7th & 8th Grade Bands

8/22/2011

Welcome Back Junior High Band!

I’m looking forward to another great year for junior high band! It’s vital to our great start to make sure all students start bringing all their books & instruments to class. Here is what I want the students to have on a daily basis:

Instrument (in good working condition)

Appropriate supplies for instrument (reeds, valve oil, etc.)

Music Book along with other required music (sheet music)

7th – Essential Elements Book 2/ Foundations for Superior Performance & Excellence in Theory Book 1

8th – Foundations for Superior Performance & Excellence in Theory Book 1

Folder

Pencil (NO PENS)

5th Grade Music Class

8/22/2011

To all 5th grade families:

I needed to let everyone know that all 5th grade students need a recorder, Essential Elements for Recorder, a folder, and a pencil for class. Both supplies can be purchased at Springfield Music. Please make sure students come prepared for class with all supplies.

Thanks so much and I look forward to a great & musical year!

6th Grade Band Info

8/22/2011

Dear Parents,

We want to welcome you to the Springfield Catholic Band Program and hope you find this experience to be exciting and rewarding for your child. This letter is to provide you with some very important information concerning Beginning Band.

On Wednesday, August 24th, we are having a band night at Springfield Catholic High School. To assist with traffic jams I ask if your last name begins with A-K you time is from 6-7 pm; if your last name begins with L-Z you time is from 7-8. If you are unable to attend either of the times please email asap so alternate arrangements can made.

Springfield Music Company will be at Springfield Catholic High School to help select an instrument to play in band. They will have all the beginning instruments on display and will also be testing each of the students to find the absolute best suited instrument for each individual. After each student is tested for the instruments, Springfield Music will have everything you need to start band. Instruments will be available for rent or purchase, along with the required band books (Essential Elements 2000 and Excellence in Theory) and necessary supplies. The purchase of a wire music stand for home use is optional (that cost is $15.00). Mrs. Toler and I will be present at the display to help answer any questions you might have. There are several music stores in the area and instruments may be secured at any of the music stores. We do ask that you secure your instrument from a local reputable music store. If an instrument is secured through Springfield Music, they will make a donation back to the Springfield Catholic Music Department for each instrument rented. If you have secured an instrument that has not come directly from the music stores please see that it is in good playing condition by visiting one of the reputable repair shops.

Please have all instruments, book, and necessary supplies, and a pencil ready for band by Monday, August 29th, 2011. The book used for beginning band is Essential Elements 2000 book 1 and Excellence in Theory book1.

We look forward to meeting everyone and look forward to starting beginning band this year.

If you have any questions email Mrs. Bankhead at bbankhead@scspk12.org or Ms. Toler at ctoler@scspk12.org Mrs. Bankhead & Ms. Toler

CALLING ALL MUSIC PARENTS

1/13/2010

This is a reminder of our Music Booster Meeting. This meeting is for all parents who are interested in making our music programs stronger in the Springfield Catholic Schools. This meeting will be an open forum/informational setting.

This meeting will take place Wednesday, January 13th, from 7-8 PM at the Springfield Catholic High School Band Room, it should only last 1 hour and snacks/drinks will be provided.

I would love to see everyone there so we can share ideas to make our music programs stronger!