Notes from Miss L
(Posted 1/31/06)
WE HAVE FINALLY RECOVERED FROM WILMA AND
ARE MOVING FULL SPEED AHEAD!! THE BAND IS PREPARING FOR
BOTH FBA SOLO AND ENSEMBLE, AS WELL AS FOR CONCERT FESTIVAL.
THE JAZZ BAND HAS TAKEN OFF AND IS PREPARED FOR GIGS AND
CONCERTS!! AND THE INDOOR PERCUSSION THEATRE HAS BEEN PRODUCTIVE
AND COMPETITIVE!!!
COLOR GUARD HAS STARTED THE YEAR PUSHING TWO CLASSES!!!!!
WE HOPE TO SEE MORE OF YOU AT OUR COMPETITIONS!!
ITALIAN NIGHT IS ONCE AGAIN BEING PLANNED AND
SCHEDULED-FEB/23/06
WE HOPE ALL OF YOUR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS WILL ATTEND FOR
AN EXCITING NIGHT OF GOOD FOOD, FRIENDS, AND GREAT MUSIC!!
THE THEME IS 'ROMAN TIMES' WHERE THE STUDENTS AND PERFORMERS
WILL EXPRESSING THEMSELVES THROUGH CREATIVE TOGAS AND SUCH!!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP OR DONATE A GIFT FOR THE AUCTIONS
PLEASE CONTACT TIPPY RIMLAND OR MYSELF!!!
UNFORTUNATELY, THE ATLANTA TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED BUT I
KNOW THAT NEXT YEAR IT WILL BE A GOAL FOR ALL OF US!! THESE
INVITATIONALS ARE A VITAL PART OF ANY MUSIC PROGRAM AND
PROVIDE ENDLESS EXPERIENCES!! PLUS, IT'S FUN TO GET OUT
OF TOWN AND SHARE WITH OTHERS!!!
PLEASE PLAN FOR THIS TRIP NEXT YEAR!!!
WE HOPE ALL ARE TAKING ADVANTAGE OF FUNDRAISERS
TO EASE FINANCIAL BURDENS NEXT YEAR!!!!
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO VISIT AND SEE A REHEARSAL!!!
FALCON SOUND INVITATIONAL
The Coral Glades
Marching Jaguars competed at the Falcon Sound Invitational
this past Saturday (10/8/2005) earning Superior ratings
in the following categories: General Effect, Color Guard,
Percussion, and Distinguished Drum Majors.....They had a
impressive show and placed overall 10th for the night and
4th in their category!!
They also qualified for Semi-finals State Competition! What
an exciting evening!!
We hope to see you at the Cape Coral Competiton on the 28th!!!
Thank you parents for all your
help, support, and chaperoning!! We couldn't do without
you!!!!!
Requirements for Marching Band
2005-2006 Season
For Marching Band Season and Band Camp, you will need…
- Black Dinkles (which can be purchased at All County)
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Gloves (which can be purchased at school)
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A flip folder (which can be purchased
at All County)
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- A pencil ( if it is not mechanical don't forget the sharpener)
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Sunscreen, with an SPF of at least 15
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A water jug (not just one bottle. You
will be at band camp for 12 hours every day…you
will need something substantial like a cooler).
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Your own bag lunch for the August camp.
You will be able to purchase dinner from the band parents,
or you can provide both meals for yourself. Just make
sure you have enough food to keep you going!
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You must wear a white or light gray
shirt and black or dark blue shorts to band practice.
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A tuner (you can find a tuner with a
built in metronome)
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Running shoes with some sort of arch
and foot support (NO converse, flip flops, or over sized
shoes)
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Know your music (the opener and ballad)
by hear
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Brass- You must have valve oil,
slide grease for trombones, gloves are necessary, silver
polish, a soft cleaning cloth.
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Drums- Sticks and mallets, mandatory
sunglasses and hat
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Woodwinds- cork grease, reeds,
swabs (it is recommended that saxophones get a snake swab),
oil, and a small screwdriver like those used to fix glasses.
YOU MUST KNOW THE FOLLOWING SCALES ON YOUR CONCERT INSTRUMENT
IN TWO OCTAVES WITH ARPEGGIOS: C, G, D, A, F, Bb, Eb, Ab.
An example of a scale is…
Bb scale: Bb C D Eb F G A Bb (the arpeggio would be Bb D
F Bb)
YOU MUST KNOW YOUR CHROMATIC SCALE ON YOUR
CONCERT INSTRUMENT IN TWO OCTAVES. IT SHOULD DEMONSTRATE
THE FULL RANGE OF YOUR INSTRUMENT.
Are you interested about some Composers,
their work and their lives?
Check out the site composersdatebook
You can browse it for hours!
UPDATE FROM Ms. L
Hello everyone!! I hope the summer finds everyone having
some time to reconnect with family, vacation, and read some
good books!! This year was certainly a rollercoaster ride
for us all-but definitely worth the ride!!
We just successfully held our first Freshman, Color guard
and percussion mini-camp!! The new officers proved to be
not only a great team but also an organized, spirited group!!
The whole crew is ready for the new year!!!
Although it is the summer there are some events to keep
us in touch with our organization for both the kids and
the parents. Please watch the website weekly to know what
is going on! We don't want you to miss out on the fun!!!
We a re planning some summer bowling and maybe go-kart racing
- we hope to see you there!!
There are also rehearsals for percussion and color guard,
and a few for band before band camp so please be aware.
The forms from the packets are also due as well as the fee
payments to ensure a smooth summer.
Again, we look forward to a fun, relaxing summer and an
extraordinary new year!
And do not forget, for Marching
Band Season, you will need…
black Dinkles (which can be purchased at All County)
p.s. I will be available in the band room from 10-4 starting
June 21st
Ms.L
ALL STATE 2006
Please
click here for the audition requirements and information
about the convention
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