Category Archives: Concert Band

TMEA Preview Concert POSTPONED

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Because of today’s school cancellation due to possible severe weather and MNPS policy, we unfortunately must postpone tonight’s Wind Ensemble TMEA Preview concert.

The preview concert will now be on Tuesday, April 4th at 6:00PM.

Student schedule is as follows for that day:

2:30 Dress Rehearsal
4:00 Break for Dinner
4:50 Dress
5:10 Set-Up Stage (post choir rehearsal)
5:30 Warmup
6:00 Concert Begins
6:50 Banquet Tickets/ DVD&CDs on Sale
We apologize for the inconvenience but this is out of the band’s control. Thank you for your flexibility – We look forward to seeing you next week.

TMEA Wind Ensemble DVD/CD

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We wanted to let you know about an awesome opportunity. ViaMedia Professional Recordings will be recording all performances at the TnMEA conference.  They use professional digital HD recording equipment for all audio and video, and multiple cameras in our video recordings. Their CDs and DVDs are attractively packaged in slimline cases with full-color inserts and discs featuring your group’s name and program information.

They are offering us a significant discount if they receive enough orders. You will be able to order the products tomorrow night after the Preview concert. They will be shipped to the school and distributed when they arrive.

Pricing is as follows:

DVDs:  $15.00 each (regular price: $25.00)
CDs:  $10.00 each (regular price: $20.00)

This is an awesome opportunity to have a valuable keepsake that students will enjoy for years to come.

Please see the attached order form. Please fill out and turn in with EXACT CHANGE or a Check made out to the McGavock Band Boosters.

Thank you all for your support. We are looking forward to tomorrow night and next Thursday’s concerts!

Symphonic Band CPA Itinerary

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Please remember that ALL SYMPHONIC BAND MEMBERS (BRASS, WOODWINDS & PERCUSSION) have after school rehearsal after school from 2:30 – 4:45 on Tuesday (Feb 28th) and Thursday (Mar 2nd). These are for our annual Concert Performance Assessment at MTSU next week on March 8th.

These dates have been posted on the band calendar at McGavockband.com since November and students have been constantly reminded in class. This is a bare minimum amount of rehearsals for this important performance.

This is a graded activity and if students would like to participate in the concert next week at MTSU they need to be here. Below is the detailed itinerary for our performance on March 8th at MTSU.

Symphonic Band After School Rehearsals

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Please remember that ALL SYMPHONIC BAND MEMBERS (BRASS, WOODWINDS & PERCUSSION) have after school rehearsals after school from 2:30 – 4:45 on Tuesday (Feb 28th) and Thursday (Mar 2nd). These are for our annual Concert Performance Assessment at MTSU next week on March 8th.

These dates have been posted on the band calendar at McGavockband.com since November and students have been constantly reminded in class. This is a bare minimum amount of rehearsals for this important performance.

This is a graded activity and if students would like to participate in the concert next week at MTSU they need to be here. A detailed itinerary for next week will be handed out and posted on mcgavockband.com soon.

McGavock Wind Ensemble @ TMEA Conference

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announcement

Congratulations to the 2016-2017 McGavock High School Wind Ensemble for being selected by invitation to be a part of the 2017 Tennessee Music Educators Association Conference at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in April of 2017. The Wind Ensemble was selected by a panel of judges based on recordings from the past years and was one of three high schools selected from the entire state to perform. We are humbled and honored to be a part of this prestigious and selective event.

Congratulations to all the students (including those who have since graduated) who contributed to the audition recordings that made this all possible!

The Wind Ensemble is looking forward to this incredible musical journey. This will be a performance that students are likely not to forget!

BELMONT BASKETBALL PEPBAND

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From Dr. Kraus…

Many of our Belmont Bruin Blast pep band members are gone for the holidays, and we are in need of talented area high school musicians to play for our holiday basketball game on Monday, December 28. The call time is 5:30 pm at the Curb Event Center, and the game begins at 7:00. The students will be paid $20, and pizza will be provided. Many of your students have done this in the past, and we have enjoyed hosting them. If you have interested students, please have them contact me via EMAIL (barry.kraus@belmont.edu) ASAP.

Wind Ensemble Uniform Fitting

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Mrs. Dusty is available the following times to fit uniforms. PLEASE CALL or TEXT her to let  her know when you will be there.

Monday from 6 to 8
Tuesday from 3 to 6
Wednesday after school till 5
Or Saturday after the parade

Symphonic and Freshman do not need fittings. They will wear uniform jackets and they will just go with their football pants.