Friday, February 28, 2014

LEADERSHIP MEETING TODAY AFTER SCHOOL/WINTERGUARD REHEARSAL

THERE WILL BE A LEADERSHIP MEETING TODAY AFTER SCHOOL FROM 3:15PM-4:00PM

THERE WILL BE WINTER-GUARD PRACTICE FROM 4PM - 8PM TONIGHT AND 1:00PM-5:30PM TOMORROW!!

Class 2-28-14

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT.
SWBAT: REHEARSE BLUE RIDGE SAGA (91-end)
SWBAT: REHEARSE Deer path dances (ALL)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC)
SWBAT: REHEARSE  Cumberland Cross (57-end)(SYMPHONIC)
SWBAT: REHEARSE Concert march. (39-end)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC) 
SWBAT: rehearse ride (1-40)
SWBAT: rehearse activity march. (ALL)
SWBAT: SIGHTREAD NEW MUSIC.  (SYMPHONIC)                                    SWBAT: see white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.

Thursday, February 27, 2014

MANDOTARY REHEARSAL TODAY 2-27-13

THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY SYMPHONIC BAND REHEARSAL TONIGHT FROM 5:30PM-8PM. DO NOT BE LATE! IF YOU ARE NOT THERE YOU WILL RECEIVE A 0% FOR A TEST GRADE. IF YOU ARE LATE YOU WILL RECEIVE A 60% FOR A TEST GRADE. MAKE SURE YOU WILL BE ON TIME READY TO GO FOR OUR GUEST CLINICIAN.(MR. WALLACE)

Class 2-27-14

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT.
SWBAT: REHEARSE BLUE RIDGE SAGA (91-end)
SWBAT: REHEARSE Deer path dances (ALL)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC)
SWBAT: REHEARSE  Cumberland Cross (57-end)(SYMPHONIC)
SWBAT: REHEARSE Concert march. (39-end)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC) 
SWBAT: rehearse ride (1-40)
SWBAT: rehearse activity march. (ALL)
SWBAT: SIGHTREAD NEW MUSIC.  (SYMPHONIC)                                    SWBAT: see white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

MANDATORY REHEARSAL TOMORROW 2-27-14

THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY SYMPHONIC BAND REHEARSAL THURSDAY FROM 5:30PM-8PM. DO NOT BE LATE! IF YOU ARE NOT THERE YOU WILL RECEIVE A 0% FOR A TEST GRADE. IF YOU ARE LATE YOU WILL RECEIVE A 60% FOR A TEST GRADE. MAKE SURE YOU WILL BE ON TIME READY TO GO FOR OUR GUEST CLINICIAN.  

CLASS 2-26-14

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT.
SWBAT: REHEARSE BLUE RIDGE SAGA (19-75)(91-138)
SWBAT: REHEARSE Deer path dances (ALL)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC)
SWBAT: REHEARSE  Cumberland Cross (45-57)(57-end)(SYMPHONIC)
SWBAT: REHEARSE Concert march. (1-39)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC) 
SWBAT: rehearse ride (1-40)
SWBAT: rehearse activity march. (ALL)
SWBAT: SIGHTREAD NEW MUSIC.  (SYMPHONIC)                                    SWBAT: see white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Class 2-25-14

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT.
SWBAT: REHEARSE BLUE RIDGE SAGA (19-75)(91-138)
SWBAT: REHEARSE Deer path dances (ALL)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC)
SWBAT: REHEARSE  Cumberland Cross (45-57)(57-end)(SYMPHONIC)
SWBAT: REHEARSE Concert march. (1-39)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC) 
SWBAT: rehearse ride (1-40)
SWBAT: rehearse activity march. (ALL)
SWBAT: SIGHTREAD NEW MUSIC.  (SYMPHONIC)                                    SWBAT: see white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.
SWBAT:TAKE PLAYING TEST TODAY!

