TUBACHRISTMAS

Holiday Party!

12/14/14

Dear parents,
In the previous email concerning band class this week, I made an error with regards to my schedule.  I will not be in class on Tuesday, I will be on my way to Chicago for the Midwest clinic. There is a session on Wednesday morning at  8:30 that I wish to attend, so I am leaving a day earlier this year.

Your band student will still have our year end celebration on Tuesday. I'm sad that I won't be there. If you are available to help my sub on Tuesday, I would really appreciate it!  You must check in at the front desk before going to the bandroom.

Thanks so very much for all of your support and help!  I wish your family all the best this holiday!  Happy new year, too!

Sincerely,
Suzanne Reed

12/13/14

Dear parents,

 On Tuesday Dec.16, MS band classes will be having a celebration for the end of 2014.  The Brass & Percussion students scheduled for PE on Tuesday will have PE on Thursday. Ms. Branscome has been very good to accommodate our celebration.  We will be playing the white elephant gift exchange game.  This is optional for all students.  Participation is solely based on participants bringing a gift.  Those not participating in the gift exchange will still have a great time its fun to watch!

Here is what your child needs to have for our Celebration on Tuesday.

·         A $5.00 unlabeled  - wrapped gift

·         A NUT FREE treat to share with the class

·         Boosters will supply drinks

This event will take place on Tuesday because I will be attending the Midwest international band and orchestra clinic in Chicago next week and will not be in school after Tuesday.  I have arranged for Mr. Brown to sub for me.  Your child will be graded on his or her class participation during those days.  Please make sure that they bring their instrument to school.

I wish you all the very best Holiday!  Thank you for your support of our band program here at SOA.  You make all the difference.  Please be safe this holiday and I’ll see you in 2015!

All the best,

Suzanne Reed

WHAT TO DO - SOA MS BAND HOLIDAY CONCERT

5:15 pm – 6^th grade band reports to band room

• Get instruments & music
• Go to Stage

5:30pm-  6^th grade band on stage

• Wind Ensemble @ band room to get instruments & music
• 5:45- Wind Ensemble in RMMT
• Take seats in the front 2 rows of the house

6:15 – Theatre opens

6:30 – Concert begins with the 6^th grade band!

6:50 – INTERMISSION

6:55 – Wind Ensemble begins

7:35 – Grande Finale!

7:40 – Reception in Theatre Lobby

Other items:

¨    Formal black concert attire! 

o   Dresses or Tuxedos

o   Red Cummerbunds/ bow ties /sashes

o   Black Socks or hose

o   Black shoes

¨    Don’t forget your key  (ID tag?) to your band locker