Mr. B’s Band Website

Can you believe we have already reached the month of August?  That means that summer band is just around the corner (August 16th)!  The detailed summer band schedule is located on the “For Bandos Only” page on the right column (password required), but the general schedule is as follows:

 8:30-9:15- Clarinets

9:15-10:00- Trumpets

10:00-10:45- Trombones

10:45-11:30- Flutes

12:00-12:45- Percussion

12:45-1:30- Baritones/Tubas

1:30-2:15- Alto Saxes

2:15-3:00- Oboes

3:00-3:45- French Horns

Thank you for visiting our band’s website!  Check back often for all sorts of information regarding the band program throughout the year.  To find information and forms regarding signing up for band next year, please click here.

Our annual Star-Spangled Banner performance is taking place this Wednesday, May 5th at 3:45 PM at St. Charles North High School (North vs. East game).  Students should arrive at 3:45 with their instrument (unpack in the car), folding music stand, and music.  Wear your band shirt if you have one!

 After we perform, you may stay and watch the game if you have someone who will supervise you at the game.  Otherwise you will be done around 4:30!

Hope to see you there!

Here are a number of optional activities that you may be interested in your child participating in:

Wednesday, May 5th- Star-Spangled Banner performance (more information click here)

Tuesday, June 1st- Band-a-Rama (more information click here)

July 12th-July 23rd- July Music Camp for incoming 6th graders and 7th-9th graders (more information click here)

    To register for the July Music Camp, click here.

 To see a list of private teachers in the area, please visit the “For Bandos Only” page in the column on the right.

Students who have elected to participate in the solo recital have been given their performance times at this point.  If you need to obtain your child’s performance time again, please click on the Solo Recital link on the right side of this web page.

 I look forward to a wonderful event on March 23rd! See you there!

You can play your favorite Holiday Band tunes at Jewel on Monday, December 21st.  Available times are listed below:

West side (on the corner of Randall Road and Prairie Street):

12:00, 12:10, 12:20, 12:30, 12:40, 12:50, 1:00, 1:10, 1:20, 1:30, 1:40, 1:50

East side (near Charlestowne Mall):

4:00, 4:10, 4:20, 4:30, 4:40, 4:50, 5:00, 5:10, 5:20, 5:30, 5:40, 5:50

To sign up for a time, simply include your name(s) and what time(s) you prefer in the comment box below.  A final schedule will be posted at the Holiday Band Concert and online beginning December 15th.

Students have the opportunity to join the Holiday Band, which rehearses once a week during lunch recess in November and after school (3-5 PM) in December.  Norton Creek’s rehearsals will take place on Tuesdays, Wild Rose on Wednesdays, and Munhall on Fridays.  To print out a Holiday Band form, click here

Students received their first ribbon packet at their lesson last week.  This homework packet is the first in a series designed to support their playing ability with a written understanding of the concepts.  The tiered system allows students to work at their own pace beginning with basic concepts and working their way up to more advanced lessons.  As an added incentive, students earn ribbons to tie around the handle to their instrument case!  While there is no due date set for these homework packets, students are expected to complete a minimum of three packets by the end of the school year.  The sooner they get to work on it, the better!

Morning rehearsals for the Munhall Band will begin on October 1st at Munhall.  Students should be unpacked and ready to play at 7:30 AM.  Morning band is required of all band students.  I look forward to seeing you all there!

Morning band rehearsals will begin on September 30th at Wild Rose School for all band students that play in the Davis and Wild Rose Band.  The rehearsal begins promptly at 7:30 AM in the Community Room.  The address for Wild Rose School is 36W 730 Red Haw Lane.  I look forward to seeing you all there!