Dear students, families, and supporters:
I hope this email finds you well and rested after Spring Break!
There are some important events and dates to notice as we round out our concerts and competitions for the 16-17 school year. Please make sure to scroll all the way to the bottom to see details about some reminders for the remainder of the semester!
THIS WEEK
MONDAY
3-4pm pass off groups
3-4:15pm concert band full rehearsal
3:30-6:30pm Winter Guard rehearsal
4-5pm symphonic lower brass sectional
4:30-7pm indoor percussion rehearsal
5:30-6:30pm symphonic upper woodwinds sectional
TUESDAY
3-4pm pass off groups
3:30-6:30pm winter guard rehearsal
4-5pm wind ensemble upper woodwinds sectional
6-7pm symphonic upper brass sectional
6-9pm SLMS band concert in auditorium
BITE NITE FUNDRAISER AT WILLIE'S see website for details
WEDNESDAY
3-4pm pass off groups
3:30-6pm indoor percussion rehearsal
4-5pm wind ensemble lower brass rehearsal
5-6pm wind ensemble upper brass sectional
5:30-7:30pm symphonic band rehearsal
THURSDAY
3-4pm pass off groups
3:30-6:30pm indoor percussion rehearsal
3:30-6:30pm winter guard rehearsal
4-5pm wind ensemble lower woodwinds sectional
6:30-7:30pm GENERAL BOOSTER CLUB PARENT MEETING banquet tickets on sale at this meeting!
FRIDAY
BANQUET TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE DURING LUNCHES!
3-4pm symphonic lower woodwinds sectional
3-5pm wind ensemble rehearsal
3:30-5:30pm winter guard rehearsal (WE WILL HAVE A CLINICIAN!!)
TCGC PEARLAND WINTER GUARD PERFORMANCE detailed itinerary to be published when contest officials deliver to the band staff!
SATURDAY
TCGC PERCUSSION TOMBALL MEMORIAL CONTEST detailed itinerary to be published when contest officials deliver to the band staff!
FBISD DAY OF PERCUSSION
details to be given to students from Mr. Culotta!
ABSENCE REPORTING
Please visit our band website to report upcoming absences (excused or unexcused). http://kempnerband.org/forms/
This is important because the staff needs to organize rehearsals and instruction plans that are most beneficial to the students who are present. Rehearsal goals and objectives are planned in advance and if absences are known, plans can be made accordingly to get the most out of everyone's rehearsal times. For questions regarding absence status, please refer to the band classes syllabushttp://kempnerband.org/syllabus/. This encompasses all activities affiliated with every program under the organization of the band staff, including Winter Guard and Indoor Percussion.
FUTURE CALENDAR ITEMS AT A GLANCE!
The following events are items of interest and importance.
3/23 @ 6:30pm general booster club meeting, BANQUET TICKETS GO ON SALE AT THIS MEETING! Very important fundraising information will be discussed at this meeting as well!
3/27 wind ensemble rehearsal changed to this date in order to prepare for Pre-UIL. All bands will rehearse that day to ensure our students' success!
3/28 KHS and Austin High School combined Pre-UIL concert on KHS campus in the auditorium.
4/21 last day to purchase 2017 Band Banquet tickets!
5/9 general booster club parent meeting!
5/26 final band concert and individual and ensemble competition!
2017-18 CALENDAR
There is information on the band website and it was sent last week concerning the band calendar for next school year! Please make sure you read this post: http://kempnerband.org/news-1/2017/3/8/important-2017-18-calendar-update
Please contact a band director with any questions. Thank you!
Regards,
I.H. Kempner Band Staff
Scott Norman
Director of Bands
I.H. Kempner HS
kempnerband.org
