Directors Newsletter Week 20

WEEK 20 DIRECTOR NEWSLETTER

January 18th, 2019 [END OF SEMESTER 1]       .

FAMILY FARE RECEIPTS – Keep bringing them in!!


MIDDLE SCHOOL BANDS

7th & 8th Grade Band Festival Preview Concert

Monday, February 11th →  6:30pm
-Report Time 6:00pm

8th grade students are invited to play with the HS band during pep band games.


HIGH SCHOOL BANDS

-$25 for dry cleaning was due today. Please pay as soon as possible.
-If you have additional questions please contact the boosters
president@coopersvillebands.org

Jazz Weekend @ CMU

-Date: February 1st @ Central Michigan University – Bovee University Center
-Time: 11:00am performance
-Bus leaves at 7:00am

High School Solo Ensemble

-DATE: February 9th @ Muskegon Oakridge High School
Performance times will be announced next week!

High School Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble Festival Preview Concert

 

  • TIME CHANGE – Monday, February 11th → 8:00 pm
  • Report time: 7:15pm

 

Pep Band

Tonight – Friday 1/18/19 → Report time 5:00pm
–> Both Boys and Girls Varsity Games

Newsletter 12/17-12/20

 

Congratulations to all our Bands on their fine performances last week.  A special thanks to the Band Booster and the work they did to make it run smoothly.  

Have a Safe and Happy Holiday Break!

FAMILY FARE RECEIPTS – Keep bringing them in!!


MIDDLE SCHOOL BANDS

Upcoming Dates

Middle School Honors Band (selected students only)

– January 9th @ Muskegon Orchard View

7th & 8th Grade Band Festival Preview Concert

Monday, February 11th →  6:30pm


5th GRADE BANDS
Smart Music: Activation codes were given out during class!


HIGH SCHOOL BANDS

Upcoming Dates

High School Honors Band (selected students only)

  • January 9th @ Muskegon Orchard View

High School Solo Ensemble

  • February 9th @ Muskegon Oakridge High School

High School Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble Festival Preview Concert

  • Monday, February 11th → 7:30 pm

Newsletter – Week 15

CONGRATULATIONS TO…


– THE 5TH GRADE BRONCO BAND (and their parents) ON A GREAT FIRST CONCERT!

– 7TH & 8TH GRADE SOLO & ENSEMBLE PARTICIPANTS – 67 Total Events, the most in our MSBOA District.

COOKIE SALE – Pick up on: 12/17 →  5:30 – 6:30

FAMILY FARE RECEIPTS – Keep bringing them in!!

Monday, 12/11 – Coopersville Community Band Concert – 7:30pm @ HS Center Stage


HOLIDAY CONCERTS NEXT WEEK
All concerts listed below are all located in the High School Center Stage Auditorium.

6TH GRADE – Tuesday, December 11th – 6:30pm
Report time – 6:15 in the HS Band room
No Uniform – “Sunday Best” clothing

7th Grade Band – Tuesday, December 11th – 7:30pm
Report time – 7:00pm in the HS Band Room
Uniform – Black pants or long Black Skirt with tights, Black shoes, Black socks
green Coopersville Band polo TUCKED into pants/skirt.

HS Bands – Thursday, December 13th – 7:00pm

8th Grade Band – Friday, December 14th – 7:00pm (combined with choir)
Report time – 6:30pm in the HS Band Room
Uniform – Black pants or long Black Skirt with tights, Black shoes, Black socks
green Coopersville Band polo TUCKED into pants/skirt.

5th Grade Band
Activation codes for parents that purchased Smartmusic will be given out at the
end of the next week.

HIGH SCHOOL BANDS

High School Holiday Concert – December 13th

  • Concert Begins at 7:00
  • Report time is 6:15 for student

Thank You to our hard working Band Boosters who have spent countless hours fitting and hemming uniforms.  We will look great on Thursday Night.

Thank You to all our High School Volunteers and Boosters who helped run the Middle School Solo Ensemble Festival.  We couldn’t do it without you!

Solo Ensemble – Students have their music to choose from.  Once they have picked their piece they should submit it via the Google Form in their email.  Accompanist information will be posted soon.

Brass Mouthpieces – High School and 7th-8th Grade

 

In a survey of trumpet, trombone and baritone players we noticed that many students were still playing on a beginners mouthpiece. The beginner mouthpiece is designed for producing the first notes but does not allow for advanced range or increased air support. Student and their parents should strongly consider upgrading their mouthpiece. It will produce a cleaner and more vibrant tone and benefit not only the student but the entire band as a whole.

The following mouthpieces are available from Meyer Music however you may purchase them from your choice of retailer as well. Bach is the preferred brand however the also offer a generic brand as well. We would be happy to place an order through school to Meyer Music if the student brings in the money in an envelope for us.

This could make a great gift!

Trumpet Mouthpieces

Bach 3C $52.95 

Generic 3C $28.95

Trombone/Euphonium Mouthpieces

Bach 6 1/2AL $69.95

Generic 6 1/2AL $39.95

Bach 5G (Advanced) $71.95