The beginners are off to a grreat start! Im really excited about their progress!
Here are some upcoming events we need to start to think about. This weekend...Southern Maine All State Auditions sponsored by Gorham Middle School music and the proceeds will go toward our 6 Flags trip. Right now, the trip cost per person is 95 dollars.
Christmas concert is Dec. 17th
Jazz Districts are in February
Jazz States and honors festivals are in March
All Band Night is in April
Maine Band Dirctors festival and competition are in April!
6Flags in May
End of year concert and solo and ensemble concerts are in June! Be looking for the official dates!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Friday, September 5, 2008
It's Official!
Band WILL start in 4th Grade at Village School! I have to say I am really excited!
Students at Village school as well as GMS will come with their homerooms or houses to their half hour lesson. This might be a tad challenging since I have balked at teaching mixed instruments how to play their instrument but with the lesson book I use there are 2 pieces of technology that Im hoping will really be a big help. There is a DVD and a CD accompaniment that demonstrates a good sound and Im hoping thats going to help with some of the confusion especially in the beginning!
My real hope is to have a consistant program for Village kids with 2 years under their belts and instill a positive performing experience so that when it comes time for them to jump into middle school it's a no brainer. My long term goal is to next year have a real Village school band again and they can have a real rehearsal time as well as their weekly lessons. We had our rehearsals before school started 4 years ago and it seemed to really work well.
Open house for Village kids is going to be October 7th. Look for the information sheet to come home in the next 3 weeks. Please feel free to contact me at school. My number and email is on the GMS websight.
Students at Village school as well as GMS will come with their homerooms or houses to their half hour lesson. This might be a tad challenging since I have balked at teaching mixed instruments how to play their instrument but with the lesson book I use there are 2 pieces of technology that Im hoping will really be a big help. There is a DVD and a CD accompaniment that demonstrates a good sound and Im hoping thats going to help with some of the confusion especially in the beginning!
My real hope is to have a consistant program for Village kids with 2 years under their belts and instill a positive performing experience so that when it comes time for them to jump into middle school it's a no brainer. My long term goal is to next year have a real Village school band again and they can have a real rehearsal time as well as their weekly lessons. We had our rehearsals before school started 4 years ago and it seemed to really work well.
Open house for Village kids is going to be October 7th. Look for the information sheet to come home in the next 3 weeks. Please feel free to contact me at school. My number and email is on the GMS websight.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Welcome Back!!!!!
We are hitting the ground running with the fundraiser for our 6 Flags trip! There will be an informational meeting the night of open house, Thursday September 4th at 7:15 in the Auditorium. Tracy Wheeler has checked with bussing and we have some basic figures and date to let you know about!
Next Wednesday, September 3rd will be our first band class for the kids. 11:15 to 12:15. Students eat the first lunch which starts at 10:50. 7th and 8th graders may bring their lunches to the band room.
Just as an FYI, in order to miss the least ammount of core class time instrument group lessons are going to be during the kido's Allied Arts. Their lesson time will be the same every week.
Feel free to email me or call! kimma@gorhamschools.org or 222-1374 is directly into my room!
Next Wednesday, September 3rd will be our first band class for the kids. 11:15 to 12:15. Students eat the first lunch which starts at 10:50. 7th and 8th graders may bring their lunches to the band room.
Just as an FYI, in order to miss the least ammount of core class time instrument group lessons are going to be during the kido's Allied Arts. Their lesson time will be the same every week.
Feel free to email me or call! kimma@gorhamschools.org or 222-1374 is directly into my room!
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
End of the Year!
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I've been reminded by the kids I havnt updated this in too long so here's whats coming!
Tonight our concert starts officially at 7:00. I have also passed out the 2 pieces the beginners are playing and asked the middle school kids to help out. I know this puts a strain on some of you but if possible the 5th graders will love the support and it's such a thrill for them to play with the big kids and have them there. If the GMS kids could be here by 5:15 that would be great!
If GMS students are coming only for our concert please be here by 6:45. Jazz Band will start the program. Concert Band and Wind Ensemble to follow. Short and sweet. Dress tonight is nice clothes. They dont have to wear black and white.
