Join us for the annual Holiday Band Concert Tuesday, December 5 at 7 PM. The concert will feature the Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Brass Choir and Woodwind Choir performing some of your favorite Christmas and Holiday favorites.
Monthly Archives: November 2017
Nov/Dec Calendar Overview
Please see important dates for November/December below. Please make sure that students are at all events on time. Notice that we have after school rehearsals this week for both Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band.
Butter Braid
Our Butter Braid Orders are here and just in time for the holidays!! Christy Earl will be outside of the band room on Thursday, November 30th from 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. with Butter Braid orders. Please make plans to pick up your order during this time. The Butter Braids need to be put in the freezer as soon as possible. We don’t have a Freezer and packages need to be placed into a Freezer as quickly as you can! Please contact Christy Earl at earlfamily391@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Band Jacket Order Form/Fitting
This year we will have a new band jacket that you may order! Please see the attached order form for details.
Stephanie Lawson will be here at the band room on Tuesday, November 14th at 6:00PM if you are interested in getting fit for a jacket before ordering.
Midstate Flute Workshop Opportunity
Mid-State Audition Workshops for Flutes
- Michelle Browne and Abi Coffer will be conducting comprehensive 2.5 hour long workshop sessions for all age flutists trying out for Mid-State. They will cover all aspects of the audition including:
- how to control nerves
- how to play the perfect scale
- how to be a better sightreader
- how to stand out from the crowd on prepared music
- how to maintain a clear and focused tone when auditioning
- how to exude confidence while playing
- how to control nerves
- There will also be a flute repair tech on hand to do adjustments and minor repairs to flutes during the workshop so that instruments are in top shape for the audition.
- Cost is $40 for the workshop and $20 extra to get their flutes checked out.
- Location is KHS America, home of Altus, Azumi and Jupiter flutes. Address: 12020 Volunteer Blvd, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122.
- Dates:
- Tuesday, November 14th – 4:30 to 7PM for 9/10th grade (register by 11/10/17)
- Tuesday, November 14th – 6:30 to 9PM for 11/12th grade (register by 11/10/17)
- To register, send email to michellebrowne133@gmail.com indicating plans to attend. Paypal payments are available by requesting in the registration email.
- Call Michelle Browne at 615-719-1196 for more information.
(Flyers are available to band directors upon request for posting in the band room or handing out to students.)
Alumni Performance of Sleigh Ride/Kenton J. Hull Band Room
Alumni Performance of Sleigh Ride/Kenton J. Hull Band Room
Please join us Tuesday, December 5, 2017 for the annual McGavock Band Holiday Concert and also for the official recognition of the band room dedication named after found director, Kenton J. Hull. Alumni are welcome back to perform a McGavock tradition, Sleigh Ride to help mark this special occasion. Please click the following link to print sheet music. If you will be joining us to perform on the concert please email Mr. Hazlett through the website contact us page or email John.Hazlett@mnps.org
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/2r1e7qer4ojyrk8/AADe5TBorZnyiyEX13KzP3LEa?dl=0