We’re on the home stretch. Let’s work hard to the end of the school year!

Practice cards – These were handed out in February. They are to be filled out and turned in by May 8^th. (If your young musician doesn’t have class on the 8^th, please turn it in the class before) If you can’t find your practice card, you may download another one from the Downloads page.

Playing tests – The week of May 4^th, there will be playing tests for everyone. Here is what your child is expected to know:                   (All of this information is on the website as well.) You have a lot of time to prepare, please don’t wait until the last minute.

Beginning Band- 72. Nutcracker

Beginning Orchestra - 107. Sailor's Song

Advanced Band - 140. Manhattan Beach March

Advanced Orchestra - 183 - 187. Scales and Arpeggios

 

Concerts – Our spring concerts are just around the corner! If your child is in beginning or advanced band, your concert is Wednesday, May 20^th. If your child is in beginning or advanced orchestra, your concert is Thursday, May 14^th.  The format for both events will be the same:

6:30 – Beginning Rehearsal – This will start at 6:30 so make sure you drop your child off at least 15 minutes beforehand.

6:45 – Advanced Rehearsal - This will start at 6:45 so make sure you drop your child off at least 15 minutes beforehand.

7:00 – Concert

Tour – The advanced band/orchestra tour through all 5 elementary schools will be on Wednesday, May 6^th. Download a permission slip here!

Item checklist for concert/tour:

__Instrument / Music

__Music stand

__Band/Orchestra t-shirt (or black shirt if you don’t have one) and black pants, skirt, or very very dark jeans.

__Sack lunch *tour only

 

I look forward to seeing you at the concert!