Next week is the solo concert starting at 5:30. Thats June 10th!
Jazz Band is playing at 8th Grade graduation here on the 19th. I dont have the details on that yet...I think it starts at 6:00
What a fantastic year we've had. Just as an fyi for all the 8th graders. Our High School Band will travel to Gettysburg and Hershey park next year in May. More details to come on that soon!
I've been reminded by the kids I havnt updated this in too long so here's whats coming!
Tonight our concert starts officially at 7:00. I have also passed out the 2 pieces the beginners are playing and asked the middle school kids to help out. I know this puts a strain on some of you but if possible the 5th graders will love the support and it's such a thrill for them to play with the big kids and have them there. If the GMS kids could be here by 5:15 that would be great!
If GMS students are coming only for our concert please be here by 6:45. Jazz Band will start the program. Concert Band and Wind Ensemble to follow. Short and sweet. Dress tonight is nice clothes. They dont have to wear black and white.
Next week is the solo concert starting at 5:30. Thats June 10th!
Jazz Band is playing at 8th Grade graduation here on the 19th. I dont have the details on that yet...I think it starts at 6:00
What a fantastic year we've had. Just as an fyi for all the 8th graders. Our High School Band will travel to Gettysburg and Hershey park next year in May. More details to come on that soon!
Thursday, May 1, 2008
6 Flags! 9 days and counting
9 Days not including today or Sat the 10th! The kids are so excited! Im excited too! I love Roller Coasters especially the ones where your feet dangle!
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Hopefully you all got the email I sent out this morning with all the specifics but here's the condensed version.
Meet here at 4:45 am...yes really...we are expected to arrive at 9:00 am in Agawam and I want to make sure we have time to get organized and focused. This is a competition as well. We will spend the afternoon in the park and meet for the awards ceremony at 5:30. I,m anticipating return around 10-10:30 back at school. Please be here or have someone here to pick up your child. They will surely be exhausted and I have a horse show sunday morning early so I really need to get to bed...again...and get up early.
They need money for food and snacks. They should bring snacks to munch on on the bus.
They can bring I pods and gameboys....they can not bring their lap tops from school. We are taking coach busses so there will be plenty of room for storage.
They need to get here dressed to perform and bring a change of clothes for the park. 10 day forcast for Agawam is sunny afternoon with the high of 76! The water rides are not going to be open so no need for bathing suits....
Check your inboxes for the rules and expectations..check spam folders too!
Call or email me if you have any questions!
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Hopefully you all got the email I sent out this morning with all the specifics but here's the condensed version.
Meet here at 4:45 am...yes really...we are expected to arrive at 9:00 am in Agawam and I want to make sure we have time to get organized and focused. This is a competition as well. We will spend the afternoon in the park and meet for the awards ceremony at 5:30. I,m anticipating return around 10-10:30 back at school. Please be here or have someone here to pick up your child. They will surely be exhausted and I have a horse show sunday morning early so I really need to get to bed...again...and get up early.
They need money for food and snacks. They should bring snacks to munch on on the bus.
They can bring I pods and gameboys....they can not bring their lap tops from school. We are taking coach busses so there will be plenty of room for storage.
They need to get here dressed to perform and bring a change of clothes for the park. 10 day forcast for Agawam is sunny afternoon with the high of 76! The water rides are not going to be open so no need for bathing suits....
Check your inboxes for the rules and expectations..check spam folders too!
Call or email me if you have any questions!
Friday, March 28, 2008
MBDA Festival April 3rd
Thursday is the MBDA Festival. It involves all the kids in both concert and wind ensemble. Concert is at Scarborough High School. There is a fee to get in if you want to come see our performances. First performance is concert band at 2:20 last performance is Wind Ensemble around 5:15. Dress is concert Black and white. We are leaving school at 1:00 and will return by 7:00 to GMS. If you want to pick up your child please feel free to do that...however make sure I see you and say good bye! If your transporting another persons child please make sure you have them contact me ahead of time or write a note.
Follwing week...April 8th All Gorham Bands night at GHS auditorium! 7:00 performance
Follwing week...April 8th All Gorham Bands night at GHS auditorium! 7:00 performance
Congratulations!
