The following 6th grade students have been selected to play Percussion in band:
Bevin Andrews
Chelsie Carter
Josh Horne
Michael Laton
Tyler Ponsart
Thank you to all who auditioned for your patience and your hard work. Students were chosen based on how they adapted to the instruments, practice commitment at home, and musical independence. We strive to find the BEST fit for each student and for the band program as a whole. Those students who were selected, please stop by tomorrow morning for further information from Mr. Wallace!
It's the most MUSICAL time of the year!
ANNUAL WINTER CONCERT!
WHO: 7th, 8th, Jazz Bands
WHAT: Band Repertoire AND Holiday Tunes
WHEN: Tuesday, December 11, @ 7pm
WHERE: PARKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL GYM
NOTE TO PARENTS: We will open gym doors at 6:45; please wait in the lobby or parking lot until doors are open.
Student Attire: Khakis, Band Polo, Dark Shoes/Socks
Call Times:
Jazz Band: 6pm, in HS gym
7th Grade: 6:30pm, in HS Gym (wait on bleachers until 6:30)
8th Grade: 6:30pm, in HS BAND ROOM
Saxophone Audition Results
The following 6th grade students have been selected to play Saxophone in band:
Sarah Harkins
Jessica Medina
Peyton Thomas
Thank you to all who auditioned for your patience and your hard work. Students were chosen based on how they adapted to the instrument, the tone they could produce, practice commitment at home, and musical independence. We strive to find the BEST fit for each student and for the band program as a whole. Those students who were selected, please stop by tomorrow morning for further information from Ms. Speight!
NOTE TO PARENTS OF 7th & 8th GRADE BRASS STUDENTS!
Saturday, December 8th, the world-renown Canadian Brass will be presenting a Brass Symposium from 9-3 at Wingate University. The events that day will include full master classes on musicianship basics, breakout sessions with the individual instruments on auditions, and a brass quintet master class. Music and Arts will also be here displaying a number of step-up instruments and have mouthpieces and accessories for sale. For a detailed schedule of the day's events and more information, follow this link: http://www.wingate.edu/campus-life/event-calendar/brass-symposium. Registration for this event is $10/student, which includes the official Brass Symposium t-shirt(!), and the registration deadline is Monday, November 19. Registered participants of the Brass Symposium are also eligible for discounted Canadian Brass concert tickets. I HIGHLY recommend this for all Brass Students auditioning for All District Band!
Meet the 6th Graders!
6th Grade Night:
- Thursday, November 8th
- In the Parkwood Middle School Gymnasium
- Students arrive by 6:30, Concert starts at 7:00
- Wear khakis & Polos, Dark shoes
Chamber Music Day!
This opportunity is available to interested 8th Grade Brass and Woodwind musicians! Download Information Packet.
It all begins with the first sounds!
I am VERY excited about getting started! Now is a great time to start setting aside a specific time and place to help your child build great practice habits. A note to all parents of clarinetists--the mouthpiece has a very HIGH pitch, but I promise it will get much better once the muscles are formed and we are able to put the instrument together!
P.S. Thank you for all of your support and patience with the great amount of information transferred at the beginning of the 6th Grade. Our Invest-a-Kid fundraiser is already halfway to our goal!!! THANK YOU! I look forward to teaching and getting to know your child in the coming weeks, months, and years!
P.S. If your child has not turned in his or her Handbook (indicates photo permission as well as contact information) or Supply Envelope (polos must be ordered soon!) please send them to school ASAP!
Happy Practicing!
Invest-in-a-Musician!
September 4 marks the jumpstart of our annual Invest-in-a-Musician Fundraiser! Here is our chance to invite neighbors, friends, and nearby family members to invest in your child's music program! In this fundraiser, we ask for a small $5 investment into our program and, in return, they can see the progress your child makes throughout the school year by attending performances and events!
Further information will be sent home with your child this week; thank you for supporting Music Education--every little bit helps!
Further information will be sent home with your child this week; thank you for supporting Music Education--every little bit helps!
Jazz Band Auditions
Auditions for the Parkwood Middle School Jazz Band will be held the week of September 10-14. Only 7th and 8th graders are eligible to audition. The Jazz Band typically consists of 25 members; rehearsals take place Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30am. Student responsibility is HIGH and students must remain in good standing in their regular band class to remain in Jazz Band.
Auditions will consist of a prepared piece ("Thriller") as well as Sightreading components. CLICK HERE to listen to a recording of the audition material.
Auditions will consist of a prepared piece ("Thriller") as well as Sightreading components. CLICK HERE to listen to a recording of the audition material.
*Returning Jazz Members do not need to audition, but PLEASE sign up on Ms. Speight's door!*
*New!* Text Updates!
Text the following to the number (779)-379-3877 to automatically sign up for text updates about your child's band class!
8th Grade: @pwmsband8
7th Grade: @pwmsband7
6th Grade: @pwmsband6
Remind101 is a free, private website devoted to helping teachers connect with students and parents! Visit their website if you would like more information!
Welcome Back! (+Supply Info)
Hope you're ready for a new, exciting year in band!
Here is our To-Do list for the first days of school:
2) Oil, clean, assemble, and PLAY your instrument! Practice records will begin the second week of school; spend these days getting re-acquainted with your instrument so our first days playing can be a success!
3) Stay organized and prepared, bringing all supplies to class each day--including a great attitude!
SUPPLIES DUE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
1/2" Black Binder
15-20 Page Protectors
5-10 pages looseleaf paper
Small pencil pouch to fit in binder (with 2+ pencils)
INSTRUMENT with Name Tag
Flutes: Cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease
Clarinets/Saxophones: Cleaning Swab, 3 GOOD reeds, cork grease
Brass: Rag, Snake, Tuning slide grease, Valve/Slide/Rotary Oil
Percussion: Sticks, Mallets
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