Tuesday, April 13, 2021

NO JAZZ BAND TOMORROW MORNING ONLY FRIDAY AFTER SCHOOL

CVA students do not need to come to school tomorrow since there will be a substitute.

CORRECTION ON SPRING CONCERT DATES AND TIMES May 17th

 6th grade concert will be May 17th at 5:30pm in the CMS gym

* call time for students to be in their seats is 5pm


7th grade concert will be May 17th at 6:30pm in the CMS gym

* call time for students to be in their seats is 6:15pm


8th grade concert will be May 17th at 7:30pm in the CMS gym

* call time for students to be in their seats is 7:15pm



*All students will be receiving a grade for this performance.  All students will need to be in concert black attire for this performance. If a student does not show up to the concert they will receive a 0 for a major grade. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Gibson. 

Monday, April 12, 2021

Spring Performance Dates

 7th grade concert will be May 13th at 6pm in the CMS gym


8th grade concert will be May 13th at 7pm in the CMS gym


6th grade concert will be May 17th at 6pm in the CMS gym


* All students will be receiving a grade for this performance.  All students will need to be in concert black attire for this performance. If a student does not show up to the concert they will receive a 0 for a major grade. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Gibson. 

JAZZ BAND REHEARSES FRIDAY AFTER SCHOOL 3:15pm - 5:00pm

 Please make sure jazz band students make every effort to attend rehearsal this week. 

CVA students do not need to come to school this Wednesday.

Class 4-12-21

8th Grade 

SWBAT: warm up on instrument with long-tones/book/scales etc...

SWBAT: complete Rhythm of the Day.

SWBAT: Rehearse Into the Light 90 - end

SWBAT: Rehearse Hercules Vs the Hydra (Coda)

SWBAT: Rehearse Park Street Celebration 1-42.

SWBAT: Rehearse among the clouds 1-42


7th Grade 

SWBAT: warm up on instrument with long-tones/book/scales etc...

SWBAT: complete Rhythm of the Day.

SWBAT: Rehearse Armory (ALL)

SWBAT: Rehearse Castles and Dragons (45-56)(56-end)

SWBAT: Sight read Achieve March ( 1-45)


6th Grade 

SWBAT: warm up on instrument with long-tones/book/scales etc...

SWBAT: complete Rhythm of the Day.

SWBAT: Buzz on mouthpiece. (Brass)

SWBAT: retain knowing the note names on their instruments. 

SWBAT: Review with smart Music # 47, 48, 49, 51 in the book

SWBAT: Rehearse Hunters Mt. ( 1-17)

SWBAT: Rehearse Ailen Invasion ( 1-8)



Monday, March 29, 2021

NO JAZZ BAND THIS WEEK

 We will not meet Wednesday morning due to 8th grade set up for rising 5th grade concert. 


Keep practicing over break.  We will resume after spring break.  

Class 3-29-21

8th Grade 

SWBAT: warm up on instrument with long-tones/book/scales etc...

SWBAT: complete Rhythm of the Day.

SWBAT: Rehearse Into the Light 90 - end

SWBAT: Rehearse Hercules Vs the Hydra (Coda)

SWBAT: Rehearse Park Street Celebration 1-42.

SWBAT: Rehearse among the clouds 1-42


7th Grade 

SWBAT: warm up on instrument with long-tones/book/scales etc...

SWBAT: complete Rhythm of the Day.

SWBAT: Rehearse Armory (ALL)

SWBAT: Rehearse Castles and Dragons (45-56)(56-end)

SWBAT: Sight read Achieve March ( 1-45)


6th Grade 

SWBAT: warm up on instrument with long-tones/book/scales etc...

SWBAT: complete Rhythm of the Day.

SWBAT: Buzz on mouthpiece. (Brass)

SWBAT: retain knowing the note names on their instruments. 

SWBAT: Review with smart Music # 47, 48, 49, 51 in the book

SWBAT: Rehearse Hunters Mt. ( 1-17)

SWBAT: Rehearse Ailen Invasion ( 1-8)


Schedule for this week

Monday March 29 NORMAL BAND CLASS

Tuesday, March 30 - Incentive Day (outside for exploratory) (NO BAND CLASS)

Wednesday March 31 - 5th grade visits CMS
-8th grade plays at 9:30 and and 11:30am After the performance students go back to class
-7th grade has a substitute NO 7th grade CVA Students
-6th Grade Normal class (As of right now)

Thursday, April 1 - Farm Day (outside for exploratory)
-8th grade plays at 9:30 and and 11:30am After the performance students go back to class
-7th grade has a substitute NO 7th grade CVA Students
-6th Grade Farm Day (Outside for exploratory) NO 6th grade CVA Students

Friday, April 2 - NO SCHOOL

Thursday, March 25, 2021

SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEK



Friday, March 26 - NO SCHOOL

Monday March 29 NORMAL BAND CLASS

Tuesday, March 30 - Incentive Day (outside for exploratory) (NO BAND CLASS)

Wednesday March 31 - 5th grade visits CMS
-8th grade plays at 9:30 and and 11:30am After the performance students go back to class
-7th grade has a substitute NO 7th grade CVA Students
-6th Grade Normal class (As of right now)

Thursday, April 1 - Farm Day (outside for exploratory)
-8th grade plays at 9:30 and and 11:30am After the performance students go back to class
-7th grade has a substitute NO 7th grade CVA Students
-6th Grade Farm Day (Outside for exploratory) NO 6th grade CVA Students

Friday, April 2 - NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

CVA STUDENTS LOOK AT SCHEDULE BELOW OF DAYS YOU DO NOT COME TO SCHOOL

CVA Students do not come to school on the following days:

Friday, March 26 - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, March 30 - Incentive Day (outside for exploratory)
Thursday, April 1 - Farm Day (outside for exploratory)(8th grade CVA Students come to Perform for the 5th grade students.)

Friday, April 2 - NO SCHOOL

NO JAZZ BAND ON FRIDAY DUE TO THE TEACHER WORK DAY. JAZZ BAND WILL MEET TOMORROW MORNING 7:30am-8:10am

Monday, March 22, 2021

Test on Wednesday

8th grade chromatic scale.  (can be played in whole notes)


7th grade  # 15/16 in the red book ( I will pick 1 for you to play)


6th grade # 47/48/49/51 ( I will pick one for you to play)

Jazz Band Wednesday Morning 7:30am - 8:15am AND Friday After School 3:15pm-5:00pm