Announcements

Below, you’ll find announcements from the director, including such items as notes for upcoming rehearsals, things to practice, links to recordings of pieces we’re playing, reminders, and more.

To read the full text for each entry below, simply click on that announcement’s title.

 

Annc. for February 21, 2023 (Winter, Week 7)

Hi Everyone! This coming Saturday, our school has it’s Solo and Ensemble (S&E) Festival at New London High School. I have put a TON of communication together for students and families, created schedules and checklists, numbered hundreds of measures, met with...

Annc. for February 14, 2023 (Winter, Week 6)

Hello! Below is an important message from Doug and our plan for next week! (Remember that this week we will start right away with sectionals because I will have conferences.) For Fun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XgZ_Aar6QM...

Annc. for February 7, 2023 (Winter, Week 5)

Hello! We are just over the halfway point for our winter session, and I am enjoying every minute with you all!  Thanks for the opportunity to work with you and giving me something so fun to look forward to each Tuesday. I sincerely hope you look forward to our...

Annc. for January 31, 2023 (Winter, Week 4)

Hello - This one will be quick! By the way: Amazing job sight reading Night Train last week 🙂 FYI - Upcoming Performances: - BBR at Cranky Pat’s tonight at 7:30pm - HASBand at Appleton Beer Factory Feb. 2nd at 7pm -- Jenny Week 4 Procedures: Welcome/Celebrations...

Annc. for January 24, 2023 (Winter, Week 3)

Hello! A huge thank you goes out to everyone for being so flexible last week! We were able to still get so much done:)  Check out the plan below for our rehearsal next week! Thanks, -- Jenny Week 3 Procedures: Welcome/Celebrations Warm-Ups Run Mvt.. 3 of Three Ayres...

Annc. for January 17, 2023 (Winter, Week 2)

Hello Everyone! I think we are off to a great start and are already sounding great!  Thank you to: All of our newly registered members - we are so happy to have you! Our continuing members for returning and for being so welcoming to our newest members... And, to the...

*Special Annc – January 17 Rehearsal Time Change

Hello Everyone! Due to circumstances outside our control, rehearsal on January 17 will BEGIN and END 1/2-hour earlier than usual. Therefore, Jan. 17 Rehearsal will start at 6:00pm and will end at 8:00pm. PLEASE NOTE: If you will be late for our 6:00pm start time, it...

Welcome from Jenny! Annc. for January 10, 2023 (Winter, Week 1)

Hello All! I am excited to see some familiar faces tomorrow along with some new faces, too. I think we are going to have a great session - Welcome! Below, you will find a rough sketch of a rehearsal schedule.  This is meant to be just a guideline -- you can expect...

Welcome from Doug! Annc. for January 10, 2023 (Winter, Week 1)

WELCOME Hi!  I want to welcome everyone back to band for our winter 2023 session -- and extend an especially warm welcome to our new-to-the-band musicians! As a reminder, please wear your name tag and use a puppy pad on the floor for those instruments that drip or...

Annc. for November 8, 2022 (Week 10/Concert Week)

Hello All! It is hard to believe that our first session together is coming to a close! I look forward to another session beginning in January, and am so excited to see new and returning faces. In the meantime, keep listening and playing! Check out a Veterans Day...

Annc. for November 1, 2022 (Week 9)

Greetings, Week after week, I am continually impressed with your playing (and playing in costume) and am honored to be your director! I am really looking forward to a fine concert! Here are a few items I thought I would share or review before our next rehearsal:...

Annc. for October 25, 2022 (Week 8)

Hello Everybody, The survey results are in! Thanks to everyone for the great feedback! For survey details, please see my email dated October 24, 2022. Thank you again! Lots of music is happening around us! If you attend a concert and hear a piece that you enjoy,...

Annc. for October 18, 2022 (Week 7)

Hello Everybody, Can you believe it has already been a week since we rehearsed? Many things are going very well - I was especially impressed with the improvements in King of Pop. It tells me that some of you are practicing and that is just about all it takes to make a...

Annc. for October 11, 2022 (Week 6)

Hello Everybody, Last rehearsal had some really great moments! One of my favorites was when YOU asked me to try Rondo faster. I was so happy that everyone was willing to take that risk - especially when it turned out so well!  Below is a rough sketch of what to expect...

Annc. for October 4, 2022 (Week 5)

Hello Everyone, Great rehearsal last week! Below is what to expect for this week. -- Jenny Week 5 Procedures: (October 4) Welcome Warm-Up In Seats Run Rondo Cuts/save-for-future: SttC & Festmusik Sectional Work PERC Rondo GE instructor pick 🙂 KoP transitions, mm....