Annc. for April 4, 2023 (Spring, Week 4)

Hi, All! Things are going great! Some of our more challenging selections are really starting to come together. I am so impressed! Here’s the plan for tonight: FULL BAND: Warm-Ups  Run Three Ayres SECTIONALS BREAK FULL BAND Work on Transitions in: –...

Annc. for March 28, 2023 (Spring, Week 3)

Hello Everyone! I hope you didn’t already pack up your shovels before Mother Nature’s incredible show this morning! Last week, we briefly talked about the lyrics of the song Baba Yetu. I mentioned I would share them. While looking for the translation, I found a link...

Annc. for March 21, 2023 (Spring, Week 2)

Hello, Everyone! Welcome, once again, All Musicians, New and/or Returning! Below is our plan for this week… Please always let me know if you have questions. See you Tuesday! — Jenny Leist Warm-Ups: Scale Sheet Monterey March (Lighter) Count Not the Hours...

Annc. for March 14, 2023 (Spring, Week 1)

Hello All! Welcome to the Spring Session of New Horizons Band Fox Valley! For this week, our favorite woodwind specialist An will be out. I believe Michael is back from his travels, and Ron will be there, too. I will cover woodwind sectionals. Additional info on Three...

Annc. for February 28, 2023 (Final Winter, Week 8)

Good Morning! Remember that this week is the last week in the Winter Session and next week is a Bonus Week of rehearsal! Here is the registration link for Spring:  https://newhorizonsbandfoxvalley.com/join-us/ See you tonight – Drive Safely! Thanks, All! —...

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...