Monday, February 24, 2014

winterguard rehearsal FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

THIS IS A REMINDER TO ALL WINTER-GUARD STUDENTS THAT WE WILL PRACTICE THIS FRIDAY AFTER SCHOOL UNTIL 8PM AND SATURDAY 1PM-5:30PM

MANDATORY REHEARSAL THURSDAY 2-27-14

THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY SYMPHONIC BAND REHEARSAL THURSDAY FROM 5:30PM-8PM. DO NOT BE LATE! IF YOU ARE NOT THERE YOU WILL RECEIVE A 0% FOR A TEST GRADE. IF YOU ARE LATE YOU WILL RECEIVE A 60% FOR A TEST GRADE. MAKE SURE YOU WILL BE ON TIME READY TO GO FOR OUR GUEST CLINICIAN.  

Class 2-24-14

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT.
SWBAT: REHEARSE BLUE RIDGE SAGA (138-174)
SWBAT: REHEARSE Deer path dances (ALL)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC)
SWBAT: REHEARSE  Cumberland Cross (45-54)(SYMPHONIC)
SWBAT: REHEARSE Concert march. (22-39)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC) 
SWBAT: rehearse ride (1-40)
SWBAT: rehearse activity march. (ALL)
SWBAT: SIGHTREAD NEW MUSIC.  (SYMPHONIC)                                    SWBAT: see white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.
SWBAT:TAKE PLAYING TEST TODAY!

Friday, February 21, 2014

Concert Band Photos








Indoor Rehearsal Tomorrow 1pm-5:30pm


There will be Indoor Drum-line and Winter-guard rehearsal from 1pm-5:30pm tomorrow! 

Class 2-21-14


SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT.
SWBAT: REHEARSE BLUE RIDGE SAGA (138-174)
SWBAT: REHEARSE Deer path dances (ALL)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC)
SWBAT: REHEARSE  Cumberland Cross (45-54)(SYMPHONIC)
SWBAT: REHEARSE Concert march. (22-39)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC) 
SWBAT: rehearse ride (1-40)
SWBAT: rehearse activity march. (ALL)
SWBAT: SIGHTREAD NEW MUSIC.  (SYMPHONIC)                                    SWBAT: see white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Class 2-20-14

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT.
SWBAT: REHEARSE BLUE RIDGE SAGA (1-130)
SWBAT: REHEARSE Deer path dances (1-30)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC)
SWBAT: REHEARSE  Cumberland Cross (ALL (CONCERT/SYMPHONIC)
SWBAT: REHEARSE Concert march. (trio)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC) 
SWBAT: rehearse ride (1-40)
SWBAT: rehearse activity march. (1-30)
SWBAT: SIGHTREAD NEW MUSIC.  (SYMPHONIC/CONCERT)            SWBAT: see white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

CLASS 2-19-14

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT.
SWBAT: REHEARSE IN SECTIONALS.(FIRST 30 MIN. OF CLASS)
SWBAT: REHEARSE BLUE RIDGE SAGA (1-130)
SWBAT: REHEARSE Deer path dances (1-30)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC)
SWBAT: REHEARSE  Cumberland Cross (ALL (CONCERT/SYMPHONIC)
SWBAT: REHEARSE Concert march. (trio)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC) 
SWBAT: rehearse ride (1-40)
SWBAT: rehearse activity march. (1-30)
SWBAT: SIGHTREAD NEW MUSIC.  (SYMPHONIC/CONCERT)             SWBAT: see white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

UPCOMING BAND EVENTS

STUDENTS REMEMBER TO LOOK AT THE BOARD EVERY DAY TO FIND OUT WHAT YOUR HW IS AND WHAT TIMES REHEARSAL STARTS FOR THE WEEK.

TUESDAY AFTER SCHOOL 3:15 - 4PM JAZZ COMBOS
TUESDAY 4:30PM-6PM JAZZ BAND
THURSDAY OPTIONAL CONCERT BAND REHEARSAL FOR HS STUDENTS 5:30PM-7PM
FRIDAY LEADERSHIP MEETING AFTER SCHOOL 3:15PM-4PM
FRIDAY 2-21-14 CAROWINDS PAYMENT 1 IS DUE $30
SATURDAY INDOOR DRUMLINE/WINTERGUARD REHEARSAL 1PM-5:30PM
MONDAY 2-24-14 MANDATORY LOW BRASS SECTIONAL AFTER SCHOOL 3:15PM-4PM
THURSDAY 2-27-14 MANDATORY SYMPHONIC BAND REHEARSAL (GUEST CLINICIAN) 5:30PM-8PM

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ATTEND ALL MANDATORY EVENTS THAT YOU ARE APART OF! WE NEED TO WORK HARD TO DO WELL AT THE STATE MUSIC FESTIVAL THIS YEAR!! 


