Tuesday, November 26, 2019

ATLANTA UPDATE

WE WILL BE GOING TO ATLANTA!!!

WE HAVE 44 STUDENTS AND 15 CHAPERONES

IF YOU ARE A CHAPERONE YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL FROM ME WITHIN THE WEEK ABOUT WHEN TO GET YOUR PAYMENT IN.

PLEASE LET MR. GIBSON KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.

THE SECOND PAYMENT OF $100 IS DUE ON JANUARY17TH.


ATLANTA PAYMENT IS DUE TODAY (UPDATE)

As of right now there are 18 students who have turned in their deposit to go on the 7th and 8th grade Six Flags Atlanta trip. There are 45 students interested in going on the trip based off the survey. And there are over 75 students saying they are going on the trip.

TODAY November 26th is when the first deposit is due. The first payment is $150. The total cost for the trip for students is $350. The price is based on 100 students going set by the travel company. The final itinerary will be finalized by the travel company once performance times have been set.

Once I have the final numbers of students going to Atlanta, a decision will be made if we will go or not. If we do not go to Atlanta all parents will be receiving their deposit back.


Your first payment is due on November 26th. This will serve as your commitment on going to Atlanta. If we do not have enough students to have a band you will receive your deposit back. A decision will be made LATER TODAY.

Class 11-26-19

SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Go over warm ups. (7th/8th grade)
SWBAT: Practice Concert G/C/F/Bb/Eb/Ab/Db Scales (7th and 8th)
SWBAT: go over band terms/music theory(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: perform exercises in band method book.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: sight read new music. (7th and 8th Grade)
SWBAT: Listen to concert band music. (7th+8th)
SWBAT: look at the white board for specific instructions.
SWBAT: perform # 27-45. (6th grade)
SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March/Polar Express/December Sky/Canticum (8th)
SWBAT: Rehearse Drive/Chorale and Mystic Chant/Simple Gifts of Christmas (7th)
SWBAT: Rehearse Countdown to Christmas/midnight mission (6th)

Turn In Your Winter Concert Form By December 9th

Combined Rehearsal Today For All Grades During Class

Monday, November 25, 2019

Combined rehearsals during class tomorrow

JAZZ BAND AFTER SCHOOL TODAY

WINTER CONCERT FORM RETURN BY DECEMBER 9TH

CMS WINTER CONCERT 

Date: Monday December 16th, 2019
Time of Departure: 4:30pm
Call Time for ALL STUDENTS: 5:00pm
Concert Starts: 6:30pm
Destination: Clover School District Auditorium

Please complete the form below for your child to ride the bus to the Clover School District Auditorium on Monday December 16th. Students will be provided a snack, pizza and water at CMS before loading the busses to the auditorium. 

All students not riding the bus will need to report to the auditorium by 5:00pm in concert black attire.

Please indicate on this form if your child will be riding the bus or will be dropped off at the auditorium. All Students will be receiving a grade for this performance.  It will be required that they stay the entire concert to receive credit. The concert should last approximately one hour. If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.

Please return this form to Mr. Gibson by December 9th 2019. 

I am the parent/legal guardian of ___________________________ and by signing this statement, I give my consent and permission for my child to ride the bus to Clover School District Auditorium for the CMS band winter concert.

I understand that during this trip my child will be subject to the policies, rules, and regulations of CMS & Clover School District.

NAME(S): Mother:_________________________Father:______________________________

Student Name (Print):____________________________________________________________________

PHONE:_________________________________

I have read and fully understand the contents of this form. 

________         ______________________________                              _______________________
Date                 Signature of parent or legal guardian                               Printed name

 CHECK HERE IF YOU PLAN ON HAVING YOUR CHILD TAKE THE BUS TO THE CLOVER SCHOOL DISTRICT AUDITORIUM ON DECEMBLER 16TH 2019 

__________

CHECK HERE IF YOU PLAN ON DROPPING YOUR CHILD OFF AT THE CLOVER SCHOOL DISTRICT AUDITORIUM by 5:00PM ON DECEMBER 16TH 2019  

__________

Atlanta Update PAYMENT DUE TOMORROW

As of right now there are TWELVE students who have turned in their deposit to go on the 7th and 8th grade Six Flags Atlanta trip. There are 45 students interested in going on the trip based off the survey. And there are over 75 students saying they are going on the trip.

TUESDAY November 26th is when the first deposit is due. The first payment is $150. The total cost for the trip for students is $350. The price is based on 100 students going set by the travel company. The final itinerary will be finalized by the travel company once performance times have been set.

Once I have the final numbers of students going to Atlanta, a decision will be made if we will go or not. If we do not go to Atlanta all parents will be receiving their deposit back.


Your first payment is due on November 26th. This will serve as your commitment on going to Atlanta. If we do not have enough students to have a band you will receive your deposit back. A decision will be made on November 26th.

