Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Solo and Ensemble Sign Ups April 24th or 25th (Date and Times TBA)

Dates and times will not be confirmed until the site hosts releases them.  The Dates are either April 24th or 25th. Students are expected to attend the event.  If something comes up students will be responsible for paying the fee back to Clover Middle School.

The following students are signed up for solo and ensemble:
6th Grade
Adams, Chloe
    7th grade
    Kyrie Perkins
    Jolie Brooks
    Brandon Doster
    Jackson Lewis
    Marissa Frye
    Maya Swyt
    Elisadora Anger
    Tori Burgess
    India Alexander
    Dylan Corallo
    Rusty Dwyer
    Holden Long
    Logan Frisk
    Robert Gibson
    Nathan Todd
    Peyton Root
    Nathan Brooks
    Triron James
    Jeremiah Allen
    Camilla Joye
    Britany Santos
    8th grade
    Charlee Laws
    Alyssa Quetel
    Anna Sherfinski
    Dillion Doubledee
    Miranda Alexander
    Saviyon Feemster
    JJ Garback
    Emily Medlin
    Ila Mae Nelson
    Lee Huffsteler
    Savannah Poskie
    Bailey Pendelton
    Evianna Dills
    Brett Menz
    Sage Johansen
    Deakin Pope
    Sawyer Spearman
    Aaron Klonowski

Jazz Band Rehearsal TOMORROW AFTER SCHOOL 3:45pm-5:30pm

Jazz Band Morning Rehearsal Today 7:20am-8:10am

Class 2-26-20

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: rehearse New South Wales/Abington Ridge/Canticum.(8th Grade Honor Band)
SWBAT: Rehearse As Winds Dance/The Avengers/ Bohemian Rhapsody (8th)
SWBAT: rehearse Admiration March/Imperium/The Tempest/Mission Impossible/Star Wars(7th)
SWBAT: rehearse Magma/The Sound and The Fury/Happy/ Shark Attack.
SWBAT: Rehearse Solo and Ensemble Music. (6th/7th/8th)SWBAT: look at the white board for specific instructions.
SWBAT: perform # 99-105. (6th grade)

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Updated 8th Grade Honor Band Information

I am extremely proud of our band students. Lots of opportunities are coming up with our 8th grade honor band students. Our 8th grade honor band performances are upon us. Please remember to keep the following dates open.  
  • No rehearsal on February 28th
  • March 6th Mandatory Rehearsal After School with Guest Clinician Lisa Ratchford
  • March 10th Mandatory Performance at the Clover School District Auditorium Times TBA
  • March 13th Mandatory Rehearsal After School with Guest Clinician Keith James
  • March 24th Mandatory Performance at Liberty High School 1pm.  (Itinerary below)
  • All students playing sports have spoken to Mr. Gibson to work out their conflicts.  If you have any individual concerns please email Mr. Gibson.
  • All students will be performing in concert black attire for their performances
  • Concert festival Itinerary is below:
Itinerary for March 24th
Students should report to school in concert black. (Bring a bag lunch to eat on the bus.)
8:00am-9:30am Rehearse in the Band room
9:30am depart for Liberty High School
11:30am arrive at Liberty High School
11:30am-12:30pm watch bands/use restrooms
12:30pm - 1:00pm warm up
1:00pm perform
1:30pm leave for lunch (Bring money for fast food)
2:00pm-2:45pm Lunch
3pm depart for CMS
4:30pm-5:00pm ARRIVE BACK AT CMS

The pre-festival concert is a free concert at the Clover School District Auditorium featuring all of the bands in the district participating. Times will be announced a week before the concert. All are welcomed to attend this free concert.  It will be expected for our CMS students to stay through all middle school band performances. After the middle school bands perform they are free to go or they can stay to watch the high school bands perform.  Again, students will need to stay through the entire middle school portion of the program.

Our festival performance at Liberty High School is also a free concert.  All are welcomed to attend as our students represent our school district at the state music festival.

I am extremely proud of our band students progress.  Please make sure your child is taking their instrument home daily and practicing their music. Thank you all for your support.  Please email or call with any questions.  Have a great day!

Jazz Band State Performance Friday at Newberry College

Jazz Band Rehearsal THURSDAY 2-27-20 3:45pm-5:30pm

Jazz Band Performance Tomorrow Morning 7:40am in the Hallway

Atlanta Rehearsal Today After School From 3:45pm-5:00pm

2-25-20

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: rehearse New South Wales/Abington Ridge/Canticum.(8th Grade Honor Band)
SWBAT: Rehearse As Winds Dance/The Avengers/ Bohemian Rhapsody (8th)
SWBAT: rehearse Admiration March/Imperium/The Tempest/Mission Impossible/Star Wars(7th)
SWBAT: rehearse Magma/The Sound and The Fury/Happy/ Shark Attack.
SWBAT: Rehearse Solo and Ensemble Music. (6th/7th/8th)SWBAT: look at the white board for specific instructions.
SWBAT: perform # 86-95. (6th grade)

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Atlanta info will be sent out via email this week

Students Selected for Region Band Will Leave CMS at 7:15am Friday Morning for Converse College

Jazz Band Rehearsal This Morning 7:20am-8:10am

Class 2-19-20

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: rehearse New South Wales/Abington Ridge/Canticum.(8th Grade Honor Band)
SWBAT: Rehearse As Winds Dance/The Avengers/ Bohemian Rhapsody (8th)
SWBAT: rehearse Admiration March/Imperium/The Tempest/Mission Impossible/Star Wars(7th)
SWBAT: rehearse Magma/The Sound and The Fury/Happy/ Shark Attack.
SWBAT: Rehearse Solo and Ensemble Music. (6th/7th/8th)SWBAT: look at the white board for specific instructions.
SWBAT: perform # 86-95. (6th grade)

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Region Band this Friday and Saturday (Select Students Only)

Remember we will be leaving CMS at 7:15am both days. We will be returning Friday evening ETA back to CMS will be 6:30pm