Hello everyone!
First of all, HOLY SMOKES WAS THAT AN AWESOME CONCERT!
Very rarely does every single aspect of an event go better than I expected. SO PROUD of the performances our kids put on, the music we made, and just as importantly, the way they conducted themselves off stage as well.
Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on who you ask), there was an ICE DAY today, cancelling school. Because of the unexpected nature of this AOGD, many students did not take home their instrument. With auditions coming up almost directly after break ends, it is important for these students to get their instrument.
Here is what I can offer as a solution:
The only days that the school is actually closed completely are Christmas day, New Years day, and "the eves" of both those holidays. Students and/or parents should be able to gain access to the school, find either a secretary or custodian, and get into the band room. THE NEXT "SURE THING" TIME TO GET INTO THE SCHOOL IS FRIDAY DECEMBER 27th 8AM-3PM.
If there is a bigger problem than that, I can be reached on my cell (many students and parents have my number. This sounds cryptic, but please ask around other band people until you find one that knows, I don't want to give it out over the internet). Do not bother trying on Christmas, New Years or "The Eves" as I will not be answering the phone or answering any messages on those days. Do not call me just to get into the school, as instructions for that situation have been provided above.
OK... now that that little piece of business is taken care of, Let me get back to the warm fuzzy part of this post:
-FANTASTIC CONCERT. Lets do it again soon!
-You will do great on your auditions (if you practice :)
-Thank you for another year of fantastic memories and music. I am always grateful for the opportunity to work with such fantastic young musicians and their parents.
-May your holidays be everything you hoped for and may we meet again safely in the new year.
Mr. Smigell
First of all, HOLY SMOKES WAS THAT AN AWESOME CONCERT!
Very rarely does every single aspect of an event go better than I expected. SO PROUD of the performances our kids put on, the music we made, and just as importantly, the way they conducted themselves off stage as well.
Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on who you ask), there was an ICE DAY today, cancelling school. Because of the unexpected nature of this AOGD, many students did not take home their instrument. With auditions coming up almost directly after break ends, it is important for these students to get their instrument.
Here is what I can offer as a solution:
The only days that the school is actually closed completely are Christmas day, New Years day, and "the eves" of both those holidays. Students and/or parents should be able to gain access to the school, find either a secretary or custodian, and get into the band room. THE NEXT "SURE THING" TIME TO GET INTO THE SCHOOL IS FRIDAY DECEMBER 27th 8AM-3PM.
If there is a bigger problem than that, I can be reached on my cell (many students and parents have my number. This sounds cryptic, but please ask around other band people until you find one that knows, I don't want to give it out over the internet). Do not bother trying on Christmas, New Years or "The Eves" as I will not be answering the phone or answering any messages on those days. Do not call me just to get into the school, as instructions for that situation have been provided above.
OK... now that that little piece of business is taken care of, Let me get back to the warm fuzzy part of this post:
-FANTASTIC CONCERT. Lets do it again soon!
-You will do great on your auditions (if you practice :)
-Thank you for another year of fantastic memories and music. I am always grateful for the opportunity to work with such fantastic young musicians and their parents.
-May your holidays be everything you hoped for and may we meet again safely in the new year.
Mr. Smigell