Class 11-25-19

SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Go over warm ups. (7th/8th grade)
SWBAT: Practice Concert G/C/F/Bb/Eb/Ab/Db Scales (7th and 8th)
SWBAT: go over band terms/music theory(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: perform exercises in band method book.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: sight read new music. (7th and 8th Grade)
SWBAT: Listen to concert band music. (7th+8th)
SWBAT: look at the white board for specific instructions.
SWBAT: perform # 27-45. (6th grade)
SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March/Polar Express/December Sky/Canticum (8th)
SWBAT: Rehearse Drive/Chorale and Mystic Chant/Simple Gifts of Christmas (7th)
SWBAT: Rehearse Countdown to Christmas/midnight mission (6th)

Friday, November 22, 2019

Atlanta Trip Update



As of right now there are TEN students who have turned in their deposit to go on the 7th and 8th grade Six Flags Atlanta trip. There are 45 students interested in going on the trip based off the survey. And there are over 75 students saying they are going on the trip.

TUESDAY November 26th is when the first deposit is due. The first payment is $150. The total cost for the trip for students is $350. The price is based on 100 students going set by the travel company. The final itinerary will be finalized by the travel company once performance times have been set.

Once I have the final numbers of students going to Atlanta, a decision will be made if we will go or not. If we do not go to Atlanta all parents will be receiving their deposit back.


Your first payment is due on November 26th. This will serve as your commitment on going to Atlanta. If we do not have enough students to have a band you will receive your deposit back. A decision will be made on November 26th.

Winter Concert December 16th at 6:30pm in the CSDA

Students will be receiving information today about their winter concert on December 16th.

- We will be providing a bus for all students that will leave after school to bus them to the Clover School District Auditorium. (See Form)
- We will also be feeding the students pizza after school before getting on the bus.
- Students will need to be in their concert black attire in order to perform. If you have any concerns about attire please notify Mr. Gibson.

- Students will have to be picked up after the concert at the Clover School District Auditorium.

 If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.

Students Please Return This Form by December 9th

CMS WINTER CONCERT 

Date: Monday December 16th, 2019
Time of Departure: 4:30pm
Call Time for ALL STUDENTS: 5:00pm
Concert Starts: 6:30pm
Destination: Clover School District Auditorium

Please complete the form below for your child to ride the bus to the Clover School District Auditorium on Monday December 16th. Students will be provided a snack, pizza and water at CMS before loading the busses to the auditorium. 

All students not riding the bus will need to report to the auditorium by 5:00pm in concert black attire.

Please indicate on this form if your child will be riding the bus or will be dropped off at the auditorium. All Students will be receiving a grade for this performance.  It will be required that they stay the entire concert to receive credit. The concert should last approximately one hour. If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.

Please return this form to Mr. Gibson by December 9th 2019. 

I am the parent/legal guardian of ___________________________ and by signing this statement, I give my consent and permission for my child to ride the bus to Clover School District Auditorium for the CMS band winter concert.

I understand that during this trip my child will be subject to the policies, rules, and regulations of CMS & Clover School District.

NAME(S): Mother:_________________________Father:______________________________

Student Name (Print):____________________________________________________________________

PHONE:_________________________________

I have read and fully understand the contents of this form. 

________         ______________________________                              _______________________
Date                 Signature of parent or legal guardian                               Printed name

 CHECK HERE IF YOU PLAN ON HAVING YOUR CHILD TAKE THE BUS TO THE CLOVER SCHOOL DISTRICT AUDITORIUM ON DECEMBLER 16TH 2019 

__________

CHECK HERE IF YOU PLAN ON DROPPING YOUR CHILD OFF AT THE CLOVER SCHOOL DISTRICT AUDITORIUM by 5:00PM ON DECEMBER 16TH 2019  

__________

Jazz Band Today After School

Class 11-22-19

SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Go over warm ups. (7th/8th grade)
SWBAT: Practice Concert G/C/F/Bb/Eb/Ab/Db Scales (7th and 8th)
SWBAT: go over band terms/music theory(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: perform exercises in band method book.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: sight read new music. (7th and 8th Grade)
SWBAT: Listen to concert band music. (7th+8th)
SWBAT: look at the white board for specific instructions.
SWBAT: perform # 27-45. (6th grade)
SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March/Polar Express/December Sky/Canticum (8th)
SWBAT: Rehearse Drive/Chorale and Mystic Chant/Simple Gifts of Christmas (7th)
SWBAT: Rehearse Countdown to Christmas/midnight mission (6th)

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Link to Region Band Solos

https://www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/music/community/community_events/all_state_band_recordings/trombone.php

All County Band Forms Need To Be Returned ASAP to Mr Gibson.

