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
Friday, March 28, 2008
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.
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