Dear Band Parents,
This is just a reminder that our graduation is tonight, Friday the 22nd! All band members who have siblings in the 8th grade, and the entire Orchestra, will be playing at graduation. If you child is not in orchestra or does not have a sibling in 8th grade but would like to play, they are welcome! The music is very easy and we will be going over it tonight. Students who are playing for the graduation band should be dropped off at the middle school at 5:25 on the evening of the 22nd We will meet in the band room to warm up and rehearse until 5:45. At 5:45 we will move to the HS gym for the graduation itself.
Graduation should be over by 7:15 or so. Please plan on arriving at 7:15 in front of the Middle School. I will dismiss the band students quickly so that they can get to you so can leave before the rush of parents. Most parents will be staying with their children to have refreshments and to socialize.
Students ought to wear their blue music department polo shirts to graduation. They can wear shorts if it is hot, but I am asking for “dressy” shorts (khakis etc) as opposed to “work out” shorts. Sneakers are fine.
Thanks for all you do!
Best,
Mr. Emre Akter
Friday, June 22, 2018
Sunday, June 17, 2018
End of year band Activities
End of year band activities:
1) Permission slips for Lake Compounce were due Friday. If you were unable to get me the slip on Friday please just email me and let me know your intention to have your child go on the trip and get me the slip no later than the end of the day on Monday.
2) Our first annual "Band Jam," a combined concert with the high school, is on Wednesday the 20th at 7pm in the high school auditorium.
IMPORTANT CHANGE:
3) There will be an after school rehearsal in the middle school band room on Monday the 18th from 2:45 - 4pm FOR 7th GRADE BAND ONLY. This will be for 7th graders to prepare for Band Jam. Students will be able to take the late bus home.
IMPORTANT CHANGE:
4) There will be an after school rehearsal in the high school auditorium on Tuesday the 19th from 2:45-4pm for all 6th and 8th grade members of band to prepare for band jam. Students will be able to take the late bus home.
5) All band members who have siblings in the 8th grade, and the entire Orchestra, will rehearse next Wednesday in preparation for graduation. All Band members who have siblings in the 8th grade should play the music for the graduation ceremony. This saves parents a ticket, which are strictly rationed. Also, the orchestra provides the rest of the music for graduation and is our last performance of the year.
6) All school instruments must be returned to me before the last day of school. However, if you would like your child to continue playing over the summer they can take out the instrument for the summer. Soon I will be emailing a list of summer music activities and opportunities for any students who want to continue to develop their skills.
Our graduation is Friday the 22nd. Students who are playing for the graduation band should be dropped off at the middle school at 5:25 on the evening of the 22nd We will meet in the band room to warm up and rehearse until 5:45. At 5:45 we will move to the HS gym for the graduation itself.
Graduation should be over by 7:15 or so. Please plan on arriving at 7:15 in front of the Middle School. I will dismiss the band students quickly so that they can get to you so can leave before the rush of parents. Most parents will be staying with their children to have refreshments and to socialize.
Students ought to wear their blue music department polo shirts to graduation. They can wear shorts if it is hot, but I am asking for “dressy” shorts (khakis etc) as opposed to “work out” shorts. Sneakers are fine.
The "dress" for band jam is the same as the last concert.
1) Permission slips for Lake Compounce were due Friday. If you were unable to get me the slip on Friday please just email me and let me know your intention to have your child go on the trip and get me the slip no later than the end of the day on Monday.
2) Our first annual "Band Jam," a combined concert with the high school, is on Wednesday the 20th at 7pm in the high school auditorium.
IMPORTANT CHANGE:
3) There will be an after school rehearsal in the middle school band room on Monday the 18th from 2:45 - 4pm FOR 7th GRADE BAND ONLY. This will be for 7th graders to prepare for Band Jam. Students will be able to take the late bus home.
IMPORTANT CHANGE:
4) There will be an after school rehearsal in the high school auditorium on Tuesday the 19th from 2:45-4pm for all 6th and 8th grade members of band to prepare for band jam. Students will be able to take the late bus home.