Jazz Band Friday 3:45pm-5:00pm

Region/AllCounty Audition Practice Tomorrow After School 3:45pm-5:00pm

Class 11-20-19

SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Go over warm ups. (7th/8th grade)
SWBAT: Practice Concert G/C/F/Bb/Eb/Ab/Db Scales (7th and 8th)
SWBAT: go over band terms/music theory(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: perform exercises in band method book.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: sight read new music. (7th and 8th Grade)
SWBAT: Listen to concert band music. (7th+8th)
SWBAT: look at the white board for specific instructions.
SWBAT: perform # 52-65. (6th grade)
SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March/Polar Express/December Sky/Canticum (8th)
SWBAT: Rehearse Drive/Chorale and Mystic Chant/Simple Gifts of Christmas (7th)
SWBAT: Rehearse Countdown to Christmas/Midnight Mission (6th)

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

TIMES FOR ALL COUNTY AUDITIONS DECEMBER 10th AT FORT MILL MIDDLE SCHOOL (SELECT STUDENTS ONLY)


ALL COUNTY BAND FORM IS BEING SENT HOME TODAY (SELECT STUDENTS ONLY)

Please Complete this form and return it to Mr. Gibson ASAP.

CMS York County Honor Band Auditions (Field Trip Form)

Date: Tuesday December 10th, 2019                                            STUDENT NAME:________________
Time of Departure: 2pm
Destination: Fort Mill Middle School

Please complete the form below for your child to ride the bus to York County Band auditions on Tuesday December 10th at Fort Mill Middle School. 

 Itinerary:
2:00pm Depart CMS 
2:30pm stop for dinner at Wendy’s or Chick-Fil-A
4:00pm Arrive at Fort Mill Middle School
4:30pm- 9:00pm Auditions 
9:30pm ETA back to CMS

I am the parent/legal guardian of ___________________________ and by signing this statement, I give my consent and permission for my child to ride the bus to Fort Mill Middle School to audition for the York County Honor Band. 

I understand that during this trip my child will be subject to the policies, rules, and regulations of CMS & Clover School District

NAME(S): Mother:_________________________Father:______________________________
ADDRESS:____________________________________________________________________
PHONE:_________________________________

I have read and fully understand the contents of this form.

________         ______________________________                              _______________________
Date                 Signature of parent or legal guardian                               Printed name

CHECK HERE IF YOU PLAN ON HAVING YOUR CHILD TAKE THE BUS TO FORT MILL MIDDLE SCHOOL and back to CMS

__________

CHECK HERE IF YOU PLAN ON DRIVING YOUR CHILD TO FORT MILL MIDDLE SCHOOL INSTEAD OF TAKING THE BUS

__________

 CHECK HERE IF YOU PLAN ON HAVING YOUR CHILD TAKE THE BUS TO FORT MILL MIDDLE SCHOOL AND PICKING UP YOUR CHILD FROM THE AUDITION

__________

Winter Concert 12-16-19 6:30pm

Students will be receiving information in the upcoming week about their winter concert on December 16th.
- We will be providing a bus for all students that will leave after school to bus them to the Clover School District Auditorium.
- We will also be feeding the students pizza after school before getting on the bus.
- Students will need to be in their concert black attire in order to perform. If you have any concerns about attire please notify Mr. Gibson.
- Students will have to be picked up after the concert at the Clover School District Auditorium.

Again, more information will be provided in the upcoming weeks. If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.

nicholas.gibson@clover.k12.sc.us

Atlanta Update



As of right now there are three students who have turned in their deposit to go on the 7th and 8th grade Six Flags Atlanta trip. There are 45 students interested in going on the trip based off the survey. And there are over 75 students saying they are going on the trip.

November 26th is when the first deposit is due. The first payment is $150. The total cost for the trip for students is $350. The price is based on 100 students going set by the travel company. The final Itinerary will be finalized by the travel company once performance times have been set.

Once I have the final numbers of students going to Atlanta, a decision will be made if we will go or not. If we do not go to Atlanta all parents will be receiving their deposit back.

 
Your first payment is due on November 26th. This will serve as your commitment on going to Atlanta. If we do not have enough students to have a band you will receive your deposit back. A decision will be made on November 26th.

NO AFTER SCHOOL PRACTICE TODAY

Class 11-19-19

SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Go over warm ups. (7th/8th grade)
SWBAT: Practice Concert G/C/F/Bb/Eb/Ab/Db Scales (7th and 8th)
SWBAT: go over band terms/music theory(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: perform exercises in band method book.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: sight read new music. (7th and 8th Grade)
SWBAT: Listen to concert band music. (7th+8th)
SWBAT: look at the white board for specific instructions.
SWBAT: perform # 27-45. (6th grade)
SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March/Polar Express/December Sky/Canticum (8th)
SWBAT: Rehearse Drive/Chorale and Mystic Chant/Simple Gifts of Christmas (7th)
SWBAT: Rehearse Countdown to Christmas (6th)

Monday, November 18, 2019

Region Band Rehearsal This Week is Tuesday and Thursday After School

Jazz Band Today and Friday After School

All County Auditions are December 10th at Fort Mill Middle School (Select 7tth and 8th grade students)

We will be taking a bus on December 10th to Fort Mill Middle School for York County Auditions. Students should bring money for dinner as we will stop before we get to Fort Mill.

