Newsletter – Week 15

Mr. VanStrien

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

Mr. VanStrien

 

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 

 

New York Payment

Amy Karns
The next student payment of $216 for New York is due THIS Friday, December 7th for students! You can turn it in any time this week. Please place it in the black box in the band room.
 
Chaperones – your payment of $249 is due THIS Friday, December 7th. You can turn it in to the high school office or have your student turn it in the black box in the band room.
 
*The final payment may be adjusted due to room configurations.
 
Please contact treasurer@coopersvillebands.org to inquire about your child’s fundraising amounts.

Booster Update!

Amy Karns
Uniform Fittings: We still need to fit almost half of the band, so we are opening up fittings for tomorrow and Friday. We also need adult help! Thank you to Sue B, Lindsy, H, Michelle C and Christine S for all your help this week!
https://coopersvillebands.org/volunteer/
 
Candy Bar Sales: We still have about 25 students that need to turn in their candy bar money. High Schoolers can still check out boxes to help fund their New York trip. Top sellers are Cerenity P and Stephanie C!! Your band shirt and prize will be delivered to you soon!
 
Cookie Dough Sales: High School students earned $948 towards their New York trip. Boosters received $822. We had a tie for Top Middle School seller: Ethen B and McKayla H. Your band shirt and ITunes gift card will be delivered soon.
 
Thank you to everyone that has helped with the fundraising efforts!
 
Booster Meeting: Our next booster meeting is Monday, January 14th at 6pm in the middle school choir room.
 
Looking forward to all the concerts this month! 🎄
 
Good luck to all the middle school students who are performing at the solo ensemble this Saturday! 🥁🎷🎺