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Last Updated: Wednesday, August 25th,  2010


Congratulations Symphonic Band!
All-Star Festival GRAND CHAMPIONS!

 


The Symphonic Band competed at the All-Star Music Festival on Saturday, April 25th.  They received a Superior Rating, 1st place Middle School and Grand Champion Instrumental Ensemble!  There were seven instrumental groups that performed at the competition.  Great job and congratulations to the Symphonic Band!



Announcements

Beginning Band New Parent Meeting - Friday, September 10th, 6:30pm 

This is for all parents of beginning band students.  This meeting serves as an orientation to the band program so that parents are informed of what is required for band, such as: correct uniform, band picture dates, required performances, instrument and supplies needed, Smart Music Technology demonstration and much more.  There will also be representatives from Hoggtowne Music available to help with instrument rentals and purchases.  They will be able to answer any questions you have an you will be able to rent/purchase an instrument that evening.  This saves you a trip to Gainesville!  They will also have supplies for the instruments available for purchase.

 Books Needed for Band Classes

Beginning Band - Winning Rhythms, Accent on Achievement Book I (instrument specific), Fundamentals for the Windband Student Book I  ** Books can be purchased through Mrs. Pirzer for $27.00

Concert Band - Winning Rhythms, Accent on Achievement Book II (instrument specific), Fundamentals for the Windband Student Book II

Symphonic Band - Winning Rhythms, Foundations for Superior Performance (instrument specific)

In Coming 6th Grade Students - Sign Up for Band!
Any in-coming 6th grade student can sign up for band.  You do not have to know how to read music or play an instrument.  Mrs. Pirzer will teach you everything you need to know!  All students will test each instrument the first few weeks of band.  PLEASE do not buy an instrument until your child has been tested. If you would like to get started on an instrument over the summer you can sign up for the summer band camp at Fort Clarke Middle School.  Mrs. Pirzer will be co-teaching with Mr. McConn, FCMS Director, and will get you started on reading notes and rhythms and playing your instrument!  If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Pirzer.

Click Here - Sign Up For Band

All-State Auditions - Saturday, September 18th

These auditions are open to students that are in Symphonic or Concert band, have memorized their 7 All-State Scales (plus chromatic) and have been working on the music.  Interested students should see Mrs. Pirzer for the audition application.




Resources
 Order Reeds and Band Supplies from Hoggtowne Music
Parents and students can order reeds, valve oil, neck straps, percussion sticks/mallets, and much more online at Hoggtowne Music.  Hoggtowne makes a delivery every Thursday to the school so you order online and it will be dropped off at the school the following Thursday!  This is a great way to make sure you have what you need for band!  Check out their website today.



Hoggtowne Music
1730 NW 53rd Ave
Gainesville, FL  32653
271-4772
www.hoggtownemusic.com


SMART Music - Order Smart Music to use at home!  Be able to do all of the same things we do in class with Smart Music.  www.smartmusic.com

Online Metronome
This is a great tool for students to use at home while practicing.  Check it out! www.metronomeonline.com

Practice Records
Pracitce records will now be due every Monday for a grade.  They must be initialed by a parent to receive credit.  Students are expected to practice 5 days a week, 30 minutes a night. 
Click here to download a new practice record.


Dates to Remember
 

Wednesday, November 10th
Veteran's Day Celebration
MANDATORY performance for Symphonic Band
OVMS - Outside by the Flag Poll
1st and 2nd periods


Thursday, December 9th
OVMS Winter Band Concert
MANDATORY performance for All Bands
OVMS Cafetorium, 6:30 pm
Concert Dress Uniform


Contact Information

Lori Pirzer
Director of Bands
1203 SW 250th Street
Newberry, FL  32669
phone: 352-472-1102
fax: 352-472-1131
pirzerll@gm.sbac.edu



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