Tentative Itinerary :

Depart CMS at 2:00pm
Get dinner from Wendy's or Chick-Fil-A 2:45pm (Cherry Rd Rock Hill)
Arrive at Fort Mill Middle by 4:15pm
Auditions 4:30pm-9:00pm (Approximately)
Return to CMS by 9:30pm

If you would like to pick up your child from Fort Mill Middle School you will need to notify Mr. Gibson in advanced. Please contact him if you have any questions.


Winter Concert December 16th at 6:30pm

Students will be receiving information in the upcoming week about their winter concert on December 16th.
- We will be providing a bus for all students that will leave after school to bus them to the Clover School District Auditorium.
- We will also be feeding the students pizza after school before getting on the bus.
- Students will need to be in their concert black attire in order to perform. If you have any concerns about attire please notify Mr. Gibson.
- Students will have to be picked up after the concert at the Clover School District Auditorium.

Again, more information will be provided in the upcoming weeks. If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.

nicholas.gibson@clover.k12.sc.us

Atlanta Trip Update

Currently we have 43 students interested in going on this optional trip. There has been over 75 students between the 7th and 8th grade that has expressed interest in going to Atlanta.

Your first payment is due on November 26th. This will serve as your commitment on going to Atlanta. If we do not have enough students to have a band you will receive your deposit back. A decision will be made on November 26th.

If you have any questions email Mr. Gibson at nicholas.gibson@clover.k12.sc.us


Atlanta Spring Trip Survey
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KQPIbyTUr04BNQ_KK296okYNqMu61HFznrRuoQqtXEM/edit

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Class 11-13-19

SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Go over warm ups. (7th/8th grade)
SWBAT: Practice Concert G/C/F/Bb/Eb/Ab/Db Scales (7th and 8th)
SWBAT: go over band terms/music theory(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: perform exercises in band method book.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: sight read new music. (7th and 8th Grade)
SWBAT: Listen to concert band music. (7th+8th)
SWBAT: look at the white board for specific instructions.
SWBAT: perform # 27-45. (6th grade)
SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March/Polar Express/December Sky/Canticum (8th)
SWBAT: Rehearse Drive/Chorale and Mystic Chant/Simple Gifts of Christmas (7th)
SWBAT: Rehearse Countdown to Christmas (6th)

Winter Concert December 16th at 6:30pm in the Clover School District Auditorium

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Winter Concert December 16th 2019

Students will be receiving information in the upcoming week about their winter concert on December 16th.
- We will be providing a bus for all students that will leave after school to bus them to the Clover School District Auditorium.
 - We will also be feeding the students pizza after school before getting on the bus.
- Students will need to be in their concert black attire in order to perform.   If you have any concerns about attire please notify Mr. Gibson.
- Students will have to be picked up after the concert at the Clover School District Auditorium.

Again, more information will be provided in the upcoming weeks. If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.

nicholas.gibson@clover.k12.sc.us

All County Auditions are December 10th at Fort Mill Middle School (Select 7tth and 8th grade students)

We will be taking a bus on December 10th to Fort Mill Middle School for York County Auditions.  Students should bring money for dinner as we will stop before we get to Fort Mill.

Tentative Itinerary :

Depart CMS at 2:00pm
Get dinner from Wendys or Chick-Fil-A  2:45pm (Cherry Rd Rock Hill)
Arrive at Fort Mill Middle by 4:15pm
Auditions 4:30pm-9:00pm (Approxametly)
Return to CMS by 9:30pm

If you would like to pick up your child from Fort Mill Middle School you will need to notify Mr. Gibson in advanced. Please contact him if you have any questions.

Below are a list of the students signed up for this audition and are expected to go.
7th grade
Nathan Todd
Jeremiah Allen
Maya Swyt
Aden Pater
Camilla Joye
Emma Brown
Logan Frisk
Holden Long
Jackson Lewis
Mason McLean
Marissa Frye
Olivia Deadmond
Madison Garcia
Brandon Doster
Olivia Cox
Robert Gibson
Britany Santos
Abby Taylor

8th Grade
Alyssa Quell
Stetson Grigg
Savannah Poskie
Aaron Pastirik-Klonowski
Lee Huffstetler
Brett Menz
Gianni Allen
Anna Sherfinski
Emily Medlin
JJ Garback
Charlee Laws
Isabella Straits
Miranda Alexander
Dalton Arnold
Brandon Smith
Ben Kaltenback
Kyra Roland
Sage Johansen
Logan Morrison
Dillion Doubledee
Cody Stiles
Austin Brewer
Sawyer Spearman
Falan Youngblood

Possible Atlanta Trip for 7th and 8th grade

Currently we have 41 students interested in going on this optional trip. There has been over 75 students between the 7th and 8th grade that has expressed interest in going to Atlanta.

Please fill out the survey to help me determine if we will have enough interest to have a band perform on this trip. The survey does not serve a commitment on going. Your first payment due on November 26th will serve as your commitment on going on this trip. ($150) If we do not have enough students to have a band you will receive your deposit back.

