Sunday, August 22, 2010

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!

Monday, January 25, 2010

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.

Saturday, January 9, 2010

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!

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