Week 15: Booster Mtg; All-Region Auditions; Butterbraid Pickup; Orch Concert

​Reminders for the week:


FALL BAND FEE CLOSEOUT:  Invoices were distributed during class before the break..  If you have any questions about band fees, email a director to get those answered.  The booster club spends a majority of their funds on marching band, so it is very important that all fees are paid as soon as possible.  We have several important projects coming up that are fully funded by band fees (All-Region auditions, Solo & Ensemble, etc).
 
TMEA ALL-REGION BAND AUDITIONS ON TUE, THUR & SAT:  A bus will be provided for each audition.  Students are also welcome to coordinate their own transportation.  Tuesday evening has brass & percussion auditioning @ Mansfield HS @ 5:30 PM.  Thursday has woodwinds auditioning @ Lake Ridge HS @ 5:30 PM. Saturday morning @ Martin is only for particular small-group woodwinds and for those who qualify through the earlier rounds.  All 9th grade band members in Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band, plus several who are in Concert Band 1 (see enrollment list posted in BAND app) will participate in the TMEA 9th Grade Auditions after lunch on Saturday.  Those students are encouraged to meet at Martin at 1 PM or can ride the AM bus on Saturday morning. IMPORTANT NOTE: Only students who are listed on the enrollment forms (posted in BAND app) are approved to participate in these auditions.  Talk to a director if you have any questions.  

BUTTERBRAID ORDER PICKUP ON WEDNESDAY:  Orders can be picked up anytime after 3 PM on Wednesday.  It is crucial that ALL ITEMS go home immediately after school so they don’t thaw.

JV & VARSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT ON FRIDAY @ 7 PM:  Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band members will be combining with their string counterparts to perform in the Ralph Miller (large) auditorium on Friday evening.  Concert attire (solid black pants and solid black dress shirt) is required for all performers. Audience members are also encouraged to stop by the cafeteria prior to the performance for chamber music, coffee and snacks (admission/donation fee required for this portion).

HONORS PAPERS DUE IN DECEMBER:  Students enrolled in the Honors-level of band should make sure they attend a collegiate of professional concert/recital in time to submit their 250-word paper to www.turnitin.com no later than Sunday, December 15.  A full description of Honors-level expectations are available at www.paschalband.com .   Turnitin.com codes will be distributed this week through the BAND app.

THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE: 
Monday, December 2:  Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal 4 - 6 PM
Monday, December 2:  Booster Meeting
Tuesday, December 3:  Phase 1 All-Region for Brass & Perc @ Mansfield HS
Wednesday, December 4:  Butterbraid Items Delivered
Thursday, December 5:  Phase 1 All-Region for WWs @ Lake Ridge HS
Friday, December 6:  Orchestra Winter Concert (Varsity & NV Sym Orch perform)
Saturday, December 7:  Phase 2 & 9th Grade Auditions @ Martin HS

UPCOMING EVENTS: 
Monday, December 2:  Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal 4 - 6 PM
Thursday, December 12:  Band Winter Contest 

Monday, December 2:  Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal 4 - 6 PM
Monday, December 17:  All classes reviewing for finals (PAY ATTENTION TO LUNCH SCHEDULE)
Tuesday, December 18:  Period 4 & 8 Exam
Wednesday, December 19:  Period 3 & 7 Exam
Thursday, December 20:  Period 1 & 6 Exam
Friday, December 21:  Period 2 & 5 Exam, then early dismissal