The total cost is $350 this price is based on a total of 100 people going.  Price includes 2 charter buses, hotel, Coca Cola museum, Georgia Aquarium, Six Flags, Southern Starr Music Festival registration, all taxes and gratuities.  (Tour company is working out details for possible dinner at the varsity and a possible meal voucher at six flags) More information will be provided once final numbers are provided to the tour company.

If you have any questions email Mr. Gibson at nicholas.gibson@clover.k12.sc.us


Atlanta Spring Trip Survey
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KQPIbyTUr04BNQ_KK296okYNqMu61HFznrRuoQqtXEM/edit

Region Band Rehearsal Tomorrow and Thursday After School (Optional)

No After School Rehearsal Today

Class 11-12-19

SWBAT= Student Will Be Able To



SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Go over warm ups. (7th/8th grade)
SWBAT: Practice Concert G/C/F/Bb/Eb/Ab/Db Scales (7th and 8th)
SWBAT: go over band terms/music theory(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: perform exercises in band method book.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: sight read new music. (7th and 8th Grade)
SWBAT: Listen to concert band music. (7th+8th)
SWBAT: look at the white board for specific instructions.
SWBAT: perform # 27-45. (6th grade)
SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March/Polar Express/December Sky/Canticum (8th)
SWBAT: Rehearse Drive/Chorale and Mystic Chant/Simple Gifts of Christmas (7th)
SWBAT: Rehearse Countdown to Christmas (6th)

Monday, November 11, 2019

7th and 8th grade Atlanta trip payment is due 11-26-19 ($150 first payment)

Class 11-11-19

SWBAT= Student Will Be Able To

SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Go over warm ups. (7th/8th grade)
SWBAT: Practice Concert G/C/F/Bb/Eb/Ab/Db Scales (7th and 8th)
SWBAT: go over band terms/music theory(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: perform exercises in band method book.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: sight read new music. (7th and 8th Grade)
SWBAT: Listen to concert band music. (7th+8th)
SWBAT: look at the white board for specific instructions.
SWBAT: perform # 27-45. (6th grade)
SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March/Polar Express/December Sky/Canticum (8th)
SWBAT: Rehearse Drive/Chorale and Mystic Chant/Simple Gifts of Christmas (7th)
SWBAT: Rehearse Countdown to Christmas (6th)

6th Grade Parent Letter



Parents,



Below are some important announcements. Our 6th grade band is working hard to put on a stellar concert on December 16th. Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a great week!

Our annual winter concert is December 16th. This is a mandatory event for all band students. Students not in attendance will receive a 0% for a test grade. All students will need to be in concert black attire for this event. (Boys black dress pants, black dress shirt, black belt, and black dress shoes. Ladies black dress is school dress code or black slacks, black top, and dress shoes.) You may purchase the students attire anywhere you would like. If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.

I have attached a link to concert attire if you have trouble finding concert black.

https://www.concertattire.com/Pippa_Concert_Dress_Style_113_p/113.htm(Ladies Concert Black Dress)

https://www.concertattire.com/3024P_Polyester_Adjustable_Elastic_Waist_Trousers_p/3024p.htm(Boys Black Dress Pants)

https://www.concertattire.com/Laydown_Collar_Dress_Shirts_Style_M03_p/m03.htm(Boys Black Dress Shirt)

All students are expected to practice daily. Students who do not know their music for the concert will not perform on the concert. Students and parents will be notified by the first week of December if their child will not be participating on the winter concert. 

All band students can come in the band room to practice in the mornings. Students should take advantage of this opportunity.

I will also be available to help students on Wednesday and Thursday this week after school until 5:00pm. This is optional for students. 

All percussion students can attend Mr. Hall’s night of percussion from 4pm-5pm on Tuesday 11-12-19 in the Clover High School band room. Students can take the high school shuttle or can be dropped off for the event. If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson. 
 
All Woodwind students should be playing on a good reed. If a student needs a reed it is $2.

All brass players should have valve oil/ slide grease. If a student needs oil/grease it is $2.

Thank you for all that you do for our band students. Have a great day!

7th and 8th Grade Parent Letter



Parents,

Below are some important announcements. Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a great week!

Jazz band rehearsals will be Mondays and Fridays after school from 3:45pm-5:00pm. If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.

Select 7th and 8th grade students have been nominated to audition for SC region and York County all county band. The first audition for these students is at Fort Mill Middle School on December 10th. We will be taking a bus to the auditions and back to CMS. We will stop for dinner before going to Fort Mill Middle School. A letter with more information will be going home with the select students within the next two weeks about the event. 
 
Our annual winter concert is December 16th. This is a mandatory event for all band students. Students not in attendance will receive a 0% for a test grade. All students will need to be in concert black attire for this event. (Boys black dress pants, black dress shirt, black belt, and black dress shoes. Ladies black dress is school dress code or black slacks, black top, and dress shoes.) You may purchase the students attire anywhere you would like. If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.