Class 2-18-14


SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT.
SWBAT: REHEARSE IN SECTIONALS.(FIRST 30 MIN. OF CLASS)SWBAT: REHEARSE BLUE RIDGE SAGA (1-130)
SWBAT: REHEARSE Deer path dances (1-30)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC)
SWBAT: REHEARSE  Cumberland Cross (ALL)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC)
SWBAT: REHEARSE Concert march.(1-22)(22-39) (trio)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC) 
SWBAT: rehearse ride (1-40)
SWBAT: rehearse activity march. (1-30)
SWBAT: learn percussion ensemble music.(concert band)
SWBAT: SIGHTREAD NEW MUSIC.  (SYMPHONIC/CONCERT)              SWBAT: see white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.

Monday, February 17, 2014

Class 2-17-14

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT.

SWBAT: REHEARSE BLUE RIDGE SAGA (1-130)
SWBAT: REHEARSE Deer path dances (1-30)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC)
SWBAT: REHEARSE  Cumberland Cross (ALL)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC)
SWBAT: REHEARSE Concert march.(1-22)(22-39) (trio)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC) 
SWBAT: rehearse ride (1-40)
SWBAT: rehearse activity march. (1-30)
SWBAT: learn percussion ensemble music.(concert band)
SWBAT: SIGHTREAD NEW MUSIC.  (SYMPHONIC/CONCERT)               SWBAT: see white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.

Thursday, February 13, 2014

WINTERGUARD AND INDOOR DRUM LINE COMPETITION CANCELLED SATURDAY 2-15-14

STUDENTS THE SUN VALLEY COMPETITION HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR SATURDAY 2-15-14. THERE WILL BE NO PRACTICE TOMORROW OR SATURDAY. STAY SAFE AND WARM! IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL nicholas.gibson@ucps.k12.nc.us or CALL 803-619-9834. 

INDOOR DRUM-LINE PRACTICE CANCELLED TONIGHT DUE TO WEATHER/SCHOOL CLOSING

STUDENTS INVOLVED WITH INDOOR DRUM-LINE, PRACTICE HAS BEEN CANCELLED THIS EVENING. AS OF RIGHT NOW THE COMPETITION ON SATURDAY IS STILL ON.  THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT IT MIGHT BE CANCELLED.  IF IT IS CANCELLED YOU ALL WILL RECEIVE A CALL.  IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS EMAIL MR. GIBSON AT nicholas.gibson@ucps.k12.nc.us OR CALL AT 803-619-9834. STAY WARM AND REMEMBER PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!!

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Class 2-11-14

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT.

SWBAT: REHEARSE BLUE RIDGE SAGA (1-130)
SWBAT: REHEARSE Deer path dances (1-30)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC)
SWBAT: REHEARSE  Cumberland Cross (ALL)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC)
SWBAT: REHEARSE Concert march.(1-22)(22-39) (trio)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC) 
SWBAT: rehearse ride (1-40)
SWBAT: rehearse activity march. (1-30)
SWBAT: learn percussion ensemble music.(concert band)
SWBAT: SIGHTREAD NEW MUSIC.  (SYMPHONIC/CONCERT)                 SWBAT: see white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.

Monday, February 10, 2014

ALL COUNTY BAND CLINIC 2014

Congratulations Band students who participated in the All County Band Clinic this past weekend!! You all represented Monroe High School very well!!





Class 2-10-14

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT.

