Pops Concert
The 2010 Pops Concert will be held Monday, February 8, 7:00 p.m. in Goodman Auditorium.
The concert is free and open to the public. Come hear some fun music performed by the coolest kids around!
percussionists check it out
7th and 8th grade percussionists can check out the “Important Information” page, click on “Links” to check out a recording of “Can It!”
We have hit the half-way mark!
2nd quarter is officially over, and all practice reports should be turned in. E-mail missing practice logs to: agrotjohn@virginia.k12.mn.us
End of the Quarter Info: Practice Reports, Scales, etc.
Just a friendly reminder that all practice reports for 1st quarter are due by Friday, Nov. 6. Students do not need to fill out a practice report for the week of Nov. 3 – Nov. 9. Weekly practice reports will resume at the beginning of 2nd quarter.
Also, all 7th and 8th grade band students will be playing [...]
News flash: New school year begins soon, get those brains ready!
Yes, the school year is right around the corner. Time for early mornings, homework, seeing friends, school lunch, activities, and best of all, BAND! If it has been a while since you have played your instrument, now is the time to get back to it. Play some fun things, find those scales in the back [...]
Spring Concerts
The first week of May is a busy time in the Band Department:
The 9-12 grade bands will present their Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 5, at 7:00 p.m., in Goodman Auditorium. The Jazz Ensemble, Concert Band, and Wind Ensemble will perform, with solos and small ensembles providing prelude music.
The 6-8 bands will present their Spring [...]
April 20 -24
Concert time is approaching quickly. Make sure that you are able to play your part for all of the selections!
Songs for the concert include: Lassus Trombone, The Blue and the Gray, British Isles Suite, Old Folks at Home, and Onward!
Wednesday, April 22nd: Trombone/Baritone sectional on Lassus Trombone 8:00 am in the band room
Thursday, April 23rd: [...]
News Flash: Do You Still Have Spaghetti Tickets?
Any unsold spaghetti tickets must still be returned. Also, if you sold tickets and have not yet turned in the money, please get that turned in as well. After this week, if tickets and/or money are not turned in, your booster account will be charged for the tickets. Any questions, please contact Band Booster president, [...]
British Isles Suite
If you would like to listen to a recording of the British Isles Suite, by Larry Daehn, here is a link:
http://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/mp3player.jsp?song_url=2435113.mp3&song_title=BRITISH ISLES SUITE&filename=/dbload/B/B_2435113.xml
Band Booster Spaghetti Dinner!
Just a reminder that the annual Band Booster Spaghetti Dinner will be held this Sunday, April 19, at Holy Spirit Social Hall from 11:30 to 5:30. Tickets are available at the door. The cost is $7.00 for adults, $4.00 for kids 12 and under. Come eat a delicious, home-made spaghetti dinner and support the band [...]