I have attached a link to concert attire if you have trouble finding concert black.

https://www.concertattire.com/Pippa_Concert_Dress_Style_113_p/113.htm(Ladies Concert Black Dress)

https://www.concertattire.com/3024P_Polyester_Adjustable_Elastic_Waist_Trousers_p/3024p.htm(Boys Black Dress Pants)

https://www.concertattire.com/Laydown_Collar_Dress_Shirts_Style_M03_p/m03.htm(Boys Black Dress Shirt)


All students are expected to practice daily. Students who do not know their music for the concert will not perform on the concert. Students and parents will be notified by the first week of December if their child will not be participating on the winter concert. 

ATLANTA TRIP PAYMENT IS DUE NOVEMBER 26th. 
 
All band students can come in the band room to practice in the mornings. Students should take advantage of this opportunity.

I will be available to help students on Wednesday and Thursday this week after school until 5:00pm. This is optional for students. 

All percussion students can attend Mr. Hall’s night of percussion from 4pm-5pm on Tuesday 11-12-19 in the Clover High School band room. Students can take the high school shuttle or can be dropped off for the event. If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson. 
 
7th and 8th grade Flute day with Mrs. Jill O’Neil is this Friday after school from 3:45pm-5:00pm. All 7th and 8th grade flutes should attend. 

 Please email Mr. Gibson if you have any questions. 

Thank you for all that you do for our band students. Have a great day!

Thursday, November 7, 2019

7th Grade Honor Band Roster

Below is a list of students who will be representing the 7th grade band at the SC concert band festival in March 2020:

Flute
Mikayla Adams
Catherine Hunter
Britany Santos Lopez
Abigail Taylor
Janiya Hazzard
Jaedyn Wilson

Clarinet
India Alexander
Cylas Brock
Emma Brown
Tori Burgess
Olivia Cox
Elisadora Anger
Maya Swyt
Jaylen Lanier
Cherinity Starr
Kaylee Wright

Bass Clarinet
Madison Garcia
Annabella Anderson

Alto Saxophone
Jacob Coe 
Olivia Dedmond 
Emma Pack 
Jared Post 

Tenor Saxophone
Kyrie Perkins 
Logan Frisk

Bari Saxophone
Mason McLean 

Trumpet
Robert Gibson
Grayson Griffin
Dylan Corallo
Russell Dwyer
Anthony Garcia
Holden Long
Steeler McCumbee
Fintan Moses
Evan Pitts
Peyton Messer

French Horns
Louis Helms
Ethan Castillo-Fenske 
Nicholas Jackson
Aidan Amrein

Trombone
Jeremiah Allen
Brandon Doster
Marissa Frye
Jackson Lewis
Gabriel Nelson
Aden Pater
Triron James

Baritone
Nathan Brooks
Aiden McClure

Tuba
Nathan Todd
Faith Nickles
Peyton Root

Percussion 
Landon Anthony
Jolie Brooks
Zaben DeJacimo
Otis Nelson
Ryder Thompson
Camilla Joye
Maddisen Wilson
Lily Waite

8th Grade Honor Band Roster

Below is a list of students who will be representing the 8th grade band at concert band festival in March 2020.
Flutes
Charlee Laws
Anna Sherfinski
Ellen Spruill
Lily Savikas 
Josey Jackson
Falan Youngblood
Clarinets
Camille Isenhour
Miranda Alexander 
Viridiana Barragan Flores
Kaley Curits 
Jalyn Keating-Powers
Luke Maughan 
Alyssa Quetel
Hayden Robbins
Kyra Roland
Noah Schaffer
Alexis Whitlock
Bass Clarinet
Nathan Davidson
Alto Saxophone
Gianni Allen
Hope Marshburn
Brett Menz
Katie Jackson
Tenor Saxophone
Stetson Griggs 
Caleb Phillips
Bari Saxophone
Dalton Arnold

Horn
Abigail Thiessen

Trumpet
Austin Brewer
Cameron Burrell
Dillion Doubledee
Lee Huffstetler
Saviyon Feemster


Trombone
JJ Garback
Joseph Hibberd
Benjamin Kaltenbach
Lynzie McFalls
Jonathan Quiroz Rodriguez
Abigail Thiessen
Chase Wagner
Baritone
RJ Mosley
Tuba
Matthew Moses
Cody Stiles
Danny Tolentino
Percussion
Kimberly Hovestadt
Sage Johansen
Emily Medlin
Logan Morrison
Ila Mae Nelson
Deakin Pope
Brandon Smith
Sawyer Spearman
Wilson Davis