GMS Jazz Band recieved a Gold Award #1 rating at the Maine Music Educators State Jazz Festival last weekend! Matt Southard, Ellyn Touchette, AJ Lockman, Justin Reyes, and Shea Ahearn all recieved number 1 ratings and really nice certificates!
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
WOW
We had Dr. Doug Owens come and work with the Jazz Band today! He was really impressed with the kids!
All Jazz Night Tomorrow Night! 7:00 Gorham High School auditorium.
Middle School Jazz States. Saturday morning. Bus leaves GMS at 7:00 Our warm up is at 7:55 so we'll be cutting it really close. Were the first band on at 8:20 in Westbrook Highs Auditorium!
Then....we focus on the the Maine Band Directors Festival! April 3rd!
All Jazz Night Tomorrow Night! 7:00 Gorham High School auditorium.
Middle School Jazz States. Saturday morning. Bus leaves GMS at 7:00 Our warm up is at 7:55 so we'll be cutting it really close. Were the first band on at 8:20 in Westbrook Highs Auditorium!
Then....we focus on the the Maine Band Directors Festival! April 3rd!
Monday, March 10, 2008
Band class rotation 3/10-14
Due to MEA testing this week there will only be morning lesson on friday which is a scheduled B day.
There is Wind Ensemble Concert Band and Jazz Band for any students who can participate during tutorial.
There is Wind Ensemble Concert Band and Jazz Band for any students who can participate during tutorial.
Friday, March 7, 2008
Monday, March 3, 2008
Update...
Honors festival make up for 7 and 8th grade is this Wednesday. Were leaving here at 2:30. No return bus. We will feed the kids pizza so they're not starving by the time were done.
Add March 19th to our already crazy Jazz month. All Jazz Night is going to happen this year! USM Jazz band will be our featured guest! Gorham High School 7:00 start time. We'll have a warm up rehearsal at 6:00. Please plan on staying for the whole concert. USMs Band is fabulous!
6th Grade Honors festival is this sat. were leaving at 8 from the Band room please be here by 7:45. Lunch and snacks are available for a fee or bring your own lunch. The 5 kids that are gojng know who they are!
My phone in my room is not working. Please email me if you need to contact me or call me at home. Our numbers in the book.
Add March 19th to our already crazy Jazz month. All Jazz Night is going to happen this year! USM Jazz band will be our featured guest! Gorham High School 7:00 start time. We'll have a warm up rehearsal at 6:00. Please plan on staying for the whole concert. USMs Band is fabulous!
6th Grade Honors festival is this sat. were leaving at 8 from the Band room please be here by 7:45. Lunch and snacks are available for a fee or bring your own lunch. The 5 kids that are gojng know who they are!
My phone in my room is not working. Please email me if you need to contact me or call me at home. Our numbers in the book.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
IMPORTANT UPDATES
I updated the Dates to mark on your calendar...and I had put the wrong places for hosts so please check the where's of the festivals locations. 7and 8th grade is at South Portland High School. 6th grade festival is at Bideford. Hopefully your all on the email list as well.
Jazz States
Since districts have been rescheduled twice and no other dates are available to redue the State Jazz VP has given us all the thumbs up to move on to states. Since in order to qualify a group must recieve a 1 or a 2 Im thinking this is going to be a scheduling night mare so Im getting my paper work in early. The Date for States is March 22. Host Westbrook High School. Time to be determined.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Jazz Districts Rescheduled
Jazz Districts have been rescheduled to Tuesday February 26th. Also Southern Maine Middle school honors festival is that following weekend. Feb 29th and March 1st. The times are the same!
Monday, February 11, 2008
Friday, February 8, 2008
Departure , Arrival, Dress
We will be leaving GMS at 2:00 arrival back at GMS by 5:30. Dress black and black.n Guys red ties girls a splash of red if they want. If at all possible please wear black shoes and black hosiery if applicable! There should be room for an audience, I dont know if they will charge to get in so come prepared. If your taking your child home make sure I know and if your taking someone else's child home I need confirmation prior to or at the event in writing.
