The best thing your student can do over the break is…
Practice their instrument! Ask them to show you and your family their skills! But most importantly, I hope you all enjoy time with family and friends over the break and come back refreshed in 2023! Thank you, as always, for your continued support of your student and the Sunset Band Program! Niwot High School Auditions Due Jan 20th Is your 8th grader interested in joining jazz band at Niwot High School? Or auditioning to be a part of the top concert ensemble at Niwot? Auditions are due to Mr. Hendricks on January 20th! And Ms. Cort is available to help if any student wants assistance preparing or recording their audition! More information can be found on the NHS website here. Upcoming Events: *Jan. 18 - MS Honor Band rehearsal @ SMS (4 - 8pm) *Feb. 1 - MS District Honor Band rehearsal and concert @ Longmont HS (All Day) Feb. 13 - SMS Band/Orchestra/Choir Open Mic Night! @ SMS Feb. 15 - Open Mic Night Backup Date (in case of inclement weather) Feb. 22 - Sunset Music Department Chipotle Fundraiser (must present this flier [en Español]) * = for auditioned students only Musical Gift Guide If you’re looking for gifts for your young musician this holiday season, here is a great guide that details equipment and supplies that your students may need or upgrades to make them sound even better! There are instrument-specific gifts and options for everyone at the bottom of the page. Feel free to email me at [email protected] with any questions or recommendations. Chipotle Fundraiser Our next profit-sharing fundraiser will be at Chipotle (1100 Ken Pratt Blvd) on February 22nd. We get a larger percentage of the proceeds from Chipotle, but we have to meet a minimum dollar amount! You must present this flier (también en Español) at the time of purchase. Funds from each of these fundraisers are going towards our field trips and will make the fee families have to pay for students to go to Elitch Gardens much cheaper! As always, thank you for your support! If you would like to donate directly to the band program, you can do so here.
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New: Music on iPads!
In an effort to save paper, more and more of band student’s music will be digitally distributed via Schoology and their iPads. I know students use their iPads frequently in other classes, but it doesn’t hurt to remind them to charge their iPad every night. It also helps if students bring their charging cables to school - I have plenty of plugs but only one charging cable that students can borrow! Thanks for your support as we transition to using more of our digital tools to make keeping track of and distributing music more efficient! Upcoming Events:
Congratulations to the Advanced Band on a great concert with Niwot High School last night! It was inspiring to see so many students and future classmates working together to create joyous music! Consider talking to your 8th grade student about what electives they plan to take next year in high school - band is an amazing way to make instant friends and further the musical skills students developed in middle school! I’m always happy to answer questions about what the high school band experience will be like (or put you in contact with their future high school band director!). Musical Gift Guide If you’re looking for gifts for your young musician this holiday season, here is a great guide that details equipment and supplies that your students may need or upgrades to make them sound even better! There are instrument-specific gifts and options for everyone at the bottom of the page. Feel free to email me at [email protected] with any questions or recommendations. Chipotle Fundraiser Our next profit-sharing fundraiser will be at Chipotle (1100 Ken Pratt Blvd) on February 22nd. We get a larger percentage of the proceeds from Chipotle, but we have to meet a minimum dollar amount! You must present this flier (también en Español) at the time of purchase. Funds from each of these fundraisers are going towards our field trips and will make the fee families have to pay for students to go to Elitch Gardens much cheaper! As always, thank you for your support! If you would like to donate directly to the band program, you can do so here. Upcoming Events:
December 8 concert details (Advanced Band only)
Musical Gift Guide If you’re looking for gifts for your young musician this holiday season, here is a great guide that details equipment and supplies that your students may need or upgrades to make them sound even better! There are instrument-specific gifts and options for everyone at the bottom of the page. Feel free to email me at [email protected] with any questions or recommendations. Chipotle Fundraiser Our next profit-sharing fundraiser will be at Chipotle (1100 Ken Pratt Blvd) on February 22nd. We get a larger percentage of the proceeds from Chipotle, but we have to meet a minimum dollar amount! You must present this flier (también en Español) at the time of purchase. Funds from each of these fundraisers are going towards our field trips and will make the fee families have to pay for students to go to Elitch Gardens much cheaper! As always, thank you for your support! If you would like to donate directly to the band program, you can do so here. |
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