5) All band members who have siblings in the 8th grade, and the entire Orchestra, will rehearse next Wednesday in preparation for graduation. All Band members who have siblings in the 8th grade should play the music for the graduation ceremony. This saves parents a ticket, which are strictly rationed. Also, the orchestra provides the rest of the music for graduation and is our last performance of the year.
6) All school instruments must be returned to me before the last day of school. However, if you would like your child to continue playing over the summer they can take out the instrument for the summer. Soon I will be emailing a list of summer music activities and opportunities for any students who want to continue to develop their skills.
Our graduation is Friday the 22nd. Students who are playing for the graduation band should be dropped off at the middle school at 5:25 on the evening of the 22nd We will meet in the band room to warm up and rehearse until 5:45. At 5:45 we will move to the HS gym for the graduation itself.
Graduation should be over by 7:15 or so. Please plan on arriving at 7:15 in front of the Middle School. I will dismiss the band students quickly so that they can get to you so can leave before the rush of parents. Most parents will be staying with their children to have refreshments and to socialize.
Students ought to wear their blue music department polo shirts to graduation. They can wear shorts if it is hot, but I am asking for “dressy” shorts (khakis etc) as opposed to “work out” shorts. Sneakers are fine.
The "dress" for band jam is the same as the last concert.
Sunday, June 10, 2018
Band Activities
Attention NF Bands!
Here is some important information that some of you without internet might not have received when I emailed last week: Our concert has been rescheduled for the 13th of June due to the storm. Amended letters are being sent home and our website has been updated. http://nfmsbands.blogspot.com/2018/05/concert-anno...
An announcement was emailed home last week about our end of year trip to Lake Compounce. Hard copies are being handed out at band rehearsals. There are extra copies available in the front office.
Our First Annual "Band Jam," a combined concert with the High School band, will take place on June 20th. There will be a rehearsal after school from 2:45-4pm on Tuesday June 19th for all band students. The Band Jam begins at 7pm the night of the 20th.
Band This Week:
Monday: No band activities due to the Holiday Hill trip.
Tuesday: 7th and 8 Grade Band will Rehearse during XL. 6th Grade Band will rehearse period 5. Orchestra will rehearse after school on Tuesday until 4.
Wednesday: In school concert at 1pm. Evening concert begins at 7. Arrival time is 6:15pm for students on Wednesday.
Friday: Jazz Band end of year party on Friday after school. Permission forms for Lake Compounce are due.
Friday: Jazz Band end of year party on Friday after school. Permission forms for Lake Compounce are due.
I hope you have a great week!
Sunday, June 3, 2018
Band Activities
Dear Band Parents,
Here is some important information that some of you without internet might not have received when I emailed last week: Our concert has been rescheduled for the 13th of June due to the storm. Amended letters are being sent home and our website has been updated. http://nfmsbands.blogspot.com/2018/05/concert-anno...
An announcement was emailed home last week about our end of year trip to Lake Compounce. Hard copies are being handed out at band rehearsals. There are extra copies available in the front office.
Band This Week:
Monday: Jazz Ensemble after school: 6th grade extra help during excel (anyone who wants extra help for the concert should come down during excel on Monday. I am also available before school by appointment)
Tuesday: 6th Grade Band Rehearsal during XL
Wednesday: Orchestra after school @2:45
Friday: 7th and 8th grade band rehearsal for ALL members (including those in my class trimester). Jazz Band after school @2:45
Next week there will be no band activities on Monday because Mr. Akter will be on the Holiday Hill Trip with the 8th grade. On Tuesday (6/12) after school there will be an orchestra rehearsal.
Friday: 7th and 8th grade band rehearsal for ALL members (including those in my class trimester). Jazz Band after school @2:45
Next week there will be no band activities on Monday because Mr. Akter will be on the Holiday Hill Trip with the 8th grade. On Tuesday (6/12) after school there will be an orchestra rehearsal.
I hope you have a great week!
Emre Akter
Band Director - NFMS
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