Region Band Practice After School 3:45pm-5:00pm

Jazz Band Tomorrow After School 3:45pm-5:00pm

Class 11-7-19

SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Go over warm ups. (7th/8th grade)
SWBAT: Practice Concert G/C/F/Bb/Eb/Ab/Db Scales (7th and 8th)
SWBAT: go over band terms/music theory(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: perform exercises in band method book.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: sight read new music. (7th and 8th Grade)
SWBAT: Listen to concert band music. (7th+8th)
SWBAT: look at the white board for specific instructions.
SWBAT: perform # 27-45. (6th grade)
SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March/Polar Express/December Sky/Canticum (8th)
SWBAT: Rehearse Drive/Chorale and Mystic Chant/Simple Gifts of Christmas (7th)
SWBAT: Rehearse Countdown to Christmas (6th)

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Class 11-6-19

SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Go over warm ups. (7th/8th grade)
SWBAT: Practice Concert G/C/F/Bb/Eb/Ab/Db Scales (7th and 8th)
SWBAT: go over band terms/music theory(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: perform exercises in band method book.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: sight read new music. (7th and 8th Grade)
SWBAT: Listen to concert band music. (7th+8th)
SWBAT: look at the white board for specific instructions.
SWBAT: perform # 27-45. (6th grade)
SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March/Polar Express/December Sky/Canticum (8th)
SWBAT: Rehearse Drive/Chorale and Mystic Chant/Simple Gifts of Christmas (7th)
SWBAT: Rehearse Countdown to Christmas (6th)

Link to Region Band Solos

https://www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/music/community/community_events/all_state_band_recordings/trombone.php

Region Band / All County Students who will audition on December 10th and January 11th

The following students HAVE turned in their commitment form to be signed up for region band and all county band auditions:

7th grade
Nathan Todd
Jeremiah Allen
Maya Swyt
Aden Pater
Camilla Joye
Emma Brown
Logan Frisk
Holden Long
Jackson Lewis
Mason McLean
Marissa Frye
Olivia Deadmond
Madison Garcia
Brandon Doster
Olivia Cox
Robert Gibson
Britany Santos
Abby Taylor

8th Grade
Alyssa Quell
Stetson Grigg
Savannah Poskie
Aaron Pastirik-Klonowski
Lee Huffstetler
Brett Menz
Gianni Allen
Anna Sherfinski
Emily Medlin
JJ Garback
Charlee Laws
Isabella Straits
Miranda Alexander
Dalton Arnold
Brandon Smith
Ben Kaltenback
Kyra Roland
Sage Johansen
Logan Morrison
Dillion Doubledee
Cody Stiles
Austin Brewer
Sawyer Spearman
Falan Youngblood

Flute day with Mrs. O'Neil has been CANCELLED on Friday. It will be rescheduled for another day.

Jazz Band After School on FRIDAY

Winter Concert December 16th 6:30pm in the Clover School District Auditorium

Our annual winter concert is December 16th. This is a mandatory event for all band students. Students not in attendance will receive a 0% for a test grade. All students will need to be in concert black attire for this event. (Boys black dress pants, black dress shirt, black belt, and black dress shoes. Ladies black dress is school dress code or black slacks, black top, and dress shoes.) You may purchase the students attire anywhere you would like. If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.

I have attached a link to concert attire if you have trouble finding concert black.

https://www.concertattire.com/Pippa_Concert_Dress_Style_113_p/113.htm(Ladies Concert Black Dress)

https://www.concertattire.com/3024P_Polyester_Adjustable_Elastic_Waist_Trousers_p/3024p.htm(Boys Black Dress Pants)

https://www.concertattire.com/Laydown_Collar_Dress_Shirts_Style_M03_p/m03.htm(Boys Black Dress Shirt)

First Deposit of $150 Is Due November 26th To Secure Your Spot For The 7th and 8th Grade Atlanta Trip

Possible Atlanta Trip For 7th and 8th Grade

Currently we have 36 students interested in going on this optional trip. There has been over 75 students between the 7th and 8th grade that has expressed interest in going to Atlanta.

Please fill out the survey to help me determine if we will have enough interest to have a band perform on this trip. The survey does not serve a commitment on going. Your first payment due on November 26th will serve as your commitment on going on this trip. If we do not have enough students to have a band you will receive your deposit back.

If you have any questions email Mr. Gibson at nicholas.gibson@clover.k12.sc.us


Atlanta Spring Trip Survey
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KQPIbyTUr04BNQ_KK296okYNqMu61HFznrRuoQqtXEM/edit

After School Practice Today for Region Band Students (Optional)

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Winter Concert December 16th 6:30pm in the Clover School District Auditorium

First Deposit of $150 Is Due November 26th To Secure Your Spot For The 7th and 8th Grade Atlanta Trip

Possible Atlanta Trip For 7th and 8th Grade

Currently we have 36 students interested in going on this optional trip. There has been over 75 students between the 7th and 8th grade that has expressed interest in going to Atlanta.

Please fill out the survey to help me determine if we will have enough interest to have a band perform on this trip. The survey does not serve a commitment on going. Your first payment due on November 26th will serve as your commitment on going on this trip. If we do not have enough students to have a band you will receive your deposit back.