SWBAT: REHEARSE BLUE RIDGE SAGA (37-75)
SWBAT: REHEARSE Deer path dances (1-30)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC)
SWBAT: REHEARSE  Cumberland Cross (1-45)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC)
SWBAT: REHEARSE Concert march.(1-22)(22-39) (trio)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC) 
SWBAT: rehearse ride (1-40)
SWBAT: rehearse activity march. (1-30)
SWBAT: learn percussion ensemble music.(concert band)
SWBAT: SIGHTREAD NEW MUSIC.  (SYMPHONIC/CONCERT)                 SWBAT: see white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.

SWBAT: TAKE PLAYING TEST!

Thursday, February 6, 2014

BAND BOOSTER MEETING TONIGHT

THERE WILL BE A PARENT MEETING TONIGHT AT 7PM

Class 2-6-14

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT.

SWBAT: REHEARSE BLUE RIDGE SAGA (37-75)
SWBAT: REHEARSE Deer path dances (1-30)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC)
SWBAT: REHEARSE  Cumberland Cross (1-45)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC)
SWBAT: REHEARSE Concert march.(1-22)(22-39) (trio)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC) 
SWBAT: rehearse ride (1-40)
SWBAT: rehearse activity march. (1-30)
SWBAT: learn percussion ensemble music.(concert band)
SWBAT: SIGHTREAD NEW MUSIC.  (SYMPHONIC/CONCERT)                 SWBAT: see white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

LEADERSHIP MEETING TOMORROW AFTER SCHOOL 3:15-4PM

ANY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN BECOMING A LEADER FOR THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR PLEASE ATTEND A LEADERSHIP MEETING IN THE MHS BAND ROOM TOMORROW AFTER SCHOOL.  

CONCERT BAND REHEARSAL TOMORROW NIGHT 5:30-7PM

THERE WILL BE CONCERT BAND REHEARSAL TOMORROW NIGHT FROM 5:30PM- 7PM IN THE MHS BAND ROOM.  THIS REHEARSAL IS OPTIONAL FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. IF YOU ARE A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT WHO ATTENDS YOU WILL RECEIVE EXTRA CREDIT! 

Band Booster Meeting tomorrow Night at 7:00pm

THERE WILL BE A PARENT MEETING TOMORROW NIGHT AT 7PM IN THE MHS BAND ROOM. PLEASE ATTEND!

Class 2-5-14

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT.

SWBAT: REHEARSE BLUE RIDGE SAGA (37-75)
SWBAT: REHEARSE Deer path dances (1-30)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC)
SWBAT: REHEARSE  Cumberland Cross (1-45)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC)
SWBAT: REHEARSE Concert march.(1-22)(22-39) (trio)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC) 
SWBAT: rehearse ride (1-40)
SWBAT: rehearse activity march. (1-30)
SWBAT: learn percussion ensemble music.(concert band)
SWBAT: SIGHTREAD NEW MUSIC.  (SYMPHONIC/CONCERT)                 SWBAT: see white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Class 2-4-14

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT.

SWBAT: REHEARSE BLUE RIDGE SAGA (37-75)
SWBAT: REHEARSE Deer path dances (1-30)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC)
SWBAT: REHEARSE  Cumberland Cross (1-45)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC)
SWBAT: REHEARSE Concert march.(1-22)(22-39) (trio)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC) 
SWBAT: rehearse ride (1-40)
SWBAT: rehearse activity march. (1-30)
SWBAT: learn percussion ensemble music.(concert band)
SWBAT: SIGHTREAD NEW MUSIC.  (SYMPHONIC/CONCERT)                 SWBAT: see white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.

Monday, February 3, 2014

Class 2-3-14

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT.

SWBAT: REHEARSE BLUE RIDGE SAGA (37-75)
SWBAT: REHEARSE Deer path dances (1-30)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC)
SWBAT: REHEARSE  Cumberland Cross (1-45)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC)
SWBAT: REHEARSE Concert march.(1-22)(22-39) (trio)(CONCERT/SYMPHONIC) 
SWBAT: rehearse ride (1-40)
SWBAT: rehearse activity march. (1-30)
SWBAT: learn percussion ensemble music.(concert band)
SWBAT: SIGHTREAD NEW MUSIC.  (SYMPHONIC/CONCERT)                 SWBAT: see white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.