Back to School

Welcome to the 2010 school year! We have lots of fun things in store for us this year. 8th Grade students interested in performing with the Percussion Ensemble can sign up to join during TEE - time. We will meet once a week to practice various songs in the ensemble.

6th and 7th Grade students will have the option of African Drumming, to introduce students to the world of Percussion and rhythm.

Be sure to visit the new Crestwood MS Music Wiki!

Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal

This is a reminder that percussion ensemble practice will be held this Wednesday from 3:15 - 4:15 PM. All students interested are encouraged to attend. Moving forward, we will meet every Wednesday at this time. Students should have transportation home established prior to the start of rehearsal.

Solo/Ensemble Festival

Students interested in audition for the Frederick Solo and Ensemble Festival must choose a piece from the approved lists.

Lists can be found at the following websites:

Band Approved Composition List

Orchestra Approved Composition List

All forms and the $5.00 entry fee are due back to Ms. Grote no later than Tuesday, January 12, 2010.

All County Band and Orchestra

Congratulations to Ashleigh Stottlemyer and Kaitlyn Schmitt for making the All County Band and Orchestra in Frederick.

Students are invited to attend the All County Concert on January 30, 2010 at Governer Thomas Johnson High School to support our CMS musicians.

Percussion Ensemble Rehearsals

Due to schedule conflicts during the upcoming week, I am going to hold a Percussion Ensemble rehearsal after school on Tuesday January 12, 2010 from 3:15 - 4:15PM. All Crestwood Middle School students interested in learning percussion instruments are invited to attend. This rehearsal is intended to go over basic percussion rehearsal etiquette and proper use of the instruments with an introduction of basic Drum Rudiments that will be essential for the students to learn prior to tackling any piece of music.

*Future rehearsals will be held on Wednesdays after school from 3:15 - 4:15PM, this week's rehearsal schedule was altered due to the scheduling conflicts.

Parents do not have to attend rehearsals. Students should have a ride home established for 4:15 at CMS prior to rehearsal.

Thank you and have a great weekend!

Percussion Ensemble

To all who are interested, a percussion ensemble will be forming at CMS. Students who are interested should visit me (Ms. Grote) in the band room. We will have a meeting November 18 immediately after school and another meeting after Thanksgiving break. Rehearsals will start in December. You do not have to be in band to participate in this ensemble. This is open to any CMS student interested in learning percussion instruments!

Tuscarora Move-Up Night

Congratulations to the 8th Grade Cavalier Band who performed with the Tuscarora Titans at the football game last night. The weather was chilly with light rain, but the Cavaliers went the extra mile to perform the "Star Spangled Banner" and "Hey Ya!" on the football field with the high school band and the Ballenger Creek Middle School band. These students are well on their way to becoming future marchers!









Last week several 8th grade band members also joined the Frederick Marching Cadets to perform the "Star Spangled Banner" and other selections at their football game.

Come support the Frederick County Public School Marching Bands!
This is a great opportunity for students of all ages to see the county bands perform their half-time shows. Tuscarora and Frederick High school will also be performing with a special performance by Shepard University's Marching Band.