MS+Band

Welcome to another exciting year of band at Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts! Here is some information to put in your calendar as we head into the ’15-’16 school year. **Performance Dates (concert dress):** //January 27, 2016// @ 6:30 the Atheneum, Mid-Winter Band Concert //May 18, 2016// @ 6:30 the Atheneum, Spring Band and Choir Concert
 * Thurs May 25, 2017 **
 * BAND ONLY: ** 1) Read the following link: [|Band Assignment & article link]2) Write a 1 page response (12 font, double spaced) 3) Parent signature your paper indicating your parent is aware of the assignment and why it has been assigned. Submit to Ms. Esquivel before 8 am bell Thursday May 26.

In school performances (regular uniform): Rocket Run Pep Rally Christmas Carols (week before X-Mas) Others TBD

**Concert Dress:** Girls - black shoes, black dress or skirt, white top Boys - black shoes, black socks, white shirt

**Rehearsal and Performance Readiness:** **//2 or more tardy or unprepared rehearsals will result in an e-mail home.//** Playing in an ensemble is really a team effort. Each individual contribution adds to the whole. When one person is missing, no matter the instrument, it affects the entire group. Bring your equipment and a positive attitude each week!
 * Students must come to school with their instrument on band days (Tuesday/Thursday.)
 * Students must come prepared to each rehearsal with music, pencil, reeds, etc.
 * Students will respect other musicians (students, and teacher) and do their best.
 * Students will set up for band and be ready to play 5 minutes after the period begins.

Please contact me with any questions or concerns