order to have a CD recording made, we must have a minimum of 50 orders. I had only 25 people response that they would like a CD. It is not too late! If you have not notified me and would like to purchase a CD, please email me immediately. My email address is dwood@scsk12.org.

Please do not combine money for two different items in the same envelope.

I am looking forward to seeing you and your family at the concert.

2008-11-03T11:33:00.000-08:00

Parents!

Please remember that the fund-raiser ends this week. Make sure that your student's name is on each check that you turn in. Please place all money and order forms in an envelope with your child's name, section, and fund-raiser written on the outside. Thank you for your help!

Hello

2008-10-04T19:24:00.000-07:00

Hello Parents, and Students

Welcome to the Mt Pisgah Band Web Blog page. This blog was created to keep you informed on upcoming news and events. Don't for get to practice!!!!!

Dr David Wood.