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Mark Your Calendar: March 2007
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Did You Know? Music is the universal language which establishes a common bond among all subjects and people. It evokes passionate emotions in the heart and rekindles vibrant memories of the mind. With the enormous impact that music has on every aspect of our lives, it would make sense to fervently develop and advance our music programs. Instead, excuses are made and methods are devised to remove an essential portion of the human soul. Emphasizing and enhancing music education will expand the students' knowledge in a variety of subjects, improve their test scores, and release the human spirits. |
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Aledo Middle School Campus Students will need to dress nicely for this competition. A polo shirt and khaki's would be nice for the guys and a skirt and blouse would be nice for young ladies. The judge will be impressed with students who take this competition seriously. Students need to be warmed up and checked in with the room monitor at least 10 minutes prior to their assigned solo time. Some rooms will be running ahead of schedule and some will be running behind. Please be as flexible and patient as possible. Many soloists have been practicing with Smart Music. There is a SmartMusic computer enabled in every solo room. Some soloists will be using a live accompanist and you will need to make sure to coordinate your solo time with them. Accompaniment is not required for this contest. Students who are not comfortable using Smart Music by themselves (there will not be a director available) should opt not to use Smart Music. Results should be posted in the cafeteria (Bearcat Den) within 30 minutes of performing. Mr. Qualls is coordinating all Middle School soloists. If you have questions or problems on the day of the contest, he will be available to help. You may email Mr. Qualls about specific questions at There will be one final deposit ($50.00) due by March 5th. There will be a statement of account mailed out in early February. Trip itinerary and details will be in the March newsletter. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Ganus (817) 441-5197 or simply send him an email. NOTE ABOUT SEASON PASSES Your Six-Flags Over Texas season pass is good for admission to the Fiesta Texas park. If you are purchasing a Six-Flags Season Pass, then you may reduce the total cost of your trip by $20.00. Mr. Ganus will need you to send a note so that I can adjust your account statement. Mr. Ganus will also need to take-up your child's season pass before the trip. The season pass will be returned upon arrival at the park.
Once solo and ensemble is over, we begin the next exciting phase of musical competition. The University Interscholastic League sponsored Concert and Sight-Reading Contest will be held on April 11 & 12, 2007. We will be taking three bands again this year. Look forward to fantastic things from your MS Concert bands. Sectionals... will be starting for all three bands on February 5th. Advanced Band and Challenger Band sectionals will have to be after school and before school. Concert Band sectionals will be held during class. Below you will find the Sectional Schedules for both the Advanced and the Challenger Bands. Students are expected to attend their one sectional each week. If they miss a sectional for any reason, they need to speak to a director about making up the sectional. Please try to adjust your schedule to make each of these sectionals. We want our bands to do well at contest and sectional work like this is the key to success. At Home... you should be hearing your kids work on these pieces. There are some very challenging passages in our contest music. Each of our students must do their part if we are to be successful as a band!
CHALLENGER BAND SECTIONALS
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