JazzDistricts
We have a time for Districts! performance at South Portland High School Band room at 3:45 Wednesday Feb. 13th And yes...I know its supposed to snow...whats new...
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Cookie Dough is coming!
The cookie dough is arriving February 14th, please come by the band room and pick up your orders in the band room between 2:00 and 4:00.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Cookie Dough Sales! Thursday Jan 24.
Doug the cookie dough guy was here today to count up the orders and the money. Im sending in the final order on monday and were hoping to have the dough here for pick up on the thursday before February vacation. So far we earned just about 2300.00 Leave me a message and let me know if there is anything Im leaving off the blog.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Jazz Districts
Jazz Districts are February 13th at South Portland High School. Dress for guys...black dress pants, black dress shirt and red tie.
Girls black on top and bottom with black tights and shoes if a skirt is being worn. Girls can add a splash of red under the black top if the want!
I dont have a time yet but we will be traveling by buss from GMS together. Remembering last year we will need lots of hands and some moving carts to haul our big stuff around.
Girls black on top and bottom with black tights and shoes if a skirt is being worn. Girls can add a splash of red under the black top if the want!
I dont have a time yet but we will be traveling by buss from GMS together. Remembering last year we will need lots of hands and some moving carts to haul our big stuff around.
January 22
Hi Everyone! Cookie dough sales are due tomorrow! Thanks for posting comments! It might be easier to reach me via email kimma@gorhamschools.org since I just now figured out how to check!
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Cookie Dough! Upcoming Fundraisers!
Cookie Dough Sales started today! The kids have incentives to win spending money for the park!
January 18th we have a dance we are co sponsoring. Anyone want to chaperone? Call me at school 222-1374 or email me at school kimma@gorhamschools.org
We have another payment due the middle of January so anyone wishing to send money in for their kidos feel free! Right now the cost per person is resting at 68 dollars!
January 18th we have a dance we are co sponsoring. Anyone want to chaperone? Call me at school 222-1374 or email me at school kimma@gorhamschools.org
We have another payment due the middle of January so anyone wishing to send money in for their kidos feel free! Right now the cost per person is resting at 68 dollars!
Monday, January 7, 2008
Band Class Rotation 1/7-1/11
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BAND CLASSES AT VILLAGE STARTED AGAIN LAST WEEK! WE HAVE A CONCERT COMING UP IN APRIL SO HOPEFULLY WE CAN GET BACK ON A CONSISTANT SCHEDULE. REMEMBER! IF A CLASS IS LOST DUE TO WEATHER OR SICKNESS STUDENTS CAN ATTEND A CLASS ON A DIFFERENT DAY! TUESDAY IS THE ONLY DAY I AM NOT AT VILLAGE.
BAND CLASSES AT VILLAGE STARTED AGAIN LAST WEEK! WE HAVE A CONCERT COMING UP IN APRIL SO HOPEFULLY WE CAN GET BACK ON A CONSISTANT SCHEDULE. REMEMBER! IF A CLASS IS LOST DUE TO WEATHER OR SICKNESS STUDENTS CAN ATTEND A CLASS ON A DIFFERENT DAY! TUESDAY IS THE ONLY DAY I AM NOT AT VILLAGE.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Happy New Year and Cookie Dough!
ok my NY resolution is to not loose my log in information for the blogspot so I can keep it updated.....
I hope everyone enjoyed the break! It was wonderful to see so many of you at the concert!
Cookie Dough sales start next wednesday. Be looking for the order forms to come home!
We have another payment due for the Six Flags trip the 14th of January so anyone who is not participating in the cookie dough sales can send in their payments early! The kids who sold Pirates tickets and Silpada did really well!
Here's to a great year and Im personally hoping for the warmest January without rain in the record books! I like snow.....but this is just a little overkill!
I hope everyone enjoyed the break! It was wonderful to see so many of you at the concert!
Cookie Dough sales start next wednesday. Be looking for the order forms to come home!
We have another payment due for the Six Flags trip the 14th of January so anyone who is not participating in the cookie dough sales can send in their payments early! The kids who sold Pirates tickets and Silpada did really well!
Here's to a great year and Im personally hoping for the warmest January without rain in the record books! I like snow.....but this is just a little overkill!
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