If you have any questions email Mr. Gibson at nicholas.gibson@clover.k12.sc.us


Atlanta Spring Trip Survey
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KQPIbyTUr04BNQ_KK296okYNqMu61HFznrRuoQqtXEM/edit

Class 11-5-19

SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Go over warm ups. (7th/8th grade)
SWBAT: Practice Concert G/C/F/Bb/Eb/Ab/Db Scales (7th and 8th)
SWBAT: go over band terms/music theory(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: perform exercises in band method book.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: sight read new music. (7th and 8th Grade)
SWBAT: Listen to concert band music. (7th+8th)
SWBAT: look at the white board for specific instructions.
SWBAT: perform # 27-45. (6th grade)
SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March/Polar Express/December Sky/Canticum (8th)
SWBAT: Rehearse Drive/Chorale and Mystic Chant/Simple Gifts of Christmas (7th)
SWBAT: Rehearse Countdown to Christmas (6th)

Monday, November 4, 2019

Winter Concert December 16th 6:30pm in the Clover School District Auditorium

Our annual winter concert is December 16th. This is a mandatory event for all band students. Students not in attendance will receive a 0% for a test grade. All students will need to be in concert black attire for this event. (Boys black dress pants, black dress shirt, black belt, and black dress shoes. Ladies black dress is school dress code or black slacks, black top, and dress shoes.) You may purchase the students attire anywhere you would like. If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.

I have attached a link to concert attire if you have trouble finding concert black.

https://www.concertattire.com/Pippa_Concert_Dress_Style_113_p/113.htm(Ladies Concert Black Dress)

https://www.concertattire.com/3024P_Polyester_Adjustable_Elastic_Waist_Trousers_p/3024p.htm(Boys Black Dress Pants)

https://www.concertattire.com/Laydown_Collar_Dress_Shirts_Style_M03_p/m03.htm(Boys Black Dress Shirt)

First Deposit of $150 Is Due November 26th To Secure Your Spot For The 7th and 8th Grade Atlanta Trip

Possible Atlanta Trip For 7th and 8th Grade

Currently we have 33 students interested in going on this optional trip. There has been over 75 students between the 7th and 8th grade that has expressed interest in going to Atlanta.

Please fill out the survey to help me determine if we will have enough interest to have a band perform on this trip. The survey does not serve a commitment on going. Your first payment due on November 26th will serve as your commitment on going on this trip. If we do not have enough students to have a band you will receive your deposit back.

If you have any questions email Mr. Gibson at nicholas.gibson@clover.k12.sc.us


Atlanta Spring Trip Survey
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KQPIbyTUr04BNQ_KK296okYNqMu61HFznrRuoQqtXEM/edit

Class 11-4-19

SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Go over warm ups. (7th/8th grade)
SWBAT: Practice Concert G/C/F/Bb/Eb/Ab/Db Scales (7th and 8th)
SWBAT: go over band terms/music theory(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: perform exercises in band method book.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: sight read new music. (7th and 8th Grade)
SWBAT: Listen to concert band music. (7th+8th)
SWBAT: look at the white board for specific instructions.
SWBAT: perform # 27-45. (6th grade)
SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March/Polar Express/December Sky/Canticum (8th)
SWBAT: Rehearse Drive/Chorale and Mystic Chant/Simple Gifts of Christmas (7th)
SWBAT: Rehearse Countdown to Christmas (6th)

Jazz Band Today After School

Region band practice/ anybody who wants to get better on their instrument practice on Tuesday,Wednesday, Thursday After School from 3:45pm-5:00pm

I will be available to help out region band students on their audition material on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:45pm-5:00pm. These rehearsals are optional.

I will also be available to help any student in any grade to get better on their instrument during this time. All band members are welcome to come.

If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson at nicholas.gibson@clover.k12.sc.us

Friday, November 1, 2019

Region band practice/ anybody who wants to get better on their instrument practice on Tuesday,Wednesday, Thursday After School from 3:45pm-5:pm

I will be available to help out region band students on their audition material on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:45pm-5:00pm.  These rehearsals are optional.

I will also be available to help any student in any grade to get better on their instrument during this time.  All band members are welcome to come.

If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson at nicholas.gibson@clover.k12.sc.us

Jazz Band After School Today 3:45pm-5:00pm

Class 11-1-19

SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Go over warm ups. (7th/8th grade)
SWBAT: Practice Concert G/C/F/Bb/Eb/Ab/Db Scales (7th and 8th)
SWBAT: go over band terms/music theory(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: perform exercises in band method book.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: sight read new music. (7th and 8th Grade)
SWBAT: Listen to concert band music. (7th+8th)
SWBAT: look at the white board for specific instructions.
SWBAT: perform # 27-45. (6th grade)
SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March/Polar Express/December Sky/Canticum (8th)
SWBAT: Rehearse Drive/Chorale and Mystic Chant/Simple Gifts of Christmas (7th)
SWBAT: Rehearse Countdown to Christmas (6th)