Percussion: Week of Nov. 17 - 23
We are in the last week before our holiday break. We get to enjoy several fun events this week as we start locking in our solos and learning ensembles.
Due to a few matters, Mr. Collins will not be on campus as much as normal. Please plan accordingly and be productive when Mr. Collins is not available.
Cycle 2, Week 5 (B Week), November 17 - 23
Monday
During A1 - Collins will be out - Solos and Ensembles
Students should focus on learning the 4 mallet etude and look over the Ranger Market holiday ensembles.
Free after school
Tuesday
During B5 + B7 - Solos and Ensembles - Focus on Ranger Market ensembles and 4 Mallet etudes
Free after school
Wednesday
During A1 - Solos and Ensembles - Run through Ranger Market selections and focusing on all solos.
After School - Naaman Forest Percussion Ensemble (NFPE) Rehearsal from 3:30-5:00
Rehearsing only Sculpture in Wood -for only Rolando, Haley, Madison and Malenah
If you are not on a piece being rehearsed, you do not need to attend after school rehearsal.
Thursday
During B5 + B7 - Holiday ensembles and solos
Collins will not be present after B5, Mr. Mehrafshan will teach B7.
Friday (B Day)
During A1 - Focus on Solos and Ensembles
Free after school
Saturday
Sunday
Free
Weekly Band Updates + Announcements
Make sure you keep up with the weekly announcements for the whole band. You can access announcements at the top of the page, or by clicking HERE.
You can access the weekly band update by clicking HERE.
Drumline Jersey Payment
Drumline Jersey payments are now past due. It is time to make plans to pay for our jersey order:
The price for jerseys will be $58 for sizes Small - XL and $63 for jerseys that are 2XL-3XL.
Payments should be provided to the band boosters. Click HERE for details on payments accepted.
If you are providing payment digitally (Zelle, Paypal, Cash App), please send Mr. Collins a screenshot of your payment for accurate record keeping.
You may make multiple payments over time to pay for the jerseys. If not paying in full, please make at least one payment per month until paid in full. Payments were due in full on November 14.
As of this newsletter, 6 have not provided any payments.
Upcoming Dates of Note
Nov. 20 - Band Thanksgiving Potluck
Nov 22 - Ranger Market
Dec 6 - High School All-Region Auditions
Ranger Market on November 22
This Saturday, November 22, our band boosters are hosting the annual Ranger Market. The campus will host small business vendors and offer a great holiday experience for the community. We do need the help of all our band members, especially in some small performances. Here are the expectations for percussionists;
On Monday, all students should grab a copy of the “Winter Carols - HS Percussion Pack” posted on the board outside percussion storage.
Students need to learn 2 parts to each of the 4 short holiday songs. At least one part learned needs to be a mallet part.
We will choose groups of 3-4 to perform these selections on Saturday at different times between 10am-4pm. There will be assignments from Mr. Choi, and please communicate any conflicts with a portion of the day now to avoid conflicts in scheduling.
The Ranger Market is open to the entire community, so please invite your friends and family and try to spend some time at the event outside of your performance time. With that said, you are not expected to stay once your assignments and performance times for the day have concluded.
Upcoming Assignments and Grades
Weekly Rehearsal Attendance, Weekly Supply Check - minor grades
Supply Check - Practice pad and sticks - Due Friday
4 Mallet Pass off and Timpani Solo Pass Off 3 - Due Friday, November 21 - Minor Grade
All solos learned!
