This is for all classes (but marching band) - if you are in multiple classes, you only need to do one.
Purpose: To help each student help themselves get better and build skill in their instrument through selecting and completing an individual project.
Success: Being able to recognize and identify personal musical improvements resulting from the project, and being able to demonstrate this for an audience, teachers, or judge.
What Counts:
- Performing at and receiving a rating at S&E (Jan 13th & 14th)
- Taking at least 4 private lessons during the school year
- Attending a Clinic Day on your Primary Instrument
- Participating in an extra curricular ensemble (LCCB, Tuba Christmas, Jazz Band, Church Group, Flute Choir) must be approved by Smigell
- Participating in an Honors Ensemble (LCHB, DYO, UMYO, MSUYO, etc.)
- Performing a S&E piece for the class or Smigell
Things that are coming up that count / event information:
- EMU AIM Clinic - Saturday, November 12, 2016 - Website / Information
- S&E - Friday / Saturday, January 13th / 14th, 2017 @ Brighton HS
- Solo - $10 (Usually plus $20 - $40 for accompanist)
- Duet - $9 per student
- Trios, Quartets, etc. - $8 per student
- Intention is due by Monday, October 31st, 2016
- Money is due by Tuesday, November 1st, 2016
Prices:
Large Print - $7
Individual - $3
Forms and information (who to write the checks to, etc.) will be announced on Monday.
Pep Band Saturday Afternoon - Saturday, October 29th:
When: Saturday - Oct 29th @1pm - End (~4pm unless a shut out, weather, time outs, etc.)
Where: Detroit Catholic Central HS - 27225 Wixom Rd, Novi, MI 48374 // Meeting at Visitor Gate
What (to wear / bring): Instrument, Flip-Folder of Music (Upperclassmen bring any extra music you have from the past yrs to help with the new members), W/E your instrument may need (extra reeds, valve oil, etc.) and you MUST wear this seasons' MB shirt (The Who!)
Pep Band is not required - it goes towards your band letter / medals and it is fun. ^.^ You meet Mr.Smigell at the gates at 12:30pm to get in free (for students - parents must pay ~$5 at the admission gate to enter). Mr. Smigell will be at the game the whole time. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from Novi (ask if you need a ride - Smigell will help you find a ride with another student (don't be afraid to ask)). Be sure to bring home your instrument Friday after school - there will be no way to get into the band room Friday evening (and remember to bring them back to school on Monday). Parents are welcome to cheer on the band / football team.
It is really important that we all go in together - because they are being strict about it.
**If it rains, we will cancel Pep Band - Check the Blog / Facebook before you leave!**
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Stay safe and warm!
~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett
