Announcements 2/09

Hello Parents! Please read below for some very important upcoming events!

• MPA
  • Our last after school rehearsals are next MONDAY for Symphonic Band and next WEDNESDAY for Wind Ensemble. Our Pre-MPA concert is next Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at Southside High School.
  • Stay positive! MPA is now only two weeks away! We continue to encourage your kids to maintain a positive and productive work ethic, and they are overcoming goals every day!
  • Symphonic Band will be performing on Thursday, February 23rd at 3:00 p.m., and Wind Ensemble with be performing on Friday, February 24th at 6:00 p.m. These performances will take place at Gadsden City High School. The students will be rewarded for their hard work with a pizza party the week after MPA, generously provided by the Pride Music Association!
• Bedsheet Sale
  • We will begin our bedsheet sale this coming Monday, February 13th, and it will span two weeks.
  • These are the same, awesome sheets that have sold extremely well in the past. All proceeds will go toward paying your child’s band fees!
• Spring Trip
  • Remember that payments for the Spring Trip are due no later than FRIDAY, MARCH 3rd! The fee is $75. This includes three meals, a trip to the Tennessee Aquarium, an IMAX movie, a riverboat cruise, and a t-shirt!
  • The trip will take place on Saturday, March 18th, and parents are invited to attend, but will also need to pay $75 for themselves! We are looking forward to a fun day!
• Drum Major Auditions
  • Drum Major auditions are right around the corner! Drum major camp will be from 7-7:30 a.m. on March 14,15, and 16. Prelims are March 21st from 3:15-5 and Finals are March 22nd from 3:15-5. Information packets for all interested in auditioning will be distributed tomorrow!
  • All band students need to be present for Drum Major finals on March 22nd, as the finalists will be conducting the live ensemble on Movement 4 of last year’s show, “Anchors Away”!

 
We thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you all at the Pre-MPA concert on Thursday, if not sooner! Mr. Weaver would also personally like to thank all of the students and parents for the very thoughtful card and well wishes!
 
Best wishes,
Mr. Weaver
Ms. Palmer